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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
Air Warfare
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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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.
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman to continue Joint STARS sustainment
8th November 2013
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $178 million contract to continue to sustain the US Air Force E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint …
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Defence Helicopter
US DoD retains civilian airlift contractors in Afghanistan
7th November 2013
The US has extended three civilian contracts for helicopter air transportation in Afghanistan worth $272.9 million, it has emerged. On 1 November, the US Department …
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Digital Battlespace
New RF decoy for Gripen jets
7th November 2013
Selex ES’ BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) has been selected by Saab for use on-board the Gripen fighter jet. Launched on 6 November, the latest …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2013: Black Widow lacks bite
7th November 2013
Thailand’s Defence Technology Institute (DTI) has said it will work with UK-based Ricardo on the next phase of development of its Black Widow Spider 8x8 …
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Naval Warfare
New OPVs for UK Royal Navy amid restructuring
7th November 2013
Three new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be ordered by the UK MoD to plug the gap in construction work at BAE Systems’ shipbuilding facilities …
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Naval Warfare
Northrop Grumman wins US Navy AN/SPQ-9B radar award
7th November 2013
Northrop Grumman will supply AN/SPQ-9B radar systems for the US Navy’s amphibious and Arleigh Burke class ships under a contract award worth $20.4 million. The …
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Land Warfare
MEADS achieves new programme milestone
7th November 2013
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) has marked a new milestone with the successful interception of two simultaneous targets attacking from opposite directions during …
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Defence Helicopter
Philippine Air Force selects AW109 Power helicopters
7th November 2013
AgustaWestland will supply eight AW109 Power light twin-engine helicopters to the Philippine Air Force under a contract announced on 6 November. The aircraft will be …
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Land Warfare
Hearing protection fielding to US Army
6th November 2013
Danish voice communications company, Invisio, will be equipping units with the US Army with soldier hearing protection systems. A spokesman told Shephard on 5 November …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2013: UK looks to reinvigorate Thai ties
6th November 2013
After a period of neglect, the UK is looking to bolster its military and defence industrial ties in Thailand as part of a wider strategy …
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Land Warfare
Polaris ATVs selected for USSOCOM
6th November 2013
Polaris Defense has been awarded a $30 million blanket purchase agreement (BPA) by US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to provide two and four seat MRZR …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Arcturus T-20 UAV flies with COMINT/DF payload
6th November 2013
The Arcturus T-20 Tier II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been integrated with a communication intelligence and direction finding (COMINT/DF) payload capable of detecting, intercepting, direction finding …
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Defence Notes
Rockwell Collins opens simulation & training centre
6th November 2013
Rockwell Collins opened a new UK simulation and training facility in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, on 5 November. The centre will provide a focal point …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Triton UAV wings demonstrate strength capabilities
6th November 2013
The structural strength of the wings for the US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been shown to exceed the navy’s requirements in …
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Digital Battlespace
UK outlines future SATCOM vision
5th November 2013
The UK MoD has described how implementing its next-generation capability strategy for satellite communications (SATCOM) will be affected by difficult budget restrictions. Addressing the Global …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
D&S 2013: Avia flight tests Black Kite UAS
5th November 2013
Local Thai manufacturer Avia Satcom is displaying its domestically produced UAV, Black Kite, at the Defence & Security exhibition in Thailand. Black Kite is a …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2013: Chaiseri unveils new 4x4 prototype
5th November 2013
Thailand-based Chaiseri is exhibiting its newest 4x4 armoured vehicle for the first time at Defence & Security in Bangkok. General manager, Kan Koolhiran, told Shephard …
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Digital Battlespace
German Air Force GM 400 radar enters service
5th November 2013
The first of six Ground Master 400 (GM 400) long-range air defence radar systems supplied by ThalesRaytheonSystems (TRS) to the German Air Force has entered …
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Digital Battlespace
India launches mission to Mars
5th November 2013
India has successfully launched its first interplanetary Mars orbiter satellite to research the Martian atmosphere. The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), or Mangalyaan, was launched on …
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
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US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
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BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions
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Helsing unveils new AI-enabled uncrewed underwater glider
