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Naval Warfare

Metal Shark starts production on HSMUSVs as US shipyard targets further Caribbean orders

The US shipyard’s new High Speed Maneuverable Unmanned Surface Vessel (HSMUSV) will have a range of more than 500 nautical miles.

Defence Notes

Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth

Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.

Naval Warfare

ST Engineering to supply the Republic of Singapore Navy with counter-mine systems

Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) will supply uncrewed naval systems and supporting command and control equipment to support counter-mine operations with deliveries expected to begin in 2027.

Land Warfare

Australian Army advances with the implementation of countermining training

The branch entered this year in the second phase of the deployment of the FLAIM Sweeper system.

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Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

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Naval Warfare

SAS14: USCG boss calls for more vessels

7th April 2014

In spite of DoD budget cuts, the Commandant of the USCG has called for more ships to be brought into the force’s fleet as vessels …
Defence Helicopter

Selex ES successfully demonstrates Miysis DIRCM

7th April 2014

Selex ES has successfully demonstrated its Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system as part of NATO Trial EMBOW XIV. The demonstration took place in March …
Land Warfare

Japan orders four Bushmaster troop carrier vehicles

7th April 2014

Thales Australia has secured a new customer for its Bushmaster vehicles, with the Japanese Ministry of Defence (MoD) placing an order the vehicle on behalf …
Military Logistics

DRS wins DDG-51 Ships energy storage module contract

7th April 2014

DRS Technologies will design, build and supply Energy Storage Modules (ESM) to the US Navy for the DDG 51 class ships. The modules will provide …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Navy orders five more MQ-8C Fire Scout UAVs

7th April 2014

The US Navy has placed an order with Northrop Grumman for five additional MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company was awarded a …
Military Logistics

Turkey formally accepts first A400M airlifter

4th April 2014

Turkey has become the second country to receive the new-generation A400M airlifter, with the first of ten aircraft handed over by Airbus Defence and Space …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Global Hawk demos expanded SATCOM capability

4th April 2014

A US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has demonstrated its ability to use an additional Satellite Communications (SATCOM) link to improve …
Military Logistics

Rheinmetall announces Norwegian vehicle order

4th April 2014

Rheinmetall will supply the armed forces of Norway with a new fleet of logistical vehicles under a new order worth over €100 million. The contract …
Military Logistics

New ATC handed over to German Air Force authority

3rd April 2014

An air traffic control (ATC) network featuring a Mode-S-based cluster that has been operating under a five year observation period for the flight safety branch …
Defence Helicopter

Kaman reaches H-60 cockpit delivery milestone

3rd April 2014

Kaman Aerosystems has reached a new milestone on the H-60 helicopter cockpit programme, having delivered the 1,000th cockpit to Sikorsky for integration into a UH-60M …
Naval Warfare

Philippines advances frigate project

2nd April 2014

Following Chinese claims on maritime territory in the South China Sea and the increasing occurrence of incursions by Chinese fishing vessels in the region, the …
Defence Helicopter

Kratos to upgrade CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainers

2nd April 2014

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a contract to upgrade CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainers (CAT) in use at the US Army's 128th Aviation …
Defence Helicopter

VXX presidential helicopter advances

2nd April 2014

The US VXX Presidential helicopter acquisition programme was slated to commence system development in March, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office …
Naval Warfare

L-3 MAPPS selected for Canadian Navy programme

2nd April 2014

L-3 MAPPS will design a new integrated platform management system (IPMS) for the Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) new class of arctic/offshore patrol ships (AOPS). The …
Naval Warfare

Countries criminalising ships' guards

2nd April 2014

Countries are arresting maritime security operatives that work on commercial ships and this is putting their success at deterring piracy at risk, Shephard has learned. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

CAA hails prosecution of illegal UAV flight

2nd April 2014

Public understanding of the legal restrictions surrounding the use of UAVs in UK airspace has been called into question following the first prosecution for the …
Naval Warfare

Damen signs for 6th Mexican Navy patrol vessel

1st April 2014

Damen Shipyards has been selected to assist the Mexican Navy in building a new Damen Stan Patrol 4207 vessel, with a contract for the work …
Land Warfare

Improved exits for US Marine Corps Cougar vehicles

1st April 2014

General Dynamics Land Systems - Force Protection is to deliver new egress upgrade kits to the US Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico for the …
Military Logistics

Rolls-Royce wins KC-130J engine support

1st April 2014

Rolls-Royce will support engines onboard the US Marines Corps’ fleet of KC-130J air-to-air refuelling tankers under a contract announced on 31 March. The one-year $50 …

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