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CAVS rolls on as Denmark orders 129 vehicles

Denmark signed the Technical Arrangement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) in April this year. The order means the country will receive its first vehicle this year.

Norway cleared for $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter buy

The sale for nine HH-60W makes Norway the first Foreign Military Sale customer for the rescue and combat helicopter and adds to the country’s ongoing acquisition of Sikorsky-made helicopters.

Bell selected over Boeing to build DARPA SPRINT X-Plane

The programme first began in 2023 with Bell and Boeing’s concepts progressing to Phase 1B, in which testing has been carried out over the last year.

National Audit Office report highlights major delays in UK’s F-35 programme

The report discloses that while the capability provided by the F-35 is superior to previous UK aircraft, delays from the UK Ministry of Defence on the programme have significantly impacted the country’s warfighting capabilities.

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Land Warfare

Sweden awards Elbit Systems ammunition contract for Leopard

21st March 2022

Sweden awards Elbit System a contract to provide ammunition for its fleet of Leopard 2A5s.
Naval Warfare

Black Sea battles (Opinion)

21st March 2022

While much of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has played out in the air and land domains, the naval aspect remains important. Attempted amphibious assaults, naval supply lines and ancient treaties regarding maritime movement have all been at the forefront of the conflict.
Air Warfare

Russia fires hypersonic missile in first recorded use during conflict

21st March 2022

Russia has released videos of two reported uses of hypersonic missiles to strike Ukrainian positions, which marks the first recorded use of the system during any conflict.
Naval Warfare

Dutch Navy turns to Lionfish

21st March 2022

The non-deck penetrating Lionfish Top from Leonardo will equip various Royal Netherlands Navy vessels.
Training

RAF Valley undergoes fast-jet training transformation

21st March 2022

The UK MoD and industry partner Ascent Flight Training are in the process of wrapping up their study into fast-jet pilot training with a more streamlined course expected to be the result.
Digital Battlespace

Isotropic Systems claims world first for mobile military SATCOM with GM2000 series

21st March 2022

Isotropic Systems believes it is now possible to run multiple concurrent links from a single solid-state device and converge operational intelligence platforms with multi-orbit SATCOM systems.
Land Warfare

Russian armour failures imply enduring value of shoulder-fired missiles

21st March 2022

Shoulder-fired anti-tank and air defence weapons are proving their worth for Ukraine in its ongoing resistance against Russia – and these systems will remain in the spotlight whether through replenishing depleted stocks, finding new customers or increasing the capabilities of existing users.
Military Logistics

NATO air force gains Super Hercules cockpit armour upgrade

21st March 2022

Lightweight high-tenacity polyethylene cockpit armour from QinetiQ has been installed on a fleet of C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters.
Training

Denmark looks to neighbour for live training solutions

21st March 2022

Danish defence procurement agency DALO orders a suite of live training solutions from Swedish firm Saab.
Land Warfare

France bets on armoured vehicles to ensure deterrence

21st March 2022

The French Army is betting on the acquisition and modernisation of armoured vehicles to ensure deterrence in multiple scenarios and avoid being in high-intensity conflicts. Currently, it is carrying out the Scorpion programme, which is intended to deliver around 4,500 new and upgraded platforms by 2034.
Training

Rostec showcases training simulator amid international embargoes

18th March 2022

Rostec has showcased a prototype for its newest maintenance simulator as the war in Ukraine continues.
Land Warfare

Team Thunder expands with Lockheed Martin

18th March 2022

South Korea-based Hanwha Defense expands its UK industry team as it hunts for the Mobile Fires Platform contract.
Naval Warfare

U212 NFS continues progress with design review milestone for battery system

18th March 2022

Passing the system design review for the lithium-ion battery system marks a step towards the potential production of up to four new submarines for the Italian Navy.
Air Warfare

Construction begins of New Zealand’s first P-8A maritime aircraft

18th March 2022

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems lay the keel of New Zealand’s first P-8A aircraft.
Naval Warfare

Saab signs contract for MLU of third Gotland-class submarine

18th March 2022

HSwMS Halland is the third and last Gotland-class submarine to go through a MLU.
Digital Battlespace

Teledyne FLIR launches new high-performance MWIR camera

18th March 2022

Neutrino SX12 ISR1200 from Teledyne FLIR is designed for integration with ground-based, long-range ISR, perimeter surveillance, border surveillance, and C-UAS missions.
Digital Battlespace

Protected Tactical SATCOM Prototype passes critical design review

18th March 2022

US-developed protected SATCOM prototype to undergo host vehicle integration and testing in 2023.
Air Warfare

Suspected collapse of Su-35 deal sees US agree Egyptian F-15 order

18th March 2022

Egypt looks set to acquire F-15 Advanced Eagle fighter jets as the Su-35 may be out of the picture.
Digital Battlespace

UK seeks US-made ballistic missile defence equipment

18th March 2022

Less than a month after delaying a BMD radar plan until 2029, the UK MoD is now requesting equipment from Lockheed Martin under the FMS programme.