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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
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Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production
The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.
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Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars
The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.
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Naval Warfare
Russian Navy MPA fleet set for upgrade
1st February 2018
The small Beriev Be-12 fleet of maritime patrol aircraft is set for an upgrade of its vintage 1970s mission suite according to the Russian Naval …
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Training
Lithuania expands military training infrastructure
1st February 2018
The Lithuanian armed forces’ Gaižiūnai and Pabradė training facilities are being expanded to meet increased training demand.The Gaižiūnai training area will be expanded to 125 …
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Land Warfare
Russia commissions two new assault rifles
1st February 2018
The Russian MoD has finally taken a decision to accept two new assault rifles into frontline service, manufactured by Kalashnikov and the Degtarev Plant company. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Safran to work on France's Furious project
1st February 2018
Safran Electronics and Defense has been selected to develop three UGV demonstrators for the French armed forces as part of the Furious project, the company …
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Naval Warfare
Australia launches aerial surveillance programme
1st February 2018
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has begun an aerial surveillance service across the Central and Western Pacific region as part of the government’s $2 …
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Training
Singapore Airshow 2018: Malaysia and India pursue Su-30 cooperation
1st February 2018
Malaysia and India have agreed to conduct an exercise in Malaysia, centring on their respective versions of the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter. Prime Minister Najib Tun …
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Digital Battlespace
Luxembourg launches first military satellite
31st January 2018
Luxembourg’s first military satellite, GovSat-1, was successfully launched into orbit onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket from Florida on 31 January. The launch of the platform …
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Land Warfare
Test of US-Japanese missile interceptor fails again
31st January 2018
A test of a missile interceptor failed in Hawaii on 31 January, a US defence official said, marking the second such unsuccessful attempt in less …
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Defence Notes
Russia dismisses evidence of Iran-made missiles to Yemen
31st January 2018
Russia on 31 January dismissed evidence presented by the US and UN experts that Iran had supplied missiles to Yemen's Houthi rebels as inconclusive, signalling …
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Military Logistics
US Army looks for expeditionary sustainment manufacturers
31st January 2018
The US Army is looking for industry sources capable of producing its new Expeditionary TRICON Self-Service Laundry System (ETSSLS).A sources sought announcement for ETSSLS was …
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Training
MILES system reintroduced into training cycle
31st January 2018
The US Army’s 39th Infantry Regiment has reintroduced the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) into the basic combat training cycle. MILES is designed to …
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Defence Notes
Turkish air strikes pound Kurdish fighters in Syria
31st January 2018
Turkish air strikes pounded the Syrian border region of Afrin on 30 January and fighting raged on two fronts as Ankara pursued its offensive against …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Rolls-Royce opens autonomous shipping research centre
31st January 2018
Rolls-Royce has opened a research facility in Turku, Finland, to develop the technologies needed to shape the future autonomous global shipping industry. The centre includes …
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Naval Warfare
Costing confusion over Type 31e
31st January 2018
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has defended itself in light of suggestions by the National Audit Office (NAO) that it failed to stipulate the …
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Defence Helicopter
Ecuadorian MoD receives first H125
31st January 2018
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H125 helicopter to the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense, the company announced on 26 January.The company signed a contract in …
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Training
HÜRKUŞ-B takes flight
31st January 2018
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI’s) HÜRKUŞ-B aircraft has performed its first flight test in Ankara, Turkey. The basic trainer aircraft is being developed for the Turkish …
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2018: Aircraft on display (video)
31st January 2018
The Shephard team will be out in full force at Singapore Air Show 2018. In this latest video we take a look at some of the aircraft …
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Digital Battlespace
Astro Aerospace completes NISAR CDR
31st January 2018
Astro Aerospace has completed the critical design review of the AstroMesh radar antenna reflector for the NASA-Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) synthetic aperture radar (NISAR) …
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Defence Notes
ADECS 2018: Show highlights (video)
31st January 2018
Simon Williams speaks with Shephard about ADECS 2018 show highlights and looking forward to next year's event.
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
