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
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: More than 90% of first RN Type 26 is under construction
3rd July 2020
After nearly three years and four UK Secretaries of State for Defence, progress on the first-in-class Type 26 frigate destined for the RN offers a ...
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Russia lifts the veil on new military equipment and the tracks versus wheels debate
3rd July 2020
Welcome to Episode 26 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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Digital Battlespace
Link 16 Breaks New Ground (sponsored whitepaper)
3rd July 2020
This whitepaper is brought to you by Viasat Digital Situational Awareness for Dismounted Ground Forces INTRODUCTION Link 16 has evolved as the modern battlefield needs ...
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Naval Warfare
Gowind corvettes to include iXblue navigation technology
3rd July 2020
French shipbuilder Naval Group has picked iXblue to provide navigation systems for two Gowind corvettes. The vessels, both destined for export to an undisclosed country, ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: Greece holds firm on Israeli defence agreement amid annexation controversy
3rd July 2020
Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, the Greek Minister of National Defence, has told the country’s parliament that efforts to ratify a defence co-operation pact with Israel should not ...
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Digital Battlespace
Raptor launches VIS-SWIR camera for integration with EO systems
3rd July 2020
Northern Ireland-based Raptor Photonics has launched a low-power (8W) version of its Owl 1280 visible shortwave infrared (VIS-SWIR) camera with high-definition serial digital interface (HD-SDI) ...
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin to upgrade more MLRS units for US Army
3rd July 2020
Lockheed Martin has obtained another contract from the DoD to overhaul and upgrade M270 MLRS launchers for the US Army. The $226 million contract, covering ...
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Ireland mulls a major leap forward in air capabilities
3rd July 2020
Ireland has raised the possibility of purchasing air combat interceptor aircraft, as a major increase in capability for the Air Corps if the proposal goes ...
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Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Seoul orders TA-50s, eyes new Chinooks and AEW aircraft
3rd July 2020
In South Korea the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has concluded a KRW688.3 billion ($619.5 million) deal for 20 TA-50 Block 2 jets from Korea ...
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Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Japan improves its anti-amphibious landing missile
2nd July 2020
The Japanese MoD is developing an improved Multi-Purpose Missile System (MPMS) for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), to counter the build-up of amphibious warfare ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Parrot unveils ANAFI USA
2nd July 2020
Parrot Drones on 30 June announced the market launch of a new UAV designed for use by defence organisations as well as first responders and ...
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Naval Warfare
Los Angeles class to receive extra backup batteries
2nd July 2020
Exide Technologies company GNB Industrial Power has received a delivery order from the USN to provide additional stationary backup power battery banks for Los Angeles-class ...
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Training
KBR to develop technical training products for USN
2nd July 2020
KBR has been awarded a five-year, $42.5 million task order for research and analysis to upgrade, modernise and develop training products associated with aircraft and other systems ...
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Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Poland embarks on quest for better VSHORAD
2nd July 2020
The Polish MoD Armament Inspectorate is procuring a new mobile very short range (VSHORAD) air defence system for the Polish Army under the Sona programme. ...
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Digital Battlespace
Netherlands introduces EW-modified Bushmaster
2nd July 2020
The Royal Netherlands Army confirmed on 1 July that it has converted one of its in-service Bushmaster 4x4 vehicles into an EW variant. The Multirole EW ...
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Air Warfare
PREMIUM: USAF could release extra squadron of Raptors for frontline service
2nd July 2020
The USAF could add a sixth squadron of combat-coded F-22A Raptor stealth fighters by ‘re-purposing’ training-coded aircraft, the outgoing commander of Air Combat Command (ACC) ...
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Digital Battlespace
Multi-Channel Link 16 Terminal (sponsored whitepaper)
2nd July 2020
01. Introduction While there have been strong improvements in today’s battlespace with range, speed, and lethality of kinetic weapons, the ability to engage has far ...
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Land Warfare
PREMIUM: German Army implements new BMS for tanks
2nd July 2020
In order to improve the speed, accuracy and responsiveness of MBT crews on the battlefield, the German Army is operating a new BMS to enhance ...
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Training
Spartan to continue Iraqi T-6A support
2nd July 2020
The US DoD has awarded Spartan Air Academy Iraq (based in Irving, Texas) a $14.77 million contract modification for the Iraq T-6A contractor logistics support ...
