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• Defence Notes

  NATO say North Korea sanctions must stay

  26th April 2018

  The world must maintain sanctions on North Korea until ‘concrete changes’ in its actions are seen, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned on 26 April on …

• Naval Warfare

  USCG places order for LRI-II boat

  26th April 2018

  The US Coast Guard (USCG) has ordered a 35ft Long Range Interceptor-II (LRI-II) boat worth $1.1 million from MetalCraft Marine, the USCG announced on 23 …

• Training

  Joint Warrior focuses on high-end warfighting

  26th April 2018

  The continued emphasis on coalition exercises is currently being exemplified in the UK through exercise Joint Warrior, with more than 11,600 military personnel from 17 …

• Training

  Aero Vodochody, IAI sign agreement

  26th April 2018

  Aero Vodochody and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a partnership agreement concerning technical and marketing cooperation for light attack and training aircraft, AERO Vodochody …

• Land Warfare

  Netherlands requests M1156 PGKs

  26th April 2018

  The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to the Netherlands of 3,500 M1156 Precision Guided Kits (PGKs), the …

• Defence Helicopter

  UTAS cog helps turn US Army programmes

  26th April 2018

  The US manufacturer UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) is investing heavily in a range of new technologies, which, in the company’s estimation, will eventually increase performance …

• Digital Battlespace

  Blighter books Indian Blighter order

  26th April 2018

  Blighter Surveillance Systems has received a contract for its Blighter B400 series E-scan micro Doppler ground surveillance radars from India’s Tata Power Company, Blighter announced …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Hensoldt exhibits Xpeller Rapid at ILA 2018

  25th April 2018

  Hensoldt has introduced a compact and deployable version of its Xpeller counter-UAS system called the Xpeller Rapid.Xpeller Rapid can be integrated into a vehicle or …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  British Army continues search for robot tech

  25th April 2018

  As the British Army continues its pursuit of robotic technologies the service is gearing up for the Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE) - Autonomous Land Warrior …

• Defence Notes

  Boeing 1Q profits jump, lifts 2018 forecast

  25th April 2018

  Boeing reported a surge in Q1 profits on 25 April and lifted its full-year earnings forecast following a strong performance in commercial aviation and defence …

• Naval Warfare

  UK launches Submarine Delivery Agency

  25th April 2018

  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), strengthening arrangements to support the UK’s submarine capability. The SDA will procure …

• Digital Battlespace

  Canada faces capability gap in space surveillance

  25th April 2018

  The Canadian armed forces are exploring technology options for a new satellite system to fill a looming capability gap in the nation’s space situational awareness …

• Training

  US Army seeks SOF helicopter trainer

  25th April 2018

  The US Army is conducting a market survey to assess the viability of procuring a Multi-Use Helicopter Training (MUHT) facility for use at Fort Campbell, …

• Naval Warfare

  Raytheon wins Barracuda system contract

  25th April 2018

  Raytheon has received an $83 million contract to design, test and deploy the Barracuda mine neutralisation system for the US Naval Sea Systems Command, the …

• Training

  Inzpire delivers EDA Helicopter Tactics Course

  25th April 2018

  Inzpire has delivered a European Defence Agency Helicopter Tactics Course at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, Inzpire announced on 23 April. The three-week course was attended by crews …