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What does Germany’s new tank joint venture mean for MGCS?
Germany is Europe’s leading country for tank manufacture and until this month was committed to the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) which included tanks and other vehicles. Earlier this month, Germany and other European countries set up the Main ARmoured Tank of Europe (MARTE) project casting a shadow over the MGCS.
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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
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US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026
Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.
Defence Notes
France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
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Defence Helicopter
DefExpo 2020: LUH achieves a milestone
7th February 2020
The Indian single-engine Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was awarded initial operational clearance (IOC) at DefExpo 2020 on 7 February. First, …
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Land Warfare
DefExpo 2020: M777 is going great guns in India
7th February 2020
A total of 29 M777A2 towed howitzers have been delivered to India to date, with the weapons being delivered according to schedule. Interestingly, India might also have an option …
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Digital Battlespace
USMC orders G/ATOR systems
7th February 2020
Northrop Grumman will supply two additional AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) systems to the US Marine Corps under an order announced on 5 February. The …
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Naval Warfare
Kongsberg sells Hydroid
7th February 2020
Kongsberg Maritime signed an agreement with Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) to sell its underwater technology subsidiary Hydroid. The deal is valued at $350 million, according …
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Naval Warfare
Thales displays capabilities of Tacticos mission system
7th February 2020
Thales showcased its naval combat management system (CMS) capabilities to Shephard on 6 February at a media event in Crawley, after the company was selected …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MCA investigating UAS to support SAR missions
7th February 2020
A new project has been announced by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to boost search and rescue (SAR) capabilities. The project will investigate …
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Air Warfare
Saab completes HX Challenge flight tests
7th February 2020
Saab’s Gripen E and GlobalEye AEW&C; aircraft have completed flight evaluations as part of Finland’s HX Challenge, the company announced on 6 February.The testing, carried …
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Land Warfare
DefExpo 2020: Old artillery pieces never die in India
7th February 2020
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended a symbolic handover of the first Sharang 155mm towed artillery piece at DefExpo 2020 on 7 February, the Sharang …
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Naval Warfare
LCS 19 delivered to US Navy
7th February 2020
Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine have delivered Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 19 to the US Navy. The future USS St Louis is the tenth …
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Defence Notes
Croatia sets out its 2020 procurement vision
7th February 2020
Salient features of the Croatian defence procurement programme for 2020 were unveiled on 6 February, with new detail provided on plans to purchase new aircraft …
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Air Warfare
First SLM F/A-18 delivered to US Navy
7th February 2020
The first F/A-18 to undergo the Service Life Modification (SLM) programme has been redelivered to the US Navy by Boeing. The SML is extending the …
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Defence Helicopter
HIL programme pre-development activities underway
7th February 2020
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) are to undertake studies to further the militarisation of the H160 in the frame of France’s Joint …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: NATO’s response to the new EW threat, the future of defence publishing and previewing the Singapore Airshow
7th February 2020
Welcome to Episode 5 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
Leidos to support US Navy under NGEN-R contract
7th February 2020
Leidos has received a prime contract by the US Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) to provide global network services under the Next Generation Enterprise …
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Defence Notes
Recent Syria strikes hint at Israeli use of surface-to-surface missiles
7th February 2020
Syrian state media announced that air defence systems were activated on 5 February in an attempt to intercept Israeli missiles over Damascus. The attack was …
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Defence Notes
DefExpo 2020: India trumpets its supposed ascent with ASAT missile
7th February 2020
The largest item in the Defence Research & Development Organisation’s (DRDO) outdoor corral at DefExpo 2020 was an anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon. This pride of the …
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Land Warfare
DefExpo 2020: Kalyani veers towards vehicle success
7th February 2020
The Kalyani Group exhibited two families of vehicles at DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow and the Indian private-sector company is enjoying significant sales successes for its …
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Military Logistics
Singapore Airshow 2020: Indian military to synergise MRO with civil facilities
7th February 2020
The Indian military is moving ahead to expand the outsourcing of MRO of non-sensitive defence equipment. A senior Indian Air Force (IAF) engineer, on the …
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Air Warfare
DefExpo 2020: Indian air worthiness changes promise disarray for military
7th February 2020
India’s new military projects such as trainers, transporters and fighters, as well as upgrade programmes, could face disruption following a recent directive by the Bengaluru-based …
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
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Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
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US Navy receives final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
