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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
Tensions on the programme have long simmered, with Airbus and Dassault recently clashing over workshare in June ahead of the Paris Air Show. The sixth-generation fighter programme is due to replace Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets beginning in 2040.
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
Air Warfare
US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.
Land Warfare
Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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Digital Battlespace
Defence Services Asia: Beretta showcases I-Protect monitoring system
15th April 2014
Beretta Defense Technologies and Intellitronika have used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to introduce an integrated weapon monitoring system to ASEAN customers. Speaking to …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Malaysia interested in bunker ammo
15th April 2014
Nordic ammunition company, Nammo, is preparing to demonstrate the M141 bunker defeat munition (BDM) to the Malaysian military. A spokesperson from Nammo told Shephard that …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia : Iveco offers up amphibious and light armour variants to SE Asia
15th April 2014
Militaries in Southeast Asia are demanding more lightweight armoured solutions for tactical vehicle requirements, according to Iveco. Speaking to Shephard at the Defence Services Asia …
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Defence Notes
Defence Services Asia: UK to strengthen ties with Malaysia
15th April 2014
UK Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Philip Dunne, attended the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to highlight growing economic and political ties between …
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Naval Warfare
General Dynamics Canada to enhance Portuguese Navy sonar system
15th April 2014
General Dynamics Canada will install an adjunct processing system on three VASCO DA GAMA-class frigates of the Portuguese Navy. The company announced that it would …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army awards vehicular SRW IDIQ contracts
15th April 2014
The US Army has issued indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts to four companies as part of its programme to extend the Soldier Radio Waveform …
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Naval Warfare
Defense Services Asia: Oto Melara promotes Vulcano
15th April 2014
Finmeccanica subsidiary Oto Melara has used the Defense Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to promote its guided ammunition technology to the ASEAN market. Speaking to media …
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Naval Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Saab details submarine strategy
15th April 2014
Saab will initially tackle Swedish requirements for a submarine before turning its attention to the Asia-Pacific market, company president and CEO Hakan Bushke has stated. …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Thales advances StarStreak in Asia
14th April 2014
Thales is a step closer to supplying its Starstreak air defence system to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) after formalising a partnership agreement with Weststar …
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Defence Notes
Saab to acquire submarine building business
14th April 2014
Saab is making moves to develop the capability to build submarines with an initial agreement for the acquisition of Swedish shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB. …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Steele Core unveils ‘Reaper’ sniper rifle
14th April 2014
UK-based Steele Core Designs (SCD) has used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition and conference to unveil its SC-127 Thunderbolt tactical rifle, nicknamed the ‘Reaper’. …
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Land Warfare
Kuwait Warrior contract expected from June
14th April 2014
US gun manufacturer, ATK, believes a contract for the upgrade programme on Kuwait’s Warrior infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) could be awarded as soon as June. The company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: CPMIEC realistik dalam pasaran eksport UAS
14th April 2014
China National Precision Machinery Import & Export Corporation (CPMIEC) sepatutnya melengkapkan pembinaan UAS surveillance/strike WJ-600 tahun ini tetapi menekankan tentang sekatan perdagagangan dan kekangan bajet …
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Defence Helicopter
Defence Services Asia: CAE yakin dengan pertumbuhan pasaran ASEAN
14th April 2014
CAE Defense sedang bertaruh kepada pendekatan bersepadu agensi terhadap simulasi dan latihan sebagai kunci untuk mengakses pasaran ASEAN yang semakin mengembang dalam pertahanan, keselamatan awam …
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Land Warfare
Sagem announces new SIGMA 30 system contract
14th April 2014
Sagem will integrate its SIGMA 30 navigation and pointing system on PzH 2000 self-propelled, tracked howitzers being delivered by Krauss Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to the …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky begins CH-53K structural integrity testing
14th April 2014
Structural integrity testing on the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter’s airframe has commenced as part of a three-year programme to validate the aircraft’s ability to operate …
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Military Logistics
Design review underway for Australian trucks
14th April 2014
Design reviews for the trucks procured under Phase 3B of Australia’s Land 121 project – known as Overlander – commenced in January. A spokesperson from …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: CPMIEC realistic in UAS export market
14th April 2014
China National Precision Machinery Import & Export Corporation (CPMIEC) is due to complete development of its WJ-600 surveillance/strike UAS this year but highlighted trade restrictions …
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Defence Notes
Defence Services Asia: CAE confident of ASEAN market growth
14th April 2014
CAE Defence is betting on an integrated-agency approach to simulation and training as the key to accessing expanding ASEAN markets in defence, public safety and …
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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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![British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6]()
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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![Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells]()
Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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![US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk]()
US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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![France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage]()
France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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![Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells]()
Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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![US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk]()
US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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![US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft]()
US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
