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Farnborough 2018: Zephyr production facility opens (video)
Wtih the Zephyr S UAV undergoing flight tests in the US, Airbus formally opened its low-rate production facility in Farnborough where a number of systems ...
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Naval support ships forge ahead in Asia-Pacific
There is considerable activity around Asia-Pacific in terms of building new support ships and tankers as navies enhance their ability to support their fleets farther ...
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HII begins building US Navy’s LHA 8
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has begun fabrication of the America-class amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8), the company announced on 16 October. ...
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Additively manufactured metal component to be trialled
The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has approved the first metal component created by additive manufacturing for shipboard installation, the US Navy announced on ...
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Arquus delivers first VT4 vehicles to France
Arquus has delivered the first two VT4 vehicles to the French Army’s 12th Cuirassier Regiment, the company announced on 11 October. The VT4 programme was ...
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Singapore Airshow 2018: Transport aircraft taking off (video)
While the likes of the F-35B may be considered the star at this year's Singapore Airshow the transport and tanker aircraft on display play an equally ...
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BAE Systems submits LHD support bid
17th October 2018
BAE Systems has submitted its bid to the Australian government to provide ongoing sustainment and support for the Royal Australian Navy’s Canberra class Landing Helicopter ...
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Lithuania receives new Unimog trucks
16th October 2018
The Lithuanian armed forces have received a new batch of 54 Unimog U5000 trucks from Daimler, the Lithuania Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 12 ...
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First series production KC-390 flies
15th October 2018
Embraer has completed the maiden flight of the first series production KC-390 military transport and aerial refuelling aircraft, the company announced on 9 October. As ...
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DST developing corrosion-resistant vessel coating
15th October 2018
Australia’s Defence, Science and Technology (DST) is supporting an effort to advance a new corrosion-resistant coating technology that cuts the build-up of algae and barnacles ...
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AUSA 2018: BAE Systems offers glimpse at possible M88A3
12th October 2018
BAE Systems unveiled a concept design for a possible 'A3' upgrade to the M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle at this year's AUSA event in Washington DC. The ...
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Rheinmetall to supply components for Fuchs 2 vehicles
12th October 2018
Rheinmetall has received an order from an unnamed international customer to supply components for the Fuchs 2 (Fox 2) wheeled armoured vehicle, the company announced ...
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QinetiQ receives two contracts from ONR
10th October 2018
QinetiQ has received two contracts from the US Office of Naval Research to develop its proprietary hub drive unit electric propulsion system and long travel ...
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RFA Tidesurge to begin sea trials
8th October 2018
The Royal Navy’s third Tide-class tanker, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Tidesurge, is ready to begin military trials, the navy announced on 3 October. RFA Tidesurge ...
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Singapore rethinks ammunition stockpile management
7th October 2018
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has introduced its Ammunition Stockpile Management (ASM) concept to enhance ammunition lifespan, capabilities and to increase productivity from manufacturers. Jointly ...
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UK decides on naval maintenance programmes
7th October 2018
A new £1 billion ($1.3 billion) deal to support the UK’s naval maintenance programmes was announced on 7 October, covering the Royal Navy’s survey and ...
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US unveils steps to shore up defence industrial base
7th October 2018
The Trump administration is pumping millions of dollars into the US defence industrial base to address some of the nearly 300 ‘gaps and vulnerabilities’ identified ...
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Insight: MAN truck rollout reaches halfway in Australia
5th October 2018
The Australian Army is approximately halfway through the rollout of MAN trucks that are being delivered by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia, and combat units ...
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Meggitt wins US DLA spares award
5th October 2018
Meggitt has signed a five year, $323 million IDIQ agreement with the US Defence Logistics Agency to supply aircraft wheels, brakes and related spare parts, ...
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Netherlands navy recognised as Remus service centre
4th October 2018
Hydroid has recognised the Sensor and Weapon Systems Department of the Royal Netherlands Navy's Directorate of Materiel Sustainment as an authorised Remus AUV service centre. ...
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Boeing signs new E-7A Wedgetail agreement
2nd October 2018
Boeing has signed a new agreement that allows for upgrades and sustainment for the life of the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of six E-7A ...
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Work begins on Royal Navy’s reservist facility
1st October 2018
Work has begun to transform a Royal Navy site in Cardiff Bay into the new headquarters of HMS Cambria, the centre for Maritime Reservists in ...
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Black Construction to build maintenance facility
1st October 2018
Tutor Perini’s subsidiary Black Construction has received a contract to design and construct an aircraft maintenance facility and corrosion control hangar at Joint Region Marianas, ...
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HII to support US Navy Coastal Riverine Forces
28th September 2018
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Technical Solutions division has received a contract to provide engineering, technical, repair and logistical support to the US Navy’s Coastal Riverine ...
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MDM 2018: GD Mission Systems advances expeditionary C2 suite
28th September 2018
One element of the General Dynamics Mission Systems exhibit at this week’s Modern Day Marine expo was designed to reflect the company’s continuing focus on ...
