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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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Military Logistics
Finnish Air Force receives upgraded Hawk Mk66s
25th November 2011
The first Hawk Mk66 advanced trainers equipped with upgraded glass cockpits have been handed over to the Finnish Air Force by Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) …
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Land Warfare
High-mobility vehicles delivered to DGA
25th November 2011
France’s defence procurement agency (DGA) has taken delivery of the first the first high-mobility vehicles (French acronym VHM) earlier this month, as part of a …
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Naval Warfare
DGA receives amphibious landing craft
25th November 2011
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has announced that it has taken delivery of the first fast amphibious landing craft (Engin de Débarquement Amphibie Rapide, …
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Digital Battlespace
UK unveils Cyber Security Strategy
25th November 2011
The UK government has published its much-anticipated Cyber Security Strategy as it seeks to combat the ‘Tier One’ threat posed by state actors and terrorists …
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Naval Warfare
Trelleborg Offshore introduces new navigation aids
24th November 2011
Trelleborg Offshore has announced the development of a complete range of International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) compliant navigation buoys and lights. The range has …
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Defence Helicopter
Terma unveils new ALQ-213 EWMS
23rd November 2011
Terma has introduced of a new version of its ALQ-213 Countermeasures Management System Processor known as the Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS). The new version …
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Naval Warfare
Terma and JEDS sign C2 agreement
22nd November 2011
Jenkins Engineering Defence Systems (JEDS) and Terma A/S have signed a Technical Support Agreement for the service and support of Terma's advanced C-Raid tactical command …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing awarded F/A-18E/F IRST sensor contract
22nd November 2011
Boeing is to engineer and develop a new Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor system for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet that can detect and track …
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Defence Helicopter
German Army Tigers conduct live fire training for Afghanistan
21st November 2011
Germany Army Tiger attack helicopter crews have been carrying out live fire training in preparation for an October 2012 deployment of the helicopter to Afghanistan. …
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Defence Helicopter
French Navy unit begins operational use of Dauphin N3+
21st November 2011
The detachment of 35 Flotille of the French Navy has begun operations with its new Dauphin N3+ helicopters in French Polynesia. The first helicopter arrived …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky sells International Black Hawks to Brunei
21st November 2011
Sikorsky has won a contract to supply 12 S-70i International Black Hawks to the Ministry of Defence of Brunei Darussalam. The company won the Royal …
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Digital Battlespace
LM brings Vigilance to export market
18th November 2011
Lockheed Martin is preparing its Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Vigilance podded mission system for the export market, company representatives announced on 17 November. Speaking at …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems receives $132m US Navy award
18th November 2011
BAE Systems has announced that they have received a $132 million US Navy task order to provide C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and …
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Digital Battlespace
Vision Systems International wins F-35 HMDS contract
17th November 2011
Vision Systems International (VSI) has been awarded two additional phases in the development of the helmet mounted display system (HMDS) for the F-35. According to …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2011: Pilot gives viewpoint on Libya rescue
16th November 2011
The pilot of an MV-22 Osprey who recovered a crewmember from a downed US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle in Libya has spoken publicly about …
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Defence Notes
UK MoD under further scrutiny over defence costs
16th November 2011
The UK MoD is accused of being ‘hampered by a legacy of poor planning’ which has led to a £500 million in-year cost increase in …
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Naval Warfare
AOC 2011: Current operations driving EW requirements, says ITT Exelis
16th November 2011
Recent operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and most recently Libya have reignited interest in EW capabilities, ITT Exelis executives have claimed. Speaking to Shephard at the …
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Digital Battlespace
AOC 2011: Selex Galileo manoeuvres towards export market
16th November 2011
Selex Galileo is actively targeting the export market for its suite of EW systems as the UK faces economic pressures over the next ten years, …
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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2011: Boeing attempts to eek out extra C-17 sales
16th November 2011
Boeing is attempting to eek out extra sales for the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter. With 238 examples now in service with seven operators around the …
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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
