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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TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
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Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Military Logistics
Boeing enters AFSC logistics agreement
11th November 2013
Boeing has entered into an agreement with the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) that will see supply chain contracting streamlined and cost-efficiencies increased. The overarching …
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Defence Helicopter
Norway selects AW101 for SAR requirement
8th November 2013
Norway has decided to commence ‘final negotiations’ with AgustaWestland for the delivery of new SAR helicopters to replace its fleet of ageing Sea Kings, it …
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Military Logistics
US Army integration labs target resource and energy efficiency
8th November 2013
The US Army’s Base Camp Integration Laboratory (BCIL) has already contributed to fuel and water savings in forward bases. Speaking at the second BCIL Base …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FAA unveils inaugural UAS roadmap
8th November 2013
The FAA has released its first UAS roadmap aimed at facilitating and guiding the integration of civil platforms into the national airspace system (NAS). The …
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Defence Helicopter
Poland advances weapons upgrade for combat helicopters
8th November 2013
Poland’s Ministry of Defence is considering the purchase of Ukrainian-built anti-tank and missile defence systems for its fleet of Mil Mi-24 combat helicopters, it has …
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Digital Battlespace
Dutch armed forces receive multi-sensor systems
8th November 2013
FLIR Systems has started deliveries of its Recon B2-FO multi-sensor system to the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO). Beating Sagem’s JIM LR multifunction cooled infrared …
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Land Warfare
Thailand accepts first Oplot tanks
8th November 2013
Thailand completed the technical acceptance of 49 Oplot main battle tanks on 5 November. Manufactured by the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (KMDB) in …
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Land Warfare
Revision Military wins Canadian body armour contract
8th November 2013
Revision Military will supply the Canadian armed forces with Batlskin Bullet Resistant Plates under a new contract announced on 7 November. The lighter weight ballistic …
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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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