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Czech CAESAR howitzer order at risk of cancellation
The Czech Republic ordered 52 CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in 2021 and added another 10 a year later. A cancellation of the programme would impact both the army’s capabilities and local industry which is involved in the manufacture.
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Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports
The E-7A is one of three aircraft submitted for the South Korean AEW&C II competition, which seeks to acquire four more aircraft of the type for its air force by 2028.
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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
Tensions on the programme have long simmered, with Airbus and Dassault recently clashing over workshare in June ahead of the Paris Air Show. The sixth-generation fighter programme is due to replace Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets beginning in 2040.
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
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Northrop Grumman delivers ESPAStar bus for US Air Force NTS-3 Mission
2nd July 2021
The NTS-3 programme supports the improvement of positioning, navigation and timing services for the US Air Force (USAF)
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Kromek participates in large-scale US CBRN exercise
2nd July 2021
The exercises demonstrated the importance of radiation detectors that operate with speed and sensitivity of detection.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New partnership focuses on applying AI/ML technologies to autonomous aircraft
2nd July 2021
The agreement will help bring greater platform autonomy to UAV Factory’s platforms.
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US paves the way for $445 million sale of trucks to Kuwait
2nd July 2021
Kuwait will use the Oshkosh Defense heavy vehicles to transport heavy equipment, including legacy and new main battle tanks.
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UK procurement fiascos and FLRAA update (Podcast)
2nd July 2021
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Military Logistics
First delivery of new military bridges to British Army
2nd July 2021
The new bridging systems will provide new, lightweight, medium gap-crossing capability to very high readiness forces.
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Air Warfare
Spy’Ranger family growth reflects appetite for unmanned ISR
2nd July 2021
A new optronic ball will fly by the end of the year, and Thales is considering other sensors for Spy’Ranger.
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Naval Warfare
Rokot combines multiple shipboard communications capabilites
2nd July 2021
Unified communications platform is already being installed on Russian Coast Guard vessels.
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Digital Battlespace
Finnish Defence Forces continue software development of tactical communications system
2nd July 2021
The order continues the performance enhancements of the waveform and radio platform software of the TAC WIN system.
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Air Warfare
F-35 takes Swiss spoils to maintain remarkable European sales record
1st July 2021
In what amounted to a fairly one-sided contest, the F-35A has emerged as the winner of Switzerland's Air2030 procurement, with Bern opting to buy 36 of the fifth-generation jets.
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Naval Warfare
Canada renews maintenance of crucial system on board Halifax-class frigates
1st July 2021
The new contract will help ensure essential propulsion, electrical, and damage control capabilities are maintained on the Halifax-class frigates.
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Digital Battlespace
Delivering Space Solutions - the Crucial Layer for Missile Defence (video)
1st July 2021
Against the backdrop of rising ‘peer’ and regional state rivals, the role of space-based assets for effective missile defence will be critical.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF tests new autonomy core aboard MQ-20 Avenger
1st July 2021
The test flight was designed to showcase the modularity, portability, and scalability of the Skyborg autonomy core system (ACS).
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US Navy purchases three additional MH-60R helicopters
1st July 2021
The three additional MH-60R helicopters have been ordered as replacement-in-kind aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Ground Combat Capabilities the focus of new European industrial cooperation
1st July 2021
The EU is advancing Ground Combat Capabilities through a new cooperation project involving companies from across Europe.
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Naval Warfare
Problem: Naval GPS / GNSS Jamming (sponsored)
1st July 2021
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Digital Battlespace
Germany awards ‘billion-dollar’ contract for Hensoldt’s Pegasus reconnaissance system
1st July 2021
The contract for the Pegasus signal-capturing reconnaissance system, including the three Global 6000 aircraft and associated evaluation stations, was signed at a ceremony on 29 June.
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Digital Battlespace
Germany awards ‘billion-dollar’ contract for Hensoldt’s Pegasus reconnaissance system
1st July 2021
The contract for the Pegasus signal-capturing reconnaissance system, including the three Global 6000 aircraft and associated evaluation stations, was signed at a ceremony on 29 June.
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Land Warfare
Bumerang takes a small step towards autonomy
1st July 2021
Manufacturer VPK claims to have made progress on developing a remotely controlled version of the Bumerang 8x8 — but it hard to see the Russian Ground Forces adopting it soon.
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