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Air Warfare

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

Air Warfare

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

Land Warfare

UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward

The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.

Naval Warfare

South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs

HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.

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Land Warfare

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Land Warfare

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Naval Warfare

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

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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Stalemate continues for major Euro UAVs

8th July 2013

Progression of two of Europe’s most high-profile UAV programmes continues to be questioned as rumours of delay and cancellation rebound throughout the market, defence sources …
Military Logistics

BAE Systems to continue RAAF Hawk support

8th July 2013

BAE Systems will continue to provide in-service support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter fleet under a newly-signed five year …
Land Warfare

Kongsberg to support French Protector RWS

5th July 2013

Kongsberg will provide repair, overhaul and logistics support for the French Army’s Protector Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) under a new contract signed with the French …
Digital Battlespace

RAF hopeful of Sentinel role beyond 2014

5th July 2013

The future of the RAF’s Sentinel R1 reconnaissance aircraft remains unclear according to service chiefs, despite positive feedback from recent operations in Mali earlier this …
Defence Helicopter

Australia seeks MK 54 Torpedoes for MH-60R helicopters

4th July 2013

The Australian Department of Defence has expressed interest in acquiring 100 MK 54 All-Up-Round Torpedoes from the US government in a possible foreign military sale …
Military Logistics

Saab receives Swedish FMV Gripen support order

4th July 2013

Saab has signed an order with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) that will see the company support and maintain the Gripen aircraft between 2014 …
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems wins $40 million US Navy canister award

3rd July 2013

BAE Systems will produce canisters for the storage, transport and launch of a wide range of missiles used by the US Navy under a new …
Defence Helicopter

First Australian MH-60R Seahawk Romeo takes flight

3rd July 2013

The first MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopter in production for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed its first test flight at Sikorsky’s Production Facility in …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Camcopter S-100 completes 'DeckFinder' flight tests

3rd July 2013

Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has recently conducted a series of flight trials with EADS Astrium’s Pseudolite-based ‘DeckFinder’ local positioning system. The successful …
Defence Helicopter

Russia revives $4.3 billion Iraq arms deal

3rd July 2013

Russia plans to deliver ten Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters to Iraq within the next few months, it has been revealed. Speaking to Russian press …
Land Warfare

US Army restructures BCTs

3rd July 2013

The US Army announced changes in late June in its structure and future combat organisations that will reflect a 14% reduction. Some of the changes …
Digital Battlespace

ESA seeks next-gen space debris solution

3rd July 2013

The European Space Agency (ESA) is looking to develop a space debris retrieval system with an aim to begin clearing unwanted orbital objects by 2022. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Sell-off no reflection on wider UAS strategy, says BAE Systems

2nd July 2013

BAE Systems has sold its Unmanned Aircraft Programs (UAP) business to former business development director Matthew Pobloske, as the company looks to diversify away from …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Lockheed Martin controls multiple UAVs with integrated C2

2nd July 2013

Lockheed Martin has shown that a single integrated command and control (C2) system can monitor and control multiple types of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during …
Military Logistics

New logistics trucks for the French Army

2nd July 2013

The first new 8x8 logistics truck procured under the Porteur Polyvalent Terrestre (PPT) programme has been delivered to the French Army. Italian manufacturer Iveco Defence …
Digital Battlespace

ESA calls for international measures to combat space debris

2nd July 2013

Immediate action is required to mitigate the amount of space debris threatening to jeopardise future satellite operations, a leading expert at the European Space Agency …
Uncrewed Vehicles

India debuts manpack VTOL UAVs for HADR

2nd July 2013

Search and rescue agencies operating in Northern India have successfully used man-portable VTOL UAVs for the first time in humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR) operations, it …
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin launches international division

2nd July 2013

Lockheed Martin has launched a new international division as the company attempts to strengthen international partnerships and create new opportunities. By integrating all of its …
Military Logistics

Norway picks BMT design for its new logistics ship

1st July 2013

The Aegir logistics support vessel (LSV) design from BMT Defence Services has been selected by Norway for its logistics support ship requirement – known as Project …

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