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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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Training
Armour Simulator Centre opens in Singapore
3rd December 2016
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) opened its new Armour Simulation Centre at Sungei Gedong Camp on 1 December. Developed with assistance from the Defence Science …
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Naval Warfare
Thai navy commissions six patrol boats
3rd December 2016
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) formally received six M21 patrol boats into service on 30 November. These will help replace ten aging patrol boats acquired …
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Training
Kratos achieves milestone for BQM-177A
2nd December 2016
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has completed the final development programme milestone for the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) programme, the company announced on 29 …
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Naval Warfare
Fifth Project 22160 patrol ship laid down
2nd December 2016
Russia’s Zelenodolsk-based A.M. Gorky shipbuilding company reported on 25 November the lay down of the fifth Project 22160 modular patrol ship for the Russian Navy. …
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Training
Canada extends WES support contract
2nd December 2016
The Canadian government has extended its weapon effects simulation (WES) system in-service support contract with Cubic Defense. The contract option was announced on 25 November …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ACTUV demonstrator continues testing
2nd December 2016
Leidos is set to begin operational testing of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) technology demonstration vessel. The company is developing the 132ft …
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Defence Notes
US approves JASSM-ER sale to Poland
2nd December 2016
The US has approved a foreign military sale to Poland valued at $200 million for Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER), the Defense Security …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: Highlights from the simulation and training industry (video)
2nd December 2016
The Shephard team has been at I/ITSEC in Orlando all week covering the simulation and training industry. Beth Maundrill, staff reporter at Shephard Media, and …
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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell Collins tests HMS bid radio
2nd December 2016
Rockwell Collins has completed qualification testing on the AN/PRC-162 for the US Army’s Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit (HMS) programme. The programme will now …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman details Tern progress
2nd December 2016
Northrop Grumman has cleared two milestones for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA’s) Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN) programme, the company announced on …
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Land Warfare
Russia to get 3rd gen anti-tank missile
2nd December 2016
Russia’s military design bureaus are completing the design of a third generation of anti-tank missile system. According to recent statements of Lieutenant-General Mikhail Matveevsky, chief …
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Training
Israel's M-346 training centre complete
2nd December 2016
The Israeli Air Force’s (IAF’s) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) centre for the M-346 Lavi trainer aircraft is now complete. Elbit Systems, team lead for …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: Lakota maintainers go virtual
1st December 2016
The National Guard is using this year’s I/ITSEC to display a new virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) it has rolled out, which teaches ground maintenance operations …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: ATC and Rockwell Collins in B-52 win
1st December 2016
Aviation Training Consulting (ATC) based in Altus, Oklahoma, and Rockwell Collins as its subcontractor, will provide training systems upgrades to the US Air Force’s B-52 training …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: Fundamental changes ahead for defence in Europe (video)
1st December 2016
Shephard spoke with Simon Williams, chairman defence and security at Clarion Events, about some of the differences between the US and European market ahead of …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: A solution to the readiness crisis?
1st December 2016
For years militaries around the world have been on a quest to properly quantify readiness and what it means for the effectiveness of a force …
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Training
Lockheed Martin restructures T&S portfolio
1st December 2016
Lockheed Martin is restructuring its training and logistics systems business in order to reduce development costs and drive efficiency for its customers, the company announced …
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Defence Notes
BMD option touted for UK frigate
1st December 2016
Raytheon has called on the Royal Navy to consider adopting its SM-3 short- to intermediate-range ballistic missile defence (BMD) system, on its future Type 31 …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman delivers submarine sensors
1st December 2016
The US Navy’s Virginia class submarines are set for enhanced capabilities with Northrop Grumman delivering the first Block IV Light Weight Wide Aperture Array (LWWAA) …
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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