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Land Warfare
Helsing and General Dynamics detail AI for Bowman network to help double lethality
Helsing UK and General Dynamics have been attempting to enhance the British Army's battlefield intelligence and decision-making by supporting its goal of doubling combat effectiveness by 2027.
Air Warfare
Eurofighter confirms Spain Halcon II contract conclusion and eyes 138 potential Typhoon exports
Current contract negotiations for the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft come from three of its partner nations: Spain, Germany and Italy, while 73 aircraft are currently in production for Spain, Germany, Kuwait and Qatar.
Land Warfare
US Army tests integration of upgraded PAC-3 MSE missile with LTAMDS
Flight trials in the White Sands Missile Range involved the detection, acquisition, tracking and engagement of an advanced Tactical Ballistic Missile.
Land Warfare
What a Trump victory could mean for the defence industry
Trump claimed that the US wanted “a strong and powerful military” in his victory speech.
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Land Warfare
European consortium submits plan for next-generation integrated UGS
6th November 2024
Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) is part of effort under the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop next-generation multipurpose Uncrewed Ground Systems (UGS).
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Land Warfare
South Korean defence industry demonstrates its tech prowess
6th November 2024
Shephard takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the South Korean defence sector as the country arms itself to deal with current and future threats.
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Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
6th November 2024
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
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Land Warfare
Next-generation colour mirco-LED for soldiers on the horizon
6th November 2024
US company Kopin supplies displays for a range of systems and companies and is working on a range of light-emitting diode (LED) displays.
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group launches first-of-its-kind uncrewed surface vessel for warships at Euronaval
6th November 2024
The Seaquest S is a modular add-on that enhances situational awareness – and could do much more.
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Air Warfare
NGAD’s demise ‘grossly exaggerated’ as US Air Force continues to re-evaluate programme
6th November 2024
The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme has been on pause since July 2024 following a re-evaluation of the technology and concept by the US Air Force.
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Land Warfare
How Ukraine has developed its expanding land arsenal
6th November 2024
Ukraine’s conflict with Russia has continued to drive development in its domestic arms industry and expand foreign military aid to increase the strength of its land forces.
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Air Warfare
US approves $4.9 billion E-7 AEW&C sale to South Korea
5th November 2024
The purchase of the four aircraft will also include 10 CFM56 engines, alongside aircraft countermeasures, GPS navigation systems, and related logistic and programme support.
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Defence Notes
RUSI deputy: UK needs longer procurement plans and improved awareness of US sift to Indo-Pacific
5th November 2024
The UK budget announced in Parliament on 30 October was the first by a Labour government in 14 years which has also launched a review into defence procurement programmes.
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Land Warfare
Kongsberg awarded $329 million for turrets for ACV-30s
5th November 2024
In April 2020, Kongsberg was selected to provide up to 150 of its MCT-30, now called RT20, turret for Amphibious Combat Vehicle Medium Caliber Cannon (ACV-30) variant. The latest contract is described as Full Rate Production Lots 5 and 6.
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Naval Warfare
How complete is your Recognised Maritime Picture?
5th November 2024
Deploy SitaWare Maritime to master your situational awareness above and below the waves
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Land Warfare
Iron Fist active protection system ordered for Bradley upgrade
5th November 2024
Iron Fist was designed from the outset to have a modular construction to allow it to be scaled up or down to equip lighter or heavier vehicles. It has been widely used on Israeli vehicles and inclusion on Bradley represents a major boost for the system.
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Air Warfare
Airbus to deliver 19 H135 training helicopters to Royal Canadian Air Force
4th November 2024
The agreement includes H135 acquisition, support and services, support for the development of a ground-based training solution and advanced engineering support. Deliveries for the aircraft are expected to commence in the first half of 2026.
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Land Warfare
How the Ukraine war is shifting the US Army’s EW capabilities
4th November 2024
The branch has been planning multi-billion dollar investments in reliable communications and solutions to prevent enemy detection.
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Naval Warfare
Belgium and the Netherlands sign up for BAE Systems’ naval gun
4th November 2024
The Bofors 40Mk4, a compact and lightweight naval gun system, has been designed for anti-aircraft and anti-surface warfare operations to act against air, land and sea-based threats.
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Naval Warfare
Chess Dynamics launches next generation SeaEagle FCRO at Euronaval
4th November 2024
The company said its latest iteration FCRO had been improved based on customer feedback.
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Naval Warfare
Insight: What is the way forward for the propulsion systems of conventional submarines?
4th November 2024
Recent advancements in lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology have led to a resurgence of conventional diesel-electric submarines. As a result, shipbuilders like Naval Group have opted to move away from air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems and instead focus on a range of submarines equipped with a full LIB configuration.
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Naval Warfare
Saab to launch next-generation electronic warfare sensor at Euronaval
4th November 2024
The new U/SME-400 will operate in a broad signal spectrum and will have multiple uses.
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Defence Notes
Australia outlines longer punch and brings local industry onboard
1st November 2024
The Australian government has placed a focus on Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) which has included the purchase of additional long-range rocket systems and investments in local production of missiles.
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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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![Helsing and General Dynamics detail AI for Bowman network to help double lethality]()
Helsing and General Dynamics detail AI for Bowman network to help double lethality
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![Eurofighter confirms Spain Halcon II contract conclusion and eyes 138 potential Typhoon exports]()
Eurofighter confirms Spain Halcon II contract conclusion and eyes 138 potential Typhoon exports
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![European consortium submits plan for next-generation integrated UGS]()
European consortium submits plan for next-generation integrated UGS
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![Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities]()
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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![Eurofighter confirms Spain Halcon II contract conclusion and eyes 138 potential Typhoon exports]()
Eurofighter confirms Spain Halcon II contract conclusion and eyes 138 potential Typhoon exports
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![Helsing and General Dynamics detail AI for Bowman network to help double lethality]()
Helsing and General Dynamics detail AI for Bowman network to help double lethality
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![European consortium submits plan for next-generation integrated UGS]()
European consortium submits plan for next-generation integrated UGS
