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F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal
The deal is for 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). It increases the stocks the country already has and follows a US$1.7 billion order for 745 missiles approved in March last year.
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Thales to modernise Netherlands TACTIS combined arms trainer
Thales will modernise the Royal Netherlands Army’s TACTIS simulation system over eight years with enhanced synthetic environments, new simulators for the CV9035NL, Boxer and Leopard 2 tanks.
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Hanwha contracted to develop radar for South Korean missile defence
Hanwha will develop the multi-function radar of the Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD), work which is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2028.
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Land Warfare
Kongsberg, Supacat sign deal for Protector RWS
27th May 2015
Kongsberg has signed a production contract to deliver the Protector Remote Weapon Station (RWS) to Supacat for integration into a vehicle for its Australian customer, …
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Defence Notes
China releases strategic White Paper
27th May 2015
China launched its defence White Paper this week, the ninth since 1998, with the focus on key strategic issues such as its relationship with the …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia (video): Exhibition round-up
26th May 2015
Shephard Media editor-in-chief Tony Skinner discusses the most notable events at this year’s IMDEX Asia exhibition, which took place in Singapore between 19-21 May. Among …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky S-97 Raider completes first flight
26th May 2015
The Sikorsky S-97 Raider prototype helicopter has completed its first flight, Sikorsky Aircraft announced on 22 May. The flight took place at Sikorsky's Development Flight …
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Digital Battlespace
Australia declares Wedgetail fully operational
26th May 2015
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has declared its six Boeing E-7A Wedgetail Early Warning Aircraft fully operational. The type’s ‘entire capability’, from the actual …
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Defence Notes
AEEI becomes Saab Grintek Defence partner
26th May 2015
Under a newly signed agreement, African Equity Empowerment Investments (AEEI) has become a Saab Grintek Defence partner, as announced by Saab on 19 May. AEEI …
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Defence Helicopter
HAL conducts flight trials for ALH's EASA certification
26th May 2015
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently conducted noise measurement flight trials of the Advance Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv helicopter for European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. …
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Military Logistics
EAATTC takes place in France
26th May 2015
The second 2015 edition of the European Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Course (EAATTC) is taking place in Orléans, France on 18-29 May. During the course, …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Microflown shows off 3D acoustic sensors
26th May 2015
First-time exhibitors Microflown Maritime displayed a range of 3D acoustic situational awareness systems suited for the defence and security market at this year’s IMDEX Asia. …
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Naval Warfare
Australian Navy launches first AWD
26th May 2015
The Royal Australian Navy launched the first of three Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs), Hobart, alongside the Port River wharf in Adelaide on 23 May. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales selected for UK's Merlin airborne surveillance helicopters
26th May 2015
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) and prime contractor Lockheed Martin have selected the Thales Searchwater radar and Cerberus mission system for the Royal Navy’s …
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Naval Warfare
BAE delivers two AWD blocks in Australia
26th May 2015
BAE Systems has delivered two Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) blocks to Osborne, South Australia, it announced on 26 May. The blocks were manufactured at its …
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Land Warfare
HELLADS set for live fire testing against military targets
25th May 2015
The High-Energy Liquid Laser (HELLADS) has completed the US government acceptance test procedure, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) announced on 21 May. It will now …
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Defence Notes
QinetiQ signs UK aircrew research contract
25th May 2015
QinetiQ has signed a £5 million contract with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) that will see it conduct research to improve military aircrew …
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Land Warfare
Navistar touts SOTV-B for counter insurgency ops
25th May 2015
Navistar Defense has showcased its Special Operations Tactical Vehicle- Blended (SOTV-B) armoured vehicle at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, highlighting the vehicle's …
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Land Warfare
BAE Systems submits ACV 1.1 bid
25th May 2015
BAE Systems has submitted its bid for the U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) 1.1 programme. The company has teamed with Iveco Defence for …
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Military Logistics
Honeywell to supply engines for Indonesian NC212 aircraft
25th May 2015
Honeywell is supplying 11 TPE331 turboprop engines to PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) for use on domestically-built Indonesian military transport aircraft. The engines will be fitted …
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Defence Helicopter
Russian Helicopters tests Mi-171A2 flying lab
22nd May 2015
Russian Helicopters has completed the second phase of preliminary flight tests of its Mi-171A2 flying laboratory, it announced on 21 May. In total, 67 ground …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Cape-class construction nears end
22nd May 2015
Construction of the final vessel of the eight Cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service was being concluded, according to Austal …
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