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News - US Special Operations Command
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing awarded $65M contract modification for UAS work supporting various oveseas Operations
14th November 2008
The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $65,000,000 estimated value modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (N00019-08-D-0013) to …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell awarded $12M contract modification for H-1 upgrade program
14th November 2008
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $12,758,470 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-06-C-0086) for logistics services …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BAE Systems invents new launcher for small UAVs
13th November 2008
A team from BAE Systems has developed a much-needed capability for use on the front line - a compact mortar-based launcher for small Unmanned Air …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RAAF confirms SUAS requirement
13th November 2008
The Royal Australian Air Force has confirmed it is planning to buy small unmanned air systems for use in force protection roles and will acquire …
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin's Pathfinder system completes first flight on HH-60L Black Hawk medevac helicopter
13th November 2008
The Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] Pathfinder flight team has successfully completed the first flight of its fully integrated Pathfinder advanced pilotage system on an Army HH-60L …
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Defence Helicopter
Onboard Systems to design and develop cargo hook for Bell 429 program
13th November 2008
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that it has been awarded a contract to design and develop a new …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell Helicopter Standardizes on DS PLM Solutions to Maximize Efficiency and Improve Compliance Efforts
13th November 2008
Dassault Systèmes (DS), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, has embarked on …
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Defence Helicopter
Middle East's biggest helicopter show opens today
11th November 2008
DUBAI HELISHOW 2008, the Middle East region's biggest trade show for the helicopter industry, is all set to welcome visitors from around the world, from …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy pilots learning to fly Global Hawk
11th November 2008
In what could prove to be the first step toward creating a joint RQ-4 Unmanned Aircraft System training unit here, pilots of the 1st Reconnaissance …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New UAS program at Randolph AFB simulates air battle space
11th November 2008
A first-of-its-kind combat familiarization program for pilots slated to fly unmanned aircraft systems soon will launch at the 563rd Flying Training Squadron here. The four-week-long …
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Defence Helicopter
All change for the Army's Blue Eagles
9th November 2008
The British Army's world famous helicopter display team, The Blue Eagles, is to disband for 2009 because of operational commitments. The Middle Wallop based team, …
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Defence Helicopter
Iraqi Air Force adds four new Mi-17s
8th November 2008
CAMP TAJI - The Iraqi Air Force (IAF) received four new MI17 helicopters Oct. 31, adding to its fleet of more than 50 rotary wing …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
iRobot Receives Additional $3.5 Million Order From U.S. Army
7th November 2008
iRobot Corp. (Nasdaq: IRBT) today announced it has received an order totaling $3.5 million under a contract with the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Air Force Global Hawk engineering, manufacturing and development contract extended
7th November 2008
The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., of San Diego, Calif., for $5,962,924. This contract action …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Schilling Robotics Expands Team
6th November 2008
Schilling Robotics has announced the expansion of its operations team with the addition of Don Revelino as director of quality, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE), …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Vector / Scorpion [US]
Programme Background IDEX 2023 Whilst displaying the drone at IDEX 2023, Quantum-Systems spokespeople told Shephard that before the tradeshow, the company had received a contract ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9B SkyGuardian (US)
Programme Background On 6 March 2023, GA-ASI announced that the Air Force Special Operations Command (ASFOC) had contracted three MQ-9B SkyGaurdians, making it the first US customer of the ...
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ISR/special mission
Armed Overwatch/Targeting (USA)
Programme Background The Armed Overwatch programme was revealed in March 2020, during a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) industry briefing. In June 2021, the USSOCOM awarded a $19.3 ...
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Special operations vehicles
Neton VLOE - (Spain - Navy)
Programme Background Information regarding the Spanish Navy's procurement of the Einsa Neton remains limited, however, it is likely that decisions to procure the platform arose from ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Portugal VTLB
Programme Background The Portuguese Army planned to allocate funds for the procurement of 167 VTLBs during the Military Programming Law running from 2015 until 2026. ...
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Special operations vehicles
PLFS
Programme Background The Sabre, then known as the Sherpa FS, was developed as a response to a 2014 requirement for three types of new vehicles ...
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Special operations vehicles
Special Operations Vehicles (Malaysia)
Malaysia's SOV tender calls for a vehicle that 'is capable of conducting special operations deep in enemy-held territory' and 'capable of manoeuvring in hostile terrain with ...
