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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
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Millog to supply target acquisition sensors to the Finnish Defence Forces
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USMC moves to overcome vehicle obsolescence
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New Irish OPV commissioned
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Germany delivers Leopard 2A5s to Poland
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Russia to continue Mi-17V-5 deliveries to Afghanistan
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Mexico to buy large number of HMMWVs
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Pentagon ringfences space advancements
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Rockwell Collins position for changing op environment
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Lockheed Martin advances laser weaponry
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NovAtel introduces new positioning receiver
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2014: Yamaha unveils Fazer in US
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Yamaha Motor Corporation has showed its newly developed Fazer remotely piloted helicopter for the first time in the US at AUVSI. ‘Fazer is the next …
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AAR Airlift re-awarded USAFRICOM contract
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AAR’s Airlift division will provide dedicated fixed-wing lift services to US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) throughout four Central African countries, following the re-award of a contract …
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AUVSI 2014: Atlas Elektronik sees prospects in UUV market
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AUVSI 2014: Insitu ready for civil business
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AUVSI 2014: iRobot targets key markets with latest systems
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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![France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage]()
France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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![Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells]()
Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
