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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
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Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Land Warfare
German Army to receive third-generation Dingo protected patrol vehicles this year
More than 1,200 Dingo 1 and Dingo 2 models have been built and deployed by some 10 countries. The latest Dingo 3 pulls through from user inputs and, like earlier versions, is also based on a UNIMOG chassis.
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Digital Battlespace
EW Singapore: E-2D Hawkeye coming to Asia
11th January 2017
Next month the US Navy (USN) will move a squadron of Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft from Norfolk Naval Station …
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Land Warfare
RADA's CHR plays Iron Fist role
10th January 2017
Rada Electronic Industries’ Compact Hemispheric Radar (CHR) will be part of the IMI Systems’ Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) being installed on the Dutch …
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Land Warfare
Ares wins Brazil RCWS contract
9th January 2017
Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary, Ares Aeroespacial e Defesa, is to supply Remax 12.7/7.62mm Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) to the Brazilian Army under a framework …
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Special Operations
France confirms first Scorpion vehicle orders
9th January 2017
The first orders will be placed in 2017 for France’s new Griffon and Jaguar vehicles as the French Army’s Scorpion programme continues to move forward. …
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Digital Battlespace
US orders new secure intelligence-sharing network
6th January 2017
BAE Systems will work to enhance intelligence sharing capabilities for the US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) under a five-year $49 million contract announced on …
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Land Warfare
Ukroboronprom to produce M16
6th January 2017
Ukroboronprom company Ukroboronservis has announced that it will work with US company Aeroscraft to produce NATO standard small arms weapons in Ukraine. Ukroboronprom announced the …
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Land Warfare
UK MoD funds further LDEW development
6th January 2017
The UK Dragonfire consortium led by MBDA will produce a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) Capability Demonstrator for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under …
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Military Logistics
US Army orders JCB forklifts
6th January 2017
JCB will deliver over 1,600 light-capability rough terrain forklifts to the US Army under a $142 million contract announced on 5 January. The new 527-58M …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army awards AFATDS 7.0 contract
6th January 2017
The US Army has announced contract award for its Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) 7.0 programme, which will modernise its fires command and …
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Land Warfare
The year ahead: ROW land procurement
5th January 2017
Outside of the Americas and Europe, for land procurement there are some highlights to look out for in 2017, despite the fact there are fewer …
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Land Warfare
SAAB receives Carl-Gustaf weapon order
5th January 2017
Saab will manufacture and deliver the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system to an unnamed customer under a contract announced on 4 January. The contract, worth $36.5 million, …
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Land Warfare
Laser gun aims for non-lethality
5th January 2017
A new non-lethal portable laser system called the Laser for Deterrence and Interception is expected to get a customer within months. Produced by French company …
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Land Warfare
Dutch CV90s set for APS
5th January 2017
BAE Systems will test and verify the Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) on the Netherlands’ CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles under a contract announced in …
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Land Warfare
The year ahead: European land programmes
4th January 2017
In Europe, falling defence expenditure means that most countries are struggling to maintain significant force sizes that can sustain one medium sized operation at a …
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Land Warfare
US Army orders fourth JLTV batch
4th January 2017
Oshkosh Defense will deliver additional Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to the US Army under an order announced on 2 January. The order, valued at …
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Land Warfare
Bulgaria plans new armoured vehicles
4th January 2017
The Bulgarian MoD has announced plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the procurement of new armoured infantry vehicles. This was been revealed …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: AAV7 - remaking a legacy
3rd January 2017
The LVT-7 (Landing Vehicle Tracked) when first fielded by the US Marine Corps in 1972 was vast improvement over its predecessor the LVT-5. It was …
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Land Warfare
Raytheon to upgrade partner nation Patriot
3rd January 2017
Raytheon will modernise the Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System of an unnamed partner nation under a direct commercial sales contract worth over $600 …
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Land Warfare
The year ahead: Land programmes in the Americas
3rd January 2017
The coming year is likely to be as eventful as 2016. The civil war in Syria is ongoing as is the attempt by the Iraqi …
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
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German Army to receive third-generation Dingo protected patrol vehicles this year
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![Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy]()
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline]()
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
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![German Army to receive third-generation Dingo protected patrol vehicles this year]()
German Army to receive third-generation Dingo protected patrol vehicles this year
