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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
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GM Defense teams up with NP Aerospace for British Army vehicle requirement
The UK’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) has three types of vehicles: medium protected, light protected and light mobility (LMV). US company GM Defense and the UK’s NP Aerospace have teamed up to make an offering for the latter. The LMP will replace more than a dozen vehicle types with as few as three or four models.
Naval Warfare
US to review AUKUS submarine partnership
The Australia, UK and US (AUKUS) trilateral agreement consists of two pillars. The first pillar involves Australia’s procurement of nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) and the second pillar involves bring defence industry and research bases closer together through high-technology development programmes. It is the former which is under re-evaluation.
Air Warfare
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.
Naval Warfare
South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet
South Korean industry continues to evolve unmanned surface vessels as the ROK Navy targets future force needs and addresses manpower challenges.
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Naval Warfare
UK to upgrade Tomahawk missiles
31st May 2022
The Tomahawk land attack missiles operated from RN Astute-class submarines will receive enhanced long-range strike capability and improved protection.
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Digital Battlespace
PT Len, Thales to supply air defence capabilities to Indonesia
31st May 2022
The new contract between Thales and PT Len includes air surveillance radars and C2 systems to boost Indonesia’s air defence capabilities.
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Land Warfare
British Army rules out JLTV acquisition
31st May 2022
The British Army has decided to not purchase the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) under the Multi-Role Vehicle (Protected) (MRV-P) programme.
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Land Warfare
Polaris broadens use cases for tracked MRZR Alpha
31st May 2022
The design of the tracked version of the MRZR Alpha vehicle, originally intended for Arctic mobility, has been refined to cope with soft soil and mixed terrain.
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Training
RAF Typhoon synthetic training system reaches milestone
31st May 2022
The delivery of the first two TFST devices is expected by the end of the year, but RAF pilots will only start training on them in 2023. The new devices feed into the RAF’s larger objective to share common synthetic entity models across the force.
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Land Warfare
Cambodia boosts artillery firepower with Chinese help
31st May 2022
Rocket launchers and truck-mounted howitzers are brand new equipment rolling into the hands of the Royal Cambodian Army.
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Land Warfare
US Army orders 120mm Abrams training rounds
30th May 2022
US Army separately contracts Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics for 120mm tank training equipment.
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Land Warfare
British Army seeks ways to prepare vehicle fleet for climate change
30th May 2022
Hybrid propulsion, power generation and electrification of ground platforms are considered ‘key areas’ by the UK MoD. Investing in the development of hybrid electric powertrains, hydrogen power and other green fuels are also pressing concerns.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy commissions newest Virginia-class submarine
30th May 2022
The US Navy's newest Virginia-class submarine has been commissioned during a ceremony in Connecticut, following its christening in 2019.
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing extends sustainment services for space debris warning system
30th May 2022
Space Systems Command awards Boeing options to extend sustainment services for the SBSS Block 10 system.
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Naval Warfare
NAVSEA orders additional naval EW systems from Northrop Grumman
30th May 2022
The USN requires more AN/SLQ-32(V)7 Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 systems.
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Naval Warfare
Greece to select corvette supplier by the end of June
30th May 2022
The Hellenic Navy is undergoing a significant modernisation project, including new frigates, upgrades to existing ships, a requirement for Corvette-like vessels and local industrial work.
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Land Warfare
US Army orders more Stingers
30th May 2022
The latest contract modification for Raytheon to produce more Stinger man-portable missiles may reflect concerns of a shortage.
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Defence Notes
Analysis of Tempest technologies paves way for new Eurofighter Typhoon cockpit
30th May 2022
BAE Systems has revealed in-depth plans of how it plans on delivering new crossover combat air technologies for the Eurofighter Typhoon and FCAS programmes.
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Digital Battlespace
Saab unveils new passive surveillance payload for UAVs
30th May 2022
The Sirius Compact payload from Saab comprises a modular and scalable network of sensors for electronic support measures.
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Air Warfare
Netherlands acquires more AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from US
27th May 2022
The US State Department has approved a possible FMS to the Netherlands for AIM-9X Block II Missiles and related equipment, valued at around $117 million.
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Land Warfare
US Army buys more precision-guidance kits for 155mm artillery
27th May 2022
M1156 PGKs transform conventional 155mm high-explosive rounds into GPS-guided munitions.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy orders AN/SQQ-89 hardware and support services
27th May 2022
Lockheed Martin gains a maximum $291.92 million deal for AN/SQQ-89 shipset hardware installation, integrated logistics support, fleet maintenance support, and lifecycle sustainment.
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Defence Notes
Reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine (podcast)
27th May 2022
In a new-look Shephard Defence Podcast, the news team discusses the rapidly-evolving situation in Ukraine and latest developments following Russia's unprovoked invasion.
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