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Naval Warfare
South American shipyards end 2024 positively as regional navies bet on local manufacturers
The year ends with several South American navies undergoing ambitious programmes to modernise their fleets. A common denominator is that regional services want domestically manufactured surface vessels and even submarines.
Air Warfare
Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?
What are the realistic options for replacing or replicating the C-5’s unique capability when it finally reaches its end of life?
Land Warfare
US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar
India has been navigating a strategic balancing act in its defence modernisation efforts as it considers deals with Russia and the US.
Land Warfare
Land Warfare Preview 2025: Questions remain in a time of change
The land war in Ukraine has dominated the posture, spending and actions of Russia and NATO countries for two years. With a new US Government committed to ending the conflict early in 2025, there are implications on all three of those fronts.
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Military Logistics
Thrane & Thrane chosen for C-130J Hercules communication upgrades
18th July 2012
Thrane & Thrane has been awarded a £15.9 million contract to provide satellite communication components for the US Air Force's fleet of C-130J Hercules aircraft, …
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Qatar gets ready for helicopter air-to-air combat
17th July 2012
Qatar may be looking to equip its next generation attack helicopter fleet with an air-to-air capability, it has emerged. In an unusual move – followed …
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Military Logistics
Airbus Military receives civil certification for the C295
17th July 2012
Airbus Military has obtained civil certification for its C295 transport aircraft. The company says the responds to the 'evolving requirements' of agencies and operators conducting …
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Digital Battlespace
UK launches aircraft protection study
17th July 2012
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Thales have signed a new research contract for technology that will improve the resilience of future UK aircraft …
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Military Logistics
TechNet South 2012: Panel calls for increased industry involvement in reconstruction
13th July 2012
This week’s TechNet Land Forces – South gathering included calls for an increased emphasis on the reconstruction phase of military operations. The appeal for increased …
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Military Logistics
TechNet South 2012: Solar Stik reduces the logistical burden
13th July 2012
Florida-based Solar Stik used this week’s TechNet Land Forces – South venue to highlight their operational energy capabilities that have transitioned from solar and wind …
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Digital Battlespace
TechNet South 2012: HP focuses on 'appropriate solutions'
12th July 2012
HP is using the TechNet Land Forces – South conference to highlight a range of corporate capabilities that can be applied as ‘appropriate solutions’ to …
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Digital Battlespace
TechNet South 2012: USSOCOM spotlights SOF C4 Enterprise
11th July 2012
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) outlined its ‘Special Operations Forces C4 Enterprise’ at the TechNet Land Forces – South conference. John A. Wilcox, J6 …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2012: Lockheed Martin continues international push
10th July 2012
Lockheed Martin is continuing its push into the international market with a commitment to grow the non-US proportion of its business by at least 3% …
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Naval Warfare
Textron Systems team wins US Navy SSC contract
10th July 2012
Textron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS) has announced in a 9 July 2012 statement that its team has been selected by the US Navy for …
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Naval Warfare
Farnborough 2012: MBDA completes Sea Spear live firing
10th July 2012
MBDA has recently completed live firing trials of its new Brimstone Sea Spear missile system for anti-FIAC (fast inshore attack craft) applications. The system is …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2012: Raytheon IDS sees opportunity as missile threat evolves
9th July 2012
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) is betting on the persistent missile threat to help it secure continued business despite a global downturn in defence budgets. …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2012: Boeing stresses international strength and competitiveness
9th July 2012
The leadership of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has outlined some of their main ambitions in the logistics platform market as the company looks …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2012: AFSOC begins gunship conversions
9th July 2012
The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has begun the process of upgrading 16 MC-130J aircraft into AC-130J platforms with 'precision strike' packages for …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2012: Lockheed reveals F-35 HMD upgrade plan
9th July 2012
Lockheed Martin has outlined a three-point upgrade plan for the F-35 Lightning II helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) ahead of a proposed critical design review (CDR) …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2012: SPEAR penetrates the market
9th July 2012
MBDA is introducing its Selective Precision Effects at Range (SPEAR) Capability 3 offering for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow. Speaking to a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough 2012: Phantom Eye testing continues
9th July 2012
Following the first flight of the Phantom Eye UAV on 1 June, Boeing Phantom Works is working to get the system modified after the testing …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2012: BAE Systems advances LiteHUD
9th July 2012
BAE Systems is developing a new fast jet heads up display (HUD), which it claims will be the smallest and lowest profile, fully-capable HUD yet …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2012: Raytheon widens RACR sales pitch
8th July 2012
In an effort to extend its AESA legacy, Raytheon is now exploring new avenues for the radars, company officials have explained. Some 400 systems have …
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South American shipyards end 2024 positively as regional navies bet on local manufacturers
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![Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?]()
Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?
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![US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar]()
US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar
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![Northrop gets $3.5 billion contract to integrate mission systems for E-6B successor]()
Northrop gets $3.5 billion contract to integrate mission systems for E-6B successor
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![South American shipyards end 2024 positively as regional navies bet on local manufacturers]()
South American shipyards end 2024 positively as regional navies bet on local manufacturers
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![Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?]()
Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?
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![US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar]()
US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar
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![Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes]()
Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes
