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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
Air Warfare
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.
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US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.
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Military Logistics
Czech Republic receives Tatra trucks
16th January 2017
The Czech Republic Ministry of Defence (MoD) took delivery of 26 Tatra T-810 flatbed trucks during the first week of January, the MoD announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Singapore: IZT launches wideband receivers
16th January 2017
IZT announced the availability of two new digital wideband receivers for 2017: the R5000 and R3302. Launched at the inaugural Electronic Warfare Singapore exhibition, the R5000 …
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Military Logistics
UDT Asia: Babcock highlights partnership potential
16th January 2017
Babcock is targeting Asia to become an in-country partner for naval engineering and services work. The company is set to highlight its capabilities at the UDT …
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Defence Notes
China’s security White Paper ignores Taiwan
16th January 2017
In the latest edition of China’s White Paper, ‘China’s Policies on Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation,’ Taiwan is as conspicuously invisible as the Cheshire Cat. Released by …
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Russian Helicopters co-production with China and India
15th January 2017
It is anticipated that China and India are set to expand their industrial cooperation with Russian Helicopters by organising co-production of new models. A framework …
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Military Logistics
GE offers electric start for gas turbines
13th January 2017
GE’s Marine Solutions is now offering electric start systems for its line of aeroderivative marine gas turbines, the company announced on 11 January. The electric …
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Defence Helicopter
Germany to deploy Tiger and NH90s to Mali
13th January 2017
The German government on 11 January approved the deployment of four Tiger attack and four NH90 medical evacuation helicopters to Mali to replace the Royal …
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Land Warfare
Turkey receives new assault rifle
13th January 2017
The first batch of a new standard assault rifle has been delivered to the Turkish military from domestic manufacturer MKEK on 11 January. About 500 …
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Defence Helicopter
AN/AES-1 ALMDS reaches IOC
13th January 2017
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) has been reached for the US Navy’s AN/AES-1 Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS), system manufacturer Northrop Grumman announced on 12 January. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned wagon keeps rolling
13th January 2017
The past week has seen a flurry of announcements regarding the military UAV programmes, to both US and international customers, and serves as an indicator …
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Defence Notes
Surface Navy: Textron prepares for SSC testing
13th January 2017
The first test and training LCAC under the US Navy's Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) programme - known as LCAC 100 - is due to be delivered this year. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
West Point map new drone course
13th January 2017
The US Military Academy at West Point has introduced a UAV geospatial mapping module into its cadet training, which it hopes will pave the way …
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Land Warfare
M777 Howitzers ordered for India
13th January 2017
BAE Systems has been awarded a $542 million contract by the US government to manufacture and deliver 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzers to the Indian Army, …
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Naval Warfare
Lithuania commissions former Danish patrol ship
13th January 2017
With most of the defence headlines in Eastern Europe dominated by the arriving NATO forces the re-equipping by regional countries of their militaries can fly …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris to develop narrowband SRW
13th January 2017
Harris Corporation will develop a new narrowband mode of the Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) for the US Department of Defense under a three year contract …
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Defence Notes
Surface Navy: Hybrid propulsion chosen for cutters
13th January 2017
DRS Technologies, a Leonardo Company, has been selected to provide the hybrid-electric drive propulsion system for the US Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter. The company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
CUSV enters water-based testing
13th January 2017
On-water testing has begun for the fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV), Textron Systems Unmanned Systems announced on 11 January. The company is developing the …
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Digital Battlespace
Sikorsky signs for ALIAS Phase 3
13th January 2017
Sikorsky has received a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for Phase 3 of the Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) programme, …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Singapore: Thinklogical switches on solutions
13th January 2017
A new secure C2 system for control rooms is being presented by US company Thinklogical at the Electronic Warfare Singapore conference and exhibition from 17-18 January. …
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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![Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider]()
Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
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![US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment]()
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
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![GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF]()
GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
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![US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment]()
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
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![US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary]()
US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
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![BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions]()
BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions
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![Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider]()
Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
