Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
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.
Land Warfare
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
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Land Warfare
TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
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Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Land Warfare
ILA 2016: Gloves come off in TLVS fight
2nd June 2016
MBDA and Raytheon are fighting a bloody battle over the German Tactical Air Defence System (TLVS). Although MBDA was selected with its Medium Extended Air …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Predator B Big Wing flies 37 hours
2nd June 2016
The Big Wing Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper UAS variant has completed its longest endurance flight of 37 hours, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) announced on 1 June. The endurance …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2016: Military research created commercial SonarBell
2nd June 2016
A UK-based company that has commercialised military sonar location research from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) say that their Sonarbell product could have more applications …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Siteco launches Sky-Scanner payload
2nd June 2016
Siteco has announced the launch of a new Sky-Scanner LiDAR and imagery data collection system for UAVs that has been in development since 2015. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UDT 2016: Wasps, torpedoes and ASW
2nd June 2016
While the US Combat Terrorism Technical Support Organization (CTTSO) continues to trial three Saab Sea Wasp ROVs delivered to them earlier this year, the company …
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Land Warfare
ILA 2016: Close range impact
2nd June 2016
Rheinmetall and MBDA have launched a new very short range air defence system that is on display for the first time at the ILA 2016 …
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Defence Helicopter
ILA 2016: Airbus Helicopters everyone's friend in Germany
2nd June 2016
As the competition to replace Germany’s CH-53G helicopters with a new platform heats up, Airbus Helicopters is keeping its options open. This takes place amid …
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Military Logistics
MAN engines selected for Thai navy OPVs
2nd June 2016
The second offshore patrol vessel (OPV) being built for the Royal Thai Navy will be powered by two MAN 16V28/33D STC engines, the company announced …
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Defence Notes
Australia seeks SM-2 Block IIIB
2nd June 2016
The US State Department is considering a possible $301 million foreign military sale (FMS) of SM-2 Block IIIB standard missiles and associated equipment and support …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sikorsky demos S-76 autonomous flight
1st June 2016
Sikorsky has successfully demonstrated a 30 mile autonomous flight of its Sikorsky S-76 medium-size commercial utility helicopter, it announced on 31 May. The demonstration completes …
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Land Warfare
Netherlands revises Boxer vehicle contract
1st June 2016
OCCAR and original equipment manufacturer ARTEC have signed a contract for a new Boxer armoured fighting vehicle mix for the Netherlands at the OCCAR-EA headquarters …
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Defence Helicopter
ILA 2016: Sikorsky builds up heavy lift offering
1st June 2016
With a request for proposal (RFP) for Germany’s Heavy Transport (STH) helicopter programme expected in 2017, Sikorsky is ramping up its efforts to win the …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus DS awarded German satcom contract
1st June 2016
Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) has been awarded a $126.78 million contract by the German armed forces to provide commercial satellite communication services until …
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Training
French simulation JV forms
1st June 2016
France-based CMI Defence SAS and simulation firm SILKAN have formed a joint venture (JV) for land forces simulation and training, called AGUERIS, the two companies …
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Defence Notes
UDT 2016: Norway eyes Russian activity
1st June 2016
Russian naval presence in the North Atlantic and High North areas is beginning to bring about the revisited notion of collective defence in the maritime …
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Military Logistics
KC-30A offloads 50 million lbs of fuel
1st June 2016
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) deployed for Operation OKRA has reached a major milestone, offloading 50 million pounds of …
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Naval Warfare
US CBP receives first interceptor vessel
1st June 2016
SAFE Boats International (SBI) has completed and delivered a new Coastal Interceptor Vessel (CIV) for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2016: Anti-access, area denial focus for Norway
1st June 2016
As UDT 2016 gets underway, the Norwegian government is recognising that maritime anti-access and sea lane denial is becoming increasingly important, as countries see their …
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Training
Bangladesh Army receives SWORD
1st June 2016
MASA has delivered a customised version of its SWORD wargame with automated forces to the Bangladesh Army, the company announced on 27 May. The system, …
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