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Raytheon completes FoXTEN testing, now awaits DCGS-A RFP
Raytheon's FoXTEN is designed to upgrade the US Army's DCGS-A. FoXTEN can be operated from a commercial, off-the-shelf laptop enabling the computer to accommodate new information sources as they become available. Source: RaytheonRaytheon demonstrates X-Net autonomous radio communications system
Raytheon’s X-Net radio communications system autonomously and instantly selects an optimal radio frequency for communications. Pictured with an Insitu RQ-21A Blackjack UAV. Source: RaytheonEuropean Boxer programmes take final shape
The Slovenian and Lithuanian Boxers will be similar, with the same Rafael Samson Mk II remote weapon station (photo of the Lithuanian version on trials). Source: ArtecUS Army seeks to protect medical devices from cyber threats
A service member positions a patient for a CT scan. Medical devices, such as radiological imaging systems, must now go through a cyber-security validation process in order to connect to military networks. Source: US Army/Staff Sgt Evelyn Chavez
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Australia finalises frigate contract with ASC Shipbuilding becoming a BAE Systems subsidiary
The Australian government has signed the head contract in support of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) Sea 5000 programme to procure Hunter-class frigates from BAE Systems, it was announced on 14 December. In announcing the deal, BAE Systems confirmed that ASC Shipbuilding, a division
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Canada details antenna upgrade for Halifax-class ship radars
The Canadian government has signed a CAD21.7 million (USD16.2 million) contract on 7 December with Saab Microwave Canada for a new antenna for the Sea Giraffe 180 (SG-180) radar installed on the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Halifax-class frigates. Saab Microwave Canada will install a new
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Canadian Coast Guard adds first new icebreaker in 25 years
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) icebreaker CCGS Captain Molly Kool officially joined the fleet on 14 December, becoming the first new icebreaker for the CCG in 25 years. Captain Molly Kool is the first of three icebreakers procured by the Canadian government under a CAD610 million (USD457 million)
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US Air Force releases RFI for SRP-O ASLON-45 small launch effort
The US Air Force (USAF) seeks industry feedback on draft mission requirements for a small launch effort called Small Rocket Program-Orbital (SRP-O) Agile Small Launch Operational Normalizer (ASLON)-45. One goal of ASLON-45 is to launch an orbital demonstration mission delivering a 39 kg spacecraft
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US Army moves IMI Systems’ Iron Fist into next testing phase, prepares for fielding
The US Army confirmed on 12 December that testing of IMI Systems’ Iron Fist active protection system (APS) on M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles will move forward to the next phase following an assessment of the technology by the service’s Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) in late
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Annual Defence Report 2018: Middle East & Africa
Syria has stabilised, but tensions remain on the front lines of the areas of influence carved out by external powers. Meanwhile, the war in Yemen has come into sharper focus, with the US using Iran's support for the rebels to bolster its efforts to isolate Tehran even as the growing civilian death toll threatens arms exports to the Arab Gulf countries. Jeremy Binnie reports -
Beyond the horizon: NSM missile homes in on Harpoon replacement market
Success in the US Navy's Over-the-Horizon Weapon System competition is set to re-energise Kongsberg's efforts to grow sales of its Naval Strike Missile worldwide. Richard Scott reports -
If you want peace, prepare for war: Chinese land forces modernisation
China's military modernisation began in the mid-1990s after Beijing realised that its military was incapable of participating in a modern conflict such as the 1991 Gulf War. Sam Cranny-Evans reports on the extent to which China's land forces have been transformed by the process
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European Boxer programmes take final shape
European Boxer programmes are taking final form, with offers to the UK and Slovenia expected in 2019. Klaas Krause, head of sales Eastern Europe for Rheinmetall, which formed the Artec joint venture with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to produce the Boxer, said on 12 December that the UK Ministry of
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US Missile Defense Agency, Raytheon perform intercept with SM-3 Block IIA
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Raytheon on 11 December intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) target with an Aegis Ashore-launched Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptor. This was an operational live-fire test demonstrating the Aegis Weapon System Engage On
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Raytheon completes FoXTEN testing, now awaits DCGS-A RFP
The US Army is expected to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for its Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) Capability Drop (CD)1 in early 2019, which is designed to upgrade the current DCGS-A system and make it easier to use. An RFP for CD2, which will focus on a server capability and
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Russian deploys new CBRN vehicle to Syria
Russia has deployed its newest chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance vehicle to Syria to operate with military police units patrolling the Idlib de-escalation zone. An RKhM-6 vehicle was seen in footage shown by the Russia 24 television network on 7 November that was
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Falling defence sales in South Korea prompts pledge to boost industrial capability
South Korean Defence Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo has pledged to revitalise the country’s defence industry by leveraging advances in 4th Industrial Revolution technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics. Jeong made the remarks in a statement by the Ministry of National Defense
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Raytheon completes FoXTEN testing, now awaits DCGS-A RFP
The US Army is expected to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for its Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) Capability Drop (CD)1 in early 2019, which is designed to upgrade the current DCGS-A system and make it easier to use. An RFP for CD2, which will focus on a server capability and
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RN, RAN develop strategic partnership for ASW co-operation
Key Points The UK Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy are seeking to improve ASW co-operation relating to concepts, doctrine, training, equipment, tactics, and operations The ASW focus is part of the renewal of wider co-operation between the two navies, and has been enabled by Australia’s
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Type Naval Fire-Control System (FCS). Development In 2005, following a competitive procurement process, Kollmorgen Electro-Optical (acquired by L-3 Communications in February 2012 and now operating as L-3 KEO) was chosen to provide the US Navy (USN) with an EOSS as part of the CG-47
