Jane's International Defence Review
Indian Army ready to begin howitzer trials
*Senior RAF officer discounts turboprop COIN option
RAF trials new UAS training package
*NATO's air command system prepares for first training deployment
US believes China is poised to field ballistic anti-ship missile
Sweden to strengthen C4ISR co-operation with NATO's N3CA
APCs top Malaysian Army modernisation plans
AEWE trials weapon and sensor fusion
Number of IED attacks is rising in Afghanistan, says head of JIEDDO
*First Swedish-built BvS10 vehicles handed over to UK
*Training for Somalia-bound peacekeepers focuses on combat scenarios
Cluster munition ban reaches new ratification milestone
*Cavour aids Haiti disaster relief efforts
*Indian general highlights 'night-blind' plight of army armour fleet
Gates urges acceleration of ISR acquisition to combat IEDs
Strategic shift to COIN offers opportunities under US QDR
France and NATO make progress on C4ISR co-operation
UK must make better use of open source intelligence
Afghan forces face accelerated growth deadline
New physical training regimes key to US deployment success
*Tornado proves itself in Afghanistan
'Ethical' system could limit collateral damage from UAV attacks
UK's Phalanx systems leave Iraq
*US officials propose Afghan intelligence shake-up
NATO prepares to outsource AWACS support fleet
*China to take naval forces to another level over next decade
Mobile IED detectors to be rolled out across ISAF headquarters in Afghanistan
*Peru steps up modernisation programme to combat Shining Path
French Army plans to widen Phoenix focus
*UK forces launch Afghan patrol base strategy
European amphibious training plans take a step forward
UK MoD moves closer to FRES-SV decision
US sizes up next generation of marines
EDA launches unmanned vehicle and rescue studies
UK MoD urged to field 'less than fully capable' systems
UK procurement programme 'overheated', Chief of Defence Materiel tells committee
US forces analyse future role of advise-and-assist brigades in Iraq
New nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarine begins sea trials
NC3A plans full-motion video access for ISAF
*UK forces slated to begin Watchkeeper UAV training prior to Afghan deployment
*New Chinese UAV may have ISR function
French DGA orders FELIN ensembles
*UK makes the most of GMLRS in Afghanistan
UK forces in Afghanistan set for extra Javelin missiles
*IQAF upgraded Caravans launch first air-to-surface missile
BRIEF: 'Salitre II' highlights trend
UK and France take step forward in cluster munition disposal
*France and Germany conduct interoperability exercise
*Italy orders Hitrole to counter IED attacks in Afghanistan
Afghan takeover enables France to restructure forces
NURC gets wrapped up in TANGLEX trial
Europe finalises common requirement for dismounted soldier systems
New NATO centre to co-ordinate Afghan security forces' training
ISTAR technology takes centre-stage in Afghanistan
UK helicopters rotate through Afghanistan work-up
'Capability sets' will speed new equipment and ideas into theatre, says US Army
UK wavers on SMArt artillery projectile procurement
UK commits more resources to Afghanistan
NATO produces Afghanistan flood map
*British IM artillery ammunition effort stalled
India seeks highly manoeuvrable light tanks
Belarus and Russia hold their largest live exercise
*ISAF head urges 'rapid growth' of Afghan security forces
*German joint fires approaches rollout
*US gathers transport aircraft for Afghan National Army Air Corps
*UK and France join to develop helicopter-launched missile
US hones IED spotting techniques
Jordan plans to expand MRL capability with possible FMS
*Switzerland pursues multinational armour collaboration
*Norway welcomes international interest in Joint Strike Missile development
Europe missile defence decision shifts spotlight to NATO theatre defences
EDA presses for modular biological detection system
*NATO plugs coalition ROVER training gap
US Army reviews precision targeting
*UK forces take on small-arms lessons from Afghanistan
EDA explores multiple unmanned vehicle networks
European Defence Agency calls for MANPADS study tenders
US Army looks to future operations in littoral and urban locations
BRIEF: EDA, US heavylift tie-up
*EDA to launch new series of bio-defence studies
*CAESAR systems arrive in Afghanistan
US prepares for GPS overhaul project
Germany's QRF mortar team engages in first Afghan operation
UK MoD plumps for infantry weight watchers shortlist
*UK MoD to reintroduce Skyvan to keep parachutists 'in-date'
*C2 Programme given go-ahead for pan-European expansion
Independent report offers options to cut cost of UK strategic nuclear deterrent
*Italian Typhoons score NRF first
NATO looks to outsource destruction of cluster munition stockpiles
Russia, US agree to thin nuclear numbers
Battlefield realities get ahead of Anglo-US formation interoperability trial
*Economic downturn signals pace change for SMPs
*Excess baggage downgrades Danish warriors
*Tornado provides sole UK fast-air support to ISAF operations
US and UK complete networking experiment
NCOIC seeks better levels of interoperability
Raytheon goes guided with its Excalibur Block 1b contender
EDA study looks to define future MCM capabilities
*New roles drive Afghan force growth
USJFCOM explores network-free warfighting
*Australia announces plans to rebrand 4 RAR
*DAACS brings airspace management relief to forward air controllers
*World's largest special forces training centre unveiled in Jordan
*NATO to revise operational planning procedures
Canada hopes to rebuild and reset after leaving Afghanistan in 2011
International working group provides new forum for FFG 7 community
EDA agrees to embrace Franco-German helicopter project as its own
ASaC Sea Kings set for Afghanistan role
Attacks in Afghanistan increase but remain confined, says NATO
EDA prepares to launch biological detection project
Lessons learned in Iraq inform Osprey modifications
*British Army mulls the mix as FRES is prepared for rebranding
*New UK facility offers theatre-specific training
NATO's AGS launch remains subject of race against time
Submerged gliders support Persian Gulf MCM effort
UK MoD announces TA job cuts as Ptarmigan system is phased out
*QDR examines US amphibious needs
NATO and Russia near air traffic information exchange
EDA prepares to take first steps towards common airworthiness
*US Defense Secretary refocuses defence acquisition on operational needs
*Danish army plans to boost firepower of Afghanistan battlegroup
BRIEF: US, Russia nuclear talks
EDA explores specialised UAV sensors
NATO annual report tracks ANA growth and increasing attacks in Afghanistan
EU report calls for greater naval co-ordination between members
Operational strain forces Canadian Army to face up to combat vehicle shortage
*US Army unveils robotics strategy
NATO prepares to resume Somali counter-piracy mission
EDA helicopter exercise promotes interoperability
ONR explores IR technology for marine mammal alerts
BRIEF: Belgium commands UNIFIL
BRIEF: Yemen, Russia seal arms deal
Indian BMD shield could be in service by 2011
Spiral development is the way forward for NATO capabilities, says agency chief
EDA to oversee international MUSIS collaboration
Insiders and experts call for changes in NATO Response Force
Western battlefield helicopter fleets need reorganising, says British Army general
*T-72 main battle tanks finally unloaded from MV Faina
NATO seeks to revamp airlift talks with Russia
RN mulls tougher stance against piracy
NATO downplays talks with Russia over Afghanistan supply routes
SHAPE presses for broader use of SIP funding
NATO members struggle to reach AGS agreement
US DoD addresses Afghan MRAP mobility issues
UK studies start to shape future amphibious ships
*France seeks enhanced air support integration
Secretary general urges new NATO regional approach to Afghanistan
UK advances intelligence infrastructure and approach
*'Bold Quest 2009' launches new operational format
NATO progresses narrowband waveform for coalition operations
NATO mulls long-term Somali piracy patrols
UK and France pursue joint feasibility phase for future active offboard decoy
EU to launch CBRN trainer portal
Urgent EDA study investigates CBRN IED responses
End is nigh for cluster munitions
SESAR aims to improve Europe's air traffic management with precision time-tracking
EU's 'Atalanta' mission strikes out to confront Somali pirates
*UK takes several paces forward on air-land integration, and one back
Vertical-launch VT1 missile gains new momentum
*French Army tests new technologies on Exercise 'Phoenix'
*EDA members agree to creation of European air transport fleet
*US Army Apache battalion deploys full-motion video capability to theatre
Systems incompatibility will 'make or break alliance', says NC3A chief
EU nations plan to pool national military resources
*UK helicopter crews hone operational skills in Morocco
*Persistent surveillance airship prepared for trials
Czech Army plans battlefield trial for combat-reconnaissance UGV
Better marking of small arms needed to counter illicit trade in Africa, say conference speakers
*USMC selects German round for Abrams trial
NATO, EU forces crack down on maritime piracy
'Co-operative Spirit' exercise highlights common ground
*Eye-opener for French naval CAS in Afghanistan
Iran insists on nuclear autonomy
*USMC proposes squad-level forward air controllers
NATO and UN strengthen peacekeeping bonds
Afghanistan casts further shadow over Canadian asquisition plans
*ISR King Air fulfils UK/US requirements
NATO gets airlift project off the ground
*CMN expects UAE's Baynunah to hit the water in 2009
Russia plans to overhaul artillery spotters with UAV fleet
Europe acts to strengthen mine countermeasures and develop naval UAV
Link 22 on the cusp of deployment
UK Royal Marines train with ASTOR for Afghanistan
An-32s bolster Afghan National Army Air Corps capability
UK defence committee warns on lack of UAV requirement for warships
Brazilian Air Force adopts new landing system
*USMC highlights need to lighten up in Afghanistan
Argentina and Chile complete co-operative exercise
French spending on deployed operations soars in light of Afghan commitment
European study will pave way for UAVs
*German Air Force conducts electronic warfare live training exercise
*Flashpoint Georgia: ex-Soviet forces clash in South Ossetia
*Canadian Army moves to address Afghanistan's impact on LAV fleet
EUROSAM aims to heighten ATBM capability
*UK Royal Marines gear up for Afghan deployment
Turkish MBT project gathers speed
*Boeing offers scalable avionics to C-130 international users
*Iraq orders Abrams tanks through US FMS programme
*USAF plans to allocate Global Hawks to North Dakota Air National Guard
*Italian Type 212A submarine deploys for US Atlantic exercises
*NATO makes first E-3A AWACS aircraft deployment to Australia
USAF receives first DCGS intelligence-handling system
*NATO ACCS enters the home straight
US Army advances towards THAAD fielding
Raytheon sees new export opportunities for Patriot system
*RSK-MiG presents weapons fit for Indian MiG-35
Civil and military aviation leaders discuss limited UAV access to commercial airspace
Greater co-operation between EU and NATO imperative
Information-sharing shapes CWID 2008
NATO seeks helicopter availability solutions
France embarks on Central Africa 'beacon' position reporting trial
France and Pakistan agree to co-produce LU211 155 mm projectiles
France seeks new frontiers with space code of conduct
*USAF losing patience on joint CAS approach
*Canada's artillery modernisation programme adapts to operational threats
*Agreement at Dublin conference underwrites clusters' last stand
Syria receives first batch of Pantsyr air defences
US Army warns of impact of SATCOM shortfall on FCS
Advanced UAV developers weigh speed against endurance
Canada plans to upgrade Leopards for use in Afghanistan
RNZN endeavours to find tanker replacement
German Army outlines push to UGV autonomy
*Czech forces augment presence in Afghanistan
Estonia opens cyber-defence research centre
NATO debates use of telepresence in C2 networks
Sweden paves way for AEW radar sale to Colombia
Chilean Marine Corps boosts light tank force with Spanish Scorpions
Uruguay finalises acquisition of Portuguese frigates
US Army studies impact of resource competition, globalisation in wargame series
Bolivia seeks medium multirole helicopters
*UK evaluates maturity of mine disposal from unmanned vehicles
EUFOR deployment stabilises security in Chad/CAR
*Exercise 'KONKAN O8' boosts British and Indian naval co-operation
UK forces in Afghanistan begin to see NEC dawn
Empowering the natives will help close the digital divide
NATO restructure has 'led to inefficiency'
*US commander urges post-surge caution over Iraq's security
ECOWAS plans strategic air and sealift capability study
*Irish Army deploys to Chad with DefenCell barrier
NATO, Afghan and Pakistani forces crack down on Taliban border crossings
EU members consider benefits of Brussels defence college
US faces base closure, continues Central American air forces modernisation plans
US, Czech Republic agree missile shield, but Polish concerns remain
Helmet-mounted sensors head up US search for improved blast-protection
MEPs urge Europe, Israel co-operation on missile defence coverage
Italy clears the way for navy's two AIP-equipped Type 212A submarines
Radio interference in Iraq hampers US UAV operations
Coalition task force boosts operations off Horn of Africa
*EUROMARFOR heads to Lebanon on its first UN mission
*British Army wraps Iraq IFVs in new armour package
EDA members eye joint development of active protection systems
Customers anticipate reduced tanker costs following KC-45A win in the US
Thales wins NATO Land C2IS competition
EDA turns attention to outsourcing military logistics
*Advanced IRST is back on the fighter agenda
Poland and US dispute priorities during missile talks
UK MoD contracts SEA for research project management
NATO, EDA launch plan to boost European lift capability
UK Royal Navy seeks Phalanx replacements
*Afghan army takes delivery of first Czech-donated helicopters
UK's Bowman BCIP 5 moves to the right
*Morocco places order for SIGMA frigates
*RAF considers US Rivet Joint to replace Nimrod
*Budget request reveals US Army ISR plans for Afghanistan and Iraq
*Italian FREMM receives extended air-defence capability
NATO explores solutions to airlift shortfall in Afghanistan
EDA embarks on weapons-capabilities database programme
NATO, Russia missile defence co-operation moves forward
French aircraft continue Chad missions
*US special forces transport flying in Afghanistan
*Denmark's withdrawal from SAC is cost setback, says NATO
Increased IED threat drives up MRAP requirement for US forces in Afghanistan
Afghan army prepares to increase commonality with NATO
NATO reviews Nammo Buck's MLRS demilitarisation
SELEX Sistemi Integrati wins contract to expand Algeria's RUNITEL
*Iran set to acquire S-300PTs from Belarus
*US plans to strengthen ISAF with Marines deployment
NATO and Russia test TMD compatibility with German exercise
Gulf states line up US arms deals
Europe to work on long-term, requirements-driven armaments policy, says EDA chief
EDA calls UAV safety into question
NATO outlines progress of SDR waveform study
*TRT nears unveiling of EUROPCOM geolocation system
Japan joins US to make first sea-based BMD interception
EDA pushes for collaboration on maritime research
ANA dislodges Taliban from Musa Qala in breakthrough offensive
EDA launches first joint technology research projects
UK Harriers receive new ordnance for Afghanistan mission
Nordic Battle Group closes in on full EU certification
Swedish, Norwegian defence collaboration could transform region's effectiveness, say officials
Lockheed Martin secures deal for continued Israeli LCS-I design
*Denmark prepares new C2 for Horn of Africa mission
US begins sealift of MRAPs to Iraq
NURC applies multi-source fusion to maritime situational awareness
ECA Sindel trials its Inspector USV
Latvia agrees to send more forces to Afghanistan
UK troops headed for Afghanistan train on Thales' BTC
German parliament approves deployments for one more year
Taliban evolving to counter ISAF threat
EU identifies capability gaps for Chad, CAR
Europe focuses on better co-ordinated maritime security
European Parliament report finds battlegroups lacking
Iraq lessons prompt re-think of US Army UAV roles
UK moves to increase its air/land integration capability
Concerns emerge over funding for Israel's air defence system
UK intelligence delivery needs to evolve, says DIS head
First FCS elements reach the field
*NATO ponders power rail for infantry weapons
Exercise 'Noble Midas' provides NATO lessons ahead of French command of NRF
Defining military requirements is new EDA chief's top priority
Integrated peace operations stretch military and political co-operation
European forces make large requests for small arms
New high for EDA procurements but more openness needed
*UK MoD selects AI sniper rifle
Raytheon declares interest in offering LPWS to NATO
British Army chief urges fundamental rethink on equipment procurement
Oman turns to Thales Nederland for OPV shipsets
NATO troops will remain in Afghanistan until 2009 as ANA numbers build
US DoD prepares for transition to MRAP 2
US seeks airborne operations boost with parachute contracts
UK plans to increase use of Hermes 450 UAV
Germany seeks international interest for IDAS submarine self-defence system
Mali exercise tests novel information-sharing architecture
UN urges NATO to fight Afghan opium
*UK MoD cuts back CCID exercise commitment
*UK cancels LIMAWS Gun to pay for operations
Afghanistan costs hit Dutch defence spending
domnick hunter develops regenerative NBC system for light vehicles
*US unveils tactical PFED for accurate target location
*QinetiQ teams with MacNeillie for UK MPPV bid
Afghan, Iraq experience to shape joint US counterinsurgency manual
Manning levels in UK armed forces continue to fall, says MoD
US customs outlines future concepts for UAS operations
*Canada receives first upgraded Leopard 2A6M
Operational experience prompts rifle shoot-off reliability trials
AU seeks all-African peacekeeping force in Darfur
US and Canada rethink Arctic strategy
*Canadian soldier system programme gets under way
US kickstarts FMS communications deal with Pakistan
Macdonald calls for 'more considered approach' to Canadian military planning
Mobility lessons from Northern Ireland suggested for Iraq
US DoD to order first batch of EFP-resistant vehicles for Iraq
*Raytheon sets NCADE test-fire date
UK and US seek to breach communications impasse
US mulls potential U-turn on European withdrawals
Report spotlights expanding threat of IEDs in Afghanistan and Iraq
Australia gives P-8A MMA First Pass approval
EOD teams receive counterterrorism WIT contract
Report warns of UK reserve forces stretch
