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EO/IR Special Report: Plethora of systems on show at Singapore Airshow (video)
15th February 2018
Controp introduced its Speed-ER automatic detection and surveillance system for the first time at this year's Singapore Airshow. The new payload can be used for …
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Defence Notes
Turkey urged to refocus its Syria fight against IS
15th February 2018
US Defence Secretary, Jim Mattis, has appealed to Turkey to concentrate its fight in Syria against the Islamic State (IS) group as tensions mount between …
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Land Warfare
IDF takes on new AS60 shoulder-launched weapon
15th February 2018
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have signed an agreement for the acquisition of thousands of new lightweight shoulder-fired rockets for …
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Naval Warfare
AAR awarded P-8A maintenance work
15th February 2018
AAR has received a contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for depot airframe maintenance and depot field team support of the P-8A …
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Special Operations
Army steps forward on 40mm airburst
15th February 2018
The US Army is moving forward on development of a new 40mm low velocity airburst munition. Designated XM1166, the High Explosive Airburst (HEAB) system would …
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Land Warfare
France accelerates Scorpion modernisation programme
15th February 2018
Deliveries of the French Army’s new armoured vehicles, being procured under its ambitious Scorpion modernisation programme, will be accelerated by the government under new defence …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy
15th February 2018
MDA has signed a contract with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) to provide maritime miniature UAS (MMUAS) to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the …
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin to help modernise Egyptian AH-64D fleet
15th February 2018
Lockheed Martin will continue to support Egypt's AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter fleet after recently receiving a modified FMS contract for 22 Modernised Target Acquisition …
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Land Warfare
Latvia to order Spike missiles
15th February 2018
The Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to sign a $132.3 million contract with EuroSpike for the purchase of Israeli-made Spike anti-tank missile systems. …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea delineates need for new MPAs
15th February 2018
Already operating a fleet of 16 Lockheed P-3C and P-3CK Orion platforms, South Korea is hunting for newer-generation maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from overseas sources …
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Special Operations
New body armour design sees European SOF evaluation
15th February 2018
BCB International has launched a new plate carrier vest, with the body armour now being evaluated by a European special forces unit. The Kastell Pro …
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Training
Inzpire to support RAF’s new training facility
14th February 2018
Inzpire has been contracted by Lockheed Martin UK to provide aircrew instruction and technical support for the new simulator training facility being built at Royal …
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Military Logistics
BAE Systems to modernise USS Philippine Sea
14th February 2018
BAE Systems has been awarded a $9.6 million contract to modernise the US Navy’s USS Philippine Sea guided-missile cruiser, the company announced on 12 February. …
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Defence Notes
China takes the lead in military innovation, says think tank
14th February 2018
The US and its allies can no longer assume military dominance, or rely on the airpower capabilities that have provided them with vital strategic advantage …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales’ 70mm rockets for Tiger helicopters
14th February 2018
The Spanish Army Aviation (FAMET) and the German armed forces have selected Thales rockets to equip their Tiger helicopter fleets, the company announced on 13 …