Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
Land Warfare
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEi 2011: Skeldar fuels up for sea tests
15th September 2011
Saab is to start testing a heavy-fuel engine for the maritime variant of its Skeldar V-200 rotary UAV this week as part of the next …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: Lockheed Martin breathes new fire into Dragon
15th September 2011
Lockheed Martin has modified its 'Dragon' airborne surveillance system in order to satisfy customer demand, a company official has told Shephard. According to Charles Gulledge, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEi 2011: Blue Bear's shake and iStart
15th September 2011
Blue Bear has launched the iStart one-man portable UAV as part of a UK MoD design requirement. The platform can go 'from box to launch …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: US warfighters set to receive Iridium upgrade
15th September 2011
Dismounted US forces operating in Afghanistan are set to receive the latest upgrade to ITT's Netted Iridium RO and C2 tactical radios, Iridium Communications have …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2011: Oshkosh readies L-ATV for launch
15th September 2011
Oshkosh Defense plans to unveil its new Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) at the AUSA exhibition in Washington DC in October as it positions …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: KADDB pushes on with C2 capability
15th September 2011
The King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) continues to expand its capability in systems integration, according to CEO Shadi Ramzi Majali. Speaking to …
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Military Logistics
DSEi 2011: Taking water out of thin air
15th September 2011
An Israeli company that has developed a system which sucks water out of humid air has made its DSEi debut. WaterGen's system works just like …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: GD UK has high expectations for base protection system
15th September 2011
General Dynamics UK (GD UK) expects a contract for the newest system in its family of transportable border and base protection systems 'within the next …
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Defence Helicopter
DSEi 2011: Wildcat progresses towards service entry
15th September 2011
AgustaWestland has flown more than half the hours associated with the flight test campaign of the AW159 Lynx Wildcat, it has been revealed. The three …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: Cyber attacks only tip of the iceberg, says Detica
15th September 2011
The number of 'highly covert and targeted' cyber warfare attacks against defence and national security organisations around the world cannot be estimated, according to a …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: Kelvin Hughes pitches surveillance radar for Afghanistan operations
15th September 2011
Kelvin Hughes has offered up a low-power, portable anti-jamming radar for ongoing operations in Afghanistan, Shephard has been informed. Exhibiting its Boxer system at DSEi …
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Land Warfare
DSEi 2011: CVR(T) upgraded for Afghanistan
15th September 2011
All of the British Army CVR(T) vehicles upgraded to Mk 2 standard are now in Afghanistan, as contractor BAE Systems outlined details of the project …
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Land Warfare
DSEi 2011: Meprolight unveils wish-list for future optics family
15th September 2011
Israeli optics specialist Meprolight outlined its desires for the next-generation of weapon sights at DSEi on 14 September. Speaking to Shephard at the show on …
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Military Logistics
Cobham wins US$60m KC-390 contract from Embraer
15th September 2011
Cobham has been selected to develop and supply the Wing Aerial Refuelling Pod for the KC-390 tanker aircraft under development by Brazil's Embraer and has …
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh Defense marks 10 years of HET service to UK MoD
15th September 2011
The Oshkosh Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) has become an integral vehicle for UK military logistics operations since its introduction in 2001, providing a highly survivable …
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Military Logistics
Boeing delivers RAAF's 5th C-17 Globemaster III
15th September 2011
Boeing today delivered Australia's fifth C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during a ceremony at the C-17 program's final assembly …
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Defence Helicopter
Pave Hawk helicopters achieve 10,000 flight hours
15th September 2011
Nearly 30 years after entering service with the US Air Force, two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters have both achieved 10,000 flight hours during their simultaneous …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris receives $29m in orders from USAF
15th September 2011
Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received $29 million in orders from the US Air Force for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband …
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Land Warfare
BAE Systems wins £10m IR shell contract from UK MOD
15th September 2011
BAE Systems has won a £10m contract for a 105mm infra-red illuminating artillery shell from the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD). Series production of LUMA …
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