OSCE calls for renewed efforts to solve conflicts in Moldova and Georgia
EU activates OpsCentre for MILEX 07
BMT fast sealift study outlines technology options for EDA
Poland moves to acquire AGLs for ISAF forces
Bases in Afghanistan and Iraq set to receive better overhead protection
China reviews international peacekeeping commitments
US DoD holds regional consultations over AFRICOM
Aegis-equipped ships pass CSSQTs
US congressional caucus to fight for Europe missile shield
Italian-led EU battlegroup prepares to take over
Spanish designs are Australia's choice for warship programmes
Diver detection system gets commercial role at oil facility
US DoD gives development of JPADS a boost
Bahrain places UH-60M Black Hawk order
NATO and EU both have roles to play in 'global war on terror', committee told
Amnesty uses commercial satellite imagery to monitor Darfur
UK addresses mortar issues in Afghanistan and Iraq
*Chile hosts multinational naval exercise
NATO considers response to cyber warfare following attacks on Estonia
*UK showcases defence export products
SOCOM awards translation contract
*Australia and US Army evaluate Harris UGS
US Navy bolsters lasting presence in Gulf of Guinea
Bulgaria and Romania propose joint acquisition programmes
UK maps out need for Afghanistan terrain dataset
US DoD report cites China's growing power projection
*Trinidad and Tobago selects UK OPV option
*Consortium hails CAESAR test on Typhoon
UK clarifies Saudi Typhoon deal but Tranche 3 cost concerns remain
Putin declares moratorium on CFE treaty compliance
NATO maritime battle staff prepares for ISAF HQ role
*Malaysia adopts South African muzzle velocity radar
*Netherlands PzH2000 makes impact in Afghanistan
ISAF commander sees continued need for 'kinetic' operations in Afghanistan
*NATO nations eye US precision-drop system
DAMA completes proof-of-concept demonstration
*Franco-American aircraft carriers finish co-operative operations
Afghanistan ISAF needs more troops, says former NATO commander
*Franco-American aircraft carriers finish co-operative operations
US seeks to reassure Russia on NATO missile defence plans
*USAF seeks bids for 'hunter-killer' UAS
Sudan accepts hybrid African Union/UN force for Darfur
NATO continues with Baltic airspace protection brief
Widening UAS usage forces NATO to seek standards
Canada looks to international UXV development
NATO, Russia observe French nuclear incident-response capabilities
*UK prepares to deploy updated MLRS to Afghanistan
*UK buys Danish EH101s to bolster helicopter support
in brief - Starburst heads for Jordan
Funding reprieve puts MEADS back on track
in brief - US, Canada consider ITT landing system
in brief - Ronco wins mine-clearance work in Iraq
*Italy rotates its UNIFIL forces
*Panel seeks to address multinational logistics challenges
Turkey nears MBT production selection
*European F-16 nations exercise in Norway
Norway outlines first Special Forces commitment to ISAF
UK Defence Committee hears call to re-evaluate ISAF's Afghanistan mission statement
UN ramps up sanctions on Iran's nuclear activity
South Korea, US agree base relocation funding
DCN eyes faster consolidation of Europe's naval yards
UK looks to counter Taliban tactical shift
Pakistan's industry joins international competition for new NATO-standard rifle
Creation of AFRICOM headquarters marks broadening of US spectrum of operations
UK calls for NATO reinforcements as it sends additional troops to Afghanistan
*Belgium deploys armoured Dingo MPPVs to Lebanon
India considers joining trinational AAM agreement
US Department of Defense draws up strategy for Black Sea region
*German Navy fits MASS for UNIFIL ops
Pakistan aims to increase its navy's regional presence
*US extends its ballistic missile defences with systems in Europe and Asia-Pacific
*'Big wing' Global Hawk takes to the air
Australia faces pressure to improve ASW capabilities
Rafale F2s join French force in Afghanistan
Israel foresees growing Middle East instability
*Italy's Type 212A joins 'Active Endeavour' for operational debut
NATO uses web portal to drive counterterrorism technology
Committee lambasts UK MoD over Bowman
*Virtual battlefield treatment could help veterans overcome post-traumatic stress
*Canada strikes deal with Boeing for C-17 airlifters
QinetiQ's sensor fusion offers improved picture quality
*UK's HERTI UAV programme gathers pace
*Netherlands proves SMART-L Extended Long Range mode in live tests off Hawaii
*European AAW ships get MBMD option
Denmark's Faeroes radar site closes
*UK Apache proves itself in Afghan service
*First German SAR-Lupe satellite has lift-off
Dutch research may accelerate fibre-optic data rates to 320 Gb/s
*Apache AH Mk 1 adapts to Afghan desert to support UK ground forces under fire
*DCN denies FREMM Raytheon missile variant
Afghan operations demonstrate Harrier strengths and shortfalls
US Navy takes up option for second GD Flight 0 LCS
European forces renew call for low-level close air support
*Netherlands equips national crisis centre
*Thales, France look to a new generation of unmanned mine countermeasures systems
*FAA issues experimental certificate for Raytheon's Cobra UAV
*Netherlands may order more Bushmasters
*Dutch detector promises swift BW analysis
*Indonesian Navy's Sigma-class corvettes await sea trials
US DoD reveals plans for urban terrain training facilities
Lockheed Martin meets JSF research partners
Canadian Army receives acoustic hostile-fire locators
*Elbit submits three-tier counter-rocket system
*EUROPEAN FRIGATE PROGRAMMES - FREMMs and neighbours: Europe seeks benefits of consolidation
*Zhuk-MAE radar prototypes gear up for first flight
TNO trains analysts for crisis operations
Denel rationalises Losvoor programme
Final British Army urban trainer site set to become operational
*UK government/industry develop package for sustainment of Challenger 2 capability
*NATO undertakes command structure review
*SOSTAR consortium plans demonstration in support of the European ISTAR cause
*PzH 2000 Howitzers make combat debut
*Eurofighter Typhoon community prepares for two-year rolling update programme
First RAAF C-17A nears completion after fast-track acquisition
Netherlands and Norway look to Aladin to grant wish for better ISR capabilities
*Exercise 'Steadfast Jaguar' offers NATO the chance to validate Response Force concept
Operational demands stretch UK forward air control capacity and Bowman access
*UK considers its options for 'reachback' communications
NASA plans brief for Global Hawks
Australia strengthens forces cast in regional leadership role
*Singapore advances soldier modernisation
*Russian guns fire Western ammunition
UK rethinks joint effects computing plan
*RIMPAC 2006 sees debut of Chilean frigate
Royal Navy strives to bolster fire support
*CV90 trials rubber tracks, Soucy demonstrates conversion between band and links on M113
BRIEFS - INSTALLING FLEXIBILITY
Australia seeks to counter landmine/IED threat
US Coast Guard gets I-band surveillance radar
BRIEFS - US Navy chooses satellite suppliers
ADF looks for the bigger picture
*Netherlands' TNO research organisation plans to focus on Extended Air Defence
RJAF continues talks with Seabird on improved Seeker aircraft
*British forces choose Cougar H
BRIEFS - NORWEGIAN NIGHT VISION
BRIEFS - DUTCH JSF INVOLVEMENT
BRIEFS - HAMINA CLASS COMPLETED
*BMS modernisation gathers momentum in drive towards networked capability
SCIP forward into voice/data security
*Netherlands' aerospace companies aim for stake in RNLAF MALE UAV programme
Vehicle-protection systems in demand from US and Europe
*General Dynamics pushes Piranha V for FRES
*Sweden focuses on Erieye fleet changes
Australian DoD selects preferred bidder for new joint operations command HQ
Offshore Systems International wins US battlespace contract
Australia plans UAV trial in remote northwest region
Netherlands government confirms support for F-35A Joint Strike Fighter procurement
Eurosatory 2006: Denel launches rifle cannon
*Eurosatory 2006: TacFLIR begins testing on TAGS UGV
*Eurosatory 2006: Controp STAMPs on mini payloads
*Eurosatory 2006: Insensitive munitions in mass production
Diehl seeks to enter UK track and running gear market
*German soldier networking system evolves
Raytheon wins US missile defence development work
*NATO starts fielding deployable air C2 units
US Apaches clock up more than 700,000 'war on terror' hours
*German armed forces organisation gears up for expanded deployed operations capability
US holds landmark FCS field experiment
Norway enlists Thales for implementation of NORGIL clusters
US bolsters its missile-defence mission with award for UEWR
*Australia installs Mini-Typhoon gun mount on selected frigates
Austrian Army reforms spawn hybrid recce and artillery units
CILAS receives Krasnopol contract
Austrian Army reforms spawn hybrid recce and artillery units
CILAS receives Krasnopol contract
ADI wins Australian communications system contract
*NATO looks for mortar and rocket protection
*Thales-NL validates critical radar system requirements for mortar interception
*Dutch show compound interest with force-protection tool plan
*Royal Danish Navy nears introduction of coastal surveillance network at radar sites
Netherlands conducts feasibility study into air defences against mortar rounds
*Ships gather in Netherlands for NATO's 'Brilliant Mariner 2006'
*KADDB and Mechanology team up to design 'World Conqueror' family of light vehicles
*USN plans acquisition of ICAP III Prowlers
Australia selects C-17A to meet global airlift requirement
*Budget document discloses existence of secret US Air Force UAV programme
*Thales Nederland tests SMART-L modified for theatre ballistic missile defence role
Russia readies for NATO patrols
Norway evaluates lessons from Afghanistan
*Norway faces a future of difficult decisions
BRIEFS - F-16 UPGRADES CONTINUE
BRIEFS - BIODEGRADABLE CHEM-LIGHTS
Netherlands nears agreement on Norwegian NASAMS purchase
*Pressure builds on JSF partner countries
Indonesian Navy orders second series of Netherlands corvettes
*Raytheon and ITT collaborate over interim solution to US Army's JTRS requirements
Russia begins training in preparation for joining Operation 'Active Endeavour'
Austria joins Explosive Ordnance Disposal Information System group
BRIEFS - DOLPHIN MODERNISATION
Jordan signs second-phase contract for special operations training centre
India enhances Sea Harrier capability
*Hard-kill defensive aid suite attracts the backing of several defence ministries
UK awards cryptographic protection contract
*Barrakuda technology advances
*QDR confirms decline in fighter numbers
*Transition of Challenger 2 to smoothbore armament reaches significant landmark
*Poland orders Israeli bomb jammer for overseas deployment
Netherlands aerospace industry secures continued support from government
Germany awards P-3C simulation contract to CAE
Canada develops new reconnaissance vehicle to strengthen light force capability
Greece, US finalise F-16 acquisition
*Germany undertakes study of next-generation software radios
Polish Navy contributes frigate to NATO Response Force
Eurofighter Typhoon scores first export success outside Europe with Saudi deal
USS Ohio emerges after conversion
*Germany readies KZO UAV for Afghanistan
*UK fires first AIM-120C5 from Tornado F.3
Fighter manufacturers wait on predicted Indian multirole order
Selex targets A-50 fighter trainer for new AESA radars
NATO achieves demilitarisation milestones in Albania, Ukraine
BRIEFS - F-16 TEST AND EVALUATION
BRIEFS - LONG-RANGE OBSERVATION
Adjudicators select Northrop Grumman for Jordan C4I update
*US to assess Australian FAC course
*Euro-NATO pilot training nations plan a revamp for next generation of fighters
*FN Herstal teams with University of Liege to research less-lethal weapon solutions
*C2 Centre of Excellence set for Netherlands as NATO pushes force transformation brief
*NATO plans summits to map out its future shape as deployed operations increase
Netherlands gives 'green light' for TacTom missile procurement
*Russia and Ukraine announce intentions to join NAT0-led Operation 'Active Endeavour'
Australia looks to alliance for integration of Impact torpedoes
US Army reaches for further FCS milestones
DARPA issues contract for VTOL aircraft
US looks to single Remote Weapon Station
BRIEFS - POLISH NAVY SELECTS UEL
BRIEFS - ITT SUPPORTS USN NUCLEAR MISSILES
BRIEFS - ROHDE&SCHWARZ WINS COMS AWARD
*France signs up Thales for force protection
*USAF deploys Predator B long-endurance UAV prototypes for initial operational use
Contractor equips M777 howitzers with TAD system for use by US forces
*Stryker prepared for production verification
*M30 GMLRS makes its operational debut as US Army ramps up full-rate production
*USMC selects DRS Handheld Thermal Imager for TRTI requirement
British Army stages trials of revised FIST V2
*Coalition partners stage multinational 'Urgent Quest' to trial combat ID solutions
*Rheinmetall Defence stages demonstration of 'ready to go' force-protection concept
UK ponders interim ammunition for Challenger 2 as re-arming schedule slips
More F-15s proposed for USAF, but interest still shown in STOVL JSF
Contenders square up for rescue helicopter
Turkey to develop new primary trainer and UAV
Driverless TerraMax completes DARPA Grand Challenge
Australian special forces seek air-droppable RHIBs
Northrop Grumman may team with EADS for tanker proposal
Support deal for Turkey's Peace Eagle
*UK VERIFIES RHEINMETALL SMOOTHBORE TANK GUN PERFORMANCE
*Danish Army acquisitions accelerate
BRIEFS - FROM HERE TO SIMFINITY
BRIEFS - FINNISH PILOT TRAINING
*UK multiplying close air-support capacity
RUAG develops combined effect warhead
Australia picks 'Baby Burke' for design of future AWD destroyer
*Responses due for UK munitions invite
*NATO's 'Clean Hunter' live flying exercise pioneers use of datalink management cell
*Atlas and EDO combine forces for MCM proposal to US Navy
*Swiss laboratory gives high priority to biological and radiological threats
Institutes collaborate on public safety work
Thales signs up for Watchkeeper support contract
*Bell beats competition to win order for US Army Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter
*UK-built Raytheon Sentinel makes maiden flight as ASTOR fleet conversion advances
*NATO prepares air support for NRF operations
US tests improved fuze for ATACMS
*Royal Air Force of Oman receives first Advanced Block 50 F-16 fighter from Lockheed Martin
Thales set to demonstrate DUMAS seeker
UK plans LEAPP forward in provision of air-defence awareness
*Sikorsky flies first production MH-60R as US Navy procurement plans take shape
US Army plans demonstration of software soldier radios
*British Army's Terrier Combat Engineer Vehicle undergoes initial company trials
First Canadian Aurora maritime patrol aircraft receives MX-20 sensor turret
CRS set to unveil SAM-PRAS airport and airfield missile-threat assessor
Mexican Navy places major development of weapon-control systems on its agenda
*Pentagon utilises operational assessment to evaluate Seeker for force protection
*German Navy concerned about neglect of underwater environment in face of threats
German Army advances FIS-H software for mobile battlefield and command post facilities
*ADI receives development funding for high-speed UAV
DSTO develops robotic land vehicles to aid dangerous missions
*UK considers mobile NBC demonstrators
Thales selects companies for next round of FIST trials
*Electric solutions on the agenda as UK MoD moves to advance FRES assessment phase
*NBC workshop demonstrates utility of civilian/military co-operation
*Israel develops joint C4ISR/UAV operations control centre with simulation capabilities
Radmor and Thales sign manufacturing agreement for F@stnet combat net radio
*Thales anticipates Reco-NG contract
DoD pushing major reappraisal of frequency usage
*US Army fields Excalibur early
*NATO puts new concepts to 'Iron Sword'
BRIEFS - INTERMEDIATE RANGE MISSILE
BRIEFS - ENHANCED PAVEWAY II FOR TYPHOON
BRIEFS - SPACE-BASED SPECTROMETER
BRIEFS - AUSTRALIAN JSF ORDERS
BRIEFS - TEST PILOTS FLY GRIPEN
*Dutch navy bucks the Western trend in its retention of CMS design and development
Thales begins Assessment Phase of ARRC C2IS project
*Australia employs Bushmaster for operations in southern Iraq
*Poland boosts military police
*Canada completes ESM system but navy lacks purchasing funds
*Austria opens purpose-built landmine training centre
*HDW outlines new multirole ship design for military/civil missions
*Precision-strike limitations lead air forces to network priorities
New Zealand Protector vessels to get Warrlock direction
Canadian situation awareness system to be trialled at CWID
*DCN furthers SMX-22 submarine promotion
SOSTAR-X nears flight testing as it enters final phase of mission system integration
Australia awards MILDS contract for aircraft fleets
BRIEFS - NATO TRANSPORT BENEFITS
BRIEFS - INVITATIONS ON THE RADAR
US awards contract for Lighter Than Air platforms
*US Navy signals intentions for provision of DD(X) propulsion
*Italy and Spain move toward co-operation in the development of Vulcano projectile
French special forces adopt Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 as mobility platform
*Israel predicts increased prominence of UAVs
Northrop Grumman proposes J-UCAS revision
*USMC opts for new-build UH-1Y
Boeing hedges against JSF delays with stealthier Super Hornet
Swiss Army expands laser simulation training
US Air Force defines STOVL version of Joint Strike Fighter
*Kongsberg develops innovative WiFi solution for Norwegian future soldier requirement
*RNLN LCF ships ready to deploy following successful series of live missile firings
*EM gun on the brink of fruition for land and sea applications
BRIEFS - TORPEDO COUNTERMEASURES
BRIEFS - FRIGATE-BASED LINK 16
BRIEFS - INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
*UK MoD is trusting Future Lynx to deliver rotorcraft capabilities
*Norwegian forces use Exercise 'Battle Griffin' to showcase enhanced command and control
*Swiss C4ISTAR competence centre progresses
Global industry consortium enlists new members
*Finland seeks to boost situational awareness with multisensor fusion and tracking system
British Army decides to keep its heavy armour for extra decade
MBDA to develop next-generation munition wings
Swiss company win French Army simulation system contract
*Modular propellant rivals to co-operate
Netherlands looks to development of networked sensors
*Canada prepares for terror threats
*Impending shake-up of UAE Armed Forces command systems alerts lead companies
UK MoD picks Atlas as preferred bidder for its DII(F) programme
*RAF looks to AirTanker while Boeing unveils KC-767A for Italy
Belgian consortium wins contract for MRCC
Australia adopts gradualist approach to NCW capability
*Pandur II gets Portuguese launch contract
UAE combat training centre competition in final throes
RNLN to deploy new LCF-type frigate to western Atlantic
