Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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Naval Warfare
UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
Naval vessels are at high risk when in harbour, port or dockside and the threat from asymmetric attacks has been shown in the Ukraine war against Russian ships. A demonstration of combined systems in the UK hoped to show a potential solution to defence, government and commercial delegates.
Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
Air Warfare
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.
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Defence Helicopter
GE’s T700-701D cleared for commercial sales
13th March 2017
GE Aviation has supplied its T700 military-designated turboshaft engine to Firehawk Helicopters following an exemption from the FAA to sell the engine to commercial customers.Firehawk …
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Defence Notes
RAF faces challenges at home and abroad (video)
13th March 2017
The Royal Air Force is going through a significant modernisation period with several new platforms, such as the F-35, being introduced to service. However, the …
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Naval Warfare
Philippine Coast Guard MRRV commissioned
13th March 2017
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has received its third multi-role response vessel (MRRV) from Japan, the agency announced on 7 March. The vessel was commissioned …
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Defence Notes
PLA expanding marine corps
13th March 2017
China is planning a huge increase in the size of its marine corp, improving the capability of its amphibious and rapid reaction forces. Some media …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Katfish completes phase one sea trials
13th March 2017
Kraken Sonar has completed phase one sea trials of its Katfish towed synthetic aperture sonar system, the company announced on 8 March. Katfish is an …
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Naval Warfare
ASMD upgrade of HMAS Stuart complete
13th March 2017
BAE Systems Australia has completed the anti-ship missile defence (ASMD) upgrade of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) eighth Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Stuart, the company announced …
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Defence Helicopter
Thai navy eyes extra H145Ms
11th March 2017
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN), which has been performing both civilian and military missions with its H145M helicopters, is expected to buy more to replace …
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Military Logistics
GE to develop SiC-based power electronics
10th March 2017
GE Aviation will work on developing silicon carbide-based power electronics to support high-voltage next generation ground vehicle electrical power architecture under a contract announced on …
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Military Logistics
GOLDesp for Kuwait Air Force
10th March 2017
Tapestry Solutions will work with Kay and Associates to modernise maintenance processes for the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) under a contract modification from the US …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos receives target drone contract
10th March 2017
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has been awarded a $5.6 million contract by a US government agency for the supply of unmanned aerial target drone …
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy’s new OPV named
10th March 2017
The first new River class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) being built for the UK's Royal Navy has been officially named, it was announced on 9 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Analysis: Armed robots proliferation continues
10th March 2017
Industry is stepping up efforts to introduce weaponised unmanned ground vehicles with several manufacturers recently stating their intent to enter this niche market space.
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Land Warfare
Supacat, RMMV NL team for Dutch army requirement
10th March 2017
Supacat and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Netherlands (RMMV NL) have teamed up to offer vehicles for the Royal Netherlands Army's Defence-wide Wheeled Vehicle Replacement Programme …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Thales launches ECOsystem UTM
10th March 2017
Thales has launched a new UAS traffic management (UTM) system called ECOsystem UTM, the company announced on 7 March.The platform incorporates UAS management technology from …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop poised to support German Triton bid
9th March 2017
Northrop Grumman has confirmed that Germany will select the US Navy's MQ-4 Triton in a move that will see it effectively replace the cancelled Euro …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus adds Intelsat General as Skynet partner
9th March 2017
Intelsat General has become the newest company to join Airbus Defence and Space's channel partner programme for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services, Airbus announced …
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Military Logistics
Lincad to power Leonardo laser target designator
9th March 2017
Lincad will supply batteries for Leonardo's Type 163 Laser Target Designator under a supply agreement announced on 9 March.The agreement will see Lincad provide batteries, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Rolls-Royce invests in autonomous ship R&D
9th March 2017
Rolls-Royce has received funding to further its work in developing remote and autonomous shipping technologies, the company announced on 8 March.The research grant, from Tekes, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Silent Falcon UAS selected for BVLOS operations
9th March 2017
Precision Vectors Aerial has selected the Silent Falcon UAS for its UAS services business in the US and Canada, Silent Falcon UAS Technologies announced on …
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