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Special operations vehicles
GMV 1.1
Programme Background The GMV 1.1 programme commenced with the release of an RfP in June 2012. USSOCOM sought a platform that was lighter than the ...
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Special operations vehicles
Special Forces Vehicles (Netherlands)
Since the programme is still in its early stages, few details concerning the technical requirements have been disclosed by the Dutch MoD. The number of ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
JLTV (Romania)
Programme Background The Oshkosh Defence Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is a 4x4 armoured vehicle manufactured in the United States. Originally intended to supplement to Humvee ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47F Chinook
As the Army's only heavy-lift helicopter, the CH-47F Improved Cargo helicopter is an essential component of the Army's Multi-Domain Battle framework. The CH-47F and MH-47G ...
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Loitering munitions
Switchblade 600 [USSOCOM]
Programme Background Contract One AeroVironment confirmed in an April 2021 statement that it had been awarded a $26 million contract from the United States Special Operations ...
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Special operations vehicles
Neton VLOE
Programme Background The VLOE will replace several variants of the VLOE Lathar (a SOF vehicles based on the Nissan Patrol ML-6 COTS chassis) currently in ...
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Special operations vehicles
SOV-Cdo Replacement (Australia)
Programme Background The Australian MoD plans to invest in new equipment for its SOF units to allow the ADF to respond more effectively and more ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
MH-47 Chinook
The US DoD report, Enhancing Security and Stability In Afghanistan, published in December 2019 doesn't disclose the number of Chinook platforms but media sources suggest ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Major networking projects
SOFNET
Special Operations Forces Network (SOFNET) was designed to satisfy the sustaining base C2 requirements established by the US Army’s 1st Special Operations Command, which has ...
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Submachine guns
FN SCAR-SC
FN Herstal unveiled the 5.56mm FN SCAR-SC (Subcompact Carbine), the newest member of the SCAR (SOF Combat Assault Rifle) family originally developed for the US ...
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Special operations vehicles
M1165 Special Ops HMMWV
The 4x4 M1165 Special Ops vehicle is the last member of the AM General High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) family configured for use by ...
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Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
AN/APQ-174/186 MMR
The AN/APQ-174/186 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) family provides terrain following and terrain avoidance for a variety of military aircraft. The MMR allows safe flight down to ...
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Crew-served grenade launchers
GMG
Heckler & Koch developed the 40mm Grenade Machine Gun (GMG) to meet the requirements of the German Army. The GMG has been selected by users ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
RG33
BAE Systems RG33 is a family of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles available in both 4x4 and 6x6. The medium-weight class of BAE Systems MRAP ...
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Swimmer delivery vehicles
DPD
The Diver Propulsion Device (DPD) was designed to satisfy US Special Operations Command requirements in 2000 for a swimmer delivery vehicle capable of covertly inserting and ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Buster
The Buster is a small UAS that is designed for carrying out close-range surveillance in all weather conditions. It can carry several different payloads and ...
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Land: infantry weapon simulators
Carl-Gustaf Sub-Calibre Training Ammunition
Saab’s 84mm Carl-Gustaf shoulder-fired multipurpose weapon system has been sold to customers in more than 40 countries, including US Special Operations Command and the US ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Special Operations Craft Riverine (SOCR)
The Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R) comprises the US Special Operations Command's primary riverine and littoral vessel, capable of inserting, extracting and providing fire support for ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Shadow M2
The Shadow M2 builds on the Shadow 200, but has greater endurance and payload capability, quieter and more reliable propulsion and an optional SATCOM capability ...
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Suppressors
One
The One suppressor is the newest addition to Gemtech's Extreme Duty line. It is rated for weapons from fully automatic 5.56mm to .300 Win Mag. ...
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Weapon sights for day use
5-45x56 PM II High Power
The 5-45x56 PM II High Power scope is the latest addition to Schmidt & Bender's High Power range and was developed at the request of ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
AN/ZPY-1 STARLite
The AN/ZPY-1 Small Tactical Radar-Lightweight (STARLite) is a synthetic aperture radar/ground moving target indication (GMTI) sensor for UAVs and manned platforms that support tactical operations. ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
FN SCAR-H
The 7.62mm FN SCAR-Heavy (H) was developed to meet a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirement for a SOF Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR). The SCAR-H is in ...