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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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Land Warfare

Marine West : Marines prepare for AN/PAS-28 deliveries

29th January 2010

The US Marine Corps will soon begin receiving deliveries of its new AN/PAS-28 Medium Range Thermal Biocular. ‘The only two military departments that have a thermal …
Digital Battlespace

B&W receives $450 million order for nuclear components

28th January 2010

Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Operations Group (B&W NOG), an operating unit of The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W), has received an award of approximately $450 …
Military Logistics

Oshkosh Defense awarded $21 million delivery order for recapitalized HEMTT A4s

28th January 2010

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation has been awarded a delivery order valued at more than $21 million from the US Army Tank-automotive and …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing delivers record number of Apache Longbow Crew Trainers in 2009

28th January 2010

Boeing delivered a record five Apache Longbow Crew Trainers (LCTs) in 2009 -- more than in any previous year -- and all five have been …
Naval Warfare

Anti-ship Missile Defence upgrade commences on first ANZAC frigate

28th January 2010

BAE Systems has begun modifying the first of the Royal Australian Navy’s ANZAC Class frigates to be upgraded under the Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) Upgrade …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Marine West : unmanned systems under the spotlight

28th January 2010

Several UGV and UAS development initiatives drew the spotlight at the 2010 edition of the ‘Marine West' military exposition, co-sponsored by Camp Pendleton, the Marine …
Digital Battlespace

Hawkeye squadron provides support for Operation Unified Response in Haiti

28th January 2010

The "Tiger Tails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 are conducting airspace management during Operation Unified Response operating out of US Naval Station …
Digital Battlespace

Nulka Programme nears major milestone

28th January 2010

The award winning Nulka defence system will achieve another major milestone in 2010 with the delivery of the 1 000th production round. Prime contractor BAE …
Digital Battlespace

US Army deploys Expand Networks Accelerators with DTECH LABS

28th January 2010

Expand Networks the largest supplier of WAN Optimization products to US Government and Military agencies, today announced that its market-leading WAN Optimization technology is supporting …
Naval Warfare

Thales displays innovative integrated mast at Pacific 2010

27th January 2010

Thales's innovative I-Mast 100 will be on display at this week's Pacific 2010 international maritime exposition in Sydney, demonstrating the company's leading international position in …
Land Warfare

Northrop Grumman awarded $335 million Base Operations contract

27th January 2010

US Air Forces in Europe has awarded the Northrop Grumman Corporation and Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc (KBR) 50/50 joint venture Vinnell, Brown & Root …
Land Warfare

Saab signs contract for air defence system RBS 70 to Finland

27th January 2010

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract on further deliveries of the RBS 70 ground based air defence system to the Finnish Army. …
Defence Helicopter

UH-72A Lakota brings increased capabilities to relief effort in Haiti

27th January 2010

The UH-72A Lakota’s capabilities in humanitarian efforts are being demonstrated as this multi-mission helicopter supports disaster response operations following the January 12 earthquake in Haiti …
Digital Battlespace

US Navy Cyber Forces Established

27th January 2010

Navy Cyber Forces (CYBERFOR) was established in a ceremony at Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek-Fort Story on January 26. Vice Adm. H. Denby Starling II, …
Digital Battlespace

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) signs a new collaboration agreement with SELEX Galileo

27th January 2010

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has signed a collaborationagreement with SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica Company and key player in the defenceelectronics business. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

BAE Systems displays next generation UUV to Australian and International customers

27th January 2010

BAE Systems’ next generation, unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), which uses state-of-the-art sensors to allow security forces to identify a range of maritime threats, is on …
Digital Battlespace

Telephonics Corporation receives AN/UPX-44 nomenclature from USMC for G/ATOR Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator

27th January 2010

Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation announced today that they have received the AN/UPX-44 nomenclature assignment for the latest application of their …
Digital Battlespace

E-4 commemorates 35 years on alert

27th January 2010

To say there have been a lot of changes in the past 35 years would be a bit of an understatement. To give a frame …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Reaper exhibit opens at Air Force museum

27th January 2010

Air Force and industry officials joined National Museum of the US Air Force officials for the opening of the museum's new MQ-9 Reaper exhibit on …