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Germany's latest industry developments (video)
Watch a summary of the latest developments in the German Defence Industry. Land On land KMW has begun deliveries to Denmark and Germany of the ...
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I/ITSEC 2019: Editors' highlights of the week (video)
As I/ITSEC 2019 drew to a close, Shephard's Editor Richard Thomas, MTSN Editor Trevor Nash and VP Content Tony Skinner discussed their highlights from the ...
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I/ITSEC 2019: Collins Aerospace demos Griffin-2 fast jet sim (video)
Following the official announcement in 2018 of the Griffin-2 fast jet simulator by Collins Aerospace (then Rockwell Collins), the company has used I/ITSEC 2019 to ...
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German Army to upgrade combat vehicle sims
Saab is to carry out a mid-life upgrade programme of the German Army’s AGDUS combat vehicle simulators, the company announced on 4 December. The $18.9 ...
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Power conversion: the value of customisation (free whitepaper)
Are the benefits of a power conversion solution which truly fulfills the application requirements found in a tailored solution? This white paper reviews the challenges ...
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Podcast: I/ITSEC 2019 highlights, the V-22 Osprey topping the 500,000 flight hour milestone and more
Welcome to Episode 46 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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Singapore to set up permanent fighter detachment in Guam
The governments of Singapore and the US signed an MoU on 7 December that will see the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) set up ...
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Malaysia publishes its first White Paper
Malaysia’s parliament passed the country’s first ever Defence White Paper on 2 December to guide defence planning and development from 2020-30. Amidst opposition criticism on ...
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Rafael's RCWS capabilities up-close
Studio talks to Moshe Elazar, Executive VP, G.M. Land & Naval Division, at Rafael, about the company's current offerings in the RCWS space.
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UK politicians preach NATO solidarity ahead of crunch Brexit talks
14th October 2019
A busy few days of diplomacy has kick-started a week that may in many ways define how the UK approaches defence and international relations in ...
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Podcast: Analysing People’s Liberation Army armaments, talking helicopters with Leonardo and assessing the Somali piracy threat
11th October 2019
Welcome to Episode 38 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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Syria Kurds battle Turkish invasion
10th October 2019
Kurds battled to hold off a Turkish invasion on 10 October after air strikes and shelling launched a long-threatened operation that could reshape the country ...
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Germany claims mutual consent forced FCAS demonstrator impasse
10th October 2019
The German MoD has strongly hinted that ‘mutually consented’ issues have prevented an anticipated FCAS demonstrator contract being issued to Airbus and Dassault, following pressure ...
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First Rafale handed over to Indian Air Force
9th October 2019
The first Rafale aircraft has been handed over to the Indian Air Force by Dassault Aviation at the company’s final assembly facility in Mérignac, France. ...
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India takes first delivery in controversial French jet deal
8th October 2019
India received on 8 October the first of 36 Rafale fighter jets ordered from France in 2016 in a multi-billion-dollar deal that Paris hopes will ...
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US fighter jet crashes in Germany
8th October 2019
An American F-16 fighter jet crashed and its pilot ejected to safety near the city of Trier in western Germany on Tuesday, the German air ...
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Kratos wins Oriole rocket motor contract
4th October 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions will deliver up to 33 Oriole rocket motors under a new undisclosed contract award. Work will be carried out at a ...
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Podcast: European special forces, Chinese military kit and what is the 360 Invictus?
4th October 2019
Welcome to Episode 37 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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Companies awarded multi-million contract for BLU-136/B casing
3rd October 2019
Faxon Machining and Major Tool & Machine have jointly been awarded a $600 million contract for BLU-136/B next-generation area attack warhead case production. The contract ...
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GA-EMS contracted for hypersonic weapons work
3rd October 2019
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a contract by the US Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office to further the development of ...
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P&W awarded $2.2 billion for F-35 engines
2nd October 2019
Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $2.2 billion contract modification for the production and delivery of engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This ...
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BAE concludes Typhoon deliveries to RAF
1st October 2019
BAE Systems has delivered the last Eurofighter Typhoon on contract for the Royal Air Force, ahead of transitioning to assembly of the aircraft for the ...
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Chinese missiles dominate world’s largest military parade
1st October 2019
On 1 October China put on its largest ever parade through Tiananmen Square in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the modern-day ...
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A-Darter missile issued type certificate
1st October 2019
A type certificate for the South African/Brazilian A-Darter infrared short-range air-to-air missile has been granted, marking the completion of development of the system. The certification ...
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IAI reaches F-35 aircraft wing milestone
27th September 2019
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered the 100th F-35 wing to Lockheed Martin at a ceremony held at the company’s wing assembly line on 26 ...
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Podcast: Chinese LHDs, Australia’s first Boxer enters the ring and talking innovation with QinetiQ
27th September 2019
Welcome to Episode 36 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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After long wait, India anticipates new fighters
26th September 2019
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will commission its first four Rafael fighters in Dassault’s Bordeaux-Mérignac facility on 8 October, an event to be attended by ...
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Opinion: Trump’s diplomacy by social media risks strategic partnerships
25th September 2019
One of the defining hallmarks of President Donald Trump’s period in the Oval Office is the sheer unpredictability of his policy ideas, which often seem ...
