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Land Warfare

What does Germany’s new tank joint venture mean for MGCS?

Germany is Europe’s leading country for tank manufacture and until this month was committed to the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) which included tanks and other vehicles. Earlier this month, Germany and other European countries set up the Main ARmoured Tank of Europe (MARTE) project casting a shadow over the MGCS.

Air Warfare

Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights

The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.

Naval Warfare

US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026

Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.

Defence Notes

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.

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Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Orsis planning upgraded T-5000 sniper system

13th April 2014

Russian small arms specialist Orsis is developing a more powerful variant of its T-5000 sniper rifle in collaboration with movie legend Steven Seagal, company officials …
Military Logistics

US Army moving to new Korean HQ

11th April 2014

US Army will relocate units 65km south of Seoul in the Republic of Korea (ROK) took following a ceremony at Camp Humphreys on 7 April. …
Land Warfare

Russia to increase military presence in Crimea by 2020

11th April 2014

The Russian MoD has met to decide on the level of military capability to be deployed in the Crimea region. A meeting was organised on …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Australia’s Hawkei undergoes further testing

11th April 2014

The developmental test and evaluation stage on the six Thales Hawkei prototype vehicles and trailer acquired under Australia’s Project Land 121 - dubbed Overlander - has …
Defence Helicopter

Defence Services Asia: Malaysia lacking immediate procurement projects

11th April 2014

Although the growth of Southeast Asian economies offer great opportunities to defence companies, no new major procurement programmes are expected for Malaysia in the short-term. …
Military Logistics

EDA: EART14 showing positive results

11th April 2014

The European Defence Agency (EDA) is reporting positive initial results from its European Air-to-Air Refuelling training (EART14) exercise at Eindhoven Air Base in the Netherlands. …
Land Warfare

Croatia receives MRAP vehicles from US government

11th April 2014

Thirty Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles donated by the US government to the Croatian armed forces have been received at their new home in Zagreb by …
Defence Helicopter

Malta opts for second AW139 helicopter

11th April 2014

AgustaWestland will supply a second AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter to the armed forces of Malta, following a decision by the Maltese government to exercise …
Defence Helicopter

SAS14: USN considers LCS future

10th April 2014

As the US Navy (USN) and industry await the findings of a task force study into the future of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), confidence …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SAS14: Textron urge development of multi-fuel UAV engines

10th April 2014

A senior Textron executive has called for increased efforts in UAV engine development in order to decrease the logistical burden and increase the safety of …
Defence Helicopter

SAS14: Doubts linger over navy’s MH-60 order

10th April 2014

Pentagon plans to cut the number of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) procured will not result in an immediate reduction in the planned number of MH-60 …
Military Logistics

Saab teams with Mxi Technologies for fleet management

10th April 2014

Saab and Mxi Technologies have teamed for the provision of a new military fleet management solution for the world’s armed forces. The companies announced the …
Military Logistics

First C-130J for Israeli Air Force arrives in-country

10th April 2014

The first C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for Israel has arrived at Nevatim Air Base in the country on 9 April. This is the first of …
Defence Helicopter

SAS14: Navy readies for APKWS

10th April 2014

The US Navy is furthering development of its new LAU-61G/A Digital Rocket Launcher (DRL), paving the way for full Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Malaysian Army boss highlights developments

10th April 2014

General Datuk Raja Mohamed Affandi Bin Raja Mohamed Noor, Chief of the Malaysian Army, spoke to Shephard about how the service is overcoming the difficulties …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Ketua Tentera Darat Menekankan Pembangunan

10th April 2014

Isu kewangan Malaysia telah menyebabkan kekangan atas perbelanjaan pertahanan tetapi Panglima Tentera Darat Malaysia, Jeneral Datuk Raja Mohamed Affandi Bin Raja Mohamed Noor, walaupun mengakui …
Defence Helicopter

Defence Services Asia: OEMs anticipate Malaysian attack helicopter RfP

10th April 2014

Anticipation of a potential Malaysian attack helicopter tender remains high, with candidate platforms from Bell, Airbus Helicopters and Boeing to be showcased at the Defence …
Defence Helicopter

Defence Services Asia: Pelbagai OEM membuat jangkaan untuk RfP helicopter serangan Malaysia

10th April 2014

Jangkaan kekal tinggi terhadap potensi Malaysia untuk tender helicopter serangan, dengan pelbagai calon platform dari Bell, Airbus Helicopters dan Boeing bakal dipamerkan di expo Defence …
Digital Battlespace

Defence Services Asia: Malaysian service chiefs to tackle 21st Century cyber threat

10th April 2014

Malaysia’s minister of defence, Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, has highlighted cyber security as a ‘crucial’ and ‘unconventional threat’ that must be tackled. Speaking ahead …