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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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Naval Warfare

Corvette collaboration – how Europe is pooling skills and funds in a time of need

13th September 2023

When it comes to security, NATO tends to make the headlines more often than the EU. Yet since the war in Ukraine broke out, there has been a quiet but determined strengthening of purely European defence. And it starts with budgets.
Digital Battlespace

DSEI 2023: Northrop Grumman rolls out BattleOne integrated command and control package

13th September 2023

Northrop Grumman's BattleOne concept aims to transcend domain and national boundaries to produce an overarching command and control capability with integrated artificial intelligence.
Air Warfare

DSEI 2023: Striker II helmet programme for Typhoon fighter jet gets £40 million boost

13th September 2023

This development contract for the Striker II helmet system aims to enhance the capabilities of the Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, providing advanced technology and improved operational effectiveness.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2023: Hanwha highlights UK industrial benefits of K9 Thunder British Army artillery bid

13th September 2023

Hanwha. which is offering the K9A2 self-propelled artillery system for the British Army's Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) requirement, is offering to bring additional R&D and upgrade work to the UK if it wins the contest.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2023: BAE Systems readies new versions of Armored Multi Purpose Vehicle with European exports in mind

13th September 2023

BAE Systems is displaying the US Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle at DSEI for the first time and is evolving new variants with an eye on the European M113 APC replacement market .
Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEI 2023: Irish company Reamda develops upgradeable dual-use Casur UGV

13th September 2023

Reamda is designing a new SWAT version of its Riddler tactical UGV, to be designated Casur which is Irish for hammer, and designing a smaller lightweight version of its controller.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2023: Babcock signs agreement to boost spare parts procurement for British Army vehicles

13th September 2023

Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding with TVS Supply Chain Solutions to work together in delivering services and spares procurement for a number of British Army vehicle fleets.
Air Warfare

DSEI 2023: MBDA details CONOPS for Spear-EW stand-off jammer as MoD releases development funds

13th September 2023

Spear-EW, an airborne electronic warfare (EW) system under development by MBDA for use on the UK F-35 fleet, is set to receive additional funding for its rapid design phase from the MoD, the company has announced.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2023: BAE outlines land-based roles for Bofors 40mm naval gun

13th September 2023

BAE Systems Bofors is proposing a land-based version of its 40mm Mk 4 naval gun, for installation on 8x8 or ATV platforms, for use against ground and aerial targets.
Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEI 2023: BAE Systems and QinetiQ ink UAS partnership

13th September 2023

The initial phase of the collaboration involves testing BAE Systems' autonomous mission management system on both companies' UAS.
Defence Notes

US Army seeks innovative new battlefield roles for drones

13th September 2023

The US Army recently tested deployment of UAS to identify casualties on the battlefield and in disaster response scenarios. Drones were used to assess the vital signs of wounded soldiers from the sky.
Air Warfare

Global defence shift: report reveals $32.3 billion in opportunities in armed overwatch/ISR sector amid rising threats and evolving nature of warfare

13th September 2023

Amid escalating global tensions and a paradigm shift in warfare, a ground-breaking new market report forecasts a staggering $32.3 billion worth of opportunities in the armed overwatch/ISR sector over the next five years.
Naval Warfare

Dutch warships' mid-life upgrade to de-risk systems for future air defence frigate

13th September 2023

The Royal Netherland’s Navy (RNLN’s) four De Zeven Provincien-class (LCF) frigates are near to completing a series of upgrades that will enable the ships to operate effectively until replacements are delivered, with the refit informing future requirements.
Naval Warfare

DSEI 2023: OSK pitches Arctic frigate design for new Danish Navy requirement

13th September 2023

OSK Design has revealed details of its Arctic frigate concept, designed to replace Denmark's ageing Thetis class for operations in the High North.
Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEI 2023: Greensea unites business units to to create underwater robotics powerhouse

13th September 2023

Greensea Systems, a company focused on software for underwater systems, announced its transformation into a larger business after uniting its former subsidiaries Bayonet Ocean Vehicles and Armach Robotics into a new entity.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2023: BAE ready to transfer CV90 upgrade work from Sweden to Netherlands

13th September 2023

BAE Systems Hägglunds has completed its first four upgraded CV9035NL infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA), and the programme remains on track deliver to 122 enhanced platforms by the end of 2026.
Training

High-End Defense Training for Multipolar Threats

13th September 2023

From US National Intelligence Council reports to defense and foreign policy commentary, much ink has been spilled in the last five years on changing power dynamics in the world order.
Defence Helicopter

DSEI 2023: Lockheed to produce about 40% of Black Hawks on UK soil if it wins NMH contest

13th September 2023

Lockheed Martin promises a boost to the British job market and export opportunities, while strengthening ties with Poland and positioning the UK for a future in rotorcraft technology in the event of a New Medium Helicopter competition triumph.
Digital Battlespace

How Next-Generation Optical Systems Are Transforming Multi-Domain Operations (Studio)

13th September 2023

Optical solutions are crucial for effective situational awareness. As militaries prepare for the joint all-domain command and control (JADC2) future, Raytheon ELCAN is embracing innovation in digital engineering, material science and beyond to ensure its customers thrive in the data-driven battlespace.