*Tenix begins cutting steel for Royal New Zealand Navy Project Protector vessels
Portugal orders landing platform dock for navy
*RNLA banks on support of enhanced TITAAN
BRIEFS - F-16 OFFSHORE PARTICIPATION
BRIEFS - ELESCO BECOMES SWEDISH
BRIEFS - FRENCH LAUNCH PA2 DESIGN
BRIEFS - NORWEGIAN ON THE ROCKS
BRIEFS - MARRIAGE OF SHIPBUILDING
*RN assesses strike carrier sortie generation
*German Armed Forces work with civilian bodies towards flexible use of airspace
*NATO sees effective co-operation as key to overcoming terrorist threat from the skies
EADS-led consortium will set up Portuguese coastal surveillance
Netherlands looks to join US in Raytheon SMART-T order
*US101 to become presidential helicopter
Belarus announces major landmine disposal programme
Pentagon 2006 budget places hi-tech weapons in the shade
Lockheed receives PAC-3 contract
Germany seeks benefits from privatisation of maintenance
*PE-modified A-10C Thunderbolt makes successful maiden flight
*Hungarian Gripens approach test schedule
*World tour will define T-6B configuration
BRIEFS - DUTCH DEFENCE RESEARCH
BRIEFS - SECOND F 124 COMMISSIONED
BRIEFS - RBS 70 FOR CZECH REPUBLIC
BRIEFS - NEW UNATTENDED GROUND SENSOR (UGS) SYSTEM
BRIEFS - NEW COAST GUARD VESSELS
Israel upgrades Skyhawk as interim Lead-In Fighter Trainer
Bulgarian procurements near decision moment
*Estonia procures PaSi APCs upgraded by Patria Vehicles
UK adopts bar armour for operations in Iraq
UK expands army surveillance and intelligence capabilities
*US Marine Corps aims to put electronic tags on wounded
*Mark Hewish Born 30 June 1948 Hereford/UK; Died 6 Jan 2005 Vienna, Virginia/US
Storm Shadow/ SCALP EG completes Rafale integration
*Honeywell flies Micro Air Vehicle
*Raytheon develops an economy ID system
BRIEFS - TUNISIAN PATROL BOATS
BRIEFS - RAYTHEON GBS TRANSITION
BRIEFS - COUNTER-PROLIFERATION
Boeing and SAIC seek Future Combat Systems proposals
*GDOTS and TDA win fire support contract
Bundeswehr receives new satellite ground station
*Canadian Navy proceeds with project definition for multirole Joint Support Ship
US boosts military Iraq presence before elections
*Rheinmetall and Teledyne team to chase US UAV programmes
*India warms to Gripen fighters as Czech Air Force procurement advances
*Germany approves Puma after Netherlands selects CV90 infantry fighting vehicle
*Sweden gets ready for NATO close air support operations
*UK plans expansion to solve TACP air-land capability gaps
UK planning a universal observer trial
*Canadian FAC expansion stretches training capacity
*Germany, Netherlands continue bilateral Boxer development
*Canadian budget shortfall may cause "structural disarmament"
*RAF medium helicopter simulator centre offers potential for wider synthetic training
Australian Department of Defence calls for destroyer proposals
*New Stryker mortar variant; MGS armament reliabilty trials
*Australia buys US tank ammunition
Australia finalises M1A1 Abrams deal
*Danish Navy eyes European missile solution for patrol ships
*German naval school sizes up new trainers
Expeditionary software extends its reach during 'Destined Glory'
SAR Lupe ground test completed successfully
*Contractors submit bid for F 122/123 update; F 125 newbuild discussions begin
BRIEFS - Bowman HF radio certificated
BRIEFS - NATO calls for cruise missiles
BRIEFS - Torpedoes in the water
BRIEFS - Danish Mk II patrol craft
*MAN wins UK truck competition
*Norway tests real-time targeting pods take-off on 14 October 2004
BRIEFS - MEADS development kicks off
BRIEFS - USMC focuses non-lethal research
BRIEFS - International BMD studies
BRIEFS - Israeli urban-combat training
BRIEFS - New comms network in Iraq
BRIEFS - US Army mine-clearance vehicle
BRIEFS - ISPAN integrates strategic operations
BRIEFS - Industry harmonises networking
BRIEFS - BMD defence for Japanese navy
BRIEFS - SM-6/ERAM enters development
BRIEFS - Australia to buy long-range ASMs
*Dutch seek solutions for personal armour
US Army to proceed with full-rate A2C2S production
Indian government looks to South Africa for new radios
*Thales uses ITD as lever into naval market
Armscor offers to be AU broker
US Navy selects Lockheed Martin for MUOS
South Korea expands Ehud ACMI system
*Austria deploys Kurassier to Kosovo
USAF lines up candidates to create jammer for B-52H
*Counter-MANPADS moves to Phase II system development
USJFCOM initiates new C2 systems
Dutch industries seek UAV profile
*Joint command will consolidate Dutch helicopter operations
Australia hopes for operational edge from technology projects
*STAR moves toward firing trials
Germany and the Netherlands look to KTMs to meet all-terrain motorcycle requirement
*MP-RTIP flourishes in ground-based trials
US Army eyes development of LRAD systems
Boeing, Lockheed Martin to proceed with AMF JTRS
Thales combat system will offer added venom to Egyptian Cobras
Danish Army signs contract to receive further Piranha IIICs
US Army revises acquisition process for WIN-T programme
*USAF to deploy multi-INT system
BRIEFS - RAAF bolsters F/A-18 training
BRIEFS - MT&T to track vessels at sea
BRIEFS - Orbital assembly of large optical structures
BRIEFS - OSS for Korea and Japan
BRIEFS - Ukraine bolsters borders
BRIEFS - Four shortlisted for FRES
BRIEFS - Thales builds second RBE2 demonstrator
BRIEFS - USAF enhances deployable comms
BRIEFS - Rapid biowar response
BRIEFS - Light tactical trucks for Iraq
BRIEFS - ELINT for Italian intel ship
BRIEFS - USMC looks overseas for trucks
BRIEFS - FORESTER cuts through dense foliage
BRIEFS - AMRAAM bridges the gap to Meteor
BRIEFS - MEFFV converges with FCS
BRIEFS - Fuze setter shoot-off
BRIEFS - Iraq seeks patrol boats
BRIEFS - LRAM technology development
BRIEFS - ORCLE optimizes laser/RF comms
BRIEFS - Stand-off detection of nuclear materials
BRIEFS - UAVs collaborate against ground targets
US Army instigates effort to rationalize UAV-related projects
*AMII trials to lock air-maneuver units into Bowman ground-based networks
US Army seeks improved command of digital forces
*Tactical communications key to UK-Danish interoperability
'Massive' bomb comes to the brink of preliminary testing
US Naval Air Systems Command awards TacTom contract
Common avionics for UAV platforms
US project to develop ocean surveillance in the littorals
*Arrow ABM expands performance
ADAM deconflicts fire support/aviation assets in current Baghdad operations
*Royal Navy SSNs to get SATCOM addition
US FCS program looks to benefit from Organic Air Vehicle testing
US users to get Radarsat imagery
Sensors selected for FCS vehicles
US submarines transition to Internet-based communication
*British Army set to proceed with Falcon procurement program
USAF competition pursues responsive spacelift requirement
Australia presses ahead with naval equipment effort
*Bayern-Chemie Protac delivers Meteor propulsion system
USAF seeks support for Hunter/Killer plans
*US Army advances FTTS project
BRIEFS - Taiwan and Turkey bolster torpedo defense
BRIEFS - Israeli counter-MANPADS tie-up
BRIEFS - Fast Jet DIRCM delivered
BRIEFS - British Army enhances artillery control
BRIEFS - Transatlantic BMD tie-ups
BRIEFS - Mission systems for UAE corvettes
BRIEFS - Denmark orders AIM-9X, EP2 and MIDS
BRIEFS - Canada selects Sikorsky H-92
BRIEFS - Lithuania bolsters border defense
BRIEFS - Information security for DHS
BRIEFS - Longbow radars in Japan
BRIEFS - Germany re-equips troops in Afghanistan
*Spider's web provides area denial
*Lockheed Martin to provide Aerial Common Sensor for US Army and Navy
Mules do more donkey work for US operations in mountainous terrain
*Sweden pursues integrated approach to UAV/UCAV development
SAR interoperability agreed by Cubic and Signature SARBE
Test microsatellite paves the way for Galileo system
*CTAI to execute 40mm turret program
USAF proves automated data exchange
*UK experiments with various classes of UAV for joint needs
*UK pursues rebalancing of armed forces
CONDOR II begins flight trials aboard Lynx
US Army accelerates development of selected Future Combat Systems
Jindalee radar to play role in US-Australian BMD pact
JTRS Cluster 5 acquisition award goes to General Dynamics
*Dutch harmonize MALE UAV requirements
UK/US active-array radar project
*Thales chosen for Watchkeeper
BRIEFS - Enhanced active protection
BRIEFS - DRS supports P5CTS/TCTS
BRIEFS - AI software designs satellite antenna
BRIEFS - Australia signs for Abrams
BRIEFS - Area mine-clearance testing
BRIEFS - USMC eyes non-lethal platforms
BRIEFS - More up-armored HMMWVs
BRIEFS - Latvia bolsters battlefield C2
BRIEFS - Australia invests in underwater systems
BRIEFS - QinetiQ assesses Gatekeeper
BRIEFS - USCG accelerates new cutter program
BRIEFS - Overlander authorized
*France moves ahead with high-rate radio developments
US and Europe to harmonize GPS/Galileo
Battlefield combat ID shows its worth
*Atlas Elektronik and EADS split up in frigate upgrade competition
Thales supplies SQUIREs to Italy
USAF splits development of missile warning system
MBDA predicts mixed fortunes for missile market
*ScanEagle demonstrates persistent ISR coverage
*MLTC assists coalition operations
Lockheed Martin selected for CKEM
Australian advances in bio-warfare defense
US responds to increased threat from inexpensive weapons
*US Navy selects Boeing 737 variant as Orion replacement
DARPA/USMC develop guidance for mortar
*Battle lines drawn for Cluster 5
*Seabird Seeker wins Iraqi order
Briefs - Multinational small-arms consortium
Briefs - Australia bolsters geospatial info
Briefs - High-altitude airship
Briefs - US/Swedish composite materials pact
Briefs - Transformational communications
Briefs - CVN 21 gets under way
Briefs - Further FCS Communications demo
Briefs - ASMD integrates air defense
Australia studies UAV-based comms range extension
DHS bolsters geospatial support
BRIEFS - Bahrain bolsters air/missile defense
BRIEFS - DIA evaluates missile signatures
BRIEFS - Australian comms bids submitted
BRIEFS - PGMM enters development
BRIEFS - USJFCOM tests UAV interoperability
BRIEFS - French hybrid electric vehicle demonstrator
BRIEFS - US defers aerial tanker decision
BRIEFS - Persistent undersea surveillance
BRIEFS - UK automates engineers
BRIEFS - Integrated EW for Turkish F-16s
BRIEFS - US bolsters soldier protection
BRIEFS - Bodyworn DF for special forces
BRIEFS - Proximity sensing for APS
BRIEFS - Multimission AUV for special ops
BRIEFS - FCS-C ammunition testing
BRIEFS - Iraq begins rebuilding navy
BRIEFS - More protection kits for Iraq
BRIEFS - Alliant Techsystems wins MRM
BRIEFS - XM307 enters development
Integration of East European air defenses expanded
US Navy contracts expand work on ship and coastline protection
*USN chooses two teams to perform next LCS phase
Jordanian C4ISR program draws four contenders
US Army seeks enhanced counter-battery systems
*German electronic-warfare live training exercise lays foundation for Euro-force
Increased night operations capability for RJAF
Australia and US collaborate on hypersonics demonstration
Australia re-organizes shipbuilding programs
USN eyes new submarine-launched ballistic missile
*Raytheon to head Jordanian training center program
MAJIIC weaves its spell over intelligence access
SAIC leads team for US Army CBRN protection system
*First RAAF Wedgetail takes to the air
ANHAM joint venture deliveries for Iraq
*Phase 2 of IDAS missile study goes ahead without Norway
USAF hastens expeditionary-force innovations
Pentagon tests toxin detection
USMC seeks mission package for assault breacher
*Giat Industries expanding FINDERS BMS family
*Lockheed Martin to develop Joint Common Missile
BRIEFS - USSOCOM eyes new vehicles
BRIEFS - New sensors for USSOCOM craft
BRIEFS - TacTom hard-target fuzing
BRIEFS - Helmet-mounted cueing for ANG/AFRC
BRIEFS - Eurofighter launches IRIS-T
BRIEFS - USAF/USN up-armor HMMWVs
BRIEFS - US Army protects truck crews
BRIEFS - Microsatellite experiments
NATO selects TIPS solution for Alliance Ground Surveillance
*Contenders prepare bids for the US Navy's BAMS program
*ROD hopes to steal a march in insensitive munitions race
Australia chooses modified A330 for aerial refueling role
*Seabird Seeker surveillance aircraft bids for Iraqi order
US Army eyes advanced EO/IR sensors for tactical UAVs
Space Based Radar takes its next step
PDA-based systems for US artillery in Iraq
DTRA opts for CBR detection sensors
USSOCOM seeks new lightweight electronic warfare equipment
US Army expedites XM1 railgun development
US Army proceeds with UAV programs
USMC seeks vertical take-off UAV for expeditionary operations
USMC seeks rapid counter to insurgents' weapons
*Ericsson proposes NBD widening to non-military organizations
*ESSM enters full-rate production as industry considers future growth
BRIEFS - AAR-54 protects Transalls
BRIEFS - Indonesia bolsters air defense
Explosives to be supplied under F-16 offset deal
*Aermacchi makes M346 claim as AEJPT study is delivered
*Norway edging towards C-130J acquisition
Poland makes third attempt to procure digital radio relays
*Production standard Rosvertol Mi-28N makes first flight with revised transmission and rotor
BRIEFS - Boeing 747 signature measurement
BRIEFS - US Army eyes anti-materiel rifle
BRIEFS - EM gun considered for MEFFV
BRIEFS - Indonesia bolsters air defense
BRIEFS - AAR-54 protects Transalls
BRIEFS - US Army eyes SAR for TUAV
BRIEFS - Tiger/NH 90 threat protection
BRIEFS - NLOS-LS proceeds to SDD
BRIEFS - MEADS demonstration delayed
Norway launches Project 5032 vehicle program
Netherlands-Norwegian equipment swap
USAF aims for rapid procurement of new CSAR helicopter
US Army to demonstrate advanced truck technologies
US Air Force looks to the edge of space
US aims to automate understanding of enemy thinking
*Singapore studies indigenous 120mm main battle tank
*JSF security technology costing up to US$1bn
US deploys new headquarters teams to speed up planning
RAAF orders new command-and-control system
USMC proceeds with EFSS and complementary vehicles
US center focuses on homeland security technology
*Aerostat-based phased-array radar bolsters early warning capability
Briefs - Australian HFSW trials
Briefs - Internal JASSM studies
Briefs - ST Kinetics/Lockheed Martin tie-up
Briefs - New C4I for Israel Air Force
Indian MoD signs for Phalcon AEW
Last call for new A400M industrial participants
*FRES uncertainties throw Sweden's parallel SEP program into disarray
Comanche cancellation frees up billions in US Army funding for other programs
JSF gains weight and loses time
Briefs - German-Israeli teaming
Briefs - French CEC development
Briefs - Stand-off mine neutralization
Briefs - Future for Dutch Orions
Briefs - New responsive-launch effort
*Norwegian air power modules trade weight for deployability
*Netherlands to procure Lockheed PAC-3s
France orders new network-based systems
US fuses inputs for cruise missile defense
*Finnish Navy calls for new MCM, realigns Squadron 2000 program
Briefs - EADS backs Eurotraining
Briefs - Javelin for Norway and Ireland
Briefs - Non-lethal mortar round
Briefs - Chem/bio agent detection
Briefs - Virginia-class multiyear
Briefs - Early warning for Taiwan
Briefs - UUVs for force protection
*Spain bolsters armored vehicle fleet
*USMC seeks wholesale replacement of current bridging
Radio frequency-guided mortar round to defeat communications/electronic-warfare emitters
DARPA studies Walrus air vehicle
*UK Royal Air Force opts for AirTanker option
*RUAG Land Systems prepares for reduced Swiss Army orders
US Army aims to accelerate introduction of new technology
*Communication weaknesses endanger allied integration in US-led air campaigns
Briefs - Smallsat constellation study
Briefs - More Ravens for US Army
Briefs - SIGINT payload for UAVs
UK Royal Marines start Viking vehicle training
US presses ahead with Transformational Communications
US pursues passive radar tracking of ground targets
New kill vehicle for US missile defense
Hungary moves to adopt NATO medium-caliber munitions
*EFV moves into system design and development
BRIEFS - US evaluates Icelandic UUV
BRIEFS - AIDEWS for Polish F-16s
BRIEFS - Typhoon IRST production
BRIEFS - Pods for Poland and Oman
BRIEFS - US Navy rethinks torpedo defense
BRIEFS - Australian collaboration
BRIEFS - US Air Force SUAV requirement
US Air Force bolsters C4I infrastructure
US Navy proceeds with SSGN conversion
Britain to begin force "rebalancing"
US pushes ahead with ballistic missile defense
*New F-16 variants pass milestones
*More missiles for Greek Mirages
*Grudge match for fighters in Singapore
*UK future power sources program
Future Combat Systems manned vehicle contract
*Afghan and Iraqi deployment test for Netherlands new air maneuver force
BRIEFS - RBS 15 Visby contract
BRIEFS - German base reductions
BRIEFS - Network vulnerabilities
BRIEFS - US bolsters missile defense
BRIEFS - Airborne jamming study
BRIEFS - Boeing firms-up MMA bid
US and Europe believe in MAJIIC
USAF gets strike packages off the ground faster
UK eyes additional applications for Javelin
UK BTID selected for USMC trial
Transatlantic sharing of littoral technology tasks
System house recommended for FRES assessment phase
RO and Rheinmetall to proceed with Challenger re-gunning
Raven UAV for Afghanistan service
*NATO's airborne surveillance competition enters the final stretch
*Lessons learned for UK Commando fire supporters
*ISTAR threads come together in the UK
*Hostile radar range cut on Su-35s
US Navy continues to eye ERGM alternative
DARPA and the USAF move ahead with FALCON
Communication with submerged submarines
Canberra funds new round of concept demonstrators
Australia develops Blue Owl system
*Architecture for southern European missile defense to be tested on Crete
Air and missile defense planning and control
X-31 VECTOR data to benefit future UAV and stealth aircraft
US Navy seeks precision targeting for F/A-18E/F
*USMC to test solutions in SV 04
*Stork unveils first Netherlands Boxer
US Army seeks enhanced air defense
Lockheed Martin to demonstrate High Altitude Airship
British Army now coming to grips with digitization culture
Hypersonic missile developments
US eyes battlefield biological assessment
USAF seeks remote C2 for aircraft over Afghanistan
BRIEFS - Micro air vehicle merger
BRIEFS - DCGS 10.2 implemented
BRIEFS - MC2A battle management
BRIEFS - Taiwan enhances C4ISR
BRIEFS - Denmark accepts C-130Js
BRIEFS - New small arms for OFW
French line-of-sight radio relays to be manufactured in Poland
*UK embarks on mine clearance program
*Bowman tactical radio system on track for battle trials in 2004
Teams join forces to offer naval C2 solutions
BAE to use INDIA in Tactical Command Software
*Moscow uses Augur airships for observation
Kockums awarded contract for Phase 2 of Viking project
*Polish army tests US surveillance and reconnaissance platforms
BRIEFS - Greece ends OEF involvement
BRIEFS - ... as Dutch Sperwers crash
BRIEFS - Canada buys Sperwer...
