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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.
Air Warfare
US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.
Land Warfare
Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
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?
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
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Defence Helicopter
Lithuania eyes UH-60M Black Hawks
18th October 2019
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced that it will procure UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to replace its Mi-8 fleet. Six of the type …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2019: US Army selects Raytheon for LTAMDS
18th October 2019
Raytheon has been selected to supply the US Army with its next generation Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) under a $384 million …
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Military Logistics
ADEX 2019: Kia hinges success on new trucks for ROK Army
18th October 2019
South Korean automotive company Kia Motors is competing in two tenders for new 2.5t and 5t trucks for the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), and …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2019: Boeing prepares for CH-47F Block II delay
18th October 2019
Boeing is making preparations for a worst-case scenario where the procurement of Chinook CH-47F Block II helicopters for the US Army is delayed by anything up …
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Defence Helicopter
First H225M for Kuwait begins testing
18th October 2019
Airbus Helicopters has begun flight testing of the first H225M destined for delivery to the Kuwait Air Force, the company announced on 18 October. Kuwait …
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Defence Notes
ROK requests AMRAAM from US
18th October 2019
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to the Republic …
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Land Warfare
Opinion: What is the British Army for?
18th October 2019
A month on from the madding halls of DSEI 2019 it is worth taking stock of what came to pass, not least the raft of …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: The contenders line up for FARA, Rheinmetall disappointed but not beaten on OMFV, and talking missiles with Raytheon
18th October 2019
Welcome to Episode 39 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Land Warfare
Cranfield University working on future military vehicle tech
18th October 2019
Cranfield University announced on 15 October that it is working on a QineitQ-led three year project to explore innovative solutions for ground vehicle mobility to …
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Defence Notes
ADEX 2019: KF-X mock-up is star of the show
18th October 2019
On the opening day of Seoul ADEX 2019, a mock-up of the homegrown KF-X fighter for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) was uncloaked …
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Military Logistics
Ricardo helping US Army improve vehicle readiness
18th October 2019
Ricardo Defense announced on 15 October that it is working with the US National Center for Manufacturing Sciences on a collaborative project to demonstrate readiness …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ADEX 2019: Korean MALE UAV prototype breaks cover
18th October 2019
The Aerospace Business Division of Korean Air (KAL-ASD) showcased a prototype of the KUS-FS strategic MALE UAV at Seoul ADEX 2019, the first time that …
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Naval Warfare
ESB Miguel Keith completes acceptance trials
17th October 2019
The US Navy's newest Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB), Miguel Keith (ESB 5), has completed acceptance trials with the navy's Board of Inspection and Survey.The week …
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Defence Helicopter
Honeywell improving T55 engine
17th October 2019
Honeywell is working on new engine improvements to power the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, the company announced on 14 October. The upgraded T55 engine introduces advanced …
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Military Logistics
Boeing to carry out P-8a Poseidon engine work
17th October 2019
Boeing has received a $193 million contract modification from the US Naval Air Systems Command for P-8A Poseidon engine work, the US Department of Defense …
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Naval Warfare
Tri-national amphibious landing exercise complete
17th October 2019
A multi-national amphibious landing exercise has been carried out by the armed forces of the US, Philippines and Japan at Katungkulan Beach, Marine Barracks Gregorio …
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Defence Helicopter
ADEX 2019: Korean naval and training helicopters still up in the air
17th October 2019
Two helicopter programmes for South Korea’s military remain unresolved, with no discernible progress or sign of an announcement regarding the Maritime Operations Helicopter Batch 2 …
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Defence Notes
France, Germany break impasse on arms exports
17th October 2019
France and Germany agreed on 16 October on an accord governing the export of jointly developed weapons and defence equipment, removing a key stumbling block …
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Defence Notes
US diplomats taken off train in Russian nuclear sub port: reports
17th October 2019
Russian authorities removed three US diplomats from a train in an Arctic shipyard city where nuclear submarines are made, news agencies reported on 16 October. …
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
