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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.
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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.
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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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Panther eliminated from Danish Maritime Helicopter programme
26th January 2012
The Eurocopter AS565 Panther has been eliminated from Denmark's maritime helicopter competition, leaving the Lynx Wildcat and MH-60R Romeo in a race that is expected …
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Digital Battlespace
AFCEA West 2012: Harris set to test system in TNT exercise
26th January 2012
Harris' tactical edge networking solution is set to participate in a Tactical Networking Topology (TNT) exercise in Florida in 'the next couple of weeks'. Speaking …
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AFCEA West 2012: CANES winner to be announced next week
26th January 2012
A military official has confirmed that the winning bidder for the next stage of the US Navy's Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) programme …
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AFCEA West 2012: Flightcom looks to defence market growth
26th January 2012
Flightcom is focusing its efforts on integrating its range of wireless headsets into established military programmes of record in order to increase its defence footprint. …
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Germany advances plans for NH90 and Tiger deployments to Afghanistan
26th January 2012
The German Armed Forces is advancing plans to send the NH90 and Tiger attack helicopters to Afghanistan. Germany has been operating a handful of CH-53 …
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Naval Warfare
AFCEA West 2012: Bidders eye USN network project
25th January 2012
HP Enterprise Services has readied its bid for the US Navy's Next Generation (NGEN) competition to provide network capabilities, as it anticipates the release of …
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Defence Helicopter
Swedish Armed Forces take delivery of Black Hawks
20th January 2012
Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration, the FMV, has delivered the first two UH-60M Black Hawks to the Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing. The aircraft - designated …
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Eurocopter test flying Albanian Super Pumas
20th January 2012
Eurocopter is test flying and preparing to deliver the first AS532AL cougars to the Albanian Armed Forces. The first of five aircraft ordered, FA-630, has …
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Naval Warfare
Kongsberg wins Norwegian sub CMS contract
19th January 2012
Kongsberg has announced that it has been issued a contract by the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation to supply the MSI-90U Mk 2 Combat Management System …
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Digital Battlespace
UK wary of cyber threat
19th January 2012
A UK government official has warned that the NATO air operation in Libya could have been vulnerable to cyber-attack as the mission was so dependent …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy confident in E-2D progress
18th January 2012
Military and industry experts developing the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye AEW aircraft have described the programme as 'healthy' as it performs to schedule and …
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Defence Helicopter
Wildcat trials continue with first landing on frigate at sea
13th January 2012
The AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat has touched down on a frigate at sea for the first time as it continues ship landing trials. In November, …
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Naval Warfare
CST wins COTS research contract
12th January 2012
Critical Software Technologies (CST) has won a bid from the Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) to research COTS software for military systems. With a contract having …
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Defence Helicopter
Spanish Navy to extend life of AB212 fleet
12th January 2012
The Spanish Navy has awarded a contract to extend the life of its AB212 helicopter fleet to a joint venture comprising of SENER Ingeniería y …
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First updated Fennec returned to the French Air Force
12th January 2012
The French Air Force has recieved the first Eurocopter AS555AN Fennec updated by Thales, it has been revealed. The aircraft, which was delivered back to …
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Land Warfare
David's Sling set to stun
12th January 2012
Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS) announced this week that it had received a contract from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the low rate initial production (LRIP) …
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Raytheon to equip LPD 26 with electronic systems
12th January 2012
Raytheon has announced that it has been awarded a contract to continue its work as electronic systems integrator for the US Navy’s LPD 17 class …
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South Korea launches helicopter procurements
10th January 2012
South Korea has formally begun the process to procure new heavy attack and maritime helicopters, with an RfP expected to be issued in coming weeks. …
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Sea King damaged by RPG is returned to service
10th January 2012
A British Sea King helicopter damaged by a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) in Afghanistan has been returned to operational service with the Royal Navy's Commando …
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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
