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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.
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Patria completes test firing of new self-propelled gun as demand for systems grows
Patria quotes a maximum rate of fire of eight rounds a minute from the new ARVE (ARtillery on VEhicle) self-propelled gun with a range of 40km for an assisted round. The rapid, low-risk development is designed to meet emerging requirements which have arisen out of the Ukraine war.
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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
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Sweden to purchase IRIS-T air defence systems for $930 million
This recent purchase of the medium-range air defence system adds to the country’s ongoing efforts to ramp up its overall defence readiness and capabilities.
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus selects new Skynet 5 channel partner
30th May 2017
Airbus Defence and Space has selected Planet Communications Asia Public (PlanetComm) as its newest channel partner for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services, the company announced …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: SMART-L MM radar family expanded
30th May 2017
Dutch radar specialists Thales Nederland has unveiled a land-based, mobile tactical variant of its new SMART-L MM long-range multi-mission radar system. The new radar designated …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Russia develops on-the-move SATCOM
30th May 2017
A new-generation military satellite-on-the-move (SOTM) system for seamless communications, dubbed Loshtina-GUS, was revealed by Ruselectronics holding, a Rostec company. The terminal has already passed its state …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Cyber and EW attacks converge
30th May 2017
Cyber and electronic warfare will in the future be convergent methods of attack, as adversaries take the opportunity to deploy radio frequency-induced cyber effects. While …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Ukraine highlights EW threat
30th May 2017
Access to, and control of, the electromagnetic spectrum for military operations is one of the defining aspects of electronic warfare, and its importance is being …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman demos HAMMR
29th May 2017
Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated its Highly Adaptable Multi-Mission Radar (HAMMR) during the US Army’s counter-rocket, artillery and mortar test at Yuma Proving Ground earlier this …
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Land Warfare
Indonesia inducts BTR-4M… but looking elsewhere
29th May 2017
Spets Techno Export announced that the Indonesian Marine Corps has officially started using an initial batch of five Ukrainian-built BTR-4M 8x8 APCs that were delivered …
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Land Warfare
Orbital ATK receives new ammo orders
29th May 2017
Orbital ATK has received orders worth $76 million from the US Army to manufacture and deliver .50 calibre ammunition, the company announced on 24 May. …
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Special Operations
Colombian Army activates new Special Forces Battalion
29th May 2017
The Colombian Army activated the Urban Special Forces (SF) Battalion N°7 in Medellin, Department of Antioquia, on May 17, in an effort to counter organised …
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Special Operations
New gear for Singapore special forces
29th May 2017
The Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) of the Singapore Armed Forces has inducted a series of new personal equipment and firearms. A notable additional is …
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Military Logistics
US Army explores 3D-printing
26th May 2017
The US Army’s Armament Research Development and Engineering Center at Picatinny Arsenal has manufactured a 3-D printed grenade launcher as the army explores the potential …
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Taiwan determined to defend itself
26th May 2017
Taiwan conducted its annual Han Kuang war games from 22-26 May, a highlight of which was the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces repelling a …
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Land Warfare
TACMS completes sixth flight test
25th May 2017
The modernised Tactical Missile System (TACMS) has completed its sixth test flight at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Lockheed Martin announced on 22 May. …
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Land Warfare
FNSS expands tracked vehicle range (video)
25th May 2017
Shephard recently spoke to Turkish vehicle manufacturer FNSS about the expansion of its tracked armoured vehicle portfolio, which now includes the new Kaplan-30 as well as a …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Polaris goes expeditionary (video)
25th May 2017
On today's evolving battlefield, special forces around the world are focusing less on heavy armoured vehicles and instead on expeditionary platforms that are able to …
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Military Logistics
USMC orders additional P-19R ARFF vehicles
25th May 2017
Oshkosh Defense will deliver an additional 54 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the US Marine Corps (USMC) under a $33 million order announced …
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Land Warfare
Otokar awaits Altay order (video)
24th May 2017
Shephard recently spoke to Turkish vehicle manufacturer Otokar about its Altay main battle tank, which has been designed and developed in Turkey and represents the country's …
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Military Logistics
MAN trucks to revolutionise ADF logistics
24th May 2017
The Australian Army’s Brisbane-based 7th Brigade and supporting units in southeast Queensland recently began receiving new trucks from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA), and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New UGV planned for Russian Army
23rd May 2017
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) plans to start the purchase of a new combat UGV, known as the Nerekhta, according to recent statements released …
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