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Land Warfare

GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

Air Warfare

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

Air Warfare

US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary

The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.

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Training

I/ITSEC 2016: Long term contract for CACI with NETC

25th November 2016

Arlington, Virginia-based CACI has announced that it has been awarded ‘prime position on a multiple-award, ID/IQ contract’ worth up to $192 million to provide training …
Training

Saab receives training radio system order

25th November 2016

Saab will deliver a new radio system to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) under an $11 million order announced on 22 November. The radio …
Defence Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters expands Chile services

25th November 2016

Airbus Helicopters is investing in its facilities in Chile, with its existing customer service centre at Santiago's Tobalaba aerodrome set to move to a new, …
Digital Battlespace

IAI unveils Collision Warning System

25th November 2016

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed a new Collision Warning System (CWS) for military aircraft, the company announced on 22 November. The system is designed …
Digital Battlespace

Collins subs set for sonar upgrade

25th November 2016

Thales is set to upgrade sonar systems on the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins class submarines under a design and pre-production contract announced on 23 November. …
Defence Notes

Taiwan jet trainer delayed 10 years

25th November 2016

The indigenous defence manufacturing policy of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will delay the air force's acquisition of 66 advanced jet trainers (AJT) to replace the …
Land Warfare

Elbit Systems details US Army mortar IDIQ

24th November 2016

Elbit Systems of America will produce mortar weapon systems under a $103 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with the US Army, the company announced on …
Military Logistics

BAE Systems to work on US Navy destroyers

24th November 2016

Post-construction work on the US Navy’s USS Zumwalt and USS Michael Monsoor guided missile destroyers will be carried out by BAE Systems. The company announced …
Defence Notes

Analysis: Radical revamp for People’s Liberation Army

24th November 2016

The People’s Liberation Army, a military beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, has embarked upon the most serious restructuring since its founding in 1933. President …
Training

I/ITSEC 2016: New sims for Australia

24th November 2016

Like many armed forces around the world, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is embarking on a plan to exploit the use of networked virtual simulation …
Land Warfare

Canadian Army tests anti-jam system

24th November 2016

The Canadian Army has successfully tested NovAtel's GPS Anti-Jam Technology (GAJT) in live-firing conditions on the M777C1 Howitzer. The trial was carried out to test …
Military Logistics

BAE Systems announces NAVSEA award

24th November 2016

BAE Systems will provide management, engineering, maintenance, and IT support services for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) at Wallops Island, Virginia, under a five-year, …
Training

I/ITSEC 2016: ECA looks to land sim domain

24th November 2016

While probably best known for its work in the maritime domain, ECA Group will attend this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, showcasing its latest work …
Military Logistics

AutoKrAZ introduces new tanker truck

24th November 2016

Ukrainian heavy vehicles manufacturer AutoKrAZ has introduced a new tanker truck to its line-up of special vehicles, the company announced on 21 November. The vehicle …
Defence Notes

Japan and Korea to share intelligence

24th November 2016

Neighbours Japan and South Korea signed a military intelligence-sharing agreement on 23 November. The impetus for this is North Korea’s belligerent ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programme. …
Training

Affinity delivers first UK aircraft

24th November 2016

Affinity Flying Training Services has delivered the first two training aircraft to the Royal Air Force, Elbit Systems announced on 23 November. Affinity is an …
Defence Helicopter

First AS565 MBe Panthers delivered to PTDI

24th November 2016

The first three AS565 MBe Panther helicopters on order for the Indonesian Navy have been handed over to PT Dirgantara Indonesia by Airbus Helicopters, the …
Defence Helicopter

ADF EC135 T2+ training fleet complete

24th November 2016

Australia’s fleet of EC135 T2+ for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) is now complete with Airbus Helicopters achieving factory acceptance of the last six …
Naval Warfare

Atlas secures Cerberus DDS contracts

23rd November 2016

Atlas Electronik has secured two new contracts with undisclosed customers in the Middle East and Asia for the supply of its Cerberus diver detection system …

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