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StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences
StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.
Naval Warfare
Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines
The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.
Land Warfare
Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2017: Rheinmetall eyes armed UGV market
22nd February 2017
German company Rheinmetall is planning to enter into the armed ground robot market with the integration of a remote weapon station (RWS) for its new …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2017: Tracking the AUDS system (video)
22nd February 2017
The AUDS system is one of a range of technologies developed in recent years to counter the threat posed by rogue operators of UAS and …
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Training
Another ASDOT contender declares hand
22nd February 2017
The UK's Air Support for Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) requirement took another turn this week when Inzpire and Discovery Air Defence Services announced that they …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Textron to develop larger turrets
22nd February 2017
With an increasing demand for more lethality on vehicles, US vehicle manufacturer Textron has decided to develop its own larger calibre turret line.The company already …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Rapid vehicle development on offer
22nd February 2017
Irish drive train experts, Timoney, are proposing a new concept of rapid military vehicle development to existing vehicle producers and aspiring vehicle manufacturers.The offer, being …
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Military Logistics
An-140-100 aircraft delivered to Russian Navy
21st February 2017
A new An-140-100 transport aircraft has been delivered to the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 17 February.The aircraft is …
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Defence Helicopter
Japan extends Airbus H225 support
21st February 2017
Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) has extended Airbus Helicopters' performance-based logistics (PBL) contract for its H225 helicopter fleet for the next five years, …
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Digital Battlespace
AFCEA West: Harris unveils next-gen Falcon radio
21st February 2017
Harris has extended its family of tactical radio systems today with the unveiling of its next-generation Falcon III RF-300H Manpack solution.Presented for the first time …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2017: Avenger assembled
21st February 2017
Canadian robot and security company Med-Eng is displaying its new Avenger UGV at IDEX and has released more technical detail, less than a month after …
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Military Logistics
More countries sign for NATO MRTT programme
21st February 2017
Three more countries have joined NATO's multinational tanker-transport programme, with Belgium, Germany and Norway signing a Declaration of Intent to join the initiative.The programme was …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2017: Viper sees further
21st February 2017
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to provide the US Marine Corp with its Targeting Sight System to be fitted to the AH-1Z Viper attack …
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Naval Warfare
SharpEye for next Batch 2 River class OPVs
21st February 2017
Kelvin Hughes will supply its SharpEye radar systems for the Royal Navy's two latest Batch 2 River class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), the company announced …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Pro-active support offer for high tempo Patriot
21st February 2017
The increased use of the Patriot air defence system by Middle East countries means that the maintenance and sustainment requirements become more urgent.Therefore system manufacturer …
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Digital Battlespace
L-3 Wescam introduces MX-RSTA
21st February 2017
L3 Wescam has developed a new generation reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA) system for ground combat and force protection missions, the company announced on …
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Land Warfare
M119 howitzer gets new muzzle brake
21st February 2017
The Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center's Benet Laboratories at Watervliet Arsenal is developing a new 105mm low blast overpressure (LBOP) muzzle brake for the …
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Defence Notes
Aero India 2017: Indian fighters deliver déjà vu
21st February 2017
There was a strong sense of déjà vu at Aero India 2017, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) is yet again on a hunt for …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: New lease of life for Leclerc
21st February 2017
Following France's decision to begin upgrading its fleet of Leclerc main battle tanks, manufacturer Nexter is now hoping the United Arab Emirates – the type's …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2017: Ferretti Group and Fincantieri in cooperation agreement (video)
21st February 2017
Fincantieri and Ferretti Group announced a cooperation agreement on 20 Feb at the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi with both parties set to explore new …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: New Rabdan ends UAE 8x8 search
21st February 2017
UAE company Tawazun has developed a new variant of the Arma 8x8 armoured vehicle in partnership with Turkish manufacturer Otokar.The vehicle has been re-branded as …
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