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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

Oshkosh Corporation awarded more than $234.8 million in delivery orders for M-ATV protection kits

22nd May 2010

Oshkosh Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, announced today that its Defense division has received four delivery orders valued at more …
Land Warfare

US Army announces GCV deadline

21st May 2010

Contenders for the technology development (TD) phase of the US Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) programme have been unveiled as the Request for Proposals (RfP) reached its …
Land Warfare

GCV shortlist revealed

21st May 2010

Contenders for the technology development (TD) phase of the US Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) programme have been confirmed as the Request for Proposals (RfP) …
Defence Helicopter

Aerosouz appointed as an AgustaWestland authorised service centre in Russia

21st May 2010

AgustaWestland has announced that Aerosouz has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in Russia for the AgustaWestland range of light commercial helicopters. The Service Centre, …
Defence Helicopter

NATO Mi-17 pilot rescues three in suicide attack

21st May 2010

On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Lt. Col. Olaf Holm was piloting an Afghan National Army Air Corps Mi-17 transport helicopter returning to Kabul from Gardez …
Defence Helicopter

33rd Rescue Squadron crew earns MacKay Trophy

21st May 2010

Four members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron have been named the 2009 MacKay Trophy winners. Capt. Robert Rosebrough, 1st Lt. Lucas Will, Master Sgt. Dustin Thomas …
Military Logistics

'It's like a souped up old Herc with a lot more jam'

21st May 2010

At the age of 27, Captain Jason Danyluk of Edmonton, Alta. has done what only a handful of Canadian Forces pilots have done in the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

RAF's Reaper logs 10,000 hours over Afghanistan

21st May 2010

The RAF's Reaper programme has achieved the milestone of providing more than 10,000 hours of armed overwatch in support of UK and coalition forces in …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation to deliver mission-critical cyber security to US Air Force Air Mobility Command in $12 million contract

21st May 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a $12 million Enterprise Security Support (ESS) prime contract by the US Air …
Land Warfare

Juniper Systems, Inc. announces new OD Green/NATO Green Archer Field PC

21st May 2010

Juniper Systems, Inc. announces the new OD Green/NATO Green color option as an enhancement to the Archer Field PC. This rugged handheld computer is designed …
Digital Battlespace

General Dynamics selected by Defense Intelligence Agency for the Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise contract

21st May 2010

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been selected by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as one of the awardees for …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Saab awards AAI $31.4 million to provide combat-proven Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems for the Swedish armed forces

21st May 2010

AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that Sweden’s lead system integrator, Saab AB (publ), has selected AAI’s …
Military Logistics

Oshkosh Defense unveils New M-ATV ambulance variant at Army Medical Symposium and Exposition

20th May 2010

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, announced yesterday it is unveiling a new version of its well-protected, highly mobile MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) tactical …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI Shadow tactical unmanned aircraft systems rule the skies with a half million flight hours

20th May 2010

AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that its Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TUAS) have amassed a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

CenTauri Solutions announces strategic alliance with Unmanned Aerial Systems

20th May 2010

CenTauri Solutions, LLC (CenTauri) announced that it has entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement with Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc. (UAS) for the purposes of providing …
Land Warfare

Northrop Grumman teams with EOS Technologies on US Army's CROWS 3

20th May 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation and EOS Technologies Inc. have teamed to pursue the US Army's Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station 3 (CROWS 3) program. The CROWS …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation to establish cyber integration center

20th May 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, is creating the nation's first cyber integration center to provide government and commercial customers with a …
Digital Battlespace

GTEC develops next generation RADAR displays for Department of Defense

20th May 2010

Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc., a provider of mission-critical, technology-based systems, solutions and services for national security agencies and programs of the US government, …
Digital Battlespace

GAITS is one of the first government contractors with cyber security certification ISO/IEC 27001:2005 at the corporate level

20th May 2010

GAITS has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 (Cyber Security/Information Security) certification. The comprehensive process and audit has examined all Information Security Management systems, plans, and documentation …