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Bell performs first APT 70 UAV flight with a payload
Bell flew its Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) 70 UAV with a payload for the first time on 16 October. Source: BellIdentifying a market for a transformable air-ground robot
Robotic Research is working to find a military market for Pegasus, a UAV-UGV combo. Source: Robotic ResearchMorocco cleared to buy 36 Apache helos
Morocco looks set to become the latest customer for the AH-64E Apache Guardian , with 36 helicopters and associated weapons and equipment approved by the US government on 20 November. Source: IHS Markit/Kelvin WongDSEI Japan 2019: JMU Defence Systems developing new multipurpose amphibious vehicles for JGSDF
A CGI showing JMU Defense Systems' 4×4 and 6×6 multipurpose amphibious vehicles. Source: JMU Defense Systems
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JY-27A radar spotted in Pakistan
Key Points Jane’s has identified a JY-27A CVLO radar in imagery captured of Mianwali Air Base in Pakistan A modern VHF-band system, China’s JY-27A was not previously known to have been exported to Pakistan Satellite imagery captured on 29 August has revealed a China Electronics
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PLAN trials underway replenishment from commercial ships
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has conducted replenishment at sea (RAS) trials using commercial ships, according to a 16 November report in the Global Times newspaper. It described this as “a new approach to facilitate warship supplies in distant waters”.
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Belarus to buy Ataka ATGMs
Belarus intends to purchase 9M120 Ataka anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from Russia in 2020-21, the state news agency Belta reported Defence Minister Andrei Ravkov as having said during a press conference on 12 November. The missiles are fired from 9K114 Shturm launchers that can be mounted on
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Senegal orders three 62 m OPVs from Kership
Senegal has signed a contract with French company Kership, a joint venture between Piriou and Naval Group, to procure three OPV 58 S offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). Under the terms of the contract, announced on 17 November, construction will start in early 2020, and all three OPVs are expected to
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Brazil receives second C295 SAR aircraft, first with air-to-air refuelling capability
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) took delivery of its second Airbus Defence and Space SC-105 (the local designation for C295) maritime search-and-rescue (SAR) aircraft at the company’s facilities in Seville, Spain, on 14 November. The aircraft is the first to have a fixed air-to-air refuelling
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Cautious neutrality: Kuwait modernises its defence capabilities while staying impartial
While it remains on good terms with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, Kuwait is continuing to update its armed forces to face regional threats. Beth Stevenson reports -
Indigenous ambitions: Project 75 grows India’s submarine ecosystem
The construction of six Project 75 Kalvari-class boats appears to be bolstering India's domestic submarine supply chain in line with the 'Make in India' policy. Richard Scott reports -
Modern Warrior: Upgrading the British Army’s infantry fighting vehicle
Sam Cranny-Evans examines how the British Army Warrior is being upgraded to meet the needs of a modern battlefield
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Bell performs first APT 70 UAV flight with a payload
Bell on 16 October performed the first flight of its Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) 70 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a payload. The aircraft flew with a 27.2 kg payload, company spokesperson Felicia Votta said on 20 November. The APT 70 flew vertically, transitioned to aircraft flight where it
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Bundeswehr orders more Spike launchers and missiles
The Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, ordered 1,500 Spike missiles and hundreds of Integrated Control Launch Unit (ICLU) dismounted
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DSEI Japan 2019: Excelitas Technologies showcases Merlin-LR 2 weapon-mounted night sight
Excelitas Technologies showcased the newest addition to its Merlin family of weapon-mounted night sights at the 18-20 November DSEI Japan 2019 defence exhibition in Chiba. Called Merlin-LR 2, the new sight is described by the company as an image-intensifying weapon sight designed to be compatible
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DSEI Japan 2019: IHI unveils autonomous underwater mine-detection system
Japanese company IHI unveiled an autonomous underwater mine-detection system at the 18–20 November DSEI Japan 2019 defence exhibition in Chiba. The system, which comprises two different unmanned vehicles, is designed to acquire, process, classify, and relay information about “mine-like
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Dubai Airshow 2019: SAMI, BAE Systems collaborating on HAPS
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and BAE Systems are collaborating on the development of the PHASA-35 high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) system. “We have an agreement with BAE Systems to make this a completely Saudi indigenous programme,” SAMI CEO Andreas Schwer told
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Bell performs first APT 70 UAV flight with a payload
Bell on 16 October performed the first flight of its Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) 70 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a payload. The aircraft flew with a 27.2 kg payload, company spokesperson Felicia Votta said on 20 November. The APT 70 flew vertically, transitioned to aircraft flight where it
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HMS Prince of Wales arrives in Portsmouth
The UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) second Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier has arrived at Portsmouth naval base ahead of handover and formal commissioning. HMS Prince of Wales sailed into its new base port on 16 November after completing an eight-week period of sea trials. Handover will
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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
