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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
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Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production
The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.
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Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars
The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.
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Digital Battlespace
General Dynamics, Curtiss-Wright partner for EW
5th April 2019
General Dynamics Mission Systems has collaborated with Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions to deliver open architecture AI-based commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and EW …
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Opinion: West feeling the squeeze in choke point contest
5th April 2019
Empires are built on trade and commerce, and for centuries control of key land or maritime trade routes has been integral to securing the long-term …
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French RIFAN 2.1 contract issued
5th April 2019
Rohde & Schwarz has received a contract with Airbus and Naval Group for phase 2.1 of the French RIFAN programme, the company announced on 2 …
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Podcast: US Army procurement priorities, Airbus' pitch for the US Navy and the future of the European space business
5th April 2019
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Digital Battlespace
Russia receives sixth upgraded A-50U
5th April 2019
Rostec's Vega Concern and the Beriev Aircraft Company have supplied the sixth modernised A-50U airborne early warning and control (AEW&C;) aircraft to the Russian Air …
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Naval Warfare
LAAD 2019: Israel Shipyards increases presence in South America
5th April 2019
Present for the first time at LAAD 2019, Israel Shipyards is looking to carve out future opportunities in South America. The company has already delivered …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment receives FMS contract for Puma AE
5th April 2019
AeroVironment has received a $17.4 million contract to provide its Puma AE II small UAS, training and support to an allied nation, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
uAvionix products receive approval from India’s DGCA
5th April 2019
uAvionix’s products for UAS have been accepted by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India for use within Indian-controlled airspace, the company announced …
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Land Warfare
Centurion C-RAM will protect Taiwan’s key installations
5th April 2019
The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) proposes to order land-based Phalanx close-in weapon systems (CIWS), known as the Centurion C-RAM, to protect key installations …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2019: Brazil's RBS 70 NG orders not sufficient for demand
4th April 2019
The Brazilian MoD’s order commitment to Saab’s RBS 70 NG air defence system may not be enough, according to one military official. The order for …
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Kaman receives AH-1Z blade skin contract
4th April 2019
Kaman Composites Wichita will manufacture and supply composite skin to core assembly structural components for the Bell AH-1Z helicopter blades, Kaman announced on 1 April. …
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LAAD 2019: Lockheed keen to offer armed Black Hawks in Brazil and beyond
4th April 2019
With a large number of UH-60 Black Hawks already operating in Brazil, Lockheed Martin could offer up its armed version to the country for its …
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Defence Notes
SOFINS 2019: Certification continues for A400M special mission capabilities
4th April 2019
Airbus Defence and Space continues to certify a series of mission capabilities for the A400M tactical transport aircraft designed to further enhance the platform’s support …
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Special Operations
Safran launches new JIM Compact
4th April 2019
Safran Electronics & Defense has unveiled a new version of its JIM Compact multifunction infrared binoculars featuring embedded long range sniper (TELD) function, the company …
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Naval Warfare
MDA to design CSC’s EW suite
4th April 2019
Maxar Technologies' MDA has signed a CAD$4 million contract with Lockheed Martin Canada for the initial phase of design work for the Canadian Surface Combatant's …
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Special Operations
SOFINS 2019: French Special Operations Command shows off new flight suit
4th April 2019
The French Special Operations Command (COS) has designed its very own next-generation tactical flight suit for air crew members, service officials have disclosed to Shephard. …
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Naval Warfare
SeaSpider ATT completes trials in Baltic Sea
4th April 2019
Atlas Elektronik’s SeaSpider anti-torpedo-torpedo (ATT) has successfully completed sea trials in cooperation with the German Bundeswehr technical center for ships and naval weapons, maritime technology …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon, Lockheed Martin to pursue SENSR
4th April 2019
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin have signed an agreement to jointly pursue a contract to consolidate and modernise US surveillance and air traffic control radar systems, …
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Military Logistics
Liebherr delivers mobile and recovery cranes to Bundeswehr
4th April 2019
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen has delivered the first of 71 protected mobile and recovery cranes to the German Bundeswehr, Rheinmetall announced on 1 April. In June …
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
