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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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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Thales wideband datalink receives STANAG 7085 certification
14th June 2012
Thales' TMA 6000 wideband airborne datalink terminal has received STANAG 7085 certification by the Joint Interoperability Test Command. This certification makes it the first European …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2012: Bureaucracy blamed for Watchkeeper waiting game
13th June 2012
The British Army's W450 Watchkeeper UAV programme is still awaiting its 'Release to Service' from the Aircraft Test and Evaluation Centre (ATEC) before it can …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Saab promotes 'second skin' vehicle protection
13th June 2012
Multi-spectral signature management technology has become as important to combat platforms as a combat vest is to an infantryman, according to Saab. Speaking to Shephard …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Rafael introduces Mini Spike system
13th June 2012
Rafael has used the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris to showcase its man-portable, multi-purpose Mini Spike missile system, which is currently under development for the Israel …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Athena Security launches intelligence management system
13th June 2012
Israeli company Athena Security Implementations has launched two new products for the intelligence community during the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. The Centric Knowledge to …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: EDA launches land systems study
13th June 2012
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has contracted a consortium of 17 companies to carry out a study of the key industrial capabilities in the land …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Fibrotex takes orders for Fightex combat uniform
13th June 2012
Israeli company Fibrotex Technologies has already attracted five customers for its Fightex next-generation, two-sided combat uniform since the completion of its development earlier this year. …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2012: Aspen speeds ahead with development plan
13th June 2012
Aspen Water has revealed plans to design and develop an additional three water purification systems over the next three months, Shephard has been informed. According …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Harris showcases new systems
13th June 2012
Harris has introduced a number of new systems during the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. Systems include a high frequency tactical radio, the Falcon III …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2012: New customer for Puma AE
13th June 2012
AeroVironment has received a $10 million order from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) for its Puma AE UAV. The Pumas will replace …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Gilat Satcom launches Iridium-based systems
12th June 2012
Gilat Satcom has launched the Suricate Iridium link and Iridium Tactical Radio Dynamic Relay System. Announced during the Eurosatory 2012 conference in Paris, France, the …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Thales secures sale of Minie-DIR modular NV system
12th June 2012
Thales has secured initial sales of 100 units its Minie-DIR modular night vision system with a European army, in a procurement the company hopes could …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Brazil and Iveco to work up next-generation Guarani
12th June 2012
The Brazilian Army has tasked Iveco with the development of a new version of the Guarani armoured vehicle for use by infantry forces, it has …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Jankel unveils Pegasus SOV
12th June 2012
Jankel is targeting a number of European nations that have potential requirements for a new special forces tactical vehicle with the launch of its Pegasus …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: MineWolf hint at micro-platform for anti-personnel mine clearance
12th June 2012
MineWolf Systems has revealed plans to create its smallest mine clearance vehicle yet as it highlights growing demand in South America and South-East Asia, Shephard …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2012: Hesco Bastion goes environmental
12th June 2012
Hesco Bastion has highlighted the environment sector as a future growth area for its inventory of force protection solutions, company officials have acknowledged. Speaking to …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: French MoD and Sagem consider FELIN improvements
12th June 2012
The French MoD and Sagem are already plotting improvements to the FELIN soldier modernisation programme just weeks after the return of the first unit to …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurocopter X3 arrives in the US
12th June 2012
Eurocopter's X3 high-speed demonstrator has arrived in the US to begin its national tour. The prototype was transported to American Eurocopter's facilities at Grand Prairie, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2012: Textron progressing with munition UAV
11th June 2012
Textron Defense Systems is in the process of selecting a control system for its very first UAV, the BattleHawk, company officials have disclosed. The company …
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