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Israel given go ahead for $3 billion in munitions and bulldozers from US
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Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet
Since the release of Ireland’s Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) report two years ago there have been whisperings about the potential of Ireland buying fighter jets, one of the most ambitious recommendations. The prospect has now inched closer.
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GAO recommends better oversight of support for shipyards in the face of capacity concerns
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) believes the US industrial base will struggle to meet US Navy (USN) requirements. This follows recent warnings from USN heads of a decline in resources and that the industrial base is under strain.
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First German P-8 flies and upgrade of first aircraft for USN completed
The P-8 Poseidon multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) is based on the Boeing 737NG airliner. It has been ordered by several countries, including Germany, and US Navy (USN) P-8s are being upgraded.
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IDEX 2025: Edge Group expands aerospace portfolio with six new UAVs and collaboration agreements
Edge Group’s international partnership collaboration included Letters of Intent (LoIs) and agreements with US firm Lockheed Martin and multinational aerospace, defence and security company, Leonardo.
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IDEX 2025: UAE’s Edge Group notches up $2.9 billion and two dozen agreements
The company cashed on its home ground advantage in Abu Dhabi last week with the launch of 46 products and solutions, while exhibiting a total of 218 items on its 9,000m2 stand, on which its range of subsidiaries were promoted and 16 contracts were signed.
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Russian Helicopters reveal large helicopter orders
7th September 2012
Russian Helicopters has announced a series of large helicopter orders, boosting the company's production backlog. In late August, state-run defence export agency Rosoboronexport signed a …
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Wildcats deploy into the field
7th September 2012
The British Army Air Corps has deployed its new AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat Mk1 helicopter into the field for the first time, paving the way for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Serbia exhibits latest UAVs
7th September 2012
During the recent airshow at Batajnica near Belgrade the Serbian defence ministry provided the public with an opportunity to view the range of UAS being …
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Digital Battlespace
Shadows reach 10,000 operational flying hours
7th September 2012
The RAF's fleet of five Shadow R1 reconaissance aircraft have clocked up 10,000 flying hours. The milestone was marked at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire by …
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Digital Battlespace
DRS Technologies wins CDS contract
7th September 2012
DRS Technologies has announced that its business unit, DRS Laurel Technologies, has been awarded a contract to provide the US Navy with the Variant A …
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh Defense receives USMC MTVR order
6th September 2012
Oshkosh Defense has received a delivery order from the US Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) for more than Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR). Production on …
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Military Logistics
Oman accepts first C-130J Super Hercules
6th September 2012
Lockheed Martin has announced that the Sultanate of Oman has formally accepted the first of three C-130J Super Hercules on order for Oman. The formal …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman submits CAC2S proposal
6th September 2012
Northrop Grumman has submitted its proposal for the development and integration phase of the US Marine Corps (USMC) Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S). …
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Military Logistics
Honeywell to provide F124 engine to Israel MoD
6th September 2012
Honeywell announced on 5 September that it has signed a contract to supply its F124-GA-200 turbofan engine to the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment receives additional US Army RQ-11B Raven funding
6th September 2012
AeroVironment has received additional $16,472,298 in funding from the US Army to deliver RQ-11B Raven UAV systems, payloads and spares under a contract dated 10 …
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Military Logistics
Iraq's C-130J programme moves forward
5th September 2012
The first C-130J Super Hercules for the Iraq Air Force has completed its first flight at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Georgia. The company …
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Naval Warfare
Rheinmetall eyes ship-mounted weapons market
5th September 2012
Rheinmetall Defence has made a strategic acquisition in its takeover of the stabilised weapon platform activities of Britain’s EM Digital, reinforcing the group’s portfolio of …
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Land Warfare
Patria, Slovenian MOD settle AMV contract
5th September 2012
Patria has announced that it has signed a settlement agreement with the Slovenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and local prime contractor, Rotis Plus, to reduce …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos awarded aerial target services contract
5th September 2012
Kratos Defense & Security has announced that it has been awarded a US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Aerial Target Systems Services contract for …
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Defence Helicopter
PZL-Swidnik launches naval W-3 Sokol development
4th September 2012
PZL Swidnik has started the development of a naval version of its W-3 Sokol twin-engined helicopter. The aircraft, which has been given the designation W-3PL/N …
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Military Logistics
Tetra Tech announces US Army demilitarization contract
4th September 2012
Tetra Tech has announced that it is one of five awardees for a US Army $489 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) demilitarization contract. The company …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab unveils soldier C2 and personal radio integration
4th September 2012
Saab has announced that it has developed a personal radio integration for the 9Land Soldier sPAD. The company has displayed the system during the defence …
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Defence Helicopter
PZL-Swidnik reveals optionally piloted version of the SW-4
4th September 2012
PZL-Świdnik has taken the covers off an optionally piloted version (OPV) of its SW-4 light helicopter at the MSPO event in Kielce, Poland on 3 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Training and Logistics Support Activity for small UAS launched
3rd September 2012
The US Naval Air Systems Command has launched a new UAV training and logistics programme at at Camp Lejeune, NC, giving future UAV operators access …
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