BRIEFS - Australia adopts Javelin
BRIEFS - Barco displays on CV90s
BRIEFS - ESSM "suitable and effective"
BRIEFS - Second MEKO for Malaysia
BRIEFS - Carl Vinson overhaul delayed
BRIEFS - Falcon corvette unveiled
Bofors 57 Mk 3 gun sold for Deepwater program
*Warrior in a better position for spend on weapons trials in 2004
*Submarine missile development launched
BRIEFS - US Army eyes low-cost CID
BRIEFS - Israeli UAV surveillance
BRIEFS - More Virginia submarines
USAF progresses with C2 Constellation
Indian Hawks move towards contract
USAF special forces explore new M-X multimission aircraft
*Incat takes SeaFrame concept to fast cats
FCS program continues to firm up
US Army seeks SADARM replacement
*Challenger 2 smoothbore technology demonstrator contract expected
US Navy works to re-invigorate anti-submarine warfare in the littorals
BRIEFS - Precision urban combat
BRIEFS - Integrated intel broadcast
BRIEFS - UUVs augment minehunting
BRIEFS - US selects new ground sensors
BRIEFS - Phalanx Block 1B for Egypt
BRIEFS - Mobile THEL prototype
BRIEFS - Air recce for homeland defense
BRIEFS - Counter-terrorism aerostat
BRIEFS - Dedicated targeting network
BRIEFS - Australia deploys UAVs
BRIEFS - US merges UCAV programs
*JWID 2003 consolidates coalition command
*Bundeswehr ponders DSO requirement
Two contractor teams proceed with UCAR design
*New propulsor set for Astute submarine
Dragon Eye mini-UAV close to operational fielding
USN eyes Tactical Tomahawk as 'call-for-fires' weapon
UK to evaluate complementary unmanned sensors
USAF eyes increased manned/unmanned collaboration
USN re-orients P-3 replacement program
UK setting up transformation experimentation network
*First production Global Hawk rolls out
UK forces' Iraq lessons learned reviewed
*Elisra/Elta co-operation deal
*Israeli air-to-ground weapons reduce collateral damage risk
US Marine Corps sets high goals for Stinger replacement
SNPE to lead Franco-Nordic Eurenco energetics business
*US Navy christens first LPD 17
*US JFCOM bringing experimentation to the frontline and to NATO
Small Diameter Bomb to enter development
Anglo-US missile-defense collaboration
*RAF to get Hawk 128 as Advanced Jet Trainer
US Navy selects three finalists for Littoral Combat Ship
US Army foresees 6,000-plus UAVs for Future Combat Systems
USMC progress with SMAW replacement
US Army moves towards Objective Force Warrior
UK proceeds with integrated low-level air defense
*Trilateral discussions to commence on smoothbore upgrade for Challenger tank
Progress with Europe's Meteor air-to-air missile
*New electronic reconnaissance systems for Polish air defense
*Panzertruppen facing uncertain future as German armed forces reform unfolds
NATO establishes expeditionary force
Inexpensive missile detection for aircraft
*US field artillery demonstrates flexible fires in Iraq
US eyes global strike within two hours with hypersonics
Datalinked wide-area munition to be demonstrated
Bigger, better C4ISR systems underpin US warfighting efforts
Briefs - Spanish naval gun - a correction
Briefs - Self-protection for AAAV
Briefs - Australia upgrades submarines
Briefs - USMC eyes mortar replacements
Briefs - UK plans to double C-17 fleet
Briefs - AARGM enters development
US expands blue-force tracking
Australia bolsters special forces
Aerial Common Sensor program moves towards system development
Aegis for the Republic of Korea's KDX III destroyer
*US considering long-term retention of 105mm howitzers
US Air Force studies inexpensive missile protection
US Air Force grapples with continuous target identification
US Army seeks miniature electronic-warfare sensors
US studies improved air surveillance over cities
*USMC deploys mini-UAVs in Iraq
Precise navigation for air-to-surface weapons
US Air Force ponders inexpensive space access
BRIEFS - Egyptian patrol craft
BRIEFS - QR mine detection for USMC
BRIEFS - DTRA studies chemical defense
BRIEFS - Enhanced air-defense study
BRIEFS - LHA Replacement design
BRIEFS - NORAD homeland defense
BRIEFS - MRUUV enters development
BRIEFS - US enhances air-combat training
BRIEFS - New approach to tunnel attack
BRIEFS - Australia standardizes on RBS70
Rheinmetall DeTec export orders exceed domestic
Mobile communications gateways supported Iraq operation
US integrates battlespace pictures
USN assesses Web-based conferencing
*TRAP-250 permits stand-off munitions disposal
*Leclerc prepares for new challenges in its second decade of active service
US to demonstrate post-strike bio-assessment system
*Austal throws down the gauntlet for US Army Theater Support Vessel program
In-flight intelligence for transport aircraft
Future Combat Systems to enter development
High-tempo air operations spur increased automation
Trooplift helicopter capability to be delivered to Australian Army one year early
US Army restructures Land Warrior
*USAF appoints MC2A integrator
*First fuel cell-powered sub goes to sea
BRIEFS - Joint chem/bio-defense office
BRIEFS - Civil emergency exercise
BRIEFS - Software radio alliance
BRIEFS - Software radio alliance
BRIEFS - Composite ship structures
BRIEFS - DCN and Rolls-Royce team
BRIEFS - DCN and Rolls-Royce team
BRIEFS - NORAD bolsters homeland defense
BRIEFS - IMS technology development
BRIEFS - Secure en-route comms
*ADI influence sweep gear SWIMS ahead
*Slovakia presents one-man AFV turret system
Goose Bay cooks up customer satisfaction plan
*RNO seeks high-speed troop carrier
Miniature WolfPack hunts down emitters
UK assesses casualty ship capability requirement
*Norwegian Navy to build specialized expeditionary coastal force
*Affordable Weapon demonstrates potential to revolutionize stand-off operations
*Littoral Combat Ship designs continue to evolve
BRIEFS - Predator SRAW production
BRIEFS - Tactical Tomahawk progresses
State of play with SOSTAR-X airborne ground surveillance
RUAG sets sights on US missile programs
Jordanian Armed Forces evolve plans for Falcon III tank
Proposals requested for CEC Block 2
US Marine Corps seeks counter-battery radar
Norwegians embark Lynx on Netherlands frigate
US eyes 'transformational' communications
Airbus A319 for maritime patrol role
Thales awarded element of NATO ACCS contract
US proceeds with enhanced ballistic-missile interceptors
US merges facilities for homeland security
BRIEFS - Carl Gustaf anti-structure round
BRIEFS - Parachute-descent nav aid
BRIEFS - NATO seeks strategic sealift boost
BRIEFS - Norwegian special forces to Afghanistan
BRIEFS - Thermobaric mortar round
ADF to trial new surface-wave radar
ADF to trial new surface-wave radar
US services align remote unattended sensor efforts
UK, Australia and New Zealand select Javelin
Vingtaqs system selected for Norwegian Army requirement
Dutch Patriots in Turkish mission
X-Craft supports advanced catamaran hullform research
Swiss plan multiple applications for MEP
Australia pursues manned/unmanned surveillance mix
BRIEFS - Netherlands procurement
BRIEFS - Dutch mull third DC-10
UK hedges its bets on carrier contractor decision
FIST fight draws to a close as bidders await UK MoD decision
Gripen tightens sales pitch for new markets
Nimrod spearheads UK's precision strike capability
Polish exam for 11 Air Maneuver Brigade
Netherlands Air Force looks to fly Goose Bay
US to develop chemical/biological agent-defeat bomb
BRIEFS - Maverick keeps selling
BRIEFS - More Goalkeepers for Korea
BRIEFS - Commercial space imagery
BRIEFS - Tactical Tomahawk production
BRIEFS - Raytheon/BAE win AMNS
USN tests new capabilities planned for SSGNs
New UAV should kick-start European aerospace programs
US Navy pursues aggressive schedule for Littoral Combat Ship
US Navy bolsters torpedo defense
US Army seeks further APKWS enhancements
US Air Force studies new air-launched munitions
Switzerland selects STN Atlas for Leopard 2 BMS
Poland selects F-16C/D Block 52+
US to begin fielding missile-defense umbrella
Laser testbed shoots down artillery shells in demonstration
Headmark analysis aids RAN decision making
Global Hawk under test with German ELINT package
DSA reveals NZ Protector package
Common Modular Missile heads towards system development
Referees start the count for 'Boxer'
BRIEFS - Battlefield management
BRIEFS - Ukraine weapons disposal
Airborne mine sensors for US Army
DSTO studies patrol boat structures for RAN
PzH 2000 shipboard demonstration
US Air Force eyes platforms for MALCH
IRIS-T completes industrial development testing
NATO seeks to rationalize air combat training
Northrop Grumman demonstrates launcher system for DD(X)
Scalp Naval to be given 1,000km range
US Air Force eyes loitering battlefield munition
US forces warm to high-speed vessels
Denel wins South Africa GBADS contract
UK research objectives for land depth battle laid out
US to evaluate course-correction fuzes
BRIEFS - Dipping sonar for MH-60R
BRIEFS - BROACH tested on JSOW
German Army raises requirements for non-lethal artillery projectiles
AARGM moves towards development
Comanche proceeds, but cut back
Second X-45A makes maiden flight
Greece announces major modernization
US Marine Corps seeks new lightweight vehicles
BRIEFS - US Army computer defense
BRIEFS - TacTom completes initial trials
BRIEFS - Enhanced jammer for Korean F-15s
Europe presses ahead with Galileo satellite system
UK pursues new air-to-surface weapon/aircraft mix
Boeing 'super airlifter' plans unveiled
US Navy awards 'focused-mission' study contracts
RAN signs on for ASM threat emulation system
BRIEFS - Italian companies join
BRIEFS - Mk 45 Mod 4 guns for Denmark
BRIEFS - French Air Command & Control
BRIEFS - Extended-range Exocet
BRIEFS - ... and additional GIADS
US Navy eyes miniature UAV/UUV sensors
French Navy frigates face rising costs
South African battlespace C2 framework in the making
Now you see it, now you won't: Boeing lifts the veil on stealthy Bird of Prey
US Navy proceeds with MMA program
NZ Defence Force fast tracks air capability projects
Armaris aims for naval business
BRIEFS - Swiss CV-9030 deliveries
BRIEFS - SOF Chinooks sought by UK
BRIEFS - BATES replacement contract
BRIEFS - Rapid port operations
BRIEFS - Asymmetric threat operations
BRIEFS - SBIRS High restructuring
BRIEFS - ASRAAM enters service
BRIEFS - JSF/IRIS-T integration study
BRIEFS - High Speed Penetrator
BRIEFS - FBCB2 in the Persian Gulf
BRIEFS - Star SAFIRE II for EH101
BRIEFS - USMC seeks TOW replacement
BRIEFS - High-altitude airship
BRIEFS - TUAV enters production
US proposes pan-NATO rapid-reaction force
US expands bio-terror surveillance
US Army seeks miniature EW packages
Greek Hydra class completes Gulf deployment
Germany finally silences Type F 123 frigates
US Army tries airborne mine detection again
US studies rapid-response tactical optical surveillance from space
BRIEFS - Countermine sensor fusion
BRIEFS - Third Thai F-16 squadron
BRIEFS - Bundeswehr disaster relief
BRIEFS - Apache Longbow for Kuwait
BRIEFS - Missile-defense radars
Four compete for Polish ship self-defense missile
USN focuses on littoral missions
US orders new polar-orbiting weather sats
Gripens set to enter NATO air exercise
Brazil inaugurates SIVAM surveillance
US Air Force proceeds with C4ISR fit for MC2A
US Army launches WIN-T communications network
US Army plans further South African artillery ammunition trials
UCAV funding continues to flow
Sweden and US merge their precision 155mm projectile programs
Oerlikon Contraves provides contractor support services
UK MoD to fund Lancer warhead trials
Last best chance for NATO airborne ground surveillance
Korea selects advanced sensors for its F-15s
Israel Defense Force overhauls its battlefield C2
Swedish Giraffe AMB for anti-terrorism role
German Panther ICV decision reversed
BRIEFS - Initial step towards SOV
BRIEFS - Lockheed Martin eyes GBAD
BRIEFS - Commercial technology for NIMA
BRIEFS - Greece buys SAGEM UAVs
BRIEFS - Super Hornet on cruise
BRIEFS - Australia signs Bushmaster contract
BRIEFS - Robotic combat vehicle
BRIEFS - Transatlantic BMD teaming
BRIEFS - Boeing 767 tanker/transports for Italy
BRIEFS - Border-security vehicles for Romania
BRIEFS - Enhanced littoral warfare
BRIEFS - Talon terminals for UK
BRIEFS - Advanced EW for Norwegian NH90s
Australian Army defines indirect fire concepts
BRIEFS - Top German general changed
BRIEFS - NBC defenses improved
BRIEFS - First River-class launched
BRIEFS - Polish T-72 agreement
BRIEFS - Experimental littoral craft
BRIEFS - Dutch train in California
BRIEFS - ... and upgrades to Type 209s
BRIEFS - Greece orders fourth Type 214
BRIEFS - Malaysia orders Scorpene
BRIEFS - Denying space imagery
Challenger regunning proposals refined
US Coast Guard selects Deepwater contractor
Risk-reduction contract for 40mm CTA
USAF canvasses ideas for future command and control
RAN patrol boat tenders shortlisted
US Army seeks Crusader successor
FCS responsibilities allocated
Terma C3 unit for mystery buyer
Carbon fiber demonstrator vehicle for UK?
