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Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution
The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.
Naval Warfare
Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.
Air Warfare
L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions
L3Harris Technologies is investing in new systems and software for maritime operations and modernising the US Navy’s fleet of MPAs
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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: European customer orders IAI Tamam GTADS sensor package
11th June 2012
IAI Tamam has announced that it has received an order from an undisclosed European customer for its Ground Target Acquisition and Designation System (GTADS) sensor …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: ATK advances alternative warhead design
11th June 2012
Following selection by the US Army for its Lethality Enhanced Ordnance (LEO) design, ATK is pitching the warhead to other users of the Guided Multiple …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: GDELS launches 6x6 version of the Eagle
11th June 2012
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has unveiled a 6x6 variant of its Eagle light tactical vehicle at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 11 …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Thales plugs battlefield communication gaps
11th June 2012
Thales is enhancing its battlefield communication solutions at the tactical level with the introduction of a transverse waveform capability called GeoMux, allowing warfighters at every …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Jenoptik unveils new rangefinder
11th June 2012
Jenoptik has used the opening of the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris to launch a new laser rangefinder, which combines a high resolution thermal imager with …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: IAI Taman launches Peripheral Situational Awareness System (O-PAS)
8th June 2012
IAI Tamam has launched the Optical Peripheral Situational Awareness System (O-PAS) at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris. The O-PAS is an automatic detection, classification and …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: FN Herstal launches new tactical rifle
8th June 2012
Belgium-based arms manufacturer FN Herstal will use the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 11 June to unveil a tactical version of its SCAR-H precision rifle. …
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Defence Helicopter
Aerospace Forum Sweden 2012: Finnish helicopter battalion moves towards international operation readiness
6th June 2012
The Finnish Army's helicopter battalion is preparing for the delivery of its first NH90 in the fully operational configuration (FOC). The unit - based at …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing continues international market push
1st June 2012
The cuts to the US defence budget mean that Boeing's defence business is now getting a quarter of its sales from the international market. Speaking …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: Submarines remain crucial in modern naval ops
29th May 2012
Military figures have reinforced the need for submarines to 'stay relevant' and not trade off stealth in favour of advanced communications. Speaking on the opening …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: SDSR supports UK underwater capabilities
29th May 2012
The views of the UK's Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) is a major support to the development of the Royal Navy’s underwater capabilities according …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: ASW back on the naval agenda
29th May 2012
UDT Europe: ASW back on the naval agenda A senior French naval officer has highlighted the threat of submarines in modern day warfare and claimed …
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Defence Helicopter
Kawasaki to leverage OH-1 technology in new utility helicopter
29th May 2012
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) says it will leverage the technology it developed for the OH-1 Ninja observation helicopter in the UH-X programme for the Japan …
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Defence Helicopter
US Coast Guard to purchase SAR helicopter for Malta
28th May 2012
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has launched a programme to buy a second-hand SAR helicopter for use by the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) …
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Digital Battlespace
SOFIC 2012: Systems Technology launches training system
28th May 2012
Systems Technology has launched the Fused Reality training system at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida. The system mixes the two conventional …
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Defence Helicopter
Iranian Army to begin operational trials of indigenously upgraded AH-1 Cobra
25th May 2012
Iran is to begin operational trials of an indigenously upgraded AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter, it has emerged. According to the Iranian FARS news agency, the …
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Digital Battlespace
SOFIC 2012: DRS launches C4InSight suite for vehicle ISR
25th May 2012
DRS Technologies has launched the C4InSight integrated C4ISR suite which it is delivering to the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for integration on its fleet …
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Land Warfare
ITEC 2012: NATO to expand serious gaming output
24th May 2012
NATO is expanding its serious gaming output with new immersive software which will teach soldiers how to handle situations in small communities. An Afghanistan-based scenario …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UV-Pacific 2012: Australian Navy to trial embarked UAVs
24th May 2012
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has secured funding for flight trials of a number of embarked UAVs as it works towards its ambition of having …
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Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution
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Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
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L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions
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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
