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NATO awards contracts for Alliance Future Surveillance and Control capability
The NSPA on 5 December announced six contract awards for the AFSC capability that will replace the NATO AWACS fleet. Source: NATO E-3A ComponentIndonesia outlines 2020–24 military procurement priorities
The Indonesian MoD has confirmed a range of military procurement targets for the period 2020–24, including the planned acquisition of 32 Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter aircraft (pictured here). Source: Lockheed MartinUS joins lawsuit against Navistar Defense LLC
This image shows the MaxxPro Dash DXM, the independent suspension system that is part of the complaint, that is just about visible. Source: Jane’s/Peter FelsteadUS adds targeting requirements to munitions transfers
An EMB 314/A-29 Super Tucano drops a Paveway laser-guided bomb. Countries wanting to acquire systems such as Paveway will need to have improved targeting infrastructure covering areas such as collateral damage and weaponeering. Source: US Air Force
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Kurganmashzavod faces uncertain future as state orders stall
The Russian manufacturer of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, Kurganmashzavod (KMZ), faces an uncertain future owing to a slowdown in state orders and because of increasing obsolescence within its manufacturing plants. This was revealed in a December 2019 interview between the company’s
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Airbus acquires MTM Robotics
Airbus has acquired MTM Robotics, a US-based company that makes automated machines and tools for the aerospace industry. Airbus, which already uses MTM equipment on its commercial airplane production lines, said on 12 December that owning the small firm will help it expand the use of automation in
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Denmark and Netherlands procure Leguan AVLBs
Denmark has ordered Leguan armoured vehicle launched bridges (AVLBs) from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), the company announced in a press release on 12 December, two days after it reported that the Netherlands received its first two of the systems. The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics
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India’s HAL settles wage dispute with workers
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has settled a long-standing wage dispute with employees in a bid to avert future additional work strikes. State-owned HAL said on 11 December that the company’s management has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with trade unions
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Japan reconsiders decision to discontinue local assembly of F-35s
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has indicated a possible U-turn on its decision earlier this year to discontinue local assembly of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft and instead focus on providing localised maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capability. The MoD’s
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Good enough: China’s military exports to the Asia-Pacific region
China has expanded its defence exports across the Asia-Pacific region in recent years and entrenched its position to meet regional requirements for 'good enough' military equipment. Jon Grevatt reports -
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 is growing India's domestic submarine supply chain in line with the 'Make in India' policy. Richard Scott reports
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HHIC launches four more PKX-B-class fast attack craft for RoKN
South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) has launched four more second Patrol Killer Experimental-B (PKX-B)-class fast attack craft for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN), according to South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The four new
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Meggitt Training Systems rolls out new immersive marksmanship training system
Meggitt Training Systems showcased its latest military immersive virtual weapons and tactical training system at the 2019 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando in December. The FATS 180MIL is an immersive, three-screen simulator from which the US
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Collins Aerospace showcases expanded ERV system
Collins Aerospace showcased its recently expanded Enhanced Reality Vision (ERV) system at the 2019 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando in December. Eileen Leonhardy, associate director, mission systems, optronics for Collins, told Jane’s
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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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HHIC launches four more PKX-B-class fast attack craft for RoKN
South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) has launched four more second Patrol Killer Experimental-B (PKX-B)-class fast attack craft for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN), according to South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The four new
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Meggitt Training Systems rolls out new immersive marksmanship training system
Meggitt Training Systems showcased its latest military immersive virtual weapons and tactical training system at the 2019 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando in December. The FATS 180MIL is an immersive, three-screen simulator from which the US
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Danish Arctic frigate deployment highlights requirement to augment regional C2
Key Points The Royal Danish Navy recently deployed an Iver Huitfeldt frigate and an Absalon combat support ship to its Greenland-based Joint Arctic Command for the first time, and is planning to deploy such platforms routinely to the region The frigate’s capabilities have highlighted
