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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy names HMS Spey OPV
4th October 2019
The Royal Navy announced the naming of the last of its new River-class offshore patrol vessels (OPV), HMS Spey, during a ceremony held in Glasgow …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army contracts for final phase of EW planning tool project
4th October 2019
Raytheon has been contracted to develop the final phase of the US Army’s Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) that will offer personnel the …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: European special forces, Chinese military kit and what is the 360 Invictus?
4th October 2019
Welcome to Episode 37 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Military Logistics
Marshall selected to provide NASAMS containers
4th October 2019
Marshall Aerospace and Defence (ADG) has been selected by Kongsberg to provide container systems to house the fire distribution centre for one of its National …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indago 3 offered with MANET capability
4th October 2019
Lockheed Martin Procerus Technologies (LMPT) will begin to offer its Indago 3 unmanned aerial vehicle integrated with Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay mobile ad hoc network …
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Land Warfare
Timeline clarity on future of Challenger 2
4th October 2019
While the presence of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land's (RBSL) proposal for the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (LEP) has captured the attention of tank watchers …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Project 17A frigate programme moves forward
3rd October 2019
The Indian Navy’s (IN) seven-ship Project 17A stealth frigate programme achieved a significant milestone with the launch of the first hull, the future INS Nilgiri, …
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Military Logistics
Rolls-Royce to support T56 turboprops
3rd October 2019
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract with a ceiling value of $109.3 million to deliver support for the T56 family of aircraft turboprop engines. This …
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Defence Notes
Companies awarded multi-million contract for BLU-136/B casing
3rd October 2019
Faxon Machining and Major Tool & Machine have jointly been awarded a $600 million contract for BLU-136/B next-generation area attack warhead case production. The contract …
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Defence Notes
GA-EMS contracted for hypersonic weapons work
3rd October 2019
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a contract by the US Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office to further the development of …
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Land Warfare
Philippines inaugurates rocket, missile and aviation units
3rd October 2019
The Philippine Army activated three new units at Fort Magsaysay on 3 October, symbolising the growing capabilities and aspirations of the service. They included rocket …
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Training
CTI to deliver Reaper training for extra year
3rd October 2019
Crew Training International has been awarded a $42.3 million modification to its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle Aircrew Training and Courseware Development contract for the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos wins jet target work
3rd October 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Unmanned Systems Division has received a $5 million contract for mission system integration and test tactical jet target drone work …
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Land Warfare
Israeli weapons manufacturer recalibrating for small arms future
3rd October 2019
Alongside detailing elements of its future business roadmap, Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) said that configuring its own weapon systems to a new 6.8mm, or even …
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Military Logistics
Raytheon contracted for SDB II support
3rd October 2019
Raytheon has been awarded $200 million for the Small Diameter Bomb II Life Cycle Support Contract III. This provides lifecycle support work related to the …
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Land Warfare
Switzerland completes GBAD sensor assessments
3rd October 2019
Switzerland has completed sensor evaluation testing of the two downselected systems that are competing for the nation’s long-range ground-based air defence system programme. Conducted at …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed contracted for Trident ballistic missiles
3rd October 2019
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $494.9 million contract to produce and support Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile systems for the US Navy and …
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Naval Warfare
Thai navy’s new OPV enters service
3rd October 2019
A new OPV entered Royal Thai Navy (RTN) service on 27 September, with the modernised design giving more punch and performance. As well as being …
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Land Warfare
Middle East invests in air defence as instability continues
2nd October 2019
According to the newly published Defence Insight report on the artillery and air defence market the Middle East has seen substantial procurement activity in recent …
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions
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![Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades]()
Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
