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Companies post mostly rosy results but warn of potential dark clouds
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Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
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How the Force Design 2028 will impact US Coast Guard acquisitions
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Training
DSEI 2017: Gripen positions for training programmes (video)
18th September 2017
At DSEI 2017 Saab positioned a variant of its Gripen C, dubbed the Gripen Aggressor, for two upcoming red air training programmes, the UK's ASDOT …
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UN reports on North Korea challenges
18th September 2017
The United Nations released a new panel of experts (POE) report on 5 September under Security Council Resolution 2345, which explored North Korean missile developments …
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DSEI 2017: MoD puts innovation and exportability at centre of procurement
15th September 2017
Innovation and exportability will be placed at the forefront of UK procurement policy as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) looks to simplify its procurement process. …
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DSEI 2017: Joint Forces Command fosters ‘miltech’ industry
13th September 2017
The head of Joint Forces Command (JFC) has laid out an ambition for his command to become the ‘information command’ as he continues efforts to …
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Naval Warfare
Ducommun to build NSM fire control system
13th September 2017
Ducommun will build fire control systems for Raytheon’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) under a contract announced on 11 September. Raytheon is offering the NSM for …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2017: Royal Navy seeks 'transformative' technologies
13th September 2017
As the armed services increasingly recognise the need to keep pace with technological developments in the public sector, Adm Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and …
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Training
L-15 trainer advances worldwide
13th September 2017
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is now operating the tandem-seat JL-10 trainer, which is also known as the L-15 Falcon under its export nomenclature, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MALE UAVs operating in Philippines; more expected
13th September 2017
The US Embassy in Manila announced on 11 September that the US military had deployed ‘Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft systems’ - note the plural - to …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2017: Babcock unveils Arrowhead 120 design
12th September 2017
Following the publication of the UK Government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), Babcock has released its design for the Type 31e frigate. Focused on providing a …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Prince of Wales named
12th September 2017
The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier has been officially named HMS Prince of Wales on 9 September during a ceremony in Rosyth, Scotland. The naming …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2017: Esterline launches new hearing protection
12th September 2017
Defence and aerospace technology company Esterline has launched its new hearing protection headset for the first time at DSEI 2017. The headset, which is known …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2017: What to expect (video)
11th September 2017
Shephard editor Grant Turnbull talks about the positive economic tone at DSEI 2017 compared with previous shows that were fixated on diminishing budgets. This edition of …
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DSEI 2017: UK procurement process could eliminate innovation
11th September 2017
Ahead of DSEI the UK procurement process has come under scrutiny as industry leaders question its future flexibility. ADS Group chief executive, Paul Everitt laid …
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Digital Battlespace
Final THAAD elements reach Korea
11th September 2017
The US Army delivered the final elements of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to South Korea on 7 September, completing a rapid …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2017: Microlease launches LEO 2 software
11th September 2017
Microlease has launched a new lifecycle management software – known as LEO 2 – at this year’s DSEI, which it hopes will lower overall costs …
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Special Operations
Analysis: US SOF involvement in Philippines
8th September 2017
The US closure of Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines (JSOTF-P) in Mindanao, southern Philippines in 2015 appears to have been premature, in light …
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Defence Notes
UTC to buy Rockwell Collins
7th September 2017
United Technologies (UTC) is to acquire Rockwell Collins for $30 billion, the company announced on 4 September. Rockwell Collins specialises in avionics, flight controls, aircraft …
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Naval Warfare
MSPO 2017: Shipbuilders continue to position for Orka programme
7th September 2017
European manufacturers continue to jostle for Poland’s ongoing Orka programme, which will see a new class of three submarines constructed for the Polish Navy. The …
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Defence Notes
Saab, Adani team for Gripen E
6th September 2017
Saab and Adani Group will collaborate to produce Gripen E fighter jets for India should the aircraft be selected by the Indian government, Saab announced …
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