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SOCOM explores M230 cannon enhancements

14th September 2017

US Special Operations Command is exploring operational enhancements to its M230 30mm cannon systems, it has emerged.  Under a $666,229 contract announced on 7 September, …

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Bahrain seeks TOW missiles

14th September 2017

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missiles to Bahrain, the Defense …

DSEI 2017: Hensoldt eyes integrated solutions growth

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DSEI 2017: Hensoldt eyes integrated solutions growth

14th September 2017

Hensoldt’s acquisition of Kelvin Hughes, expected to be completed by the end of September, is part of the company's ambitious growth strategy. Hensoldt is pursuing …

DSEI 2017: UK's MIV programme edges forward

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DSEI 2017: UK's MIV programme edges forward

14th September 2017

The acquisition strategy for the British Army’s new 8x8 mechanised infantry vehicle (MIV) will be released by year end, senior service officials have confirmed, finally bringing clarity …

DSEI 2017: BAE demonstrates CV90 with APS

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DSEI 2017: BAE demonstrates CV90 with APS

14th September 2017

BAE Systems has demonstrated its CV90 tracked IFV integrated with an active protection system (APS) at this year’s DSEI, a configuration that will likely be …

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DRDO successfully fires Nag ATGM

14th September 2017

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the indigenously developed third generation Nag anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) in the ranges of Rajasthan, …

DSEI 2017: Unsheathing the Broadsword

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DSEI 2017: Unsheathing the Broadsword

14th September 2017

BAE Systems’ Broadsword wearable technology will achieve internal certification by the end of September, company officials have disclosed, while customers continue to evaluate systems ahead …

Esterline’s displays, servers for Thales Hawkei vehicles

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Esterline’s displays, servers for Thales Hawkei vehicles

14th September 2017

Esterline Technologies has signed a contract to supply Thales Australia with rugged displays and servers to be installed in Hawkei protected mobility vehicles, the company …

DSEI 2017: Elbit demonstrates soldier system (video)

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DSEI 2017: Elbit demonstrates soldier system (video)

13th September 2017

Elbit Systems is demonstrating the latest developments of its digital army programme components at DSEI 2017. Shephard spoke to senior director of C4ISR at Elbit, Gil …

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Northrop advances RF technology

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Northrop Grumman has received a contract to supply advanced radio frequency (RF) signal generation technology to the US Navy, the company announced on 11 September.The …

DSEI 2017: T-REX makes an entrance into C-UAS

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DSEI 2017: T-REX makes an entrance into C-UAS

13th September 2017

Orbital ATK has unveiled its Tactical Robotic Exterminator (T-REX) counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) concept at DSEI in London. The T-REX concept, displayed in a scale-model …

DSEI 2017: Shields up for UK active protection

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DSEI 2017: Shields up for UK active protection

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The UK Ministry of Defence has officially announced that it is funding a new initiative that could see vehicle-based active protection systems (APS) fielded for …

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