Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
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.
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.
The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
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Programme explores countermeasure concepts in the EO and multi-spectrum EO/RF domains.
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Leonardo hopes to build on a modest AW159 Wildcat export order record as it pursues 'multiple opportunities' across Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
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DoD seeks a glimpse into the future of cyber resiliency.
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The Polish submarine force will be reduced to a single boat by the end of 2021, throwing into even starker relief the long-standing need to expand the fleet.
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Australian efforts to enhance counter-IED capabilities are assisted by a new contract for Northrop Grumman.
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Welcome to Episode 5 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Swedish defence procurement agency FMV placed an SEK135 million ($15.98 million) order with Saab for an undisclosed number of Carl-Gustaf M4 Ground Combat Indoor Trainers …
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Announcement by President Joe Biden signals a clear break with the policy followed by his precedessor Donald Trump, although a lucrative FMS to the United Arab Emirates remains untouched — for now.
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Pakistan has been evaluating Chinese-built UAVs, and rumours have swirled about bulk purchases, but its first acquisition has been confirmed.
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Through the Education 2020 initiative, the Finnish Defence Forces continues to modernise the way it delivers training. Part of this process includes the wider use of virtual simulation. Two new VSATs have been added, the last one in January 2021.
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Aviation solutions will include passenger, cargo, casevac, personnel recovery, aerial delivery and other services in Africa.
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Micro-UAVs are seen as essential for internal security and military personnel; an Israeli company is teaming up in India to tap the market.
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HAL feels confident about developing a medium-weight helicopter, but it requires the Indian military to feel the same way.
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Times have changed, new threats have emerged and capabilities have evolved – but the A-10 endures with an upgrade under way.
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The Australian Army is using landing craft and amphibian vehicles that are 50 years old. The time has come to overhaul the fleet.
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Boeing is initially providing eight F-15EX fighters to the USAF.
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Brazilian Navy aims to deploy upgraded Super Lynx helicopters on its Tamandaré-class corvettes.
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It appears that a Dutch IFV upgrade programme will include enhanced cybersecurity.
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A programme of MUM-T tests in the Netherlands feeds into an effort to upgrade AH-64D attack helicopters to the new AH-64E Version 6 capability.