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EID to unveil new vehicle communication system at DSEI

The Portuguese company’s naval communications system is in service across more than a dozen countries. It has turned to its home nation for support in developing a new vehicle based C2 system.

Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight

The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.

Naval Warfare

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.

Land Warfare

Borsuk IFV programme marks turning point for Poland’s armoured modernisation

The Borsuk vehicles are to replace the Soviet-designed BMP-1 as the Polish military’s main tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

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Naval Warfare

US to invest nearly $35 billion in shipbuilding in Fiscal Year 2024

21st August 2023

Funds will be allocated to the acquisition and operation of new capabilities, upgrading of in-service systems, procurement of critical components and designs and expansion of public and private plants.
Land Warfare

New Russian 8x8 armoured vehicle breaks cover at Army-2023 event

21st August 2023

Russia's VPK (Military Industrial Company) presented a new 8x8 platform during the Army-2023 show near Moscow earlier in August. While the vehicle was displayed under the designation BTR-82A (Advanced), Shephard has established that it is not an upgraded version of the venerable BTR-82 platform, but a completely new design.
Training

Black Construction wins additional $11 million funds for US fire training range

21st August 2023

Black Construction has been awarded an $11 million contract modification from the US DoD to design and construct a live-fire training range complex.
Land Warfare

Elbit Systems wins $55 million contract for Netherlands' counter-UAS solution

21st August 2023

Elbit Systems has won a $55 million contract to provide the Netherlands with multi-layered ReDrone C-UAS systems, featuring radar, signal intelligence and electro-optical capabilities. Deliveries will be completed by 2027.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall opens new factory in Hungary to build Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles

21st August 2023

Rheinmetall has inaugurated a new factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, which will focus on the development and manufacture of tracked and wheeled armoured vehicles for the Hungarian military, especially the new Lynx KF41 IFV.
Land Warfare

Australia sees inexplicably steep price rise for additional HIMARS

21st August 2023

Questions need to be asked at the steep inflation, in the order of a magnitude of 2.5, that the US is asking for HIMARS.
Defence Helicopter

Czech Republic receives first AH-1Z Viper helicopters

18th August 2023

The Czech Republic has taken delivery of its first AH-1Z Vipers as part of a partnership with the USMC H-1 Light/Attack Helicopter programme.
Training

Quantum3D introduces latest platform support for flight simulator

18th August 2023

Quantum3D has launched the latest iteration of its mixed reality (MR) flight simulator solution featuring motion platform, seamless calibration and alignment wizard.
Air Warfare

JetZero receives $235 million from the US Air Force to develop fuel-efficient blended-wing aircraft

18th August 2023

JetZero has won a $235 million award from USAF to accelerate the development of its blended-wing body aircraft which promises a 50% reduction in fuel burn and emissions.
Defence Notes

US to increase investment in deterrence in the Indo-Pacific theatre

18th August 2023

The Senate Committee on Appropriations recently proposed an additional $534 million above the $9.1 billion requested in Pentagon’s FY2024 budget proposal to be invested in military capacities in the region.
Air Warfare

US greenlights NATO F-16s for Ukraine but jets excluded from current counter offensive

18th August 2023

Despite receiving approval for Danish and Dutch F-16 fighter jets from the US, Ukraine's ongoing counter offensive against Russia will not see the immediate deployment of these aircraft.
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems wins DARPA contract to develop next-gen airborne signal processing technology

18th August 2023

BAE Systems has secured a $14 million contract from DARPA to develop technology for smaller, more efficient signal processing on military platforms.
Naval Warfare

Keel laid for USS Tang

17th August 2023

The keel was laid for the 32nd Virginia-class submarine USS Tang on 17 August, a Block V variant of the type and the third boat with this name for the USN.
Training

Textron completes T-6C Texan II deliveries to Tunisia

17th August 2023

The eighth and last Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft has arrived in support of Tunisian Air Force pilot training at No 13 Squadron at Sfax Air Base in Tunisia.
Training

CMC Electronics wins Spanish PC-21 advanced trainer avionics contract

17th August 2023

CMC Electronics has been awarded a multi-year contract by Switzerland's Pilatus Aircraft. The agreement entails the supply of CMC's avionics solutions for the PC-21 advanced trainer.
Air Warfare

Germany set to have Arrow missile defence system in place by 2030

17th August 2023

The US government has approved the sale of Israel’s Arrow Weapon System (AWS) missile defence capability to Germany with the first units expected to arrive in late 2025 and operational service expected from 2030.
Air Warfare

Saudi Arabia's bid to join GCAP: divisions, financial clout and geopolitical stakes

17th August 2023

Saudi Arabia could only bring money to GCAP at this stage as it has 'no aircraft industry, let alone a technological base, so involving [it] as a prime partner generates considerable risk and potential delays', experts tell Shephard.
Land Warfare

Poland continues army expansion with trio of armoured vehicle contracts

17th August 2023

The Polish Ministry of Defence has approved three new contracts for army vehicle procurement and development, covering wheeled and tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and tactical 4x4s.
Naval Warfare

Japan is developing a new small sea mine

16th August 2023

Japan is developing a new kind of small sea mine that can be laid from such platforms as its new Mogami-class frigates.