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UK delays E-7 Wedgetail initial operational capability to 2026
The E-7 Wedgetail programme had been classified as ‘red’ in a previous UK government report, denoting that it would either not meet cost, timeline or capability targets.
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US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) satellites are intended to provide early warning of missile launches from any location worldwide and new ground stations will result in expanded coverage of critical missile warning.
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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
The US and Czech Republic have pledged different support packages, with the latter agreeing to jointly open a new F-16 training centre in partnership with a ‘coalition of the willing’.
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QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons
Notable projects under the Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract include the British Army determining the impact of a vehicle-mounted laser weapon on drones and testing a vehicle-mounted Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW).
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Iran in the dock over potential Ukrainian airliner downing
10th January 2020
Don't miss out on more news and analysis from Shephard Media. Sign up to our Premium News. Firm conclusions about how Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 crashed, killing all 176 …
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Naval Warfare
Thales systems tested on Mexican vessel
10th January 2020
Thales equipment has been put through its paces during Sea Acceptance Trials of the Mexican Navy’s first Pola class vessel. The trials were carried out …
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Romania signs framework contract for Iveco trucks
10th January 2020
Iveco Defence Vehicles has signed a framework agreement with the Romanian Ministry of National Defence for more than 2,900 high mobility trucks. The framework contract …
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Naval Warfare
Panic over shipping routes through tense Middle East subside
10th January 2020
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Naval Warfare
RAN vessels support Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20
10th January 2020
Australian Royal Navy (RAN) vessels are demonstrating their humanitarian response capabilities during Australia’s Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. The RAN’s landing helicopter dock HMAS Adelaide has …
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Singapore requests F-35B from US
10th January 2020
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of F-35B Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) aircraft to Singapore. …
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USAF begins search to provide F-35A with more punch
9th January 2020
The USAF is looking to give a considerable anti-access/area denial capability boost to its fifth-generation fighter jet. It also plans to develop ‘future advanced capabilities’ …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
France commissions stratobus platform study
9th January 2020
Thales Alenia Space and Thales have signed a contract with the French defence procurement agency, DGA, to carry out a concept study for the use …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall receives Puma spares order
9th January 2020
Rheinmetall has received orders for additional equipment for the German Army’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) fleet, the company announced on 8 January. The orders …
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IAI BEDEK gains new MRO certification
9th January 2020
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) maintenance organisation, BEDEK, has received the AS9110C standard certification for the management of maintenance and continuous airworthiness for civilian and military …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Commtact secures new contract
9th January 2020
Commtact has secured a contract to supply its E-MDLS family of enhanced mini data link solutions to a prime contractor for a major Asian defence …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAVOS introduces new cargo drone
9th January 2020
UAVOS has developed a cargo delivery drone based on the Robinson R-22 helicopter, the company announced on 8 January.The unmanned system has a payload capacity …
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Digital Battlespace
Kratos receives combat system work order
9th January 2020
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat & Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) modular systems division has received an order on a …
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Naval Warfare
Turkey set to increase submarine fleet
9th January 2020
The Turkish navy is about to enter a new era of underwater warfare as it prepares to induct a new class of submarine in to …
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Military Logistics
China ramps up Y-20 production but still depends on Russian engines
9th January 2020
Imagery taken in December of Yanliang Air Base, which the Xi’an Aircraft Corporation (XAC) shares with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) China Flight …
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Malaysia decides to retire Nuri helicopter fleet
9th January 2020
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will phase out its Sikorsky S-61A Nuri fleet, said its newly appointed chief Gen Ackbal Samad on 7 January. …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman awarded IBCS transformation contract
8th January 2020
Northrop Grumman will undertake a 28-month programme to transform the software development process for the US Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command …
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Military Logistics
Epsilor develops new 6T battery
8th January 2020
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Beretta discloses details of its proposal for the British Army’s Project Grayburn
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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![Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit]()
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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![QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons]()
QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons
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![Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025]()
Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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![Beretta discloses details of its proposal for the British Army’s Project Grayburn]()
Beretta discloses details of its proposal for the British Army’s Project Grayburn
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
