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Defence Notes
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
Naval Warfare
Final US Navy Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship concludes acceptance testing
After troubled progress with the Littoral Combat Ship programme, the US Navy plans to commission USS Pierre (LCS 38) this autumn.
Air Warfare
Anduril and Rheinmetall to bring capabilities to Europe with domestic production “on the table”
Anduril’s partnership with German defence firm Rheinmetall will see the two companies co-develop and deliver a European range of Anduril’s air systems, including Fury and Barracuda, and work on solid rocket motors.
Naval Warfare
Indonesia’s PT PAL reveals details about Red White Frigates
The frigates are based on Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 design but are substantially changed and include a range of Turkish weapons such as radars, sonar, guns and electronic warfare systems.
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Defence Notes
Germany calls for NATO talks on Turkey's Syria offensive
25th January 2018
Germany voiced ‘great concern’ about Turkey's cross-border offensive against a Kurdish militia in northern Syria and called for NATO to discuss the operation. The German …
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Land Warfare
SHOT Show 2018: New FCS for shoulder-launched weapons
25th January 2018
German optic specialists Hensoldt has used this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas to unveil a new fire control system (FCS) optimised for shoulder-launched weapons. …
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Training
China invited to participate in US-led naval exercise
25th January 2018
China has been invited to participate in a major US-led naval exercise, Chinese officials said on 25 January. The Chinese military took part in the …
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Defence Notes
US aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam
25th January 2018
A US aircraft carrier will port in Vietnam in March, military officials said on 25 January. The announcement came as US defence secretary Jim Mattis …
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Land Warfare
Russia receives modernised howitzers
25th January 2018
The first 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled artillery systems of the M2 modification have been deployed with the Russian military's 631st Missile Troops and Artillery Training Centre …
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Digital Battlespace
Deep learning solutions on the horizon for Harris
25th January 2018
Harris is positioning itself to roll-out deep learning driven automated image analysis solutions to its customers in the next twelve months. The technology was at …
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Military Logistics
ESB completes first integrated trials
25th January 2018
Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams has completed its first integrated trials, the US Naval Sea Systems Command announced on 23 January. The …
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Defence Notes
US calls for South Sudan arms embargo
25th January 2018
The US on 24 January called for an international arms embargo to be imposed on South Sudan following the failure of the latest ceasefire aimed …
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Land Warfare
SHOT Show 2018: Commercial market supports army ammunition readiness
25th January 2018
Operators of the US Army’s Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Orbital ATK Small Caliber Systems, Defense Systems Group, made its SHOT Show debut in 2018. The …
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Defence Notes
Spain to boost defence spending
25th January 2018
Spain is planning to boost defence spending by 73% to $22 billion by 2024, an announcement that sparked outrage among opposition MPs who say social …
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Special Operations
Polaris vehicles for Latvia
25th January 2018
The Latvian armed forces is to acquire vehicles from Polaris under a foreign military sale with the US government, the company announced on 24 January. …
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Defence Notes
Trump's nuclear policy may spark arms race
25th January 2018
The US DoD is set to unveil US president Donald Trump's nuclear policy next week, and critics are already warning it could trigger another arms …
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Military Logistics
SHOT Show 2018: Pelican Showcases New Log Tech
25th January 2018
Pelican is showcasing a range of new tactical and logistics technologies at this week’s SHOT Show. For example, the company has enhanced its well-known Pelican …
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Land Warfare
Qatar eyes Russian S-400 missile systems
25th January 2018
Qatar is finalising a deal to buy Russian S-400 air defence systems, the Gulf state's ambassador to Moscow announced on 25 January. Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab, Avioniq team for air/borne C2
25th January 2018
Saab and Avioniq Awareness Sweden are teaming to market Avioniq’s Rattlesnake threat evaluation system integrated with Saab’s air and airborne command and control (C2) systems. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Cyberhawk to perform UK wind turbine inspections
25th January 2018
Cyberhawk has received a three-year framework contract to perform wind turbine inspections for an undisclosed renewable energy operator in the UK, the company announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
Russia’s Southern MD receives two Ka-52s
25th January 2018
The helicopter regiment of the Russian armed forces’ Southern Military District (MD) has received two Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Protector deliveries yet to be finalised as IOC looms
25th January 2018
As development of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian continues with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI) announcing the first SATCOM taxi of the system, the timeline for first deliveries of …
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Military Logistics
ADECS 2018: India awaits submarine rescue equipment
25th January 2018
JFD, formerly known as James Fisher Defence, will despatch two much-needed submarine rescue systems to India in March. The acquisition of two systems will allow …
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