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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
UK MoD confirms future C4ISR projects
15th May 2012
The UK’s MoD is to pump £4billion into C4ISR programmes following the eradication of a £38billion ‘black hole’ in the defence budget, the government has …
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Military Logistics
M1A1 Abrams tank takes a ride on RAAF C-17A
15th May 2012
The Australian Department of Defence (DOD) has announced that an Australian Army Abrams tank has been flown on board a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) …
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MoD secures key helicopter projects
15th May 2012
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has secured several key helicopter programmes in its latest planning round (PR12) it has emerged. Key procurements such as …
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Kazakhstan government seals deal for 20 EC725s
10th May 2012
The government of Kazakhstan has signed a deal to buy 20 Eurocopter EC725s medium helicopters it has been announced. The aircraft will be used by …
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Naval Warfare
HP to review NGEN RfP
10th May 2012
HP has reaffirmed its interest in the US Navy’s Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) and the company says it will ‘thoroughly review’ the RfP released …
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Land Warfare
SOFEX 2012: Raytheon exploring tactical directed energy options
10th May 2012
Raytheon has revealed it is considering downsizing its Silent Guardian family of non-lethal systems yet further to fulfil strict requirements from military and law enforcement …
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Land Warfare
SOFEX 2012: Simulation critical for SOF HVT missions
10th May 2012
Simulation will maximise but never replace 'live' training, the USSOCOM's programme manager for special operations forces (SOF) training systems has announced. Speaking at the Special …
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Land Warfare
SOFEX 2012: Raytheon considers additional IR shot detection
9th May 2012
Following its takeover of BBN Technologies in 2009, Raytheon is planning to expand its footprint in small-arms shot detection to include infra-red (IR) technology. Speaking …
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Digital Battlespace
SOFEX 2012: KADDB and L-3 sign partnering agreement
9th May 2012
The King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) has signed a partnering agreement with L-3 Wescam signalling a gateway into the Middle-East market, it …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SOFEX 2012: Latest Chinese UCAV debuts in Middle-East
9th May 2012
China's latest UCAV, first displayed at the Zhuhai air show in 2010, was on display in model form at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX) …
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Defence Helicopter
SOFEX 2012: Arab Spring blamed for slow-moving Little Bird contract
9th May 2012
The Arab Spring and civil unrest in Syria are responsible for delaying Jordan's attempts to purchase Boeing AH-6i 'Little Bird' helicopters, defence sources have suggested. …
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Defence Notes
Germany accused of defence deficiencies by UK report
4th May 2012
The House of Lords EU Committee has warned that Europe’s member states must ‘pull their weight’ to align their defence capabilities in light of the …
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Defence Helicopter
Royal Navy Sea Kings added to Olympic security build up
2nd May 2012
The Royal Navy's Sea King Mk7 airborne surveillance and control helicopters are set to play their role in the security operations surrounding this year's London …
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA goes to market for ViSAR technology
2nd May 2012
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is on the lookout for technology to aid the development of its Video Synthetic Aperture Radar (ViSAR) …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Volz Servos announces Aerosonde contract
2nd May 2012
AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems has awarded Volz Servos a contract to supply ‘thousands’ of digital actuators (DA) for its Aerosonde small UAS. According to the …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army reinforces C-RAM radar capability
30th April 2012
The US Army has ordered 33 additional C-RAM radar systems from Lockheed Martin under a $391 million contract. Announced on 30 April, the order covers …
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Naval Warfare
ManTech wins NAVAIR test support contract
30th April 2012
ManTech has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Navy to provide flight test support solutions for the Naval Air Systems …
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Defence Helicopter
US Marine Corps confirm APKWS use in Afghanistan
27th April 2012
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has confirmed it has begun using the BAE Systems APKWS II WGU-59B laser-guided rocket system in Afghanistan. A statement to …
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Military Logistics
WFEL confirms DoD bridging order
27th April 2012
WFEL has received a £40 million order from the US DoD to supply the US Army Engineering Corps with its Dry Support Bridge (DSB) for …
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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
