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Raytheon fast-tracks AIM-9X Sidewinder production targeting 2,500 missiles a year by 2027

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RTX Raytheon is accelerating production of the AIM-9X Sidewinder, aiming to reach 2,500 missiles annually by late 2027 while strengthening its supply chain following two US Navy major contracts worth more than $2.2 billion.

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Even with additional armour, many current-generation infantry fighting vehicles are highly vulnerable to enemy fire in the contemporary operating environment. Are heavier platforms based on tank designs for use in this role the answer?

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Thales has launched an artillery version of its TopAxyz inertial navigation unit for mobile artillery systems, the company announced on 11 June.The system has been …

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USSOCOM announces ISOF Range Day

14th June 2018

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has outlined plans to hold an International Special Operations Forces (ISOF) Range Day in January 2019. The event, which was …

Eurosatory 2018: Northrop Grumman poised for next generation lethality (video)

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14th June 2018

Shephard spoke with Jeff Janey, VP of strategy at Northrop Grumman's armament systems division - formerly Orbital ATK - at Eurosatory 2018 about the future …

Robotic Research gets autonomy kits contract

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Robotic Research gets autonomy kits contract

14th June 2018

Robotic Research has received a three-year, $49.7 million contract from the US Army to provide autonomy kits for large convoy resupply vehicles as part of …

Germany agrees to lease Israeli-made UAS

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Germany agrees to lease Israeli-made UAS

14th June 2018

Germany has agreed a nine year deal worth over half a billion dollars to lease Israeli military reconnaissance UAS capable of carrying missiles, the aircraft's …

Eurosatory 2018: New electromagnetic pulse warhead proposed to defeat APS

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Eurosatory 2018: New electromagnetic pulse warhead proposed to defeat APS

14th June 2018

The proliferation of active protection systems (APS) on armoured vehicles is one of the major challenges armies face on the battlefield today, with the technology …

America's 'provocative' Korean military drills

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America's 'provocative' Korean military drills

14th June 2018

US President Donald Trump's shock decision to suspend ‘war games’, announced after his summit with Kim Jong Un, has left allies scrabbling for a response …

IAI develops hybrid robotic system

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IAI develops hybrid robotic system

14th June 2018

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed a hybrid ground and air robotic system that combines both land and aerial capabilities, the company announced on 10 …

Eurosatory 2018: Sales success for new Rheinmetall UGV

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Eurosatory 2018: Sales success for new Rheinmetall UGV

14th June 2018

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Eurosatory 2018: Swedish Army targets combined arms to meet threats (video)

14th June 2018

As the political and security landscape of Europe changes with the renewed recognition of potential threats posed by near-peer and peer adversaries, countries such as …

Thales introduces Nexium Defence Cloud

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Thales introduces Nexium Defence Cloud

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Thales has developed a comprehensive private cloud infrastructure solution called Nexium Defence Cloud, the company announced on 7 June. The Nexium Defence Cloud offer users …

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