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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
AOC 2019: Ascent integrates new system onto X-MADIS
6th November 2019
Unmanned technology and engineering company Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) has announced that it has integrated the CM262 optic system into its X-MADIS (eXpeditionary Mobile Air …
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Digital Battlespace
UK MoD selects Wescam MX-15 system
5th November 2019
L3Harris Technologies will supply 40 Wescam MX-15 electro-optical, infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems to the UK Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 5 November. The …
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Land Warfare
Boxer contract announced for British Army
5th November 2019
The UK Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace, announced on 5 November that a contract has been signed to provide Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicles …
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Naval Warfare
Opinion: UK back in the MPA business, but is it permanent?
5th November 2019
The Royal Air Force has officially taken delivery of the first P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). This marks the beginning of a return to …
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Digital Battlespace
Battle management modernisation efforts continue
5th November 2019
The German Army is modernising its battle management and communications systems which will enhance command and control, and situational awareness at the brigade, battalion, company …
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Training
Lockheed Martin awarded LCS Freedom variant trainer contract
5th November 2019
Lockheed Martin has received a $20.7 million contract for work related to Littoral Combat Ship Freedom variant Integrated Tactical Trainer devices, the US Department of …
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Defence Notes
UAE looks for the Edge in Gulf defence market
5th November 2019
Amid the glitz and audio-visual wizardry of an upscale Abu Dhabi hotel, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces officially launched …
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Digital Battlespace
AOC 2019: Saab pushes latest countermeasures for international market
5th November 2019
Sweden’s Saab opted to use the AOC exhibition and conference in Washington, DC, in late-October to push its range of airborne countermeasure and surveillance systems, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airbus reveals classified ‘untrackable’ low observable UAV
5th November 2019
Manufacturer Airbus has shown off a classified Low Observable UAV Testbed (LOUT) for the first time, with a bold claim that the platform’s stealth profile …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell-Boeing receives MV-22 upgrade work
5th November 2019
Bell-Boeing has received a $146 million contract modification to upgrade nine MV-22 aircraft from the Block B to the Block C configuration for US Naval …
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Military Logistics
Asian countries receive new transport aircraft
5th November 2019
Countries in Asia are continuing to bolster their transport fleets as part of continuing modernisation of their air fleets. A new CN-235-220M transport aircraft departed …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus still hungry for FVL business
5th November 2019
Despite missing out on the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, Airbus remains open to playing a role in FVL programmes and would consider …
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Military Logistics
Hesco receives EBS contract
5th November 2019
Hesco Bastion has received an IDIQ contract worth up to $24 million for the Expeditionary Barrier System. The contract, issued by the US Defense Logistics …
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Defence Notes
Boeing bullish on P-8 CEE business
5th November 2019
Manufacturer Boeing sees growing sales opportunities for its P-8 Poseidon MPA platform across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), as countries across the region look to …
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Military Logistics
Fairbanks Morse engines for US Navy's ESB 6
5th November 2019
Fairbanks Morse has been awarded a contract to build and deliver the four main propulsion diesel engines (MPDE) for the sixth ship in the US …
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Digital Battlespace
Rice University signs agreement with US Army
5th November 2019
Rice University is to carry out research to enable advanced materials and next-generation military communications networks under a five-year, $30 million cooperative agreement with the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment announces new Raven order
5th November 2019
AeroVironment has received a contract from an unnamed existing Southeast Asian military customer for additional Raven UAS, the company announced on 4 November. The $6.4 …
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Military Logistics
ADF Point Wilson site to be revamped
5th November 2019
Work is set to begin in January on a project to revamp a major Australian Defence Force site at Point Wilson, the Australian Department of …
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Defence Helicopter
Long game on horizon for H160M export customers
4th November 2019
Deliveries of the in-development Airbus H160M medium aircraft will not be available to export customers any sooner than 2026, as the manufacturer first concentrates on …
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