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Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles
Arquus displayed the Drailer uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Akeron LP long-range missile at the Techterre technology demonstrator event ahead of trials in September.
Land Warfare
Czech CAESAR howitzer order at risk of cancellation
The Czech Republic ordered 52 CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in 2021 and added another 10 a year later. A cancellation of the programme would impact both the army’s capabilities and local industry which is involved in the manufacture.
Air Warfare
Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports
The E-7A is one of three aircraft submitted for the South Korean AEW&C II competition, which seeks to acquire four more aircraft of the type for its air force by 2028.
Air Warfare
France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
Tensions on the programme have long simmered, with Airbus and Dassault recently clashing over workshare in June ahead of the Paris Air Show. The sixth-generation fighter programme is due to replace Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets beginning in 2040.
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Land Warfare
Kurganets-25 makes progress despite delays
3rd September 2021
Kurganmashzavod continues to push forward with its ambitious Kurganets range of future medium tracked vehicles. The programme remains resilient despite negative forecasts.
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Defence Notes
Shvabe upgrades laser imager
3rd September 2021
Upgraded Russian imaging system is expected to deliver 3-10x magnification.
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Air Warfare
SeaGuardian traverses the North Sea
3rd September 2021
Two days of flights between the UK and the Netherlands were part of a broader capability demonstration programme.
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Land Warfare
Brazilian Army receives the last batch of IA2 assault rifles
3rd September 2021
New rifles for the Brazilian Army will replace part of the FAL M962 inventory that has been in service with the army for over 50 years. The ground force has procured 5,308 units of IA2 under a deal with state-owned company Imbel.
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Defence Notes
Army 2021 review and UK space goals (podcast)
3rd September 2021
Welcome to Episode 35 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Training
The Trust Factor – Why trust is so critical in training to build future defence capability (sponsored)
3rd September 2021
Trust is critical in training. But it takes time to win, and once lost, it is hard to recover.
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Air Warfare
IAI returns to building F-16 wings
3rd September 2021
Israeli F-16 wing production line established in the 1980s resumes work.
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Land Warfare
Jumping hurdles (Opinion)
3rd September 2021
Several recent land acquisition programmes have run into difficulties — but should delays and cost overruns be accepted as the norm? If not, what exactly needs to change?
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Naval Warfare
Communications upgrades await NZ warships
3rd September 2021
Communications upgrades are on the way for five New Zealand naval vessels.
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan’s navy to fortify frigates and woo Romeo
2nd September 2021
In the coming year, Taiwan has set aside money for new ASW helicopters and to upgrade its relatively toothless frigates.
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Land Warfare
PLA upgrades its heavy 155mm SPH inventory
2nd September 2021
The PLZ-05 155mm SPH in Chinese army service has received a makeover.
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Land Warfare
Army-2021: New-look BMP-3 with Berezhok makes its debut
2nd September 2021
Rostec subsidiaries have developed an up-armoured BMP-3 with the Berezhok combat module; meanwhile, work continues on the BMP-3M Manul.
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Land Warfare
Spanish Army buys tracer ammo for target practice
2nd September 2021
Nammo Palencia is providing 9,500 rounds of 30x173mm target practice ammunition.
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Air Warfare
Kazakhstan adds two more A400Ms
2nd September 2021
Kazakhstan becomes the latest country to order the A400M.
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman gets its teeth into G/ATOR
2nd September 2021
Full-rate production of the AN/TPS-80 AESA radar follows completion of the LRIP phase.
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Air Warfare
Italy set to be first recipient of Leonardo’s MAIR system
2nd September 2021
The Italian Army’s LUH will be the first recipient of Leonardo’s new Multi Aperture Infrared warning system.
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Air Warfare
France and Germany will operate binational C-130J squadron
2nd September 2021
The ministers of defence of Germany and France signed an agreement to create a binational squadron and a training centre in the Évreux Air Base. IOC is expected to be achieved in late 2021 with FOC to follow in 2024.
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Naval Warfare
US and Japan order more RAM services
2nd September 2021
Raytheon continues design agent and engineering support for the Mk31 Rolling Airframe Missile used by the US and Japanese navies.
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Naval Warfare
Collins brings M-Code to subsea divers
2nd September 2021
Handheld navigation tool uses military-grade GPS to aid underwater search and rescue.
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