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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
Land Warfare
US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system and is a planned replanned replacement for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS). It is to be fired from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
Air Warfare
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
Land Warfare
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
Babcock is offering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 for one of the elements of the UK Land Mobility Programme (LMP). It would be a replacement for some of the UK’s existing armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) fleets including the FV432 which is now some 70 years old.
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Defence Notes
Israel strikes Gaza over bomb balloons
26th March 2019
The Israeli military said on 23 March 2019 that it launched airstrikes against two groups of Palestinians in Gaza, after they allegedly flew balloons rigged …
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy christens HMS Tamar
26th March 2019
The Royal Navy has officially named its fourth Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) HMS Tamar. Designed for counter-terrorism and anti-smuggling operations, the 90m …
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Naval Warfare
AVT unveils new maritime imaging system
26th March 2019
Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) has launched a new multi-spectral imaging system for maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. The CM262 is a multi-intelligence, gyro-stabilised imaging …
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Naval Warfare
Keel for first Arafura-class OPV constructed
26th March 2019
The keel for the Royal Australian Navy’s first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) has been constructed, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 21 March. …
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Defence Notes
Stoltenberg confirms Georgia 'will join NATO'
25th March 2019
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has reiterated the bloc's commitment to grant the former Soviet Republic of Georgia eventual membership, despite Moscow's fierce opposition. He …
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Naval Warfare
Polish naval plans persist despite submarine uncertainty
25th March 2019
As the Polish Navy looks to modernise its ageing fleet, uncertainty remains over its key Orka programme aimed at introducing a new class of conventional …
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Training
Arotech receives orders for FAAC, MILO systems
25th March 2019
Arotech’s Training and Simulation Division (ATSD) has received $2.9 million in orders from the US Department of State for FAAC police driving simulators and MILO …
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Military Logistics
Kazakhstan’s Border Service orders C295
25th March 2019
Airbus has received an order to deliver one C295 medium transport aircraft to the Border Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the company announced on …
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Naval Warfare
Safran to support RAN systems
25th March 2019
Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia (SEDA) has received a contract from the Australian government for in-service support of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN's) infrared search …
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Digital Battlespace
NIWC Atlantic opens M-PNT laboratory
25th March 2019
The US Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic officially opened a new Maritime Positioning, Navigation and Timing (M-PNT) facility at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy nears fielding anti-drone lasers on ships
25th March 2019
The US Navy plans to begin fielding a handful of ‘low-power’ lasers on ships this year to test their ability to counter growing threats from …
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Defence Helicopter
SB>1 Defiant completes first flight
25th March 2019
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 Defiant aircraft carried out its first flight on 21 March at Sikorsky's facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. The helicopter is being …
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Naval Warfare
FC/ASW programme completes key review
25th March 2019
MBDA has announced that the British-French Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme has successfully completed its key review phase, jointly carried out by the UK’s Defence …
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Defence Notes
Estonia receives M-28 light transport aircraft
25th March 2019
The Estonian Air Force will enhance its operational capability by the acquisition of two M-28 Skytruck light transport aircraft donated by the US government, the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: ScanEagle joins the coalface
25th March 2019
Insitu has begun working with Australia’s Shell Queensland Gas Corporation (SQGC) to provide automated surveillance and trouble-spotting of wellheads under a contract signed in early …
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Digital Battlespace
PacStar introduces SWCP CUI tactical
25th March 2019
PacStar has introduced a Secure Wireless Command Post (SWCP) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) package that will allow soldiers to securely transmit sensitive data, the company …
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Military Logistics
Oman allows US military to use its ports
25th March 2019
Oman on 24 March said it had signed an agreement with the US that would allow American ships and warplanes to take advantage of ports …
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Digital Battlespace
Multi-domain approaches for air power (video)
25th March 2019
Greg Bagwell, President of the Air and Space Power Association reflects on the growing importance of multi-domain operations ahead of the Air and Space Power …
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Military Logistics
Leonardo introduces C-27J firefighting configuration
25th March 2019
Leonardo has introduced a firefighting configuration of the C-27J Spartan aircraft to expand its multirole capabilities, the company announced on 19 MarchThe aircraft is fitted …
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
