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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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Land Warfare
Russia’s Armata is coming…
12th December 2016
The Russian Army is set to receive over two-thousand new Armata T-14 tanks within the next decade. A contract signed between the Russian MoD and …
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Land Warfare
India funds extra rocket artillery
12th December 2016
India invested INR32.3 billion ($475 million) in 36 additional Pinaka Mk I multiple rocket launchers (MRL) and 432 rockets, according to a contract signed on …
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Military Logistics
Indian Army needs to overcome critical deficiencies
10th December 2016
Facing increasing cross-border intrusions by militants, the Indian Army is looking at fast tracking procurement of ammunition from existing suppliers in the next 4-5 months …
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Land Warfare
Ukraine to upgrade Pakistani tanks
9th December 2016
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Pakistan and Ukraine for the upgrade and support of Pakistan’s Main Battle Tank (MBT). Ukraine’s state-owned company …
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Land Warfare
Peru wants reconditioned Strykers
8th December 2016
The government of Peru has requested reconditioned Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles from the US under a $668 million Foreign Military Sale. The Defense Security Cooperation …
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Special Operations
Belgium builds SF capability
8th December 2016
Under Belgium's strategic vision 2030 defence plan, the nation’s special forces (SF) will be expanded and reorganized. In addition to increasing the size of the …
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Special Operations
UK adds to SF rifle inventory
8th December 2016
The UK MoD has placed an order for more L119A2 (C8) assault rifles, which is the carbine variant that is used by the UK’s special …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab clocks AN/TPS-80 order
8th December 2016
Saab will supply Northrop Grumman with additional components and subsystems for the US Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system under an $18.6 …
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Land Warfare
Saab receives Carl-Gustaf order
7th December 2016
Saab will supply its Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-role weapon system to an unnamed customer under a contract announced on 5 December. The company will deliver the …
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Military Logistics
DoD maintenance effort laid bare
7th December 2016
The maintenance efforts and support costs for the US DoD have been laid bare accounting for 13% of expenditure. Kristin French, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary …
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Military Logistics
Innovation key for USMC future
7th December 2016
Innovation can provide some key capability enhancements and the US Marine Corp needs to look at how it approaches this. According to LtGen Michael Dana, …
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Military Logistics
Rheinmetall, Day & Zimmermann form JV
7th December 2016
Rheinmetall and Day and Zimmermann (D&Z) have established a new joint venture company to target the US ammunition market, Rheinmetall announced on 2 December. The …
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Land Warfare
UK to test active protection
7th December 2016
The UK MoD has set 2018 as the date it will carry out live-fire tests of an active protection system (APS). It is a part of …
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Land Warfare
Korea ignites Raybolt missile
7th December 2016
LIG Nex1 received a green light to proceed with production of the Raybolt (HyeonGung in Korean) medium-range anti-tank missile. The South Korean company was awarded a …
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Military Logistics
Aging infrastructure challenges fleet readiness
6th December 2016
The commander of the US Navy's Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) has outlined a range of challenges casting a shadow over fleet readiness, including an aging …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania to receive M577 from Germany
6th December 2016
The Lithuanian armed forces has signed a contract with the German Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of 168 M577 armoured personnel carriers. The contract …
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Land Warfare
Russia reverses tank mothballing
6th December 2016
The Russian MoD has announced plans to refurbish and upgrade its T-80BV MBT inventory in a reversal of a decision taken three years ago. In …
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Land Warfare
More weapon system upgrades for Bushmaster
6th December 2016
The Australian government has announced that additional army Bushmaster vehicles are to be upgraded with new weapon systems under an $11.2 million contract with Thales Australia. …
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Land Warfare
FWS-CS sight for US Army
5th December 2016
A $384 million contract announced on 30 November will see BAE Systems deliver specialized crew served weapon sights to the US Army over the next …
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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