Poland to procure microwave radio relay systems
RNLN submarine joins anti-drug fight in Caribbean
Air-independent U31 starts harbor trials
Australia joins JSF and considers F-111 replacement
Swiss propose 120mm multipurpose gun
Boeing to run Joint Tactical Radio System Cluster program
German Panther decision ''blow'' to defense industry consolidation
Australian Army prepares for live simulation system
Jordan refines heavy infantry combat vehicle
UCAR program gets off the ground
US forces seek enhanced strike aircraft capabilities
MiG-29 flight simulator collaboration
New Zealand canvasses future naval acquisitions
US to bolster precision targeting
British Army gears up to receive Bowman
German space company to expand reconnaissance satellite activities
Korea selects GE-powered F-15K
BRIEFS - Mass spectrometry for chem-bio
BRIEFS - Enhanced robots in Afghanistan
BRIEFS - CMWS supports special ops
BRIEFS - Italy eyes Predator for naval support
BRIEFS - Enhanced warhead for GBU-28 family
BRIEFS - Israeli SIGINT aircraft
BRIEFS - US revamps command structure
BRIEFS - Denmark prepares for ESSM
BRIEFS - Luftwaffe prepares for Eurofighter
ET Marinesysteme ventures into German frigate upgrade role
USAF plans hunter-killer role for beefed-up Predator
Rheinmetall touts capabilities pending further consolidation
US Army expands satcom bandwidth
US takes next step with Aerial Common Sensor
UK truck contests nearing completion
UK TACP expansion - new radios sought
Hungarian radio project awarded to Kongsberg
TRW to lead restructured SBIRS-Low program
Netherlands Air Force to take over German SAM systems
US plans to demonstrate supersonic cruise missile
Upgraded protection leads to Stryker weight increase
US Air Force studies air-launched UAVs
NATO deactivates reaction force
Northrop Grumman/Raytheon to design USN's DD(X) destroyer
BRIEFS - Force-protection demining
BRIEFS - Mobile C2 for French Air Force
BRIEFS - Stretched C-130J for USAF
BRIEFS - GMDS intercept successful
US evaluates bio-defense triggers
Battlefield counter to air-ground weapons
US sponsors new UAV powerplants
US Army ponders OICW alternatives
US Air Force revisits space-based radar programs
New C2 systems enable smaller HQs
Dutch ICV program shortlists four suppliers
US exploits databases in anti-terrorism war
Chinese anti-helicopter weapon on display
Boeing/Northrop Grumman put their weight behind EA-18
R&D plans to support UK medium
Dutch PzH2000 order gets green light force outlined
US Army orders Swedish Giraffe radars
New LPD on order for Royal Netherlands Navy
US to buy new systems for bio-agent identification
Is British Army tank gun thinking now poised for 180ş traverse?
MEADS offered for early deployment
DCN introduces corporate changes
US pursues non-lethal high-power microwaves
Unmanned fighter helicopter on the horizon
Independent communications back-up for emergencies
USAF looks to new airborne satcom terminals
RAN considers common amphibious designs
BRIEFS - Nemesis for Australia
BRIEFS - Missile-defense awards
US responds to chem/bio threat
US eyes new methods of attacking caves
US Army examines extended-range UAV
Boeing and SAIC to integrate Future Combat Systems
NEWS IN BRIEF - JASSM LRIP award
NEWS IN BRIEF - Predator proceeds to LRIP
NEWS IN BRIEF - Boeing fills the gap
NEWS IN BRIEF - Maverick and AMRAAM sales
NEWS IN BRIEF - Chile signs for F-16s
NEWS IN BRIEF - More AC-130 gunships
NEWS IN BRIEF - MDA looks at the stratosphere
NEWS IN BRIEF - JTRS Cluster 1 contractor decision due
NEWS IN BRIEF - Global Hawk proceeds
NEWS IN BRIEF - Swedish NH 90 mission system
RNLN receives two survey ships
US Army tests new airborne command-and-control system
US Air Force presses ahead with AOC automation
FBCB2 full-rate production stalled
DARPA studies Loki 'underwater fighter'
US re-orients satcoms requirements
Apache underbid threatens Air Maneuver
US/UK to collaborate on Common Missile
US looks for defense against unconventional nuclear attack
US faces dilemma over naval land attack
Briefs - Korea buys ATACMS Block IA
Briefs - UK advances carrier program
Briefs - Surplus MBTs to Norway
Briefs - USMC enhances LAV sighting
Briefs - ... while Hungary gets offsets
Briefs - Korea enhances air surveillance:
Briefs - Submarine trainers moved west
Briefs - Exclusive simulation teaming
Briefs - Buffel for Switzerland
Multiwarhead candidate tested for Tactical Tomahawk
Hellenic Navy to retire four Adams-class DDGs
Merger of US mini-UAV programs surprises industry
US Army simulation system runs in Poland
Greeks buy Panhards and flyers
Greek Phantom upgrade progress
US Army opts for Australian high-mobility vehicle
AMSTE program moves into second round
Javelin helps Lithuania target improved defense capabilities
JASSM proceeds towards service entry
TRACER/FSCS may live on in new guise
US Army pursues risk reduction for Aerial Common Sensor
Defense scientist slams UK digitization acquisition process
Teams forming for UK FIST soldier system competition
Light anti-armor weapon contest in final throes
USAF seeks hidden time-critical targets
Air chiefs discuss implications of terror attacks
Early-entry tactical command post
UK to procure tungsten tank round
UK proceeds with surface-ship torpedo defense
Guided air-to-surface rocket gets under way
US looks for routine inexpensive space access
Lockheed Martin gets Galaxy modernization development
US Navy eyes enhanced anti-radar missile
Sweden undertakes combined air training
Australia begins new combat aircraft search
Advanced EHF enters development
BRIEFS - Portugal orders EH101s
BRIEFS - AMNS integration into MH-60S
BRIEFS - Extended-range MLRS for Egypt
BRIEFS - FLIR systems for UK Sea Kings
UK tank gun systems re-sourced
US Air Force wants more out of Global Hawk
Future Combat Systems moves up a gear
BRIEFS - High-res satellite imagery
BRIEFS - DD 21 back in the melting pot
UK eyes Tactical Tomahawk for Royal Navy
Green light for German-Netherlands Fennek buy
First Polish armed forces TACP established
'Saif Sareea II' tests equipment and joint task force concept
US Navy tests technologies for supercavitating weapons
'Frisian Flag 2001' practices littoral air warfare scenarios
Lockheed Martin awarded JSF contract
US examines new counter-terrorist technologies
US Army hoping to move digitization goalposts
UK enhances battlefield electronic warfare
Australian DoD to trial explosives storage safety
UK anti-tank missile decisions pending
Nordic countries select new helicopters
HAF inaugurates AEW&C capability
US Marine Corps eyes Israeli wall-breaching
US to test Tactical UAV electronic-warfare fit
US proceeds with Small Diameter Bomb
Sweden prepares NCW demonstration
Swing-role Tomcats crucial to first days of 'Enduring Freedom' air campaign
BRIEFS - Canada enhances naval sensing
BRIEFS - Hyperspectral Amazon surveillance
BRIEFS - Shielder enters service
BRIEFS - Norwegian fighter alert
BRIEFS - NIMA Buys QuickBird images
BRIEFS - Radar ESM for new UK destroyers
BRIEFS - US Army looks at airships
BRIEFS - AEHF definition phase extended
South African multirole armament system proposal
Norway wants International Training Center at Orland main air station
US Army proceeds with Common Missile program
EU warned of capability shortfall
BRIEFS - Hellenic F-16 simulator
BRIEFS - Type 45 platform systems
BRIEFS - Astute-class training
BRIEFS - ESM/ELINT for Wedgetail
BRIEFS - More Apaches for Singapore
US Marine Corps strikes out with directed energy weapons
Extended air defense of southern Europe tested
Response awaited after attack on America
COUGAR adds teeth to ground robots
Organic Air Vehicle to support Future Combat System
US forces study sensor-equipped munitions
BRIEFS - Thai Super Lynx order
BRIEFS - Global Hawk seeks out drug-runners
BRIEFS - Mongoose enters development
BRIEFS - Spain enhances satcoms
Through-wall sensor sought for personnel detection
US Air Force to test Lockheed microsatellite
UK defense R&D substantially privatized
New weapons/sensors for Predator UAV
Finnish contract boosts EADS Systems
US fighter forces expand sensor pods
BRIEFS - USMC signs fast cat lease
BRIEFS - Australia funds concept demonstrators
US Marine Corps AAAV enters development phase
AIRNORTH tests full-scale combat rescue
Canadian Forces strive for greater coherence in battle command
El-Op unveils space-based sensing camera
Greece frigate transfer deal completed
Daewoo delivers frigate to Bangladeshi Navy
'Cope Thunder' aids air tactical training
Directed-energy weapons' small steps
New team to define self-defense radar
New Zealand reshapes its armed forces
Cannon-launched UAV surveillance for MBTs
ETC gun/ammunition suite on track for FCS
Funding appeal for space-based laser
US Army evaluates airborne weapon platform for FCS
Bowman bidders await their fate
Harris awarded multiband terminal contract
French Air Force expands training in US
Greek defense body says no to Eurofighter buy before 2005
STK in talks for Italian Hitfist light turret
BRIEFS - US Army evaluates highly mobile C2
BRIEFS - NSA wrestles with modern COMINT
KMW touts vertical-launch missile tank concept
Total Defender takes a holistic approach to BMD
PerceptOR paves the way for FCS robots
USAF speeds up response for U-2
Boeing Phantom works on space launch system
French Army raising Leclerc tactical training
Eagle Eye development offered to Australia
AH-1Z helicopter expands flight-test envelope
ATK/Rheinmetall to join weapon operations
JOANNA focuses on difficult targets
Al Riyadh is latest in La Fayette frigates
USCG moves ahead with Deepwater
EADS chosen for Squadron 2000 program
POPOV enhances sub countermeasures
US Navy considers common large-deck warfare system
Counter-proliferation demonstration bears fruit
BRIEFS - Anti-tank mine detection
BRIEFS - Non-lethal extends range
BRIEFS - Directed-energy lasers
BRIEFS - Marines seek new mortar
BRIEFS - Danish sea surveillance
BRIEFS - Unitary-warhead ATACMS
BRIEFS - Advanced EW for F-16Is
SwAF re-organization aims to cut costs
NATO's airborne ground surveillance united
US Navy interested in borrowing KNM Skjold for home trials
Saab to unveil underwater ROV at IMDEX
Pegasus UCAV unveiled by Northrop
ASRAD-R fires RBS 70 in Finland
VBCI production company established
Sweden re-starts development of foliage-penetrating radar
AEGIS FFG targets first customer
Saudi Arabia orders gun-armed Griffons
Pakistan joins DU producer nations
Eurofighter casualty of Greek priority review
US Air Force studies future ballistic missiles
STK unveils lightweight SP howitzer plans
Crunch time for British tank ammunition policy
BRIEFS - TOWs ordered for allies:
BRIEFS - TACPs get eyesafe lasers
BRIEFS - New name for Danish group
BRIEFS - Argentina evaluates FSC system bids
BRIEFS - CEC contracts awarded
BRIEFS - Further F-16 software upgrades
BRIEFS - F/A-18 digital video map
BRIEFS - ECM upgrade for Bahrain
Australian Army outlines firepower and mobility plans
Norway calls for more Allied training in Troms
Advanced targeting concept under study
IAV 105mm CTA smoothbore proposal
European partners give SOSTAR-X the go-ahead
UK to revamp armored vehicle fleet
Netherlands launches new NESRADS program
USN faces long wait for new amphibious ships
US co-ordinates work on HEL weapons
Satellite launch heralds intensification of NATO satcom bidding
Successful flight for NTW missile
Norway proposes opening airspace for Link 16
Netherlands to plan landmine order
Mediterranean move for JPOW VI
German Army graduates to battalion-level force-on-force training
BRIEFS - International market for LASM
BRIEFS - Textron wins Ninox UGS
BRIEFS - Egyptian missile craft
BRIEFS - USN orders new carrier
French order development of ASMP-A missiles
Arrival of Greece's first Zubr-class LCAC
WFES 751 contract goes to Thyssen Nordseewerke
Spanish shipbuilding consolidation to increase competitiveness
Second wind for Centauro fire- support vehicles
PzH 2000 to become Greece's new SPH
Norway's fighter program set for relaunch
New Canadian artillery requirement revealed
New command role for Netherlands' LPD-2 transport ship
Jordanian special forces blaze a trail with modified motorcycle
Israeli-built imaging satellite begins operations
HSEV headed for Middle East trials
Hellenic Air Force orders Cougars as F-16 Block 52+ production starts
Greek Special Forces undergo re-organization
Dutch MoD to join next-gen multirole vehicle project
BRIEFS - US Army orders IBCT TOCs
BRIEFS - CAESAR gets under way
BRIEFS - Tenders called for Air 87
BRIEFS - RAAF F-111Gs complete upgrade
Canada aims for defense interoperability with US
Sweden expands air-battle plans
The RNoAF demonstrates new precision warfare concepts
Germany prepares for brigade digitization
General warns over digitization split
Fincantieri receives order for major new Italian ship
FBCB2 takes a major step forward
Better air-ground TI connectivity planned
US/UK program aims for more lethal anti-air missiles
New-generation French frigate takes shape
Thomson-CSF changes name to Thales
Digitization exercises planned
Alcatel wins Syracuse III contract
BRIEFS - Canada - no supersonics
BRIEFS - International SM-2 production
BRIEFS - Dutch select PzH 2000
BRIEFS - Australian info security finds link
Netherlands plans multiple prototype truck order
US Army selects LAV III as Interim Armored Vehicle
USAF restructures RTIP for multiple platforms
UK selects supplier for Type 45's marine gas turbines
New warships bolster Danish peace-support operations
DCN and WASS sign deal to develop heavyweight torpedoes
French Navy orders next-generation LHDs
Candidates line up for South African program
BRIEFS - Egyptian F-16 correction
BRIEFS - Kuwaiti fleet complete
BRIEFS - Australian DoD buys Cheetah
BRIEFS - Mk 48 Mod 3 for CVN 77
BRIEFS - Canada - no supersonics
BRIEFS - Brimstone aerial firing
BRIEFS - Dutch end mineclearing study
Germans set their sights on Future Combat Systems armament
USN proceeds with next-generation carriers
WolfPack collaborates to jam communications
Weapons boost for New Zealand Army
Victoria, formerly Unseen, departs
US Air Force considers proposals to advance LOCAAS schedule
UN deployment is Shirbrig debut
South African Air Force ground air-defense radar capability boost
Polish air bases to get radar upgrade
New Zealand decides on LAV III
...new NATO allies offered 'free' F-16s
France signs up for infantry combat vehicles
US Navy evaluates air-to-surface missile options
Brazil takes Skyhawks on board
Boeing considers upgrade offers while
... as French Navy gets the go-ahead for two-seater Rafales
