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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.

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.

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.

Naval Warfare

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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Digital Battlespace

Rockwell Collins advances next-generation GPS by tracking new military signal

2nd February 2010

Rockwell Collins recently achieved live satellite M Code tracking with its new Global Position System (GPS) receiver for the Modernized User Equipment (MUE) program, marking …
Digital Battlespace

Herley gets a $1.5 million production award for electronics for the US Navy's P-8A

2nd February 2010

Herley Industries announced today that a major US Prime contractor has awarded Herley New England division a contract valued at approximately $1.5 million for the …
Digital Battlespace

Imperium announces availability of the world's smallest handheld ultrasound imaging camera for Realtime and Remote Diagnostic Inspection

2nd February 2010

Imperium, the sole developer and manufacturer of ultrasound imaging cameras for Non-Destructive Inspection ("NDI") announced today the availability of the new Acoustocam i600, a lighter, …
Digital Battlespace

Brazilian Air Force purchases Becker Avionics GK415-10 VHF-AM Air Band Base Station

2nd February 2010

Becker Avionics announces the sale of 20 GK415-10 VHF-AM Air-Band Base Stations to the Brazilian Air Force. The Brazilian Air Force will utilize the Becker …
Naval Warfare

Successful test of Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile validates missile upgrades

1st February 2010

A Lockheed Martin Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) underwent a successful Product Upgrade Verification (PUV) flight test on January 12 at White Sands Missile Range, …
Land Warfare

EODT awarded Mobile Teams Mine Clearance contract in support of US Forces, Afghanistan

1st February 2010

EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) will support the US Forces in Afghanistan by providing mine and battle area clearance services by mobile teams under a contract …
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin receives $59 million for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods

1st February 2010

Lockheed Martin has received $59 million from the US Air Force for additional Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP). This order represents the second increment on …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon BBN Technologies demonstrates first-of-its-kind Disruption-Tolerant Military network

1st February 2010

Raytheon BBN Technologies demonstrated the successful transmission of voice and data across a wireless mobile ad hoc network that was in a constant state of …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing, HAVELSAN install simulator and support Hardware for Turkey's Peace Eagle AEW&C programme

1st February 2010

The Boeing Company and industry supplier HAVELSAN announced today that they have completed installation of Mission Simulator and Mission Support Center hardware for Turkey's Peace …
Land Warfare

General Dynamics UK successfully tests ASCOD SV armour system

1st February 2010

General Dynamics UK has this week completed a series of demanding trials at the higher test levels required by the FRES SV programme to demonstrate …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Evergreen and Elbit assist with unique technology in Haitian relief

1st February 2010

Evergreen's long history of providing humanitarian relief continued this week with its donated missions to survey rural orphanages in Haiti employing Elbit Systems' Skylark I …
Military Logistics

Boeing begins in-country C-17 pilot training for Royal Australian Air Force

1st February 2010

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today welcomed the first class of C-17 Globemaster III student pilots at RAAF Base Amberley. Two RAAF …
Defence Helicopter

Griffons 'self-deploy' to support Op Hestia

29th January 2010

Within three days of the devastating news of Haiti’s earthquake, the first aircrew from 1 Wing’s 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, located at Canadian Forces Base …
Defence Helicopter

Jungly crew rescue car crash victim

29th January 2010

Having recently returned from operations in Afghanistan, the pilot and crew of a Royal Navy Sea Helicopter were again in action over the weekend, although …
Military Logistics

Marine West : DoD expands applications for Mobile Single Pallet Unit

29th January 2010

With the traditional US Marine Corps emphasis on ‘expeditionary’ capabilities, it was hardly surprising that Mobile Medical International Corporation (MMIC) used Marine West to highlight …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Wyle to develop Air Force training and operations for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

29th January 2010

Wyle has signed an agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop formal flight and sensor operator training courses designed to enhance the proficiency …
Defence Helicopter

Marine aviators complete integrated testing of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System

29th January 2010

Aviators from the US Marine Corps completed the integrated test phase of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) program Jan. 5, firing five rounds …
Digital Battlespace

France and NATO C3 Agency to develop C4ISR cooperation

29th January 2010

On 27 January, the General Manager of the NATO C3 Agency (NC3A) visited Paris to discuss cooperation on command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance …
Digital Battlespace

U-2 to provide imagery support in Haiti

29th January 2010

A U-2 launched from Beale Air Force Base on January 27 to provide critical imagery support in the ongoing humanitarian relief mission in Haiti. The …