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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
Land Warfare
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
Babcock is offering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 for one of the elements of the UK Land Mobility Programme (LMP). It would be a replacement for some of the UK’s existing armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) fleets including the FV432 which is now some 70 years old.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
GKN Aerospace Predator fuel kit contract extended
28th January 2014
GKN Aerospace will supply an additional 100 fuel bladder systems for the General Atomics Predator UAV, under a new $5 million contract announced on 28 …
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Raytheon to proceed with US Navy jammer contract
27th January 2014
Raytheon will recommence work on the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) nearly six months after being selected for the $279.4 million contract to conduct …
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Digital Battlespace
New software for UK counter-terrorism ops
27th January 2014
Intelligent Software Solutions (ISS) has unveiled plans to connect UK counter-terrorism C4ISR solutions that would allow police and military units to share information in order …
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New offshore surveillance system for Azerbaijan
27th January 2014
Kelvin Hughes has announced that its SharpEye radar system will be integrated onto oil and gas platforms in support of an offshore gas protection effort …
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Tellumat introduces new UAV video/data link
24th January 2014
Tellumat has introduced a new high performance video/data link radio product for UAV operations, called the DL-5000. Optimised for modern UAV applications with high video …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
GeoDragon sensor system integrated with T-20 UAV
24th January 2014
A sensor system that can create 2D and 3D images in near real time has been flown on the T-20 Tier II unmanned aerial vehicle …
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Land Warfare
Sultanate of Oman selects Raytheon NASAMS
24th January 2014
Raytheon will supply the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to Oman under a direct commercial sales contract worth $1.28 billion announced on 23 January. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
University of Coimbra focuses on landmine clearance
23rd January 2014
The University of Coimbra’s Institute of Systems and Robotics is working on developing an unmanned solution for humanitarian demining efforts based on the Clearpath Robotics …
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Digital Battlespace
LMUK warns of evolving Cyber threat
23rd January 2014
The managing director of Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) IS&GS has warned of the evolving cyber threat and the current state of the MoD’s strategy to …
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GDUK tactical systems selected for AW159 helicopter
23rd January 2014
General Dynamics UK will supply eight Tactical Processors and Security Enhanced Data Transfer Units for installation on the AgustaWestland AW159 helicopter, under an order announced …
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Sikorsky reprieve helps UTC profit
23rd January 2014
United Technologies Corporations (UTC) has posted higher than expected fourth-quarter revenues, after Sikorsky was granted a last-minute reprieve on the delivery of eight CH-148 helicopters …
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Digital Battlespace
UK MoD: GEOINT to play critical role in future ops
23rd January 2014
A senior British officer has predicted that UK forces will rely on the use of its GEOINT capability more than ever as they move away …
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Land Warfare
Steyr Mannlicher grenade launcher selected for EF88 rifle
22nd January 2014
The Steyr Mannlicher SL40 grenade launcher has been selected by Thales Australia for the EF88 rifle currently being developed for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND …
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Naval Warfare
USCG receives 16th Ocean Sentry MPA
22nd January 2014
A new HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft has been delivered to the US Coast Guard by Airbus Group. This is the 16th Ocean Sentry …
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Rockwell Collins positive about outlook
22nd January 2014
Rockwell Collins has reported Q1 results showing a modest top line sales growth with 20% total segment operating margins despite revenue decline in its Government …
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand joins anti-piracy effort
22nd January 2014
A frigate from the Royal New Zealand Navy is set to join NATO’s anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, for three weeks from 23 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
CAE to supply UAS Mission Trainer to Italian Air Force
21st January 2014
The Italian Air Force has selected the CAE UAS Mission Trainer to provide initial and mission training for its Predator UAV pilots and sensor operators. …
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Military Logistics
Cubic to supply additional ACTS to Japan
21st January 2014
Cubic Defense Systems will supply additional rangeless Air Combat Training System (ACTS) equipment to the Japan Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) under new contracts announced …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris announces USSOCOM Falcon III radio orders
20th January 2014
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has ordered additional Falcon III manpack and handheld tactical radios from Harris Corporation for the expanded deployment of a SOCOM-accredited …
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German Army to receive third-generation Dingo protected patrol vehicles this year
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Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