Airborne Communications Node expands to incorporate SIGINT
African Warrior designed to take South Africa into digitization age
Aeronavale faces multirole challenge
Briefs - Tactical High Energy Laser radar
Briefs - Honeywell engine for M1/Crusader
Briefs - Fifth Collins sub delivered
UK awards contracts for Soothsayer electronic warfare program
US to test lightweight fire-support system prototypes
South Africa takes wraps off R-Darter beyond-visual-range missile
Simrad Optronics' IS2000 laser sight ready to enter production
Russian-South African aircraft upgrade co-operation revived
Nations line up to sign JSF partnerships
JWID 2000 reveals moves to match military needs
Germany evaluates anti-torpedo defense
US Air Force eyes next revolution in close air support
Australia signs up for extra armored reconnaissance vehicles
C-212 on offer to fill Australian transport gap
Australia trials surface wave radar
UK future radio system competition is revived as final offer from consortium is turned down
UK gives green light to Type 45 destroyer program
Taurus takes next step towards production
Netherlands-Indonesian naval ties strengthened
SEAD forces undergo a quiet revolution in the US
New assault rifles for Australian commando force
NATO radars line up for Central European air-defense systems
Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft studies get under way
Kosovo spurs precision bomb programs
Korea's Golden Eagle prepares to leave the nest
Australia rejects Kidd-class missile destroyer proposal
JWID 2000 exposes digitization dilemmas and solutions
Australia considers the options for replacing C-130H Hercules fleet
Briefs - More Danish Challengers
Briefs - Jordan orders LandRover variant
Briefs - Exocet for South Africa
Briefs - More SPH-122s for Egypt
Briefs - Greece accepts PC-9 MkIIs
Briefs - USN begins work on LHD 8
Briefs - AIM-9X nears production
Briefs - ARL to test Helispot Mk3
USAF seeks new cruise missile for B-52s
Shotgun production contract awarded to consortium
Poland seeks to update its submarine force
US and Russia set sights on joint observation satellites
Norwegian company starts to reap offset benefits despite cuts
New communications ESM suite selected for UK submarines
Ingara radar demonstrated by army
First XM777 lightweight 155mm howitzer makes appearance in US
Competition for Greek tank program warms up
Briefs - Alcotan, Panzerfaust shortlisted
Briefs - Minimi for the Netherlands
Briefs - Cyprus orders Milan-3
Briefs - Project Echidna canceled
Briefs - Targeting and EW pods for Taiwan
Airborne communications make leap ahead
Aigis special operations vehicles on order for Jordanian surveillance troops
Candidate weapons line up for US Army's Future Combat System
Briefs - Multi-year RAM contract
Briefs - BIFF enters production
Briefs - US Army unsheaths SWORD
Briefs - CAVES exploits fiber-optics
Briefs - Lightweight fuel system
Jordan secures Tiger 4x4 vehicle contract from UAE
Israel and Romania develop latest dual-caliber multiple rocket launcher
Australia shortlists large caliber rifles
Gripen recce and weapon buys accelerated
Intercept success for ESSM, AIM-9X
Latest delivery boosts Jordan's Challenger fleet
US seeks joint-service NBC system
Romanian company joins Euromissile on anti-tank weapon
TOW/Hellfire successor could be joint and international
'Baltic Link' is a major step forward for Swedish multinational training
NH 90 helicopter procurement go-ahead sparks new interest
Ukrainian armored personnel carriers are delivered to Jordan
UK assesses precision bomb options
US Navy expands work on organic mine countermeasures
Jordanian external gun turret conversion goes on show
US will test Australian active phased-array radar system
Samsung/Thomson-CSF partnership expands defense market
Briefs - Japan studies ADI rangefinder
Briefs - More USAF F-16s, F-15Es
Briefs - Under-barrel launchers for rifle
Briefs - Helicopter decision awaited
SwAF aims to offer peace support role
US plans further testing of hard-target weapons
US focuses Global Eye on airborne early warning and ground surveillance
Trimaran may point the way forward for future RN warships
US embargoes EW sale to Taiwan
40mm CTA cannon selected for TRACER/FSCS demonstrators
Black Iris vehicles on order for Jordanian armed forces
Giat and Matra win French BMS contest
HAF prepares for NATO reaction force
Oman will jointly run air controller training school with AMS
US air-deliverable TBM detector set for deployment
Thai air-defense system advances
German/SA radar offers ABM capability
New Zealand changes course on programs
US Navy studies GPS-only guidance
UK progresses with Spectator and Sender UAVs
Belgian reconnaissance vehicle competition gets on the road
Decoy selected for German frigates
Emiri Guard deploys to Kosovo with UAE battalion group
US Navy aims to get Orion/Aries replacement under way
ASRAAM starts captive trials on Australian Hornet
RAN selects patrol boat gun caliber
Singapore considers Future Hawkeye for E-2C
US Navy revamps its plans for new amphibious ships
US Army delay threatens SIRFC exports
Stopgap Seasprite proves its worth for New Zealand
Briefs - and signs F-16I deal:
Briefs - First hit for Brimstone:
Golden Eagle casts sights over hunting grounds
Crusader is told to 'lighten up' for army program needs
Hungarian radiac system deployed to Bosnia
Greece signs for three Type 214s
Bushmaster IMVs move out ahead of schedule
UK alters course again on infantry vehicles
AH-1Z Viper helicopter to re-enter Australian Project Air 87 race
Briefs - UK-Singapore research:
Briefs - LM in UK carrier team:
ITT takes all in Archer VHF for Bowman program
Norwegian multi-role radio takes part in US Army trial
High/low mix of AEW&C may fill E-3 gap
French shipbuilder wins six-frigate order from Singapore
Vertical-launch Mica attracts market interest
German and UK companies team on Typhoon test system
First Dutch upgraded naval 127mm gun ready for delivery
Poland prepares to take over ex-US frigate
Briefs - Electromagnetic catapult
Briefs - ... and buying MIDS-LVT
Anglo-German artillery talks continue
Fincantieri sets sights on expanding naval order book
BRIEFS - Extra combat radios for INTERFET
BRIEFS - Satellite contract signed
BRIEFS - UK tests airbourne mine detection
BRIEFS - Dutch upgrade airborne radios
The Netherlands and US firm up Curacao forward-operating base accord
Canadians expected to make combined Bowman/battle management system bid
Modular charge sold to Malaysia
Canada advances tactical internet
BRIEFS - RAAF C-130s receive new RWRs
BRIEFS - USAF modernizes aerostat chain
BRIEFS - Hornet life extension
BRIEFS - HIMARS takes step forward
BRIEFS - UK buys more US radios
US Navy selects replacement UAV system
Greece delays Typhoon purchase decision
Fenneck falters as German order is postponed
Patriot PAC-3 production draws closer
Netherlands exercises battle management system
Australian EW contract signed:
Advanced mine-warfare software:
Greece boosts navy with fast attack and patrol craft buy
US NMD nears deployment readiness decision
Successful JASSM flight spurs renewed marketing push
Israel and US ponder future of laser weapons
Dutch minister clarifies Paper
New Zealand awards Orion upgrade contract
South Africa signs for Gripen and Hawk
First flight for Australia's Hawk Mk 127 lead-in fighter
Bowman program hits two-year delay
Australian air force launches SOW project
Hospital afloat on German Navy's Type 702s
Hellenic Army to procure new scouts, VSHORADs
Germany seeks partners for next SEAD missile
Gun system research reshaped for UK combat aircraft
US Navy eyes new land attack missile
RN Future Aircraft Carrier program studies get under way
Rheinmetall acquires new assets
Netherlands seeks to enhance forces' role in multinational operations
Royal Australian Air Force F-111C upgrade is complete
UK widens search for Bowman communications system fallbacks
US expands requirements for aircraft pods
UK buys Anglo-Dutch thermal sight
Naval exercise spotlights European communications gap
BRIEFS - Cyprus receives Tor M-1
BRIEFS - US tri-service 30mm ammunition agreement
BRIEFS - Israeli VIP protection
Greece to produce US countermeasures suites
Hellfire II missiles move on line at new Shorts facility
Guided tank ammunition options expand
French Navy gets to grip with first insensitive munitions
New Zealand Army launches wheeled vehicle programs
BRIEFS - Second ANZAC Frigate for NZ
BRIEFS - USAF advances threat warning
BRIEFS - JOANNA begins to play
Fast attack craft delivered to Kuwait
Norway launches underwater-warfare program
Vehicle firing trials for 40mm case telescoped gun
Oerlikon set for AAAV ammunition shoot-off
Candidate penetrator warhead for Tomahawk begins testing
Swedish-US collaboration on course-corrected ammunition
Comanche helicopter takes next step towards development
Crusader program under the microscope
Rapid armoring for Norwegian command and personnel carriers
US Army Tactical UAV selection imminent
US Marine Corps shows its CLAWS as proposals are sought
Fiber optics on the track of nuclear smugglers
Time running out for Bowman brigade deployment deadline
Competitors line up for Belgian and UK reconnaissance vehicle contests
Aster integration picks up speed as tests near completion
US Air Force plans rigorous testing of Airborne Laser
Airbus is forced to delay selection of engine for A400M transport
MR Trigat will go ahead, says Aerospatiale
Canada considers joining US NMD
SBIRS-Low system takes next step
Standard military radios transmit air-threat picture during UK demonstration
IN BRIEF - UK suspends Hawk deliveries to Indonesia:
IN BRIEF - UK enhances special forces
IN BRIEF - Spain seeks Javelin
IN BRIEF - Finnish wheeled AFVs
IN BRIEF - Greece orders T-6As
IN BRIEF - MILSTAR replacement
Australia takes delivery of its first C-130J-30 Hercules aircraft
Islamic rebel incursions spark Central Asian crisis
Signaal launches land-based version of SMART-L radar
Poland orders five new-generation air-defense radars
US expands program to find alternatives to antipersonnel landmines
Budget cuts dent F-22 as program looks to rough ride ahead
East Timor crisis will test Australian offshore deployment doctrine
Theater ballistic missile defense: the tide begins to turn
Litton Ingalls go Dutch on Egyptian submarine bid as exports loom larger
UK begins long-range guided artillery search
BRIEFS - BWB/DERA SMART ARTILLERY COLLABORATION
BRIEFS - PZH2000 SHRINK POTENTIAL
POLISH TRUCKS ARE ON THEIR WAY TO YEMEN
CMS DISPUTE HELPED SINK TRIPARTITE HORIZON
LUFTWAFFE COUNTS UP SEAD SORTIES
US TO TEST MINE-NEUTRALIZER SYSTEM
TELEDYNE RYAN AERONAUTICAL WINS LOW-COST CRUISE-MISSILE DEFENSE CONTRACT
NULKA ANTI-SHIP MISSILE GOES ON ACTIVE DUTY DURING GULF TOUR
US MOVES TO GIVE HELICOPTERS LOW-COST PUNCH WITH GUIDED ROCKET
LUFTWAFFE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK IS 'MOST MODERN IN EUROPE'
US DOD IS TO EVALUATE SMART 155 ARTILLERY PROJECTILE
BRIEFS - RAAF AWARDS AEWAC CONTRACT:
BRIEFS - C-130J FAMILY EXPANDS:
BRIEFS - TAIWAN SEEKS ENHANCED HAWKEYES:
BRIEFS - US ARMY SELECTS TERM:
'SELF-HEALING' MINEFIELDS TO COUNTER CLEARANCE ATTEMPTS
FIRST DOLPHINS MOVE IN ON ISRAELI NAVY
JTRS MOVES TOWARDS COMMON ARCHITECTURE
US ARMY CONTINUES TO PURSUE HIGH-ENERGY LASER WEAPONS
SWEDISH AIR FORCE MAKES PLANS FOR COALITION SUPPORT OPERATIONS
BRIDGELAYER TANKS SMOOTH THE WAY FOR GERMANY AND THE NETHERLANDS
GREECE RETHINKS PLANS TO BUY EX-US GUIDED-MISSILE DESTROYERS
ISRAEL PLANS TO BUY ENHANCED VERSION OF F-16
'QUICK WIN' ORDERS EXPECTED FROM JWID
NEW FUNDING FOR THROUGH-WALL SURVEILLANCE
ARTHUR TAKES UP NEW ROLE IN SWEDEN AND NORWAY
FIREFINDER AND ARTHUR IN UK EVALUATION
GREECE UPDATES MORTAR INVENTORY WITH LATEST ORDER
FRANCE LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR NEXT-GENERATION SATELLITES
US ARMY LOOKS AT NOVEL MEDIUM-CALIBER WEAPON CONCEPTS
MULTINATIONAL FUZING ATTACKS BOOMING MARKET
NEWS IN BRIEF - SWISS NARROW ARMOR CHOICE
NEWS IN BRIEF - COOK MAKING TRACKS
NEWS IN BRIEF - TORNADO GR.4 NAV/WARNING UPGRADE
NEWS IN BRIEF - RAAF RECEIVES FIRST ASRAAMS
POLISH CORVETTE PROJECT GATHERS SPEED AS WEAPON AND SYSTEM OPTIONS ARE STUDIED
US ARMY PUTS FUTURE COMBAT VEHICLE BACK IN THE MELTING POT
UPGRADED MERKAVA 3 SPOTTED IN SERVICE
CHALLENGER AND WARRIOR TEST BMS FIT
CANADA RE-SUBMITS ITS ADATS OFFER TO GREECE
DASA RADAR FOR SPAIN'S CASTILLA LPD
ASTOR WIN EXPANDS NATO AGS CHOICE
ENHANCED CAM FOR SWISS DETECTION
ADDITIONS MADE TO AUSTRALIA'S NAVY
BRAZIL'S EMB-145SA MAKES FIRST FLIGHT
DUTCH TO INVITE EIGHT TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE BIDS
UK TO SELECT CONTRACTOR FOR STSA REQUIREMENT
AUSTRALIA ORDERS ADDITIONAL PENGUINS
TERM WILL PROVIDE BATTLESPACE DOMINATION FOR COMMANDERS
US ARMY TRIES AGAIN WITH BRIGADE-LEVEL UAV
DANISH AIR FORCE WILL STAY INVOLVED IN JSF PROGRAM
STRIKE FORCE REQUIREMENTS TO SPAWN NEW EQUIPMENT PROPOSALS
WILL THE KLA SPOIL NATO'S PEACE?
ROOIVALK ENTERS SERVICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
BELGIAN ARMY PLANS MAJOR ARMOR UPDATE
NATO REORGANISES STANDING MCM FORCES
DENMARK TRIMS DEFENSES TO HONE ITS EDGE
FINNISH ARMY SEEKS NEW VEHICLES
TOPDECK GAINS NEW HEIGHTS AS CHOICE FOR CASA AIRCRAFT
AUSTRALIA RAISES SECOND RAPID DEPLOYMENT BRIGADE
GLOBAL HAWK SET TO RIDE HIGH AGAIN FOLLOWING SETBACKS
AIR 87 IS BEST CHANCE YET FOR EUROPE TO BREAK APACHE'S GRIP
US ARMY RESTRUCTURES STANDOFF MINE-DETECTION PROGRAM
DUTCH STUDY FUTURE FIGHTERS AS JSF PARTNERS EMERGE
TURKEY IS DEBUT CUSTOMER FOR IMPROVED ANTI-SHIP HELLFIRE II
CYPRIOTS CONSIDER T-84 SERIES MBTS FROM UKRAINE
GREECE WILL BUY 50 NEW F-16C/DS
BRIEFS - ITALIAN SUBMARINES OFFERED TO UAE:
BRIEFS - ADAD EVALUATION PURCHASES:
BRIEFS - FRENCH ARMY PLANS BMS BUY:
GERMAN ARMY LINES UP FOR MANAGEMENT
BUSHMASTER GEARS UP FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY ROLE
SUCCESS FOR PAC-3 SEEKER BUT THAAD ENCOUNTERS FAILURE ONCE MORE
SPAIN'S LATEST MINEHUNTER REVEALS ITS COMBAT SYSTEMS
UK SEEKS NEW SUPPORT ROTORCRAFT
US AIR FORCE HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGERY IS THE BOSS
FRANCE PROPOSES EX-KORTENAER UPGRADE TO UAE
DASA STEPS UP INVESTMENT IN MICROWAVE COMPONENT PRODUCTION
FOLLOW ON ORDERS FOR FLYER VEHICLE
EXERCISE TO TEST EUROPEAN NAVAL FORCE
RAAF WEDGETAIL TEAMS JOCKEY FOR POSITION
BRIEFS - US NAVY COUNTER-TBM RADAR:
BRIEFS - SCANDINAVIAN ER MLRS:
BRIEFS - JDAM CLEARED FOR LRIP:
BRIEFS - AUSTRALIA LISTS HELICOPTERS:
US, GERMANY AND NETHERLANDS JOIN FOR INTEGRATED TMD EXERCISE
CROATIA COULD BE LAUNCH PAD FOR NATO THRUST INTO SERBIA
