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Naval Warfare

Japan to nationally assemble ESSM Block 2 missiles

RTX Raytheon will supply missile kits, parts and components to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for the production of Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles Block 2.

Land Warfare

Sweden to purchase IRIS-T air defence systems for $930 million

This recent purchase of the medium-range air defence system adds to the country’s ongoing efforts to ramp up its overall defence readiness and capabilities.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard starts construction of first Waterways Commerce Cutter

By replacing capabilities that are more than 60 years old, the Inland Construction Tenders will support the building, repairing and maintaining of fixed aids to navigation.

Air Warfare

GCAP industry partners officially launch joint company Edgewing

The joint venture company, alongside developing the next-generation combat aircraft, will also remain the design authority for the platform.

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Land Warfare

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.

Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.

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Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

Land Warfare

Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?

Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario

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Military Logistics

Austal to procure long-lead materials for EPF 13

25th October 2018

Austal USA has received a $57.8 million contract from the US Navy for the procurement of long lead-time materials for the 13th Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast …
Defence Notes

China to do 'whatever it takes' to retain Taiwan

25th October 2018

China's defence minister warned Thursday that the military would do "whatever it takes" to stop any attempt to "split" Taiwan from the mainland, days after …
Land Warfare

Slovakia moves on Vydra 8x8 acquisition

25th October 2018

The Slovakian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is moving ahead with plans to acquire the Patria AMV, announcing that it will propose the cabinet to approve …
Defence Notes

NATO displays military might during Trident Juncture exercises

25th October 2018

NATO began its largest military exercises since the end of the Cold War in Norway on Thursday, in a show of solidarity that neighbouring Moscow …
Naval Warfare

Euronaval 2018: Djibouti named as site of naval MMP tests

25th October 2018

Following the test firing of MBDA’s Missile Moyen Portee (MMP) in September this year, additional details about the event have been revealed at Euronaval 2018. …
Digital Battlespace

Viasat, MDA to establish service facility in Canada

25th October 2018

Viasat has partnered with MDA to establish a repair, maintenance and upgrade service facility for Viasat’s Link 16 military communication terminals in Halifax, Nova Scotia. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australian navy creates new UAV squadron

25th October 2018

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) stood up a new UAV squadron – christened 822X Squadron – at HMAS Albatross on 25 October. It marks a …
Digital Battlespace

Thales IFF systems for Netherlands navy

25th October 2018

Thales will supply the Dutch Defence Material Organisation with new-generation Identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF) systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy, the company announced on 19 October. …
Military Logistics

US Navy outlines LMSR contractor operations

25th October 2018

The Department of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) is looking for contractor support to operate and maintain eight Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off vessels (LMSRs) that …
Military Logistics

Lithuania receives containerised camp facilities

25th October 2018

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s Southern Operations Centre (SOC) team has delivered new containerised facilities for the Lithuanian armed forces, the agency announced on …
Special Operations

Latvia receives military tactical vehicles

25th October 2018

The Latvian National Armed Forces (NAF) have received the first 18 Polaris MRZR-2 and Sportsman Big Boss military tactical vehicles, the Latvia Ministry of Defence …
Digital Battlespace

Russian CMD receives Nebo-U radar

25th October 2018

The Russian military's Central Military District (CMD) air defence division in the Samara region has received a new Nebo-U three-dimensional radar station, the Russian Ministry …
Defence Helicopter

Power of the purse equals power to platforms

25th October 2018

In September, the US Congress passed an $854 billion spending bill that has ramped up military funding and this is likely to increase the finances …
Naval Warfare

Euronaval 2018: Some processes ‘not good enough’ in River class programme

25th October 2018

BAE Systems officials have said that some of its processes were not up to standard for the start of its five-ship build of Batch 2 …
Naval Warfare

HMAS Canberra conducts FOCFT for Tigers

25th October 2018

The Royal Australian Navy’s landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Canberra has conducted first of class flight trials (FOCFT) for the Tiger ARH helicopter, the navy …
Defence Notes

Spain PM defends selling arms to Saudi despite journalist's death

24th October 2018

Spain's Socialist prime minister defended Wednesday arms deliveries to Saudi Arabia despite an outcry over the murder of a Saudi journalist, saying it was in …
Naval Warfare

Euronaval 2018: Nexter debuts RapidFire Naval

24th October 2018

Nexter, partnered with Thales, showcased its RapidFire T40AA anti-air and anti-surface solution for naval vessels at Euronaval. Based on the CTA International CTAS 40mm gun …
Uncrewed Vehicles

RQ-21A Blackjack flies in Hawaii

24th October 2018

The US Marine Corps’ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 has conducted its first flight of the RQ-21A Blackjack UAS at Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe …
Defence Notes

Boeing profits surge after tax settlement

24th October 2018

Boeing's profits surged in Q3 after a favorable US tax settlement, and the company raised some key annual projections on Wednesday as its order book …

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