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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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US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
Land Warfare
US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system and is a planned replanned replacement for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS). It is to be fired from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
Air Warfare
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
Land Warfare
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
Babcock is offering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 for one of the elements of the UK Land Mobility Programme (LMP). It would be a replacement for some of the UK’s existing armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) fleets including the FV432 which is now some 70 years old.
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Naval Warfare
Keel laid for future USS Daniel Inouye
16th May 2018
The keel has been laid for the US Navy's future Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye at the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works …
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Training
ITEC 2018: CAE take pressure off live training assets (video)
16th May 2018
With live training presenting budgetary challenges for militaries, industry continues to meet demands for increased capabilities across virtual and simulated environments. Marc-Olivier Sabourin, VP Defence …
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Insight: ‘Cyber awakening’ for rotary-wing operators
16th May 2018
BAE Systems is seeing growing interest in the military rotorcraft domain for a new range of cyber defence systems, with both new and legacy platforms …
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Digital Battlespace
PreTalen to continue to PANACEA development
16th May 2018
PreTalen has received a $23.9 million contract from the US Air Force to develop an automated platform that analyses wireless communication systems. Under the contract, …
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Training
ITEC 2018: 3D Perception to deliver visual display upgrades
16th May 2018
Norwegian visual display specialists, 3D Perception, is to deliver upgraded visual display systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the retrofit of four …
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Training
ITEC 2018: Wildcat time shaved in simulator delivery
16th May 2018
One of the major challenges facing manufacturers of training systems is the delivery of synthetic training equipment to coincide with operators receiving their operational airframes. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IMT Vislink, K2 partner on Knight Hawk UAS
16th May 2018
XG Technology’s IMT Vislink is collaborating with K2 Unmanned Systems to provide video downlink capability for K2's new law enforcement UAS, XG announced on 11 …
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Training
ITEC 2018: Calytrix sharpen Titan's industry impact (video)
16th May 2018
Titan Vanguard - a new virtual and gaming simulation for military training is being developed by Australian industry partners Calytrix and TitanIM. Shawn Parr, CEO …
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Land Warfare
Russian marines receive new BTR-82A APCs
16th May 2018
Marine units of the Russian Navy’s Caspian Flotilla have received a new batch of BTR-82A armoured personal carriers (APC), the Russian Ministry of Defence announced …
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Training
Nautilus to achieves JALO accreditation
16th May 2018
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has supported Nautilus International Risk Consultants in achieving Joint Air Land Organisation (JALO) accreditation using the Holovis International’s Joint Terminal Attack …
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Australian innovation hub contracts awarded
16th May 2018
Defence Innovation Hub contracts have been issued to three Australian companies for development of three new defence technologies, the Australian Department of Defence announced on …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea launches second LPH
16th May 2018
Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) ceremonially launched a landing platform helicopter (LPH) – the second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship – in Busan on 14 …
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Military Logistics
Asia-Pacific is perfect testbed for USN’s EFP programme
16th May 2018
The USN is using the Pacific region to exploit the capabilities of the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EFP) and to possibly develop a new concept …
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Military Logistics
Opinion: Futenma relocation on Okinawa deserves medal for mediocrity
16th May 2018
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma on Okinawa has distracted from more important needs in the Japan-US defence relationship for more than two decades. The …
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Defence Notes
Heavy fighting as Taliban attack western Afghan city
15th May 2018
Afghan aircraft on 15 May bombed Taliban positions in the western city of Farah after the insurgents launched a major attempt to capture the provincial …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Insitu and partners progress payload offerings
15th May 2018
Alongside its recently launched ScanEagle 3, Insitu is evolving its payload capabilities for its family of unmanned solutions with new technologies on the horizon. At its …
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Training
ITEC 2018: Holovis forms simulation group
15th May 2018
UK-based Holovis has formed a simulation group to leverage technologies from its enterprise and entertainment divisions. Formed in 2004, the company has its roots in …
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Land Warfare
Sig Sauer’s TANGO6 1-6×24 riflescope for SDMR
15th May 2018
Sig Sauer’s TANGO6 1-6×24 riflescope has been selected by the US Army for its Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR), the company announced on 11 May. …
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Training
ITEC 2018: Growth in US Army’s simulated medical training
15th May 2018
The US Army is seeing a growth area in the employment of realistic medical training such as manikins, Brig Gen William Cole told delegates at …
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
