Military Logistics
First A330 MRTT arrives at main operating base
The first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) arrived at its main operating base in the Netherlands ...
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Training
PREMIUM: Czech Army adds TESS capabilities
Soldiers of the 71st Mechanized Battalion based at Hranice have tested the latest tranche of laser-based Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) delivered by Saab Training ...
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Experts say massive Egyptian spending spree does not add up
Under pressure from the US government to stop buying Russian fighter jets, attacked by French President Emmanuel Macron over human rights abuses, accused by Italian ...
Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Indonesian interest in Osprey wavers
The 6 July announcement of a potential FMS deal for eight Bell-Boeing MV-22B Block C Ospreys to Indonesia took many by surprise. Including some in ...
Defence Notes
PODCAST: New Serbian combat drones, Type 26 update and Asia Pacific round-up
Welcome to Episode 27 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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Naval Warfare
How do you improve security and data protection across the military? (sponsored)
This video is brought to you by CDS Defence & Security. From the organisation: CDS Defence & Security is a trusted partner of the UK ...
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Land Warfare
Patriot recertification for Taiwan is on track, says DCSA
10th July 2020
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) is to order recertification of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles for Taiwan in a ...
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Land Warfare
Poland orders more Grot rifles
10th July 2020
The Polish MoD has ordered 18,000 more MSBS Grot (‘Arrowhead’) rifles for the country’s army from FB Łucznik – Radom. Deliveries will take place from ...
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Digital Battlespace
Amplifier offers affordable upgrades for EW, radar and SATCOM
9th July 2020
Empower has developed a new 90KW C band, liquid-cooled and hot-swappable power amplifier called the RF Systems Model 2225. The Model 2225 is a long ...
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Black Scorpion mini torpedo in qualification phase
9th July 2020
The Black Scorpion mini torpedo is currently undergoing a qualification phase ahead of introduction into the market, although officials from manufacturer Leonardo do not anticipate ...
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Naval Warfare
FMV kicks off Torped 62 life extension with Saab
9th July 2020
Swedish defence procurement agency FMV has placed its initial order with Saab for life extension of the Torped 62 heavyweight torpedo system. Deliveries under the ...
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Naval Warfare
African customer orders pair of OPV 45s
9th July 2020
An unnamed African navy has ordered two OPVs from Israel Shipyards. The OPV 45 vessels will be equipped with Israeli technology such as day/night observation sensors ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Elbit trials mini-UAS on Seagull
9th July 2020
Elbit Systems has integrated a mini-UAS on its Seagull USV. Trials in recent weeks were aimed at demonstrating an extra mission set for Seagull beyond ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: Logos and PIAP test new C-IED functionalities
9th July 2020
An inspection and reconnaissance UGV has been tested in Poland to function at a record 800m distance from the operator. Logos Imaging, a US-based manufacturer ...
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Germany encourages EU members to maintain defence contracts
9th July 2020
Germany is urging its fellow EU member states to adhere to defence contracts signed before the beginning of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, as the 27-member ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
AeroVironment to modify Raven RF
9th July 2020
The US Army is exercising a contract option with AeroVironment for avionics and RF data link upgrade packages on Raven tactical UASs. The two-year deal ...
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit expands involvement in Swedish tactical radio upgrade programme
9th July 2020
Elbit Systems is to provide an extra 1,000 of its E-LynX software-defined radios (SDRs) to the Swedish Army, the Israeli company announced on 8 July. ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Japan to assess SeaGuardian
9th July 2020
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) is to partner Asia Air Survey (AAS) on a two-month series of SeaGuardian validation flights for the Japan Coast ...
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Defence Notes
Data tracks conflict ceasefires in context of COVID-19
9th July 2020
An online digital tracking tool was launched on 8 July to examine the consequences of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak on peace processes and armed conflict ...
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Training
CAE confirms order for Typhoon simulator visual system
9th July 2020
The CAE Medallion MR e-Series visual system will be included in Eurofighter Typhoon full-mission simulators for the Qatar Emiri Air Force. In an announcement on ...
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Land Warfare
PREMIUM: NZ Army orders significant Bushmaster fleet
9th July 2020
It comes as no surprise that the New Zealand Army has confirmed an order for Thales Australia’s Bushmaster NZ5.5 protected mobility vehicle. The country’s 1st SAS ...
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Digital Battlespace
RAAF orders Rohde & Schwarz comms systems
8th July 2020
Rohde & Schwarz is to provide its CERTIUM software-defined radios, CERTIUM VCS-4G voice communications system, and CERTIUM management systems to 12 air traffic control facilities operated by ...
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Digital Battlespace
PacStar supports US Army scalable communications programme
8th July 2020
PacStar on 8 July announced a contract to support the US Army Expeditionary Signal Battalion - Enhanced (ESB-E) tactical communications programme. The value of the ...
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Digital Battlespace
USAF orders Litening pods with colour capability
8th July 2020
The USAF has placed an initial order with Northrop Grumman for the latest version of the Litening advanced targeting pod. The pod includes full-colour digital ...
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Military Logistics
PREMIUM: Waiting game continues for Fleet Solid Support
8th July 2020
Seemingly stuck in a state of suspended animation, the UK’s Future Solid Support (FSS) ship programme is intended to deliver up to three key logistics ...
