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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Army ramps up overmatch capabilities (video)
6th October 2017
As the US Army looks to retain its overmatch capabilities with various new vehicle programmes ad modernisations, Shephard looks at some of the key developments for the …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: What to expect (video)
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6th October 2017
Mantaro Networks and Beeper Communications Israel have received funding to support the development of unmanned search and rescue systems (USRS). The project aims to fill …
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Aurora to scale up production under Boeing
6th October 2017
The recent acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences by Boeing is likely to result in the expansion of the company's military projects. Aurora, a developer and …
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Rheinmetall and Paravan sign agreement
6th October 2017
Rheinmetall has entered into a global cooperation agreement with Paravan to advance autonomous driving technologies. The companies will work to develop semi- and fully autonomous …
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Land Warfare
Taiwan initiates M60A3 upgrade plan
6th October 2017
The Republic of China Army (ROCA) has announced it will kick off a research process to upgrade its M60A3 TTS MBT fleet. After a long …
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Training
AUSA 2017: Meggitt eyes export training market
6th October 2017
With Meggitt Training Systems delivery of the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) II to the US Army continuing apace, attention now turns towards the export market. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Pacific 2017: Schiebel and Skeldar spar in Australia
6th October 2017
Australia is shaping up as a battleground for suppliers of rotary-winged UAVs as the country’s military eyes future acquisitions. Two top contenders are Schiebel and …
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Digital Battlespace
Anzac-class frigates to get radar upgrade
6th October 2017
CEA Technologies has been awarded a contract worth AUD$148 million to provide a new air search radar, known as the CEAFAR2-L, for the Royal Australian …
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Naval Warfare
Pacific 2017: Pacific Patrol Boat production gathers steam
5th October 2017
Good progress is being made on the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPR-B) programme, with the first vessel slated for Papua New Guinea on schedule for …
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Pacific 2017: Australia declares love for Romeo
5th October 2017
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Land Warfare
US Army orders M781E1 training cartridges
5th October 2017
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) has received a $17 million contract from the US Army for production of the 40mm M781E1 Low Velocity …
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Land Warfare
China sets terms for Somali vehicle donation
5th October 2017
New Tiger 4x4 vehicles delivered to the Somali National Army (SNA) are part of a sweetener deal from China that will increase Beijing’s influence. A …
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Digital Battlespace
Telos to modernise BITI networks
5th October 2017
Telos Corporation will carry out work to modernise the Base Information Transport Infrastructure (BITI) Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) for the US Air Force, the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Bureau Veritas joins RECOMMS project
5th October 2017
Bureau Veritas has joined the Remote Evaluation of Coatings/Corrosion on Offshore Machinery and Marine Structures/Ships (RECOMMS) project to develop UAVs with the ability to inspect …
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Digital Battlespace
FLIR books surveillance systems contract
5th October 2017
FLIR Systems has received an order worth $74.7 million to deliver TacFLIR surveillance cameras in support of the US Army's EO/IR-Force Protection (FP) programme, the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Tiger ROVs selected to clear nuclear waste
5th October 2017
Two Saab Seaeye Tiger remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) have been selected by Sellafield to clear nuclear waste in the radioactive ponds at the Sellafield’s nuclear …
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Military Logistics
Austal bags patrol boat sustainment contract
5th October 2017
Austal has received a contract worth up to $18 million from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) for the sustainment of its Cape-class patrol boats, the …
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Land Warfare
MBDA signs new MoUs for Land 400 bid
5th October 2017
MBDA has signed new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with five Australian companies as part of its MMP missile system bid for the LAND 400 Phase …
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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
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Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
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US Navy receives final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