DASSAULT SEEKS EUROPEAN VENTURE FOR ATLANTIC 3
US FORCES PUT THEATER MISSILE DEFENSE ON TEST
BELGIAN NAVY SEEKS NEW ESCORT FRIGATES
US PLANS ANTI-CBW WARHEAD DEMONSTRATION
FLYCATCHER MK 2 CAPTURES ITS FIRST CUSTOMER
BRITISH AEROSPACE PROMOTES TYPHOON IN AUSTRALIA
UK SHIPBUILDER POSITIONS FOR NEXT COMPETITIONS
BRIEFS - RUGGED SYSTEMS JOIN UP:
BRIEFS - DCNI TO OVERHAUL US FLAGSHIP:
BRIEFS - COSYS 110 M1 FOR MALAYSIA:
BRIEFS - PATRIOT LAUNCH WAS FOR TRAINING:
BRIEFS - ADI WINS WITH BUSHRANGER:
SUPER HORNET'S SPEED AND RANGE RAISE CONCERNS
SWEDEN REVIEWS NEW ARMOR FAMILY PLANS
CYPRIOT S-300 DEPLOYMENT FINALLY GETS UNDER WAY - ON CRETE
TEAMS TAKE FIRST STEPS TOWARDS JOINT STARS IN SPACE
CHALLENGER 2 UPGRADES MOVE INTO VIEW
VENEZUELA PICKS GLASS-COCKPIT MB339
FUTURE UK ROYAL NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIER TENDERS SOUGHT
BADS' WEATHER STATION GOES AHEAD
SOUTH KOREAN KDX DESTROYER FLEET GROWS
BRIEFS - F-16 TESTS ELECTRIC BRAKES
LYNX SAR SHARPENS EYESIGHT OF UAVS
GERMAN ARMED FORCES WIDEN THEIR COMINT CAPABILITIES
BARCO'S DESIGNS ON US DISPLAYS COMPANY COME TO FRUITION
US AIR FORCE EXPANDS C{2} AGENCY
USMC SEEKS WEARABLE CBW DETECTOR
FRENCH CARRIER SUFFERS ENGINE FAULT ON ITS FIRST SEA OUTING
DEFENSE DEALS IN THE OFFING BETWEEN POLAND AND UNITED KINGDOM
CHALLENGER 2E COMPLETES GREEK TRIAL AND PONDERS NEW TRAINING ROUNDS
BOEING MAKES SIGNIFICANT ALTERATIONS TO JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER DESIGN
LEANER DUTCH DEFENSE SELLS OUT FOR RESTRUCTURING PURPOSES
USAF-DEVELOPED ASOCS ENHANCE EASTERN EUROPE'S AVIATION STANDARDS
JOINT HELICOPTER COMMAND SET UP
HELLENIC NAVY IN QUEST FOR NEW STRIKE CRAFT
BRIEFS - FTMA MOVES INTO NEW PHASE
BRIEFS - FRANCO-ITALIAN TOWED ARRAYS
PHASE 1 BUSHRANGER VEHICLES DELIVERED TO AUSTRALIAN ARMY
NORWAY EVALUATES EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON
NEW FUZE OFFERED FOR UK'S 81MM MORTAR COMPETITION
MUPSOW APPROACHES GUIDED FLIGHT STAGE
KOSOVO'S CEASEFIRE CRUMBLES AS SERB MILITARY RETALIATES
GERMAN-SOUTH AFRICAN HF RADIO UNDER DEVELOPMENT
AUSTRALIAN SAS RECEIVE MODIFIED PATROL VEHICLES
SOUTH AFRICANS SPLASH EUROPEAN ARTILLERY PROPELLANT POND
JOINT STARS RADAR UPGRADE UNDER WAY
CASA HEDGES ITS BETS BOTH WAYS ON AIR 5190
PROGRESSIVE CAPABILITY ADDITIONS IMPROVE ON-GUN BALLISTICS SYSTEM FROM SOUTH AFRICA
LAST MEKO 200 HN DELIVERED TO GREECE
IMPROVED MULTI-OPTION ARTILLERY FUZE
ENHANCED SAIP TO RESULT FROM DARPA CONTRACT AWARD
TURKISH NAVY COMMISSIONS NEW FRIGATE
GERMAN MINESWEEPER FOR GEORGIA
BRIEFS - ALTERNATIVES TO APLS:
LEOPARD PROGRAM WELCOMES SPANISH GOVERNMENT FUNDS
CMN HANDS OVER AN ADDITIONAL TWO MISSILE BOATS TO KUWAIT
SOUTH AFRICAN ARMOR PLANNING UP IN THE AIR
COMING TO GRIPS WITH THE ELECTRIC TANK GUN RIDDLE
MALARIA DNA VACCINE COULD NEGATE BIOLOGICAL WARFARE THREATS
EXPLOSION MARS FIRST HFK HYPERSONIC MISSILE TEST FLIGHT
DMR PAVES THE WAY FOR US JOINT COMMUNICATIONS
GREECE MAKES A GRAB FOR US DESTROYERS
BRIEFS - GSTAMIDS TO ENTER EMD:
JASSM PROCEEDS INTO DEVELOPMENT
USAF TO TEST U-2 MULTI-SENSOR EXPLOITATION
RAAF ADDS TO STRIKE CAPABILITY
US ARMY TO TEST APACHE/UAV TEAMING
US ARMY STUDIES ADVANCED AIR DEFENSES FOR SEOUL
US AIMS TO SPEED FLOW OF BATTLEFIELD INTELLIGENCE
SOUTH AFRICA CONDUCTS CLASSIFIED ARTILLERY ATD
BUSHRANGER TRIALS NEAR COMPLETION
DARPA CLAIMS ''UNPRECEDENTED'' RESULTS FROM NQR MINE DETECTION
SCARLET PROMISES LESS EXPENSIVE SPACE SURVEILLANCE
DUTCH CONTRACT PUSHES APAR RADAR SALES TO SEVEN WHILE CANADA WAITS IN THE WINGS
US SEEKS 'REVOLUTION' IN SPACE-BASED RADAR
CRUISE CONTROL: UK GAINS TOMAHAWK CAPABILITY
BRIEFS - PENETRATING TOMAHAWK:
BRIEFS - GPS FOR BAT AND GBU-28:
PUNCTURE-PROOF TIRE PROGRESSES
NEW YEAR GETS OFF TO A FLYING START FOR C-295
SABRE SELECTION GIVES SHARPER EW FOR LCF
BRIEF - ALLIANCE FORGED FOR GERMAN MISSILE MARKET
BRIEF - BOEING AND LM SHARE EELV
BRIEF - DENMARK RAISES THE STANDARD
GREECE ON INTRUDER ALERT AS US SELLS OFF SURPLUS AIRCRAFT
STANDARD MISSILE TO EXTEND EUROPEAN NAVIES' AIR DEFENSE
NEW ZEALAND TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT VEHICLE PROJECTS
NETHERLANDS STILL UNSURE ON SHORAD MISSILE SYSTEMS
GREEN LIGHT FOR KOREAN FUZE JAMMER
US AIR FORCE TO DEFINE MINIATURE AIR-TO-SURFACE MUNITIONS
ALLIANT DROPS OUT OF CTA DEVELOPMENT EFFORT
FRENCH ARTILLERY CONSIDERS MODERNIZATION OPTIONS
MISSILE PROGRAMS PURSUE COLLABORATION
M109A2 CONVERTS TO FAASV CAUSE
UK COUNTER-BATTERY RADAR EVALUATION
MOUT EXPERIMENTS PAY EARLY DIVIDENDS
PROGRESS MADE IN SAUDI M113 UPGRADE
ALL CHANGE FOR JSF AS COMMONALITY PROBLEMS ARISE
GREEK ARMS DEALS IN THE PIPELINE
RESHUFFLING THE PACK: HOWITZER CONTRACTORS CHANGE OVER
TENDERS INVITED FOR RAF STRATEGIC AIR TRANSPORT REQUIREMENT
UK SEEKS NEW STRATEGIC TANKER/TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
BRIEFS - CAMBODIAN MINE DETECTION:
BRIEFS - IAR-99 SOIM GO-AHEAD:
BRIEFS - WEATHER HERCULES IIS:
BRIEFS - GCC SHARED AIR SURVEILLANCE:
MASSIVE WEAPONS BUY FOR UAE-16S
PARAKEET SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS VEHICLES COMPLETE DELIVERY
ROTORCRAFT PARALLELS JAST/JSF EVOLUTION
...AS ALLIED FORCES JOIN EXPANDED FLAG EXERCISES
US AIR FORCE'S EXPEDITIONARY AEROSPACE FORCE GETS OFF TO A FLYING START
TRIPARTITE MOU FOR ARMY TRAINING SIMULATION SYSTEMS
DETONATION SET TO BLOW AWAY AMMUNITION SAFETY REGULATIONS
BRIEFS - US MARKETING PATRIOT TO GREECE:
BRIEFS - UK ENHANCES BW DEFENSE:
BRIEFS - SRI LANKAN DEFENSE BUDGET STRETCHED:
BRIEFS - UAVS ENTER OPERATIONAL TRAINING:
BRIEFS - INDIA BOOSTS AIR POWER:
EUROFIGHTER TARGETS NORWAY AND DIVIDES THE WORLD
RAPID REPORTS EXPLORED FOR CRUISE STRIKES
US NAVY COMMISSIONS CAPITAL SHIPS
DEFENSE REVIEW TO REFOCUS SWEDEN'S MILITARY FORCES
IMPROVED RADIO EASES DIGITIZATION TRAFFIC
BRIEFS - SWEDEN BOOSTS COASTAL DEFENSE:
ON DISPLAY: BARCO MAPS OUT ITS FUTURE
HORNETS UNDERTAKE FIRST NATO SWISS ROLE
US NAVY EXAMINES LONG-RANGE RADAR FOR THEATER BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE
MISSILE DESIGN ROW SPARKS A FALLING OUT BETWEEN COMPANIES
USAF TESTS LIGHTWEIGHT RUSSIAN EJECTION SEAT
LW155 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GOES INTERNATIONAL
INCREASED STRATEGIC ROAD MOBILITY
BELGIAN ARMY SEEKS 120MM MORTAR SYSTEMS
FRANCO-RUSSIAN ARTILLERY SCORES A BULLSEYE
UNITED KINGDOM PONDERS JWID PAYOFFS AND POLICIES
ASTOR PROGRAM ENTERS THE HOME STRAIGHT
AUSTRALIAN BUSHRANGER CONTENDERS UNDERGO LIVE FIRING TRIALS
BRITISH ARMY BEGINS VEHICLE DIGITIZATION TRIAL
US NAVY TO TEST IRST FOR BOOST-PHASE INTERCEPT
POTENTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR SWEDISH ARMY LIGHT TANKS MAKES ITS DEBUT
HUON GOES TO SEA FOLLOWING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
LFATS EXPLORES NEW MARKETS AS RNLN GEARS UP FOR SONAR TRIALS
SWISS ARMY IN COUNTER-BATTERY SENSOR SHOOT-OFF
NIMITZ NUDGES OUT CVX: USN GOES FOR EVOLUTIONARY CARRIER OPTION
VBL DELIVERIES TO FRENCH ARMY BEGIN
HOWITZER HANDOVER: GERMAN ARMY GETS FIRST PRODUCTION PZH2000
CONTENDERS GUNNING FOR JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER CONTRACT AWARD
UK STRATEGIC DEFENSE REVIEW BOLSTERS THE REACH OF BRITISH ARMED FORCES
HDW GETS TO WORK ON ISRAELI AND INDONESIAN SUBS
UK ROYAL NAVY INTEGRATES COMMAND AND FIRE-CONTROL SYSTEMS
DUTCH PONDER JSF COMMITMENT AS INTERNATIONAL F-16 MLU GOES OPERATIONAL
EX-CANADIAN ADATS SYSTEMS FOR GREECE
US NAVY UPGRADES MINE CLEARANCE FOR AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT
ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY TO STREAMLINE ITS DEPOT MAINTENANCE BY 2000
ANOTHER BOWMAN BACKOFF - HF SEGMENT LIKELY TO BE DELAYED
BRITISH ARMY TRAINING REALISM STYMIED BY INDUSTRY IMPASSE
US ARMY CONSIDERS REVOLUTIONARY LIGHTWEIGHT TANK
UAE BOOSTS F-16 WITH US$7 BILLION CONTRACT
BRIEFS - UNCOOLED IR BOMB SEEKER:
BRIEFS - RADARSAT II GO-AHEAD:
BRIEFS - LOSAT PROCEEDS INTO ACTD:
NETHERLANDS AND UK HARNESS AMPHIBIOUS CAPABILITIES TO MEET NEXT-CENTURY CHALLENGES
FRENCH DEAL TO CONSOLIDATE EUROPEAN DEFENSE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
EUROSAM SEEKS TO ADD TBM DEFENSE TO SAMP/T
BOEING'S APACHE ATTACK HELICOPTER EXPORT ACTIVITIES SHIFT UP A GEAR
PRIVATE FUNDING COULD GET REUSEABLE SPACE LAUNCHER OFF THE GROUND
FOUR OPTIONS ON THE TABLE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN IMPALA TRAINER REPLACEMENT
UCAVS FOR SEAD AND STRIKE MISSIONS PREPARE FOR TAKE-OFF
DASA PACKAGE ADOPTED FOR NATO'S AIR COMMAND & CONTROL SYSTEM
USAF CONFIRMS EXISTENCE OF SECRET U-2 COMPANION AIRCRAFT
US SHRINKS NUCLEAR COMMAND LOOP
POLAND EXAMINES RADICAL OPTIONS FOR MULTIROLE FIGHTER MODERNIZATION
BOWMAN LAS BIDDERS BEAT THE DRUM IN EXPECTATION OF CONTRACT AWARD
NEXT MOVE AWAITED IN INDIAN SP HOWITZER COMPETITION
BRIEFS - UK-GEORGIA NUCLEAR MATERIAL:
BRIEFS - INDIA SEEKS IMPROVED ANTI-MISSILE CAPABILITY:
BRIEFS - KOCKUMS WIN IN JAPAN:
BRIEFS - MORE DELTA II LAUNCH VEHICLES:
BRIEFS - NEW POWER FOR APACHE:
BRIEFS - ANGLO-ITALIAN ROTORS MESH:
JAPAN TAKES DELIVERY OF E-767 AWACS
USAF PROCEEDS WITH ADVANCED PENETRATOR WARHEAD
FURTHER ACTDS WILL SUPPORT PRECISION STRIKE
BRIEFS - BMDO MULTISENSOR INTEGRATION:
BRIEFS - KOREA EXTENDS MLRS RANGE:
UAE CHOICE OF CN-235 REFLECTS MIXED FORTUNES FOR IPTN
BRIEFS - FIELD TESTING FOR THEL:
BRIEFS - EUROFIGHTER FOR POLAND?:
BRIEFS - MORE DDG 51S FOR USN:
BRIEFS - HAWK TRAINERS TO POLAND:
BRIEFS - NEW 120MM LIGHT TANK TO BE UNVEILED:
TROUBLED TIMES AS NEW ZEALAND'S NAVY TREADS WATER
US MOVES TO BEEF UP VERY-SHALLOW-WATER MCM
LAT YA LAUNCHED FOR ROYAL THAI NAVY
CANADA AND UK AGREE ON UPHOLDER EXCHANGE
ARTILLERY AMMUNITION CONTRACTS AWARDED
FAREWELL WE117: ROYAL AIR FORCE JETTISONS ITS NUCLEAR CAPABILITY AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
US EYES MILLIMETER-WAVE SENSOR FOR PREDATOR AND BEYOND
SRI LANKA'S SECOND-HAND HERCULES WILL SECURE VITAL AIR CORRIDOR
US COAST GUARD NEGOTIATES DEEPWATER
US NAVY FUNDS TECHNOLOGY FOR HYPERSONIC STRIKE MISSILE
LOCKHEED MARTIN WINS JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF MISSILE
NETHERLANDS' FIRST NAH-64D APACHE SHAPES UP FOR MAY ROLLOUT
HARRIS QUITS AN `UNEVEN' BOWMAN FIELD
A GUIDE TO PINPOINT NAVIGATION
US NAVY STUDIES LITTORAL VESSELS
MULTIPLE CONTRACTS PILE UP FOR MUGS
AIRCRAFT CENTER FOCUSES INDIAN AIR PROGRAMS
BRIEFS - DARPA WAITS FOR THE BUS:
BRIEFS - UK EYES GPMG REPLACEMENT:
BRIEFS - SADARM BLOCK II RESEARCH:
BABCOCK LAUNCHES EFFICIENCY DRIVE AT ROSYTH
US TO SHARPEN EAGLE VISION FOR BATTLEFIELD USERS
TICCS KEEPS DUTCH-GERMAN AIR DEFENSE RADAR REQUIREMENT TICKING OVER
GERMAN SUBMARINE FLEET HOMES IN ON DEDICATED BASE
DIESEL-ELECTRIC SUBS AWAIT MESMA TESTING
BRIEFS - AUSTRALIA CHOOSES ASRAAM:
BRIEFS - TURKISH-SPANISH ARMS SALES:
BRIEFS - US ARMY SELECTS JLENS:
BRIEFS - AERMACCHI WINS VENEZUELAN TENDER:
BRIEFS - PIZARRO DEBUTS IN SPAIN:
DARPA STUDIES SEEKERS TO COUNTER CRUISE MISSILES
GLOBAL HAWK MAKES MAIDEN FLIGHT
INSTABILITY DOGS EUROFIGHTER'S PROGRESS
FRANCE TO SHOULDER BURDEN OF HELIOS II
RAAF TO MAINTAIN F-111S IN FRONT-LINE SERVICE TO 2020
JOINT STARS PACKAGED IN GULFSTREAM V FOR UK
NATO'S STRONG RESOLVE '98 STRENGTHENS ITS AIR C2 CAPABILITY
US TO TEST ADVANCED BALLISTIC MISSILE INTERCEPTOR
USN TO BOOST SATELLITE IMAGERY OF LITTORAL AREAS
AUSTRALIA TO EXPAND ASLAV FLEET FOR CAVALRY
BRIEFS - MU90 ENTERS PRODUCTION:
BRIEFS - EUROFIGHTER PRODUCTION:
BRIEFS - KUWAITI A-4S FOR BRAZIL:
BRIEFS - DENMARK SELECTS ARTHUR:
BRIEFS - EGYPT STRENGTHENS NAVY:
US ARMY SEEKS LONG-RANGE TANK ROUND
FRANCO-US COLLABORATION ON UCAV TECHNOLOGIES
USAF EYES CONVENTIONAL-WARHEAD ICBMS FOR HARD TARGET PENETRATION
NEW BRITISH ARMY DOCTRINE MAKES APACHE CHIEF OF ALL-ARMS BATTLE
US LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR LETHAL UAVS
USAF BOLSTERS FLEET OF PRECISION-ATTACK F-16S
FRANCE WIDENS ITS MISSILE SCOPE WITH SCALP, APACHE AND VESTA
STARLITE TO ILLUMINATE THE BATTLEFIELD
NORWAY CONSIDERS DEFENSIVE AIDS FOR F-16S
SEARCH-AND-RESCUE EXERCISE `RELIANT MERMAID' CONCLUDES
BRIEFS - FRENCH CARRIER TRIALS FOR MMLS:
BRIEFS - DEEP LOOK FOR NAVY THEATER WIDE:
KUWAIT EVALUATES VEHICLE-MOUNTED ATGWS
US ARMY LOOKS TOWARD FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEM ARMAMENT
BRIEFS - VENEZUELA TO MODERNIZE FRIGATES:
BRIEFS - SWEDEN ORDERS NEW TORPEDOES:
BRIEFS - CORMORANT FOR CANADA:
BRIEFS - US NAVY APPROVES SSDS:
BRIEFS - GULF STATES SELECT ADGE:
DARPA SELECTS MICRO AIR VEHICLE CONTRACTORS
US TO PROCEED WITH NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE
BRIEFS - DENMARK TO UPGRADE LYNX FLEET:
BRIEFS - PORTUGAL BOOSTS DEFENSES:
BRIEFS - TERRIER TAKES NEXT STEP:
ASTER ENGAGES HIGH AND LOW TARGETS
UK TO JOIN EUROPEAN TMD ASSESSMENT
TRINATIONAL COLLABORATION ON MILITARY SATCOMS
INTERNATIONAL MARKET GROWS IMPATIENT OVER SOUTH AFRICAN CONTRACTS
POLES HOVER OVER ISRAELI ANTI-TANK MISSILE ORDER
AUSTRALIAN EYES ON EUROFIGHTER AND SUPER HORNET AS UPGRADE COSTS SOAR
CHINESE NAVY PLANS A FUTURE FOR ITS C-101 ANTI-SHIP MISSILE
PZH2000 DEMONSTRATES CRUSADER FIRING RATES
US EYES MODULAR REMOTELY FIRED WEAPON FOR MULTIPLE MISSIONS
BRIEFS - LONGBOW HELLFIRE PRODUCTION:
BRIEFS - ORIONS SUPPORT SEALS:
BRIEFS - USAF BELIEVES IN MAJIC:
US ARMY MARCHES TOWARDS A DIGITAL HORIZON
ISRAEL OFFERS WEAPONS PRODUCTION DEAL TO TURKEY
DASA CONDUCTS MORE HYPERSONIC MISSILE FIRINGS
NEMESIS DIRCM BEGINS FLIGHT TRIALS
BRIEFS - SWISS ARMY LIGHTENS THE LOAD:
BRIEFS - AAAV BURSTING MUNITION:
BRIEFS - USAF LOOKS INTO SPACE:
BRIEFS - WEAPON CONCEPT STORMS AHEAD:
SRI LANKAN AIR FORCE LOOKS TO AIRBORNE RECON
JAPAN DENIES MINISTRY STATUS TO DEFENSE AGENCY
FIRST M-10 HOVERCRAFT SALES TO SRI LANKA AND SWEDEN
MIDDLEEAST CUSTOMERS TO OBTAIN DETAILED SPACE IMAGERY
BRIEFS - EUROPEAN FORCE GOES OPERATIONAL:
BRIEFS - ROYAL AND RUSSIAN NAVAL TIES:
BRIEFS - US NAVY STUDIES COMPETENT WEAPON:
BRIEFS - LITENING FOR LUFTWAFFE:
BRIEFS - DASSAULT WINS FIGHTER ORDER:
COMPETITION HOTS UP FOR NEW ZEALAND AFV
NEW TURKISH FAC IS A CLASS APART
SUKHOI'S S-37: YEARS AWAY FROM PRODUCTION
BRIEFS - THREE COMPETITORS FOR SWISS AIFV:
BRIEFS - OSPREY COUNTERMEASURES:
USAF WEIGHS UP GLOBAL-RANGE HEAVYWEIGHTS
MISSILES CONSIDERED FOR ANTI-TERRORIST FRENCH HELOS
NEW FOCUS ON DD 21 AS ARSENAL SHIP CANCELED
US ARMY PONDERS NEW OPTRONIC SENSORS FOR LONGBOW
BRIEFS - JOINT USAF/USN MISSION PLANNING:
BRIEFS - TURKEY ENHANCES FPBS:
BRIEFS - PARAGUAY ACQUIRES F-5ES:
BRIEFS - OMAN UPGRADES JAGUARS:
BRIEFS - ATACMS DISPENSES BATS:
BRIEFS - SWEDEN SELECTS NEW SONAR SUITE:
BRIEFS - SINGAPORE INCREASES F-16 FLEET:
NEW TWIST ON JSTARS OFFER TO UK
NATO TURNS ITS ATTENTION TO IO
DARPA STUDIES AFFORDABLE HYPERSONIC MISSILES
ISRAEL'S MERKAVA: OVERSTATING VULNERABILITY?
