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Naval Warfare

Canada awards Seaspan a construction contract for the first Coast Guard’s Polar Icebreaker

CCGS Arpatuuq will be the first heavy cold weather vessel entirely built in Canada.

Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin “bullish” on future of its F-16 programme

The company foresees demand for around 300 Block 70/72 F-16s from customers across the globe and is targeting around a 23 to 26 aircraft delivery total for 2025.

Land Warfare

Poland working to increase artillery capability

Poland’s old Russian 122mm 2S1 self-propelled (SP) artillery system is being replaced by Krab and K9 SP artillery systems which both fire standard NATO 155mm ammunition.

Land Warfare

EMOC 120mm lightweight mortar system targeted at British Army requirement

EMOC can be fitted with an 81mm or a 120mm smooth bore barrel and when in the travelling position is horizontal. For firing, it is deployed over the rear arc until the baseplate contacts the ground.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Orbital announces UAV engine contract

31st July 2013

Orbital will develop a next-generation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engine for an unnamed customer in the US under a new contract announced on 31 July. …
Land Warfare

USMC wants MRAP survivability upgrade

30th July 2013

The USMC has released a pre-solicitation calling for MRAP Cougar vehicle egress upgrade kits for the family of vehicles. Information provided on the Federal Business …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing Defence Australia to support RAAF Wedgetail

30th July 2013

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has assumed responsibility for the sustainment of the Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) fleet …
Defence Notes

Niteworks contract renewed by UK MoD

30th July 2013

The Niteworks partnership between the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Dstl and industry will continue for at least the next three years following the award …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Inquiry investigates Euro Hawk failures

30th July 2013

An official inquiry has revealed how a series of management failures was to blame for the demise of Germany’s Euro Hawk programme, it has emerged. …
Land Warfare

First test phase of CTA gun ammo completed

29th July 2013

Testing of the armoured piercing (AP) and target practise (TP) rounds for the CTA International (CTAI) 40mm cannon system has been completed, according to BAE …
Uncrewed Vehicles

French Navy tests new AUVs

29th July 2013

The French Navy has been conducting operational trials for what will be their first AUV for mine warfare, it announced on 23 July. The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

FAA grants Puma UAV commercial use certificate

29th July 2013

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the AeroVironment Puma AE small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) a Restricted Category rating, clearing the way for …
Military Logistics

Canadian armed forces seek new medium trucks

26th July 2013

The Canadian government has kicked off a programme to acquire new medium trucks for the Canadian armed forces, with the issue of a new Request …
Military Logistics

Dyess AFB receives final C-130J Super Hercules

26th July 2013

Lockheed Martin has delivered the newest C-130J Super Hercules to Dyess Air Force Base (AFB) in Texas, marking Dyess as the largest C-130J operator in …
Defence Notes

Raytheon grows international sales

26th July 2013

Raytheon has announced a 10% growth in international sales during Q2 FY2013 compared to the same period last year, offsetting a decline in domestic sales. …
Military Logistics

Land 121 truck update

26th July 2013

The Australian DoD has revealed plans to procure an additional 200 vehicles under the Land 121 programme, also known as Project Overlander. The DoD told …
Land Warfare

Oman MBTs charging up

26th July 2013

The Royal Army of Oman (RAO) expects the L18A1 charge to be certified for operation with Challenger II MBT 120mm L23A1 ammunition in August, it …
Land Warfare

TenCate launches new body armour solutions

26th July 2013

TenCate Advanced Armor has launched a new line of personal protection armour products designed to provide higher levels of life-saving protection to law enforcement and …
Defence Helicopter

Poland in talks for 70 military helicopters

25th July 2013

Poland’s Ministry of Defence has started technical negotiations with three manufacturers for an initial procurement of 70 helicopters, it has emerged. The deal is part …
Defence Notes

Impact of sequestration yet to come

25th July 2013

Leading companies in the defence sector have yet to see any great effect of US sequestration as demonstrated by figures for the first half of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Navy receives first upgraded Fire Scout

25th July 2013

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first MQ-8C upgraded Fire Scout UAV to the US Navy, the company announced on 19 July. The upgraded VTOL UAV …
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin sees profits rise

25th July 2013

Increased operating margins in the second quarter of the year have led Lockheed Martin to increase its 2013 financial guidance for operating profit, EPS and …
Uncrewed Vehicles

JLENS undergoes user testing

24th July 2013

The US Army’s Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS) aerostat has completed Early User Testing (EUT) at the Utah Test …

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