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Japan to nationally assemble ESSM Block 2 missiles
RTX Raytheon will supply missile kits, parts and components to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for the production of Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles Block 2.
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Sweden to purchase IRIS-T air defence systems for $930 million
This recent purchase of the medium-range air defence system adds to the country’s ongoing efforts to ramp up its overall defence readiness and capabilities.
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US Coast Guard starts construction of first Waterways Commerce Cutter
By replacing capabilities that are more than 60 years old, the Inland Construction Tenders will support the building, repairing and maintaining of fixed aids to navigation.
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GCAP industry partners officially launch joint company Edgewing
The joint venture company, alongside developing the next-generation combat aircraft, will also remain the design authority for the platform.
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SAS 2017: Orbital ATK reveals missile range extension
10th April 2017
In the cat and mouse game between ground radars and anti-radiation missiles, it appears that the missiles are poised to make the next move.At least …
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Training
KC-135 simulator cleared for networking
10th April 2017
CAE USA's KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew training system has received authorisation to operate on the US Air Force's Distributed Training Center Network.The authorisation clears the way …
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Rotorcraft Asia: Cicaré offers novel flight trainer
10th April 2017
Argentinian firm Cicaré, which produces the SVH4 ground-based helicopter flight trainer, has been pushing its creation in the Asia-Pacific region to both civil and military …
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Defence Helicopter
Rotorcraft Asia: Brunei offers Black Hawk support
10th April 2017
The Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC) now incorporates its S-70i Black Hawk ground school and simulator training, according to Canadian simulation and training company CAE, …
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Digital Battlespace
Ukraine gets 79K6 3-D radar
10th April 2017
Ukroboronprom's scientific and production complex Iskra has delivered a 79K6 radar station to the Ukraine armed forces as part of an order from the Ukraine …
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Land Warfare
IAI signs missile contracts with India
10th April 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed contracts worth nearly $2 billion with India to supply air defence missile systems, the company announced on 6 April.Under …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to continue AN/TPY-2 GaN work
10th April 2017
Raytheon will continue work to add gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology to the AN/TPY-2 radar under a $10 million contract modification announced on 6 April.The …
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Special Operations
CACI selects VATC for SOFPREP support
10th April 2017
Visual Awareness Technologies and Consulting (VATC) has been selected to support CACI on a Special Operations Forces Planning, Rehearsal and Execution Preparation (SOFPREP) contract. VATC's …
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Land Warfare
Australia selects Raytheon for GBAD
10th April 2017
Raytheon Australia was announced as sole supplier for Australia's short-range ground-based air defence (GBAD) requirement under Project Land 19 Phase 7B on 10 April.Defence Minister …
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Naval Warfare
Searchmaster ready for delivery
10th April 2017
Thales' Searchmaster radar has been declared ready for delivery to its first export customer, the company announced on 5 April.Searchmaster was first selected in 2014 …
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Defence Helicopter
Taiwan air force grabs 15 UH-60Ms from army
10th April 2017
The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) will replace its Sikorsky S-70C Bluehawk fleet with UH-60M Black Hawks beginning in December, the Ministry of National …
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Special Operations
Gulf SOF operators refine tactics
9th April 2017
Special operations forces from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) coalition continue to refine their approach to counter-terrorism (CT) and counter-insurgency (COIN) missions as part …
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Defence Notes
Canada, Ukraine sign defence cooperation agreement
7th April 2017
The Canadian government has signed a defence cooperation agreement with the government of Ukraine, it was announced on 3 April.This bilateral agreement will identify areas …
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Training
FAAC to support VCTS programme
7th April 2017
Arotech's FAAC has received a sole source follow-on contract worth $41.1 million to support the US Army's Virtual Clearance Training Suite (VCTS) programme, the company …
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Digital Battlespace
AEHF-6 satellite to feature 3-D printed part
7th April 2017
Lockheed Martin will integrate a 3-D printed part on the US Air Force's (USAF's) sixth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF 6) satellite, the company announced …
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Special Operations
USSOCOM seeks advanced sniper rifle
7th April 2017
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has officially expressed interest in the Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) competition, which aims at procuring a multi-calibre precision rifle for …
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2017: Show highlights (video)
7th April 2017
The Shephard Media team talk through highlights of this week's show and discuss the region's economic problems that have implicated the progress of current and …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: Israel makes inroads into Africa
7th April 2017
With high-end solutions, competitive pricing and expeditious delivery times, Israel is rapidly strengthening its position as one of the main players in weapons exports to …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: ASTROS artillery stays on target
7th April 2017
Brazil's rocket artillery modernisation and acquisition programme remains on track to meet its full entry into service in 2020.Jose Julio Dias Barreto, the ASTROS 2020 …
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GCAP industry partners officially launch joint company Edgewing
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
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US Navy moves quickly with uncrewed vessels and industry follows
