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UK receives two additional F-35B aircraft as deliveries resume
The two aircraft were delivered in the TR-3 configuration, bringing the RAF one step closer to fulfilling its order for 48 F-35B aircraft.
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Lockheed Martin builds first Saudi Arabian THAAD components
The THAAD launcher was first procured by Saudi Arabia in 2017, with local production a key condition of the sale.
Naval Warfare
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
Land Warfare
Oshkosh Defense starts production on ROGUE-Fires and develops MTVR 4×4 variant
Both ROGUE-Fires and the MTVR demonstrator have been designed for Indo-Pacific mobility and expeditionary operations.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: Projection meets audio advancements in simulation (video)
5th December 2016
Projection experts Barco showcased its exhibit the newest member to its 4K UHD laser phosphor projector family at I/ITSEC in Orlando. The company also demonstrated its …
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Land Warfare
FWS-CS sight for US Army
5th December 2016
A $384 million contract announced on 30 November will see BAE Systems deliver specialized crew served weapon sights to the US Army over the next …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FLIR Systems Acquires Prox Dynamics
5th December 2016
FLIR Systems has acquired Norway’s Prox Dynamics, manufacturer of the Black Hornet nano UAS, FLIR announced on 30 November. The purchase, for approximately $134 million, …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: Barco unveils the F70
5th December 2016
Although seen by Shephard in 2015 in a whisper suite, I/ITSEC 2016 saw Barco unveil its F70 4K projector to the public. The laser phosphor …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
French National Gendarmerie selects NX70
5th December 2016
Novadem will supply France’s National Gendarmerie with the NX70 UAS under a contract announced on 30 November. The company will deliver 19 UAS which will …
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Defence Helicopter
Croatia receives final OH-58Ds from US
5th December 2016
Croatia has received the final batch of OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters purchased from excess US defence stock, bolstering its existing fleet of five aircraft received …
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Digital Battlespace
Ajax to get TALIN navigation technology
5th December 2016
General Dynamics Land Systems UK has selected Honeywell's TALIN inertial land navigation technology for installation on the British Army's new Ajax armoured fighting vehicles, Honeywell …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
THeMIS Adder UGV in testing
5th December 2016
A weaponised variant of the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developed by Milrem has undergone live fire testing, Milrem announced on 30 November. The variant …
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Training
Turkey selects new training aircraft
5th December 2016
Turkey will acquire new training aircraft from Pakistan in a deal signed at the IDEAS exhibition in Karachi on 23 November. The 52 Super Mushshak trainer …
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Defence Notes
Korean defence companies enjoy explosion
4th December 2016
South Korean defence companies exploded amongst the ranks of the top 100 global defence companies, according to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research …
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Training
Armour Simulator Centre opens in Singapore
3rd December 2016
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) opened its new Armour Simulation Centre at Sungei Gedong Camp on 1 December. Developed with assistance from the Defence Science …
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Naval Warfare
Thai navy commissions six patrol boats
3rd December 2016
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) formally received six M21 patrol boats into service on 30 November. These will help replace ten aging patrol boats acquired …
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Training
Kratos achieves milestone for BQM-177A
2nd December 2016
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has completed the final development programme milestone for the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) programme, the company announced on 29 …
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Naval Warfare
Fifth Project 22160 patrol ship laid down
2nd December 2016
Russia’s Zelenodolsk-based A.M. Gorky shipbuilding company reported on 25 November the lay down of the fifth Project 22160 modular patrol ship for the Russian Navy. …
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Training
Canada extends WES support contract
2nd December 2016
The Canadian government has extended its weapon effects simulation (WES) system in-service support contract with Cubic Defense. The contract option was announced on 25 November …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ACTUV demonstrator continues testing
2nd December 2016
Leidos is set to begin operational testing of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) technology demonstration vessel. The company is developing the 132ft …
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Defence Notes
US approves JASSM-ER sale to Poland
2nd December 2016
The US has approved a foreign military sale to Poland valued at $200 million for Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER), the Defense Security …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: Highlights from the simulation and training industry (video)
2nd December 2016
The Shephard team has been at I/ITSEC in Orlando all week covering the simulation and training industry. Beth Maundrill, staff reporter at Shephard Media, and …
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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell Collins tests HMS bid radio
2nd December 2016
Rockwell Collins has completed qualification testing on the AN/PRC-162 for the US Army’s Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit (HMS) programme. The programme will now …
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