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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
Digital Battlespace
Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.
Air Warfare
“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has promised to usher in a new era of “military drone dominance”.
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Military Logistics
DynCorp wins USAF C2 and maintenance services award
5th July 2019
DynCorp has been awarded a $308.6 million contract for aviation command and control operations and maintenance services for the US Air Force. Under the terms …
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Land Warfare
French army presented with first Griffon 6x6
5th July 2019
The French army has been presented with its first Griffon Véhicule Blindé Multi-Rôles (VBMR) 6x6 from the consortium of manufacturers that develop the vehicle, during …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Chinese military kit in Hong Kong, artificial intelligence on the battlefield and all the news
5th July 2019
Welcome to Episode 24 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Fully automatic autorotation demoed for Vector UAV autopilot
5th July 2019
UAV Navigation has announced that it has demonstrated a fully-automatic autorotation capability for its Vector unmanned aircraft autopilot. In collaboration with Alpha Unmanned Systems, tests …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Weaver selects UX11 UAV for surveying and mapping
5th July 2019
Weaver Consultants Group has selected Delair’s UX11 unmanned aerial vehicle to assist with its large-scale volumetric surveying and topographic mapping. Commercial UAV manufacturer Delair along …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed awarded contract for LRASM work
5th July 2019
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract order worth some $175 million to update the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) for the US Navy. This order …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania receives first two Vilkas 8x8s in country
5th July 2019
The first two Boxer 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles out of an order for 88 examples have been delivered to Lithuania, with formal introduction and transfer …
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Defence Helicopter
China aims to fill gaps with a naval Z-20
5th July 2019
An image that appeared on the Chinese Internet last week depicted a full-sized mock-up of a Z-20 helicopter sitting on the stern of a People’s …
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Naval Warfare
Admiral Nakhimov upgrade faces additional delay
4th July 2019
The protracted deep upgrade of Russian Navy’s nuclear-powered guided missile heavy cruiser Admiral Nakhimov is set to incur another delay. The vessel is the third …
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Land Warfare
Taking stock: What’s next for Challenger 2 LEP?
4th July 2019
In the wake of the final formation of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), with its intention to play a major role in the manufacture of …
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Defence Notes
Erdogan says US refusal to deliver F-35 jets would be 'robbery'
4th July 2019
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey said it would be 'robbery' for the US to deny Turkey the F-35 fighter jets it has bought, according …
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Land Warfare
Estonia contracts LMT Defense for new rifles
4th July 2019
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed a contract with LMT Defense for the supply of a new customised standard rifle for the …
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Naval Warfare
Romania selects Gowind-class corvettes
4th July 2019
Romania has selected Naval Group and Santierul Naval Constanta (SNC) to build four new Gowind-class multi-mission corvettes, to modernise the T22 frigates, and to create …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky contracted for CH-53K parts
4th July 2019
Sikorsky has been awarded a $21.7 million delivery order for data transfer units and defensive electronic countermeasure system replacement units for the CH-53K rotorcraft. These …
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Digital Battlespace
Electrical engineer found guilty in China weapons tech export plot
4th July 2019
An electrical engineer in California has been convicted for his role in a scheme to export sensitive electronics with military uses to China, the US …
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Defence Notes
Philippine Air Force anticipates new assets
4th July 2019
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) celebrated its 72nd anniversary at the Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base on 2 July, and its commanding general Lt Gen …
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Military Logistics
Insight: Still on track
4th July 2019
Whilst an understated part of global militaries’ vehicle portfolios, railway transportation still forms a backbone for the transportation of goods, services, personnel and national duties. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Leonardo reveals plan to absorb AWHero development
4th July 2019
Leonardo’s board of directors has approved a plan for the company to absorb its unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing Sistemi Dinamici subsidiary into the main business …
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Military Logistics
Kongsberg and NDLO sign two defence support agreements
4th July 2019
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) have signed two cooperation agreements. This first is a letter of intent for possible …
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
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Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
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US Navy receives final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
