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European 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 ChavezEndeavor Robotics reveals Scorpion UGV details
The Scorpion UGV is one of the finalists in the US Army’s Common Robotic System-Individual programme. Source: Endeavor RoboticsLockheed Martin readies its latest L-band radar for production
TPY-X is Lockheed Martin's next-generation long-range multimission radar. The company has completed the final full-scale prototype and is readying the radar system for production. Source: Lockheed Martin
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Poland exercises option for four more M-346 jet trainers, to upgrade existing fleet
Poland has signed for four more Alenia M-346 Master advanced jet trainers and is upgrading the 12 already received. The procurement and upgrade contract, announced by the manufacturer on 14 December, is valued at EUR130 million (USD147 million) and is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2022.
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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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ESDC progresses on cyber training role
The European Security and Defence College (ESDC) achieved initial operating capability (IOC) for its Cyber Education, Training, Exercise, and Evaluation (ETEE) platform, and has begun work on harmonising cyber training across European militaries. The ESDC was established under the European
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Raytheon demonstrates X-Net autonomous radio communications system
Raytheon in August demonstrated its X-Net radio communications system, which autonomously and instantly selects the optimal radio frequency to provide continuous communications. Barbara Borgonovi, Raytheon vice president of integrated communications systems, told Jane’s on 10 December that
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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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US Army seeks to protect medical devices from cyber threats
The US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) is growing its focus on cyber security, working to harden its increasingly networked devices against potential threats. The army recently noted how almost all new medical devices contain some type of computer technology and are often remotely or wirelessly
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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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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 Army seeks to protect medical devices from cyber threats
The US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) is growing its focus on cyber security, working to harden its increasingly networked devices against potential threats. The army recently noted how almost all new medical devices contain some type of computer technology and are often remotely or wirelessly
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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