HYPERVELOCITY MISSILE DEMONSTRATOR RECORDS SUCCESSFUL TEST
RUSSIA BOOSTS ASIAN NAVAL LINKS
BRIEFS - KUWAIT ORDERS SEA SKUA:
BRIEFS - ADVANCED MISSILE/UAV PROPULSION:
BRIEFS - BRAZIL ENHANCES NAVAL ESM:
BRIEFS - BROADBAND HEAD FOR ADCAP:
BRIEFS - BRAZILIAN AIR-DEFENSE RADARS:
WEDGETAIL PREPARES TO FLY THE NEST
USAF TO TEST ADVANCED EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
ADD-ON ACCURACY FOR ARTILLERY SHELLS
BOSNIA FOLLOW-ON FORCE TAKES SHAPE
JACK OF ALL TRADES, OR MASTER OF ONE: AUSTRALIA'S HELICOPTER
REAL-TIME REPLANNING FOR STEALTHY MISSIONS
US EYES HYPERSPECTRAL SENSOR FOR PREDATOR
US NAVY C2 SHIP DEMONSTRATES NEW TECHNIQUES
SOUTH AFRICAN MILITARY SPENDING SPREE SPARKS BIDS WORLDWIDE
US ARMY TO DEPLOY ARTILLERY-ROCKET JAMMER IN KOREA
UK PUTS TOGETHER NATIONAL TORPEDO-DEFENSE PROGRAM
US MARINE CORPS INTRODUCES LAV-AD
ISRAEL ESTABLISHES GUERRILLA WARFARE TRAINING CENTER
FINLAND PREPARES FOR RAPID REACTION
SWISS BID FOR UK MRAV REQUIREMENT
INDIA EAGER FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF AGNI MISSILE PROGRAM
USAF STUDIES ADVANCED CYCLE ENGINES
EUROPEAN ARMORED `BUSES' SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY
USAF SEEKS ADVANCES IN HARD-TARGET PENETRATION
ROOIVALK GETS NEW NIGHT VISION SYSTEM
F-22 RAPTOR BEGINS FLIGHT TRIALS
SWEDISH ECM CAPABILITY SUFFERS AS SQUADRON DISBANDS
US AND UK PLAN LIGHTWEIGHT CW DETECTORS
FRANCE EVALUATES BRIGADE-LEVEL UAVS
AUSTRALIA'S MCM FORCE TAKES SHAPE
DIGITIZATION PACE DICTATES BOWMAN CHOICE
USAF AIM PROJECT TO SPEED RECONNAISSANCE INFORMATION FLOW
UK TO REPLACE MK XA IFF SYSTEM
NORWAY TO EVALUATE F-16 MLU MISSILE APPROACH WARNING SYSTEM
NIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL FOR STARSTREAK?
SWISS ARMY TANK ARMAMENT UPGRADE DILEMMAS
ISRAELI DEFENSE BUDGET IN CRISIS
FRANCO-US 120MM SENSOR-FUZED MUNITION
EYES FOR MOAB: US TO TEST SENSORS FOR ISRAELI BPI WEAPON
KOREA LAUNCHES KTX-2 SUPERSONIC PROGRAM
UK APACHE PROGRAM COMPLETES CDR
FUTURE LARGE AIRCRAFT HOPES ALIVE AGAIN
NEW APPLICATIONS FOR BROACH HARD-TARGET WARHEAD
BVRAAM CONTENDERS REGROUP FOR FURTHER BATTLE
EUROPE AND US COLLABORATE ON DEFENSE SUPPRESSION
POLYPHEM PROGRESSES TOWARDS FULL DEVELOPMENT
NATO OPENS THE DOOR TO FORMER WARSAW PACT COUNTRIES
FRANCE RENEGOTIATES AEROSPACE PROCUREMENTS
NEW-GENERATION FLAT PANEL DISPLAY TO EQUIP NORWEGIAN FPCS
NETHERLANDS SPLITS ITS INFANTRY ANTI-TANK MISSILE BUY
SWEDISH ARMY CONSIDERS UNCONVENTIONAL ARMORED VEHICLE DESIGN
CZECH CONCEPT APC STANDS ON PARADE
JSF VERSIONS TO USE DIFFERENT ENGINES
LATEST HERMES UAV TO EQUIP IDF
US PLANS JOINT-SERVICE CHEMICAL-AGENT DETECTOR
INERTIALLY GUIDED MICA FIRED FOR THE FIRST TIME
RUSSIA PROMOTES SHIPBORNE ASW MISSILE
SAUDI ARABIA ADOPTS NAVAL ASTER
US ARMY STUDIES 8KM-RANGE TANK AMMUNITION
COMMON DATALINK FOR US AIRBORNE RECCE
POLYPHEM DEMONSTRATES FULL SYSTEM CAPABILITY
US AIR FORCE PLANS ACTD FOR LOCAAS
CONTESTANTS LINE UP FOR SWISS IFV COMPETITION
US ARMY TO FUND FURTHER COUNTERMINE DEVELOPMENT
QUADRENNIAL DEFENSE REVIEW CHANGES US PROCUREMENT BALANCE
FRENCH RECCE CONCEPTS TAKE SHAPE
US ARMY SEEKS IMPROVED MINE NEUTRALIZATION
USAF PROCEEDS WITH SMART HARD-TARGET FUZE
NORWEGIAN ARMY TESTS NEW TRACKED VEHICLE
LOCKHEED MARTIN TO PROVIDE WIND-CORRECTED MUNITIONS DISPENSER
AUSTRALIA SELECTS SUPER SEAPRITE
SLOVAKIA BECOMES FIRST KA-50 CUSTOMER
US ARMY MOVES ON ALL-ELECTRIC TANK
FRANCE STUDIES AIRBORNE SURVEILLANCE PLATFORMS
US CONSOLIDATES AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSES
US SEEKS GLOBAL BAN ON ANTI-PERSONNEL MINES
RUSSIAN ARMY LOOKS TO SOLDIER 2000
EVOLVED SIDEWINDER MISSILE TO MEET AIM-9X REQUIREMENT
DARPA DOWN-SELECTS FOR ARSENAL SHIP
USAF SELECTS CONTRACTORS FOR EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH
MISSILE CRAFT FOR VIETNAMESE NAVY
PURCHASING PAINS FOR PAKISTAN/PERU
UK MULLS NEED FOR UNMANNED BOMBER TO REPLACE TORNADO
SWEDEN BEGINS BUILDING YS 2000 STEALTHY CORVETTE
NORWAY AND SWEDEN LAUNCH PRODUCTION OF ARTHUR WEAPON LOCATION
KOREA BOLSTERS OFFENSIVE CAPABILITIES
US NAVY ORDERS NEW LPD-17 AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIPS
RUSSIAN COMPANY LEADS THE WAY IN SENSOR-FUZED MUNITIONS
SMART 155 PROJECTILE HEADS FOR PRODUCTION
US ARMY CONSIDERS ENHANCEMENTS FOR ATACMS
NEW AND SURPLUS EQUIPMENT STRENGTHENS AUSTRIAN FORCES
ISRAEL AND US FORCES WARM TO HIGH-ENERGY LASER WEAPONS
US ARMY STUDIES TANK ANTI-PERSONNEL ROUND
US ARMY PLANS LASER HTI PROGRAM
USAF PLANS INERTIAL DISPENSER SELECTION THIS MONTH
BRITISH ARMY OUTLINES REPLACEMENT FOR CHALLENGER 2
QATAR BOOSTS DEFENSE CAPABILITIES
USAF PROCEEDS WITH ABL AND SPACE WARNING SYSTEM
US ARMY SEEKS NEW SNIPER RIFLE
SOUTH AFRICAN AAM PROJECTS PROGRESS
SWEDEN STUDIES CONCEPTS FOR FUTURE MULTIROLE ARMORED
US ARMY SEEKS NEW UTILITY VEHICLE:
BOEING AND LOCKHEED MARTIN TO DEMONSTRATE JOINT STRIKE
TURKEY LAUNCHES TANK 2000 DEVELOPMENT
UK AND US MERGE RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE PROGRAMS
ANTI-MISSILE ROLE PLANNED FOR AKASH
UK STUDIES NEW FAMILY OF ACTIVE SONOBUOYS
USAF LASER WEAPON MOVES FORWARD
MAJOR REFITS WILL READY B-2S FOR OPERATIONS
BRAZILIAN FIGHTER REQUIREMENT:
US NAVY BOLSTERS LONG-RANGE FIRE SUPPORT
INDIA PUSHES SELF-RELIANCE PLANS
US ASSESSES CANDIDATES FOR SIDEWINDER REPLACEMENT
SUCCESSFUL INTERCEPT FOR ARROW ATBM
IRIS-T MISSILE PROGRAM SET TO GROW
UK STUDIES IMPROVED-ACCURACY BOMBS
COLLABORATION AGREED FOR MILLENNIUM
CENTRAL EUROPEAN AIR FORCES TEST US FIGHTERS
PENTAGON ESTABLISHES NLW POLICY
ASTOR CANDIDATES JOIN BATTLE WITH JSTARS AND U-2
EUROPE'S MISSILE BATTLE: WHY GERMANY AXED APACHE
US ARMY TO TEST FUTURE WEAPON SIGHT
SECOND-GENERATION FLIR MOVES TOWARD PRODUCTION
US ANNOUNCES FURTHER ACTD CANDIDATES
UNCERTAIN FUTURE FOR SRI LANKA AFTER DEFEAT
UK BUYS BRITISH ON MAJOR WEAPON SYSTEMS
USAF TO TEST AGILE AMRAAM WITH CONFORMAL ARRAY
ISRAELI NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MAY BECOME REALITY
CHINA SHOPS FOR MORE RUSSIAN ARMS
PROJECT MULGARA TO UPGRADE AUSTRALIAN RECONNAISSANCE CAPABILITY
CHALLENGER 2 GNAWS AT TEETHING PROBLEMS
UK/US COLLABORATION ON MISSILE PAYLOAD
NEW SOUTH AFRICAN VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
UNIFIL RECEIVES SOUTH AFRICAN VEHICLES
NATO BUYS SOUTH AFRICAN COUNTERMINE SYSTEM
ITALIAN MILITARY COMSAT GOES AHEAD
SINO-RUSSIAN ACCORD MAY CURTAIL REBEL ARMS TRAFFIC
GREECE REQUESTS ATACMS AND HARM:
BATTLE-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ISRAEL
GERMAN ARMY SELECTS STN FOR BATTALION C{2}
USN ENHANCES COASTAL SURVEILLANCE:
AIR-LAUNCHED MISTRAL OPERATIONAL:
ITALY CONSIDERS MISSILE REQUIREMENTS
ISRAEL TO OPEN BRIGADE TRAINING AREA
GERMAN HOWITZER BIDS FOR US AND EUROPEAN ORDERS
COMMON FRANCO-US COMBAT ID WAVEFORM
US ARMY PROCEEDS WITH HANDHELD MINE DETECTORS
EUROPEAN ARMOUR PROJECTS PROLIFERATE
CONTESTANTS LINE UP FOR UK BATTLE-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
THOMSON WINS FRENCH FUTURE SOLDIER COMPETITION
USAF STARTS WORK ON HYPERSONIC MISSILE
USS INCHON RE-ROLED FOR MINE COUNTERMEASURES
ISRAEL OFFERS HUNGARY MIG-21 UPGRADE:
BRADLEY-LINEBACKER BOLSTERS US ARMY AIR DEFENSE
US NAVY LAUNCHES COVERT MINEHUNTING PROGRAM
TEAMS FORM TO MEET HMD REQUIREMENTS
ISRAEL'S MOAB SCUD-INTERCEPTOR DETAILED
SWAARM 2000 MAY BE FAVOURITE FOR UK ANTI-ARMOUR WEAPON
UAE INSTALLS BMS ON LECLERC TANKS
NEW SWEDISH MCM CLASS TAKES TO THE WATER
SWISS TO BUY STRIX SMART MUNITIONS
VIPER WEIGHS-IN AS SURPRISE JLW155 HOWITZER CONTENDER
ROCKWELL TO BUILD GPS SATELLITES:
K1 UPGUNNED IN MALAYSIAN ARMY BID
ITALY STRIVES FOR BALANCED AIR DEFENSE
US SELECTS DUAL-WING DESIGN AS TACTICAL UAV
AUSTRALIA AND TURKEY SELECT POPEYE:
WIDER ROLE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CORVETTES
OMANI NAVY INTRODUCES NEW CORVETTE
UAVS CRUCIAL TO SANDF OPERATIONS IN NATAL
US BIO-DEFENSE PROGRESS AT RISK
FRANCE BITES THE BULLET ON FORCE CUTS
SHAKY RELAUNCH FOR EUROPEAN ARMOURED VEHICLE PROGRAM
UK CASOM KEY TO EUROPEAN STAND-OFF MISSILE ACQUISITIONS
PATRIOT COUNTERS CRUISE MISSILES:
POLAND PLANS NEW ATTACK HELICOPTER
LOCKHEED MARTIN READY TO TALK AIRLIFTERS
X-36 FLIGHT DEMONSTRATOR HAS NO TAIL TO TELL
CHINESE 120MM SELF-PROPELLED ANTI-TANK GUN REVEALED
LASER WEAPON TRIALS BY ISRAEL AND US