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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
Land Warfare
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
Babcock is offering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 for one of the elements of the UK Land Mobility Programme (LMP). It would be a replacement for some of the UK’s existing armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) fleets including the FV432 which is now some 70 years old.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
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Land Warfare
Safran wins Middle East Uliss 30XP contract
21st June 2016
Safran Electronics & Defense has received a contract from an undisclosed Middle East customer for the supply of Uliss 30XP topographic positioning systems for an …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: CAESAR 8x8 howitzer to qualify
21st June 2016
Nexter Systems is ready to begin qualification trials of its new CAESAR (CAmion équipé d'un système d'artillerie) 8x8 155mm/52cal self-propelled howitzer (SPH) immediately after Eurosatory. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Blackjack to get EO/IR zoom
21st June 2016
Insitu is developing a new nose turret for its Blackjack unmanned system amid deliveries to the USMC. By September this year Insitu will have delivered …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory: UGVs add to infantry unit capabilities
21st June 2016
Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) will become as much a vital component of an infantry unit as the team medic or other specialist roles, according to …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin bags GMLRS Lot 11 contract
21st June 2016
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $331.8 million contract by the US Army for Lot 11 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets, …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky comes to agreement for T70 in Turkey
21st June 2016
Sikorsky, together with the government of Turkey and members of the Turkish aerospace industry, has entered into contractual agreements under the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program …
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Training
Eurosatory 2016: Renault and DCI ink truck training deal
21st June 2016
The French Government owned Défense Conseil International (DCI) has built a strong reputation in providing training for equipment manufactured by France’s defence industry. Historically, this …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: New Russian SF weapons made ready
21st June 2016
Kalashnikov Group is preparing to unveil an additional two weapon systems to the domestic and international markets towards the end of 2016, it has emerged. …
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Training
India’s HTT-40 trainer proves it can fly
21st June 2016
India’s indigenous HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), performed its first public flight in Bengaluru on 17 June. Witnessed by Defence …
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Naval Warfare
New OPVs, corvettes and LPD for Qatar
20th June 2016
Two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be built for the Qatar Emiri Armed Forces by shipbuilder Fincantieri, as part of a wider programme of work …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airbus eyes growing UAV market
20th June 2016
As the UAV industry continues its apparent exponential growth and new applications appear in the commercial sector, Airbus Defence & Space will look to explore …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Tern two for NG in Phase 3
20th June 2016
Northrop Grumman will build a second prototype UAV for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), it has been revealed. In an announcement on 17 …
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Defence Helicopter
Hose about that for AAR capability
20th June 2016
Airbus Defence & Space is advancing plans to provide a helicopter air-to-air refuelling (AAR) capability to the A400M transport aircraft during military operations. Launched in earnest late …
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Military Logistics
USS Carl Vinson trains with V-22 Osprey
20th June 2016
The US Navy's USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, received a V-22 Osprey multi-mission, tilt-rotor military aircraft from the Marine Operational Test …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Predator C flies with MS-177 sensor
20th June 2016
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI) has conducted successful flight tests of its Predator C Avenger developmental UAV featuring an MS-177 Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor from UTC …
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Defence Helicopter
Norway outlines MCM fleet reduction
20th June 2016
Norway could reduce its mine-countermeasure fleet from six vessels to four, while maintaining five crews on rotation to maintain availability. The news was announced last …
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Military Logistics
US considers AC-208 support for Iraq
20th June 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of AC-208 sustainment, logistics, and spares support to Iraq, it was …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RIBs confirmed at Unmanned Warrior
20th June 2016
BAE Systems and ASV unmanned marine systems will showcase two unmanned RIBs at the UK MoD’s Unmanned Warrior event off the West of Scotland this …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop, Ultra Electronics sign agreement
20th June 2016
A newly signed memorandum of agreement between Northrop Grumman and Ultra Electronics will see Northrop’s autonomous systems equipped with Ultra’s maritime domain awareness (MDA) and …
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Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
