Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Defence Notes
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.
Land Warfare
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
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Land Warfare
TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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Air Warfare
Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
Land Warfare
Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Bat UAV integrated with electronic attack payload
15th November 2013
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated an electronic attack capability on the Bat UAV for the first time during the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One …
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Digital Battlespace
UK Space Agency targets increased market share
15th November 2013
The UK Space Agency has outlined desires to increase its share in the global space economy from 6.5% to 10% by 2030. In a report …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Saab's Skeldar UAS finds its wings
15th November 2013
Saab's Skeldar UAV has entered operational service on the BAM Meteoro offshore patrol vessel in support of the Spanish Navy. The system is providing surveillance …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing delivers first upgraded Apache to the Netherlands
15th November 2013
The first Dutch AH-64D Apache upgraded to Block II standard was accepted by the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) at Mesa, Arizona on 14 November. …
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Land Warfare
Denel, Patria sign South African Badger agreement
14th November 2013
Denel Land Systems and Patria have entered an agreement regarding the 8x8 armoured wheeled vehicles being delivered to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin announces reorganisation of US facilities
14th November 2013
Lockheed Martin has announced closure and consolidation of its US facilities in response to a continuing decline in US defence spending. The move follows …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Future UAV ‘super satellite highway’ makes progress
14th November 2013
Experts from BAE Systems’ Future Combat Air Systems business have been working with engineers from Astrium on developing a Ka band ‘satellite super highway’ to …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman awarded US Army JTAGS P3I contract
14th November 2013
The development phase of the US Army’s Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) pre-planned product improvement (P3I) programme has been kicked off with a contract awarded …
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Military Logistics
Supreme awarded MoD civil airport refuelling contract
14th November 2013
Supreme Group has been awarded a contract by the UK MoD to provide aviation fuel and refuelling services to 96 civilian airports worldwide. The company …
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Land Warfare
Indonesia Army vehicle order progresses
13th November 2013
An order for armoured vehicles worth €216 million awarded to Rheinmetall by the Indonesian Army has finally come into force. The company announced on 13 …
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Land Warfare
Indonesian armoured vehicle order formalised
13th November 2013
Rheinmetall will officially supply the Indonesian Ministry of Defence with tracked armoured vehicles, logistical support and ammunition under a contract signed in December 2012 that …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland receives approval for India joint venture
13th November 2013
Despite bribery allegations lingering over the contract to supply 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters to the Indian Air Force, AgustaWestland has been cleared to establish assembly …
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Digital Battlespace
RAF receives first Rivet Joint aircraft
12th November 2013
The first of three Rivet Joint SIGINT aircraft has been delivered to RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, ahead of its entry into service next year. The UK’s …
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Defence Helicopter
Dstl working to protect helicopter engines from sand erosion
12th November 2013
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is contributing to a project set up by The Technical Cooperation Panel (TTCP) to investigate erosion-resistant coatings …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman receives funding for more USAF Global Hawks
12th November 2013
Northrop Grumman has received $114 million in advance funding from the US Air Force (USAF) to build three additional RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems …
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Defence Helicopter
First NH90 Step B helicopter delivered to Italian Navy
12th November 2013
The Italian navy has taken delivery of the first NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) Step B from NHIndustries. The helicopter, delivered on 8 November, will …
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Digital Battlespace
Global Xpress on track for 2013 launch
12th November 2013
The first spacecraft in Inmarsat’s Global Xpress satellite constellation remains on course to be launched by the end of the year, according to Andy Start, …
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Defence Helicopter
Pentagon raises Afghan Mi-17 concerns
11th November 2013
The planned withdraw of NATO forces from Afghanistan by the end of 2014 will leave Afghan special forces without adequate helicopter support, a Pentagon report …
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Land Warfare
General Dynamics completes GCV Preliminary Design Review
11th November 2013
General Dynamics Land Systems’ bid for the US Army Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) programme has reached an important milestone with the completion of a successful …
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