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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences
StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.
Naval Warfare
Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines
The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.
Land Warfare
Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock gets UK special operations contract
9th March 2020
Babcock has secured a five-year contract with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines to provide 200 inflatable boats for their Boat Support and dive teams. …
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Special Operations
German SF set for new rifle but Bundeswehr must wait
9th March 2020
Deliveries of the new HK416 rifle (pictured) to German SF are expected to start this month as the Bundeswehr ponders the replacement of its main …
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Land Warfare
Hensoldt to supply German Army with 368 IR attachments
9th March 2020
Hensoldt has been contracted by the German Army to deliver 368 IR attachment IRV 900 A2 systems with an option for 34 attachments. The company did …
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Air Warfare
Norway uses F-35 to intercept Russian MiG-31 near its airspace
9th March 2020
The Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) scrambled an F-35A on a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission for the first time on 7 March, after identifying …
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Land Warfare
Funding challenges confront main UK land programmes
9th March 2020
The British Army is facing a huge challenge as it modernises its armoured vehicle fleet in the next decade. The UK National Audit Office's (NAO) …
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Air Warfare
SNC to enhance USAF light fighter capability
9th March 2020
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been granted an undefinitised contract to provide A-29 Super Tucano ground support equipment, training logistical support and sustainment activities to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAV procurement surge beckons for Russia
9th March 2020
Chelyabinsk-based Ural Works of Civil Aviation (UWCA) is set to become a major designer and supplier of large UAVs for the Russian armed forces in …
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Air Warfare
Boeing gets advanced contract modification for Poseidon delivery
9th March 2020
Boeing was awarded an $800 million advanced contract modification to procure long-lead materials and support for P-8A Poseidon production and delivery. The contract was confirmed …
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Naval Warfare
Japan roars ahead with Li-ion batteries
7th March 2020
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its first lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-powered submarine on 5 March. This makes Japan the first nation in the world to …
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Naval Warfare
MBDA succeeds in first trial firing of Sea Venom
6th March 2020
MBDA has carried out its first qualification firing trial for the Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile. The test was carried out at the DGA Essais de …
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Defence Notes
Combat air set to play the fall guy in UK defence review
6th March 2020
As high-profile budget difficulties tie the UK government to making tough, long-term procurement decisions across air, land and sea domains, the RAF’s combat air plans …
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Land Warfare
More Koalitsiya SPH specifications emerge from the shadows
6th March 2020
New information has emerged from manufacturer Uraltransmash about the capabilities and technical specifications of the 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV self-propelled howitzer (SPH). Uraltransmash previously gave a rate …
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Land Warfare
Turkey to deploy S-400 next month
6th March 2020
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that Turkey will begin deploying the S-400 air missile defence system from April 2020. His comments were made during …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UMS Skeldar launches new V-150 UAV
6th March 2020
UMS Skeldar is launching a new rotary-wing UAV with VTOL capability. The V-150 will be available to support military personnel carry out surveillance and homeland …
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Land Warfare
Russia receives first S-350 as it explores export opportunities
6th March 2020
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have accepted their first Almaz-Antey S-350 Vityaz surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. The initial unit was handed over on 26 February to the …
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Naval Warfare
Australia gifts Guardian-class patrol vessel to Fiji
6th March 2020
The Royal Australian Navy gifted a newly built patrol boat to the government of Fiji on 6 March, in a ceremony at shipbuilder Austal’s Henderson …
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Training
USMC seeks intellectual edge in training for the post-industrial age
6th March 2020
The USMC is shifting its vision on training to better reflect global realities. The need for new thinking was outlined this week during AFCEA West …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Gazing into the UK MoD’s fiscal black hole
6th March 2020
Welcome to Episode 9 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DASA points to autonomous submarine development
6th March 2020
The UK’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced a potential £2.5 million ($3.2m) investment for the development of a RN XL autonomous submarine platform. …
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