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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.
Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
Air Warfare
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.
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US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.
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21st January 2019
Boeing has been awarded a $91.72 million contract for the procurement of new aircrew and maintenance training systems, as well as upgrades and modifications to …
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Silvus radios to support Aerovel’s FTUAS bid
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Silvus Technologies’ StreamCaster (SC4200) radios have been selected by Aerovel for its Flexrotor UAS in pursuit of the US Army Family of Tactical UAS (FTUAS) …
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Special Operations
L3 to deliver optics to USSOCOM
21st January 2019
L3 Technologies has received a contract from the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to provide close-quarters sights and clip-on magnifiers for the Miniature Aiming System-Day …
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Leonardo DRS, GE extend agreement
21st January 2019
Leonardo DRS has extended its LM2500 Gas Turbine packaging supply agreement with GE’s Marine Solutions, the company announced on 16 January. The agreement has been …
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Naval Warfare
USS Gerald R Ford receives first AWE
21st January 2019
The US Navy’s new aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, has received its first advanced weapons elevator (AWE), the navy announced on 16 January. AWE …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales systems for Mexican Navy vessel
21st January 2019
Thales equipment has been supplied and integrated on the Mexican Navy’s new Ocean Patrol Vessel (POLA), the company announced on 17 January. Thales provided a …
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Serbia purchases Mi-35Ms and Mi-17V-5s
18th January 2019
Russia has received an order to supply seven Mi-35 and three Mi-17V-5 helicopters to Serbia, with delivery planned for completion in 2019. This agreement has …
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Military Logistics
New armoury opened at Saint-Hubert Garrison
18th January 2019
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) has officially opened a new 8,824 sqm armoury at Saint-Hubert Garrison, Canada. The new and renovated facilities will …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Microdrones acquires Aircam UAV Technology
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Microdrones has announced that it completed the acquisition of Chinese UAS developer Aircam UAV Technology in December 2018. The Aircam brand and corporate identity will …
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Special Operations
US DoD selects SIG Sauer equipment
18th January 2019
SIG Sauer’s riflescope and ultralight mount have been selected by the US Department of Defense (DoD) for use by Special Operations Forces, the company announced …
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Digital Battlespace
GDIT awarded ONE-Net contract extension
18th January 2019
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) will continue supporting the US Navy’s outside contiguous United States (OCONUS) Naval Enterprise Network (ONE-Net), the company announced on 16 …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Intelligent design drives FFG(X) concepts
18th January 2019
Someway past the midpoint mark on the US Navy’s concept design phase for its FFG(X) programme – a class of guided missile frigates that will …
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Military Logistics
Second Leonardo DRS HED for USCG cutter
18th January 2019
Leonardo DRS will supply Eastern Shipbuilding with a second hybrid electric drive (HED) system for the US Coast Guard’s (USCG's) next Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy orders LCS 31
18th January 2019
The Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) team has received a contract to build the 16th Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 31) for the …
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Defence Notes
Two Russian fighter jets collide over Sea of Japan
18th January 2019
Two Russian Su-34 fighter jets collided on Friday over the Sea of Japan during a training flight, with both crews managing to eject, the defence …
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Land Warfare
Russia to replace legendary Makarov with new pistol
18th January 2019
Russia will replace the legendary Soviet-era Makarov pistols used by its police and army with a new model that can work in extreme temperatures and …
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Digital Battlespace
Russia bolsters its long-range EW capabilities
18th January 2019
The Russian MoD has reported the completion of the first deployment phase of a multi-level early warning (EW) radar network. The four newly-commissioned long-range radar …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt tests UAS collision warning radar
18th January 2019
Hensoldt has successfully carried out test flights with its collision warning radar system for UAS, the company announced on 16 January. During flight the …
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Defence Notes
Singapore picks US F-35 fighter jet over Europe, China rivals
18th January 2019
Singapore has chosen the F-35 warplane to replace its ageing fighter jets, opting for the US aircraft over European and Chinese models, the defence ministry …
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
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![US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment]()
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
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![GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF]()
GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
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![US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment]()
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
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![US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary]()
US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
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![BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions]()
BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions
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Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
