Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Esper hails shipbuilding study but budgetary questions remain
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has called for higher spending on shipbuilding, in order to support what he described as a ‘game-changer’ for fleet ...
Digital Battlespace
PREMIUM: US researchers develop MMW-based vibrometry technique
The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed new technology that will allow radar operators to effectively ‘hear’ what a target is doing. The technology uses ...
Training
Military Training magazine: AFV crew training, sniper training and more
Read the latest edition of Military Training for free in our app or on your desktop. What's inside this edition: Comment As technology advances and ...
Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: US naval procurement commitments rise despite COVID pressures
Amid the pressures brought on by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and USN efforts to recapitalise in key capability areas, naval spending has increased ...
Defence Notes
PODCAST: MSPO highlights, UK F-35 concerns and AlphaDogfight winner speaks
Welcome to Episode 37 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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Training
PREMIUM: US Army Europe faces future training questions
With President Trump’s decision to remove nearly 12,000 troops from Germany, questions are being asked about the long-term viability of 7 Army Training Command’s two ...
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Land Warfare
AAVs to gain new thermal sight
21st September 2020
US Marine Corps Systems Command is buying up to 163 thermal sights, spare parts, special tools and test equipment from L3Harris – Space & Sensors. ...
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Military Logistics
USMC expects to gain more from upgraded RTCH
21st September 2020
Full-rate production is underway of an upgraded version of the Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) for the USMC. The vehicle moves 20ft (6.1m) and 40ft ...
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Military Logistics
Third ex-RAF C-130J lands in Bangladesh
21st September 2020
The Bangladesh Air Force has received its third second-hand C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from the UK. The aircraft (pictured) landed at Air Force Base Bangabandhu ...
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Naval Warfare
USN orders more Archerfish mine neutralisers
21st September 2020
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth up to £87 million ($111.69 million) by the US DoD to manufacture and deliver Archerfish mine neutralisers ...
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Military Logistics
ARNG seeks to carry heavier helicopter loads
21st September 2020
Equipment from South Carolina-based Helibasket is being included in an effort to modernise the external load capabilities of helicopters operated by the US Army National ...
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM OPINION: Eccentricity reigns in Indonesian defence procurements
20th September 2020
On more than one occasion, the Geobukseon has ridiculed India for its defence procurement morass, its inability to make decisions and failure to introduce equipment ...
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Digital Battlespace
PREMIUM: Taiwan to search overseas for frigate radars
18th September 2020
According to Taiwanese media reports, the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) has approached both Raytheon and Thales for shipborne AESA radars for its future guided-missile ...
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Realism should temper hopes of ‘big ticket’ Israel-UAE defence cooperation
18th September 2020
A glance at the passenger manifest on the maiden El Al flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi would have underscored two factors behind the ...
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Land Warfare
Poland signs on the dotted line for Rosomak-S
18th September 2020
The Polish MoD Armament Inspectorate has sealed a series of deals for Rosomak-S APCs and artillery munitions. In line with comments in May by the ...
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Naval Warfare
BMT wins T-AGOS(X) industry studies contract
18th September 2020
BMT announced on 16 September that it has been awarded an industry study contract from the USN to advance the design of the next generation ...
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Training
PREMIUM: Historical parallels suggest benefits of cost-effective training realism
18th September 2020
The recent virtual US Army Maneuver Warfighter Conference, hosted by the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning in Georgia, featured an eclectic presentation from ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
IAI claims landmark achievement for civil-military UAV integration
18th September 2020
Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel has become the first in the world to handle a UAV arrival alongside commercial traffic in civilian airspace. A ...
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Naval Warfare
Escribano lifts the veil on Aspis
18th September 2020
Escribano Mechanical & Engineering has launched the Aspis lightweight RWS, which has suitable for installation on land vehicles and has already been integrated with the ...
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Defence Helicopter
PREMIUM: Industry partners ink T55 deal in hot pursuit of German heavy-lift win
18th September 2020
Boeing, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce have jointly reached an agreement for T55 engine in-service support as part of a wider CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter offer to ...
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Defence Notes
Romania welcomes first Patriot system
18th September 2020
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence (MND) held a reception ceremony on 17 September for its first Patriot SAM system. The event took place at ...
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Defence Notes
Netherlands defines 2021 spending priorities
18th September 2020
In its latest budget plan the Netherlands MoD is emphasising investment in ‘digitisation and sustainability’, green technology, extra cyber capacity, AI and modern equipment such ...
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Defence Helicopter
Montenegro accepts first Bell 505
18th September 2020
The Montenegro Air Force accepted its first Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter, with another to follow under a €3.3 million ($3.69 million) order with Bell ...
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Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Malaysia to stand up new army units in Sabah
17th September 2020
Malaysian Defence Minister Ismail Sabri announced on 11 September that the Malaysian Army would establish a brigade headquarters, armoured regiment, three infantry battalions, three artillery ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
ESA antenna strengthens Adaro C2 and ISR capabilities
17th September 2020
Israel-based Get SAT is providing its Ultra-Blade L-band electronically steerable array (ESA) antenna to SeaLandAire Technologies for installation on the X-class Adaro small USV. Both companies ...
