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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary

The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.

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Defence Notes

NATO's three-point plan for Afghanistan revealed

5th September 2014

NATO’s secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen has revealed the alliance’s three-point plan for Afghanistan following the completion of combat operations at the end of the year. …
Land Warfare

Boeing laser demonstrator proved in maritime environment

5th September 2014

Boeing’s High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL MD) has proved its capabilities in maritime conditions during demonstrations with the US Army that saw the system …
Defence Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters eyes Polish military opportunities

4th September 2014

Airbus Helicopters has used the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Poland to tout its Tiger HAD attack helicopter and multi-mission EC725 Caracal helicopter as …
Naval Warfare

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aerial refuelling moves closer

4th September 2014

The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aerial Refuelling system in development with Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the US Navy’s preliminary design review (PDR), the company announced …
Naval Warfare

Royal Navy needs to expand OPV fleet

4th September 2014

The growing complexity of coastal security issues around the UK and the country’s expanding constabulary roles elsewhere in the world means it is essential the …
Land Warfare

Raytheon proves Ai3 for indirect fire programme

4th September 2014

Raytheon is pushing its Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (Ai3) missile for the US Army Indirect Fire Protection Capability, Increment 2 – Intercept (IFPC 2-i) programme. …
Land Warfare

AmSafe Bridport, UMO team for Polish market

4th September 2014

AmSafe Bridport will work with Polish defence company UMO to launch its Tarian rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) armour system into the Polish defence and security market. …
Defence Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters plans Romanian expansion

3rd September 2014

Airbus Helicopters has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Romania that will see the company extend its presence in Romania and further …
Land Warfare

£3.5 billion Scout SV deal finally signed

3rd September 2014

Some thought it would never happen but General Dynamics UK has been awarded a £3.5 billion contact to deliver 589 Scout Specialist Vehicle armoured fighting …
Defence Helicopter

Final upgraded Swiss Super Puma delivered

3rd September 2014

The final Swiss Air Force TH06 ISR Super Puma was handed over to defence procurement agency Armasuisse at RUAG’s Emmen facility on 29 August. In …
Land Warfare

MBDA looks to strengthen Polish industry ties

3rd September 2014

MBDA is making moves to strengthen its relationship with Polish industry, with the signing of two Letters of Intent (LoI) with MESKO and PIT-RADWAR at …
Digital Battlespace

Selex ES expands Gabbiano radar family

3rd September 2014

Selex ES unveiled a new addition to its Gabbiano radar family at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Poland on 3 September, called the …
Land Warfare

DRS Technologies completes TLDS CDR

3rd September 2014

DRS Technologies’ bid for the US Army’s Target Location Designation System (TLDS) programme has reached a new milestone, with the successful completion of the Critical …
Defence Helicopter

Patria acquires Malmskogen Aerocenter business operations

2nd September 2014

Patria Helicopters has acquired the business operations of Malmskogen Aerocenter based in Linköping in Sweden, strengthening Patria Helicopter’s helicopter support capabilities. The company announced the …
Defence Helicopter

NAVAIR seeks new V-22 engine

2nd September 2014

The Pentagon has launched an effort to find a drop-in replacement engine for all variants of the US military’s V-22 Ospreys. On 26 August, the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DRDC works on over-the-horizon UUV operations

2nd September 2014

A SeaRobotics Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) has been integrated with a SeeByte open-architecture payload called SeeTrack Neptune, as part of research work into over-the-horizon UUV …
Naval Warfare

QinetiQ awarded small boat threat research contract

2nd September 2014

QinetiQ will conduct research work for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to improve the way vessels are able to coordinate their defences against …
Land Warfare

Indian artillery goes backwards

2nd September 2014

If it seemed that Indian defence procurement programmes are somewhat static, it now seems they are going in reverse. The new Indian government is going …
Defence Helicopter

First upgraded Mi-8AMTSh helicopters delivered to Russian MoD

2nd September 2014

The first four upgraded Mi-8AMTSh transport helicopters for the Russian military have been delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defence by Russian Helicopters. The aircraft …