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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.
Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
Air Warfare
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.
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US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.
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Training
DSEI 2017: Gripen positions for training programmes (video)
18th September 2017
At DSEI 2017 Saab positioned a variant of its Gripen C, dubbed the Gripen Aggressor, for two upcoming red air training programmes, the UK's ASDOT …
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Digital Battlespace
USCG patrol boat gets Safran’s BlueNaute system
18th September 2017
Safran Electronics and Defense's BlueNaute inertial navigation system has been installed on the first of a number of vessels for the US Coast Guard (USCG), …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Army Land Ceptor configuration unveiled
18th September 2017
The British Army’s new air defence system, Land Ceptor, was on display at this year's DSEI exhibition ahead of first deliveries expected in the first …
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Land Warfare
Konstrukta to produce Mjölner barrels
18th September 2017
BAE Systems has contracted Slovakia-based Konstrukta-Defence to produce barrels for the Swedish Army’s Mjölner mortar system. Konstrukta will manufacture 84 120mm barrels to be modified …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Nammo takes down UAV (video)
18th September 2017
Helge Stadheim, programme director for Nammo, spoke to Shephard about the company's 40mm programmable ammunition. The air-burst round was recently used to take down a small …
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Defence Helicopter
Ka-226T in hot weather testing
18th September 2017
Russian Helicopters and Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) have successfully completed testing of the Ka-226T light multirole helicopter, the company announced on 13 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Armed AV500W flies as new designs surprise
18th September 2017
Last month the AV500W rotary-winged UAV from the AVIC Helicopter Research and Development Institute in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province performed its maiden flight and conducted a …
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Defence Notes
UN reports on North Korea challenges
18th September 2017
The United Nations released a new panel of experts (POE) report on 5 September under Security Council Resolution 2345, which explored North Korean missile developments …
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Training
Virtual trainers for LCS crew
15th September 2017
The US Navy has installed a number of interim virtual training systems for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) crew training while the LCS Training Facility (LTF) …
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Defence Helicopter
DSEI 2017: MAST System guides helicopters
15th September 2017
Curtiss-Wright is developing a manual aircraft securing and traversing (MAST) handling system, which is expected to be utilised by the more littoral-based navies around the …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: That's a wrap (video)
15th September 2017
DSEI 2017 brought news from the land, sea and air domains. Shephard's Land Warfare Editor, Grant Turnbull, reviews some of the highlights of the week.
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Digital Battlespace
PacStar wins NOTM contract
15th September 2017
PacStar has received a $10 million contract to provide PacStar 400-series networking and communications products to the US Marine Corps, the company announced on 12 …
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Defence Helicopter
Z-19 sprouts radar and set to achieve exports
15th September 2017
For the first time the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) publicly exhibited an example of its Z-19 attack helicopter fitted with a mast-mounted millimeter wave radar, …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Bucking good Bronco on display
15th September 2017
ST Kinetics has unveiled a new configuration for its next-generation Bronco 3 all-terrain tracked carrier at this year’s DSEI. The company is using the exhibition …
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Digital Battlespace
NavHub system for German armed forces
15th September 2017
Rockwell Collins’ NavHub navigation system has been selected by the German Ministry of Defence to provide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) availability to a variety …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: Atech showcases the Arkhe
15th September 2017
Atech, a Brazilian company of Embraer Group, took the opportunity to showcase its Arkhe family of products and services for the first time in the …
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Naval Warfare
Marshall to support MBDA missile systems
15th September 2017
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has received a £13.5 million contract from MBDA to manufacture Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) canisters for the Sea Ceptor …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: Raytheon to improve Shadow capability
15th September 2017
A new collaboration between the Royal Air Force and Raytheon UK will improve aspects of the Shadow surveillance aircraft, including an incremental upgrade of the …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems’ LiteHUD takes first flight
15th September 2017
BAE Systems' LiteHUD head-up display has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of its first flight, the company announced on 12 September. The flight …
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
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US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
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BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions
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Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
