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US Navy expands GARC sUSV deployment

The small, unmanned surface vehicle will operate this year in multiple operations and military exercises worldwide.

Europe’s next-generation tank crawls forward and adopts a proven process

The Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) is ambitious and is using a procurement system which has had some success in the continent’s aircraft purchasing processes with a separate company established and subsystems identified.

Air Warfare

US and UK military targeted for GPS-free navigation system for UAVs in contested environments

Flare Bright TACTERA software solution will be introduced at SOF Week 2025 in Tampa this week.

Air Warfare

StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences

StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.

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Defence Notes

BAE Systems awarded funding for DARPA's SIGMA+ programme

13th February 2020

BAE Systems to develop advanced analytics technology to assist in the detection and deterrence of mass destruction activity, helping to protect national security.BAE Systems is …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore rolls out the robots

13th February 2020

Several types of UGV made their appearance on the stand of ST Engineering at Singapore Airshow 2020, ranging from the well-known THeMIS to a small follow-me robot. …
Air Warfare

FCAS Phase 1A framework contract awarded

13th February 2020

The governments of France and Germany have launched the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with the issue of an initial framework …
Training

Singapore Airshow 2020: Boeing believes T-7 trainer will have Asian appeal

13th February 2020

Buoyed by its selection by the USAF as its next-generation T-X trainer aircraft, Boeing was promoting its twin-seat T-7 as ‘highly relevant’ for Asia-Pacific air …
Defence Helicopter

Singapore Airshow 2020: Naval rotorcraft refresh expected across Asia-Pacific

13th February 2020

Across the Asia-Pacific region, where maritime territorial disputes are a persistent feature of the security landscape, the naval helicopter market offers a number of opportunities. …
Air Warfare

DoD modifies CHI Aviation contract for AFRICOM logistics

12th February 2020

The US DoD has awarded several US-based firms modified contracts for providing aviation support and logistics to Africa Command (AFRICOM) according to a 6 February …
Air Warfare

Marte ER in second test firing

12th February 2020

MBDA has carried out a second firing of the Marte ER anti-ship missile at the Poligono Interforze del Salto di Quirra test range in Sardinia. …
Digital Battlespace

Fifth-generation platforms do not equate to fifth-generation capability: RAAF

12th February 2020

Despite the technological leap that fifth-generation military capabilities can bring to the modern battlespace, potential countermeasures to individual platforms ensure that a networked approach is …
Naval Warfare

Saab combat management system for RAN

12th February 2020

The Australian government has signed an Enterprise Partnering Agreement with Saab Australia to deliver the Next Generation Combat Management System (CMS) for the Royal Australian …
Defence Helicopter

Singapore Airshow 2020: Thai military collects another helicopter type

12th February 2020

After buying just about every other helicopter brand and type available, Thailand’s military is now adding the Airbus Helicopters twin-engine H135 to its disparate fleet …
Air Warfare

F-35s carry out night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth

12th February 2020

The first night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth have been carried out by four F-35 Lightning jets in UK waters. Operational training being carried out …
Digital Battlespace

Canada orders radars for coast guard sites

12th February 2020

The Canadian government has awarded a contract to Felix Technology for critical radar systems and equipment. The contract, valued at CAD$40.1 million, covers the delivery …
Training

General Dynamics details CPM Plus contract

12th February 2020

General Dynamics Mission Systems has detailed its new contract for the US Army’s Consolidated Product Line Management Plus (CPM Plus) programme. The CPM Plus contract …
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2020: MicroLite brings persistent surveillance to small UAVs

12th February 2020

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems used the Singapore Airshow to unveil the MicroLite lightweight EO/IR sensor, which offers new capabilities for airborne wide-area persistent surveillance missions. Developed …
Defence Notes

DoD plays it safe on air power spending

12th February 2020

The proposed US DoD FY2021 defence budget runs at a shortfall of $800 million for aircraft and associated systems compared to last year’s figures. In total, …
Military Logistics

ADF logistics vehicles achieve IOC

12th February 2020

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has declared initial Operating Capability for the LAND 121 Phase 3B programme. The milestone was reached following Exercise Talisman Sabre …
Military Logistics

Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore aims at smarter MRTT refuelling

12th February 2020

On the second day of Singapore Airshow 2020, Airbus and the Singapore government announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of an A330 Smart …
Land Warfare

FY2021 US Army budget request emphasises lethality

11th February 2020

The US Army and the USMC are likely to receive around 4,500 vehicles in 2021, the US DoD announced on 10 February during a press …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Singapore Airshow 2020: Schiebel explores ASW innovations

11th February 2020

Austrian company Schiebel is exploring anti-submarine warfare (ASW) roles among potential new applications for its Camcopter S-100 UAV platform. Neil Hunter, director of business development …