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CAVS rolls on as Denmark orders 129 vehicles

Denmark signed the Technical Arrangement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) in April this year. The order means the country will receive its first vehicle this year.

Norway cleared for $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter buy

The sale for nine HH-60W makes Norway the first Foreign Military Sale customer for the rescue and combat helicopter and adds to the country’s ongoing acquisition of Sikorsky-made helicopters.

Bell selected over Boeing to build DARPA SPRINT X-Plane

The programme first began in 2023 with Bell and Boeing’s concepts progressing to Phase 1B, in which testing has been carried out over the last year.

National Audit Office report highlights major delays in UK’s F-35 programme

The report discloses that while the capability provided by the F-35 is superior to previous UK aircraft, delays from the UK Ministry of Defence on the programme have significantly impacted the country’s warfighting capabilities.

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Naval Warfare

Congress funds extra guided missile destroyer but scuppers LCS withdrawals

5th July 2021

In a mark-up of the Biden administration’s FY2022 defence funding bill, US lawmakers are funding the procurement of an additional destroyer while blocking plans to retire three struggling Littoral Combat Ships and axing funding for the USN nuclear cruise missile project.
Land Warfare

US considers extra use cases for MRZR Alpha

5th July 2021

A multipurpose all-terrain vehicle is being put through its paces by USMC and USSOCOM with production verification testing — but how will it fare in the FY2022 budget?
Defence Notes

UK seeks smarter collaborative missile operations by mid-2020s

5th July 2021

The Co-operative Strike Weapons Technology Demonstrator seeks to improve the performance of current missiles and upgrade their software to allow them to work together.
Air Warfare

USAF next-gen cruise missile programme advances to next phase

5th July 2021

Raytheon demonstrates full production readiness of the Long Range Stand Off missile under a new $2 billion contract.
Training

CAE completes deal for L3Harris Technologies S&T businesses

5th July 2021

CAE expects to emerge from the current Covid pandemic bigger, stronger and with an increased global footprint following its acquisition of L3 Harris Technologies military S&T assets.
Land Warfare

Czech Army artillery FC programme moves back on track

5th July 2021

The Czech Army's delayed artillery fire control system acquisition programme is finally set to come to fruition this year. The challenge now is to decide between the systems on offer.
Air Warfare

Problem: Airborne GPS / GNSS Jamming (sponsored)

5th July 2021

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Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman delivers ESPAStar bus for US Air Force NTS-3 Mission

2nd July 2021

The NTS-3 programme supports the improvement of positioning, navigation and timing services for the US Air Force (USAF)
Land Warfare

Kromek participates in large-scale US CBRN exercise

2nd July 2021

The exercises demonstrated the importance of radiation detectors that operate with speed and sensitivity of detection.
Uncrewed Vehicles

New partnership focuses on applying AI/ML technologies to autonomous aircraft

2nd July 2021

The agreement will help bring greater platform autonomy to UAV Factory’s platforms.
Military Logistics

US paves the way for $445 million sale of trucks to Kuwait

2nd July 2021

Kuwait will use the Oshkosh Defense heavy vehicles to transport heavy equipment, including legacy and new main battle tanks.
Defence Notes

UK procurement fiascos and FLRAA update (Podcast)

2nd July 2021

Welcome to Episode 26 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Military Logistics

First delivery of new military bridges to British Army

2nd July 2021

The new bridging systems will provide new, lightweight, medium gap-crossing capability to very high readiness forces.
Air Warfare

Spy’Ranger family growth reflects appetite for unmanned ISR

2nd July 2021

A new optronic ball will fly by the end of the year, and Thales is considering other sensors for Spy’Ranger.
Naval Warfare

Rokot combines multiple shipboard communications capabilites

2nd July 2021

Unified communications platform is already being installed on Russian Coast Guard vessels.
Digital Battlespace

Finnish Defence Forces continue software development of tactical communications system

2nd July 2021

The order continues the performance enhancements of the waveform and radio platform software of the TAC WIN system.
Air Warfare

F-35 takes Swiss spoils to maintain remarkable European sales record

1st July 2021

In what amounted to a fairly one-sided contest, the F-35A has emerged as the winner of Switzerland's Air2030 procurement, with Bern opting to buy 36 of the fifth-generation jets.
Naval Warfare

Canada renews maintenance of crucial system on board Halifax-class frigates

1st July 2021

The new contract will help ensure essential propulsion, electrical, and damage control capabilities are maintained on the Halifax-class frigates.
Digital Battlespace

Delivering Space Solutions - the Crucial Layer for Missile Defence (video)

1st July 2021

Against the backdrop of rising ‘peer’ and regional state rivals, the role of space-based assets for effective missile defence will be critical.