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Defence Notes
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
Naval Warfare
Final US Navy Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship concludes acceptance testing
After troubled progress with the Littoral Combat Ship programme, the US Navy plans to commission USS Pierre (LCS 38) this autumn.
Air Warfare
Anduril and Rheinmetall to bring capabilities to Europe with domestic production “on the table”
Anduril’s partnership with German defence firm Rheinmetall will see the two companies co-develop and deliver a European range of Anduril’s air systems, including Fury and Barracuda, and work on solid rocket motors.
Naval Warfare
Indonesia’s PT PAL reveals details about Red White Frigates
The frigates are based on Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 design but are substantially changed and include a range of Turkish weapons such as radars, sonar, guns and electronic warfare systems.
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New Zealand’s first SH-2G(I) helicopter takes flight
16th April 2014
The Kaman programme to deliver ten NZ SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopters to New Zealand has achieved a significant milestone, with the first helicopter commencing production …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing enhances Datamaster geospatial data tool
16th April 2014
Boeing has enhanced its DataMaster geospatial data management software, bringing defence and intelligence users the ability to text-tag live streaming video capabilities in real-time. The …
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Selex to support RMN Super Lynx helicopter sensors
16th April 2014
Selex ES will support sensor equipment onboard the Royal Malaysian Navy’s Super Lynx MK100 helicopter, under a new contract with AIROD signed at DSA 2014, …
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Digital Battlespace
Defence Services Asia: Havelsan MoU aims to enhance Malaysian EW capability
16th April 2014
Havelsan has agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysian company Impressive Communications to collaborate on electronic warfare (EW) database management and information systems for the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Malaysian Navy decision omits UAV capability
16th April 2014
The Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Aziz Jaafar, has confirmed that the RMN’s planned 6-ship Second Generation Patrol Vessel – Littoral …
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Defence Helicopter
Defense Services Asia: Bell and Deftech seek joint venture
16th April 2014
Bell Helicopter has announced its intention to form a strategic alliance with Malaysian defence manufacturer Deftech to seek out industrial joint-venture opportunities in the region. …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Thales memajukan StarStreak di Asia
15th April 2014
Thales semakin hampir untuk membekalkan sistem pertahanan udara Starstreak kepada Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) selepas memformalkan satu perjanjian perkongsian dengan Weststar Group, anak syarikat Global …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Tech unmanned untuk menbantu ops hutan MAF COIN
15th April 2014
Sumber industry telah mendedahkan bahawa operasi counter-insurgency (COIN) Malaysia Armed Forces (MAF) di Sabah, Malaysia Timur, akan memjadi pengaruh besar kepada keperluan system unmanned masa …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Unmanned tech to support MAF jungle ops
15th April 2014
Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) counter-insurgency (COIN) operations in Sabah, East Malaysia, will significantly influence future unmanned system requirements, industry sources have revealed. In February 2013, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Threat of armed UAV proliferation questioned
15th April 2014
A US report on the proliferation of armed UAVs has downplayed the likelihood of such weapon systems becoming a credible threat, claiming that the potential …
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Digital Battlespace
Defence Services Asia: Beretta showcases I-Protect monitoring system
15th April 2014
Beretta Defense Technologies and Intellitronika have used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to introduce an integrated weapon monitoring system to ASEAN customers. Speaking to …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Malaysia interested in bunker ammo
15th April 2014
Nordic ammunition company, Nammo, is preparing to demonstrate the M141 bunker defeat munition (BDM) to the Malaysian military. A spokesperson from Nammo told Shephard that …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia : Iveco offers up amphibious and light armour variants to SE Asia
15th April 2014
Militaries in Southeast Asia are demanding more lightweight armoured solutions for tactical vehicle requirements, according to Iveco. Speaking to Shephard at the Defence Services Asia …
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Defence Notes
Defence Services Asia: UK to strengthen ties with Malaysia
15th April 2014
UK Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Philip Dunne, attended the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to highlight growing economic and political ties between …
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Naval Warfare
General Dynamics Canada to enhance Portuguese Navy sonar system
15th April 2014
General Dynamics Canada will install an adjunct processing system on three VASCO DA GAMA-class frigates of the Portuguese Navy. The company announced that it would …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army awards vehicular SRW IDIQ contracts
15th April 2014
The US Army has issued indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts to four companies as part of its programme to extend the Soldier Radio Waveform …
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Naval Warfare
Defense Services Asia: Oto Melara promotes Vulcano
15th April 2014
Finmeccanica subsidiary Oto Melara has used the Defense Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to promote its guided ammunition technology to the ASEAN market. Speaking to media …
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Naval Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Saab details submarine strategy
15th April 2014
Saab will initially tackle Swedish requirements for a submarine before turning its attention to the Asia-Pacific market, company president and CEO Hakan Bushke has stated. …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Thales advances StarStreak in Asia
14th April 2014
Thales is a step closer to supplying its Starstreak air defence system to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) after formalising a partnership agreement with Weststar …
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