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  • Air Warfare

    Belgium to be integrated into F-35 Lightning II enterprise

    1st April 2020

    The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin a $22.9 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to integrate Belgium into the F-35 Lightning II enterprise. It …

  • Land Warfare

    Moscow parade to feature TOS-2 Tosochka debut

    1st April 2020

    The TOS-2 Tosochka thermobaric MLRS is scheduled to make its first public appearance at the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May. The …

  • Land Warfare

    Sweden gears up for sniper rifle competition

    1st April 2020

    Swedish defence procurement agency FMV expects to start its Sniper Weapon System (SWS) programme later this year. An FMV official told Shephard that preparations are …

  • Air Warfare

    US orders 78 new F-35 combat aircraft

    1st April 2020

    USN Naval Air Systems Command has placed an order worth $4.7 billion for 78 new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from Lockheed Martin. The fixed-price-incentive-firm-target, firm-fixed-price …

  • Land Warfare

    Blighter Surveillance Systems develops low-cost radar

    1st April 2020

    Blighter Surveillance Systems has developed a low-cost and lightweight ground surveillance/vehicle-mountable radar called Orbiter, designed for military and non-military uses. Orbiter can detect a moving …

  • Naval Warfare

    Captain of US aircraft carrier pleads for COVID-19 action

    1st April 2020

    The captain of the Nimitz-class USS Theodore Roosevelt has written to US Navy leaders demanding extra resources and assistance to deal with an onboard outbreak …

  • Defence Notes

    Defence industry voices concerns as India endures lockdown

    1st April 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in India’s 21-day lockdown is disrupting the supply chain of global OEMs dependent on Indian subsidiaries and suppliers. Sukaran Singh, …

  • Defence Notes

    Germany admits ‘not all talks’ are over on Tornado replacement

    31st March 2020

    The coronavirus crisis has prevented the German Ministry of Defence from concluding discussions on the fate of its Tornado replacement acquisition, despite a report that …

  • Training

    Quantum3D launches latest MANTIS

    31st March 2020

    Quantum3D has released the latest version (v.3.5.0) of its MANTIS image generation software. According to the California-based company, this iteration has been developed to ‘push …

  • Land Warfare

    Friendly fire avoidance system spreads to combat air platforms

    31st March 2020

    A system intended to avoid "blue-on-blue" incidents among ground forces is now being extended to personnel operating combat helicopters and unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs).  …

  • Land Warfare

    Australian Army creates new office to manage disruptive technology

    31st March 2020

    The Australian Army has established a new management office with an initial annual budget of A$5 million ($3.6 million), as it pursues the accelerated adoption of disruptive technologies. …

  • Training

    Draken takes on supersonic training role for USAF

    31st March 2020

    Draken International has begun supersonic radar-equipped F1M missions to support combat training of USAF pilots at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Modernised Mirage F1Ms are being used …

  • Naval Warfare

    Raytheon to carry out RAM Block 2/2A FMS

    31st March 2020

    Raytheon has secured a new $146.08 million firm-fixed-price contract for the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2/2A Guided Missile Round Pack and spare replacement parts …

  • Air Warfare

    New engines for USN Super Hornet F/A-18s

    31st March 2020

    General Electric has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract modification worth $215 million for the provision of 48 new F414-GE-400 engines. These will be installed on …

  • Naval Warfare

    Russia steers towards submarine fleet growth

    31st March 2020

    The Russian Navy anticipates a major replenishment of its nuclear submarine fleet, with plans in place to receive or put into service four new boats …