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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Defence Notes
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.
Land Warfare
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.
Land Warfare
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
Rheinmetall books Puma ammo orders
5th May 2016
Rheinmetall has booked a series of orders worth over $13.85 million for ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) of the German armed forces, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2016: Future army kit to be optionally-manned
4th May 2016
Future procurements of vehicles or aircraft by the US Army will likely include the requirement that they have optionally-manned or robotic capabilities, the general responsible …
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Land Warfare
Orbital logs US Army ammo orders
4th May 2016
Orbital ATK has been awarded orders worth $210 million for the production of small calibre ammunition for the US Army, the company announced on 3 …
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Training
Elbit Systems simulators for NATO nations
4th May 2016
Elbit Systems has completed the delivery of several driving simulators for the armed forces of two NATO countries, the company announced on 3 May. Elbit …
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Digital Battlespace
All hail the immortal app?
4th May 2016
A Raytheon BBN Technologies-led team has been awarded a contract sponsored by the US Air Force (USAF) to develop methods to make mobile applications viable …
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo's Osprey gets wings
4th May 2016
The newly re-named Italian defence giant Leonardo has launched its new second generation AESA surveillance radar called Osprey. The company – formerly Finmeccanica – told …
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Land Warfare
DPRK ready to pocket new rocket
4th May 2016
South Korea expects the deployment of a new North Korean multiple rocket launcher (MRL) later in 2016. South Korean Defence Minister Han Min-Koo said the …
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Military Logistics
UK's Vikings reach FOC
3rd May 2016
The British Royal Navy's fleet of upgraded BvS10 Viking amphibious all-terrain vehicles has reached full operational capability (FOC), the Ministry of Defence announced on 29 …
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Military Logistics
RAPIDGate expands at USMC installations
2nd May 2016
SureID's RAPIDGate programme has been expanded across all 24 US Marine Corps (USMC) installations in the US, the company announced on 28 April. The programme's …
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Digital Battlespace
AUVSI 2016: Small but powerful
2nd May 2016
Smaller than a pin, the new MiniMax 06 connector from Fischer Connectors is being showcased at the AUVSI Xponential 2016 trade show in New Orleans. …
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Military Logistics
USN exercise airfield damage repair
2nd May 2016
The US Navy's Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 (NMCB 5) has successfully completed the Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) portion of their Field Training Exercise (FTX), …
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Land Warfare
Thailand searching for wheeled APCs
2nd May 2016
After acquiring 222 BTR-3E1 8x8 armoured vehicles from Ukraine since 2008, the Royal Thai Army (RTA) requires additional combat vehicles to replace workhorse M113s. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2016: What to Xpect at Xponential (video)
2nd May 2016
Unmanned Vehicles editor Richard Thomas gives us a sneak peak of the AUVSI Xponential show floor, this year being held in New Orleans. He outlines …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris bags tactical radio orders
29th April 2016
Harris Corporation has received two orders worth $29 million to deliver its Falcon tactical radios to an undisclosed European country, it announced on 28 April. …
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Land Warfare
SDI awarded JCAD follow-on order
29th April 2016
The US Army has awarded a $17.2 million follow-on production order to Smiths Detection Inc (SDI) for the US Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Chemical …
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Land Warfare
More M88A1 conversions
28th April 2016
BAE Systems has been awarded a $109.7 million contract modification from the US Army to convert 36 of its M88A1 recovery vehicles to the M88A2 …
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Land Warfare
Turkey selects Weapon Carrier
28th April 2016
The Turkish SSM has chosen local vehicle manufacturer FNSS over its rival Otokar for its new Weapon Carrying Vehicle (WCV) programme. SSM stated on its …
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Land Warfare
DARPA greenlights eight firms for GXV-T
28th April 2016
DARPA has awarded contracts for its Ground X-Vehicle Technology (GXV-T) programme to eight organisations, it announced on 26 April. The contracted organisations are: Carnegie Mellon …
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Digital Battlespace
Russia sets sights high
28th April 2016
Six next generation mobile early warning air defence radars are expected to enter Russian service over the next few years. The Russian MoD is procuring …
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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
