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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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Honeywell delivers upgraded engines for UK Chinook

17th August 2010

Honeywell announced today it has delivered the first 28 Honeywell T55-L-714A engines and fielding kits for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) Chinook helicopters, …
Defence Helicopter

Lakota helicopter flies strong in National Capitol Region

17th August 2010

The Army extended the presence of the UH-72A Lakota Helicopter into the Military District of Washington, Aug. 11, as it replaced the UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Canadian USVs to imitate FIAC threat

17th August 2010

The Canadian Navy and Meggitt Training Systems (MTS) Canada are working up plans to use unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to imitate fast inshore attack craft …
Military Logistics

DRS Technologies receives phase II contract for initial production of On-Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) generation kits

17th August 2010

DRS Technologies, Inc. announces the award of a Phase II contract for On-Board Vehicle Power for fifteen Hybrid Electric High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs). …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Barco receives follow-on order from AAI for rugged displays used in One System Ground Control Stations

17th August 2010

Visualization pioneer Barco announced today that it has received a follow-on order from AAI Corporation for its rugged flat displays and supporting graphics crossbar cards, …
Military Logistics

Afghan Air Force C-27 transport fleet grows

17th August 2010

As the Afghan Air Force (AAF) grows with more personnel, so does it C-27 Spartan aircraft fleet. The Afghan Air Force’s C-27 fleet now stands …
Military Logistics

Sultanate of Oman acquires two additional C-130J Super Hercules

17th August 2010

Lockheed Martin has signed a contract with the Sultanate of Oman for two additional C-130J Super Hercules. Oman ordered its first C-130J in July 2009, …
Defence Helicopter

L-3 Link Simulation & Training awarded contract modification to build UH-60M simulators

17th August 2010

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has been awarded a contract modification from Computer Sciences Corporation to provide three UH-60M …
Defence Helicopter

UH-72A Lakota marks a new milestone with the US Army

17th August 2010

A US Army UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter operated at Fort Eustis, Va., is the first Lakota to log 1,000 flight hours, underscoring the growing …
Defence Helicopter

MD Helicopters delivers MD 902 to People's Republic of China

16th August 2010

MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced the delivery of a new MD 902 to the Huaxi Village Group. The early delivery took place at a …
Digital Battlespace

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems and Bivio Networks partner to deliver innovative defenses against cyber threats

16th August 2010

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a principal contractor to defense, intelligence and homeland security customers delivering end-to-end mission solutions, and Bivio Networks, a leading provider …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AeroVironment's Stratospheric Global Observer UAS makes first flight

16th August 2010

AeroVironment, Inc.(AV) announced that the first aircraft developed under the Global Observer Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program successfully completed its first flight. On August …
Military Logistics

SAIC awarded contract by Defense Logistics Agency

16th August 2010

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Land and Maritime, Columbus, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

iRobot receives $20.3 million order from NAVSEA

16th August 2010

iRobot Corp., a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced that it has received a $20.3 million order from the Naval Sea Systems Command …
Defence Helicopter

Service members master Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques

16th August 2010

Marines aboard Okinawa and coastguardsmen from Hawaii broadened their skill sets as they participated in the 11-day Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Masters Course on Camp …
Land Warfare

Patria wins the Swedish armoured wheeled vehicle contract

16th August 2010

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has today announced that the contract for 113 armoured vehicles goes to Patria. The contract includes an option for …
Defence Helicopter

The UH-72A Lakota Makes First Flight With US Army Security and Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package

13th August 2010

The first flight of the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) equipped with the Security and Support Battalion (S&S Battalion) Mission Equipment Package (MEP) occurred …
Military Logistics

First delivery of aid for Pakistan has departed Amberley

13th August 2010

The Royal Australian Air Force's C-17A Globemaster carrying emergency AusAID stores to food-devastated Pakistan departed Amberley this morning. The flight was due to depart Amberley …
Land Warfare

General Dynamics to supply 24 Light Armored Vehicles to the US Marine Corps

13th August 2010

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada has been awarded a $35.5 million contract to produce 24 Light Armored Vehicles (LAV-A2) in various configurations for the United States …