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*Australia selects new BGC3 package
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract, worth around USD298 million, by the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) for the supply, integration, installation and support...
19-Mar-2010
Northrop Grumman seeks to extend STARLite offering
Northrop Grumman has revealed it is looking to expand the installation base of the AN/ZPY-1 STARLite 1-D electronically scanned array radar. Strategic Planning ...
19-Mar-2010
*GyroJet develops autogyro for military ISR market
UK company GyroJet is developing a two-seat autogyro for the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) market, which it intends to fly in "the first ...
18-Mar-2010
*Air2Air unveils quad-rotor UAV
Air2Air unveiled its remotely controlled DraganFlyer X4 rotary-wing mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at London's Brunel University on 11 March. The quad-rotor UAV features...
18-Mar-2010
*QinetiQ's X-Net enters service in Afghanistan
British forces in Afghanistan are now operating with QinetiQ's X-Net vehicle stopping system. The X-Net, which is in extensive use with US forces, is ...
18-Mar-2010
CV90 proves last-minute growth potential
In the latest twist of the UK's Future Rapid Effect System Specialist Vehicle (FRES-SV) Scout programme, BAE Systems has told Jane's that it ...
18-Mar-2010
Aselsan moves aboard Turkish LCTs
Turkish combat system integrator and equipment supplier Aselsan has signed a contract worth EUR20.2 million with shipbuilder ADIK for the supply of navigation, communications ...
17-Mar-2010
Vigile LW takes networked approach to build maritime surveillance picture
Thales has launched a lightweight, low-cost radar electronic support measures (RESM) system purpose-designed for passive networked maritime and coastal surveillance operations. Known as Vigile...
17-Mar-2010
Australia purchases next-generation C3 system
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has awarded Elbit Systems a AUSD331 million (USD303 million) contract for advanced new command, control and communications (C3) ...
16-Mar-2010
US Navy network capability upgrade offers jamming on demand
US Navy (USN) budget documents have revealed a new airborne communications jamming system that is being upgraded to provide non co-located operators with radio ...
12-Mar-2010
Selex looks to ECLIPSE competition with US and UK trials
Selex Galileo's fifth-generation Economic Compact Lightweight Pointer-tracker System (ECLIPSE) is undergoing Defensive Aids Systems (DAS) demonstrations for both US and UK programmes. ECLIPSE -...
09-Mar-2010
*Slovak LMVs prepare for combat operations
A range of modifications have been finalised for 10 new Iveco Light Multirole Vehicles (LMVs) ordered by the Slovak Army for service in Afghanistan. ...
09-Mar-2010
BAE Systems begins work on Indian P-8I computer systems
The sensor operators inside India's new P-8I maritime patrol aircraft will soon operate mission computer systems that resemble those inside the US Navy's (USN's) P-8A...
09-Mar-2010
US to test holographic radar for target scoring
The US Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded UK technology house Cambridge Consultants a contract to demonstrate how the application of novel holographic radar ...
09-Mar-2010
*Slovakia begins roll out of BKRS digitisation
Slovakia's army has accepted the first components of its new BKRS (Bojovy komunikacny radiovy system) integrated combat communications system, which functions over standard NATO ...
09-Mar-2010
US Army ramps up networked landmine acquisition
The US Army is moving ahead with plans to field new networked landmines and intelligent munitions intended to deny enemy forces manoeuvre space, while still...
08-Mar-2010
*Electric Boat eyes US submarine enhancements
General Dynamics Electric Boat has highlighted potential enhancements to new-build Virginia-class SSN and existing Ohio-class SSGN submarines that would dramatically expand their capabilities in future...
05-Mar-2010
*Czech MoD chooses new assault rifle
The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) is completing negotiations with Ceská zbrojovka following the selection of the CZ 805 Bren as Czech Armed Forces' ...
04-Mar-2010
*NATO endorses Ultra SAMS
Ultra Electronics Command and Control Systems (UECCS) has received a boost to its efforts in the force protection area with the endorsement of its ...
03-Mar-2010
US Army plans smart phone trials
The US Army plans to field a group of soldiers with touchscreen smart phones to evaluate their usefulness for training purposes and possibly for tactical...
02-Mar-2010
New Oshkosh M-ATV variants break cover
Oshkosh Defense unveiled new versions of its Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) family at the AUSA Winter symposium, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on 24 ...
02-Mar-2010
US Army PAM fails to impress during tests
The US Army's Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System (NLOS-LS) precision attack missile (PAM) struggled significantly during a recent test that was intended to inform an upcoming acquisition...
01-Mar-2010
Javelin targets new orders, wider capability set
The French DGA has selected the Raytheon and Lockheed Martin Javelin anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) ahead of Rafael's Spike system. Following months of intensive...
01-Mar-2010
*Kockums finally secures contract to design Sweden's next-generation submarine
Swedish shipbuilder Kockums AB, part of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, has received a long-delayed contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) funding design definition and...
26-Feb-2010
US Army's GCV programme to focus on protected mobility
The US Army released a request for proposals (RfP) for the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) programme aimed at providing the next-generation infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)...
26-Feb-2010
India to ditch INSAS as part of major small-arms modernisation
The Indian Army is poised to replace the locally designed Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56 mm assault rifle, which it has reluctantly employed since...
26-Feb-2010
US JPALS enters detail design phase
The US Navy (USN)-led Joint Precision Approach Landing System (JPALS) Increment 1A programme has transitioned into detail design after passing its Preliminary Design Review ...
26-Feb-2010
Israel launches cellular emergency missile alert system
The Israel Defence Force (IDF) has launched a new civilian population warning system that sends alerts to mobile phones. A multi-year plan inserted into ...
22-Feb-2010
USN looks to lease light turboprop for trial ISR
The US Navy (USN) is planning a year-long lease of four light turboprop aircraft to support an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) demonstration driven ...
19-Feb-2010
Dual-mode DAMTC set for test and evaluation
US Naval Air Systems Command has contracted Boeing to demonstrate a modified Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) with a dual-mode (GPS and laser) guidance ...
18-Feb-2010
*Australia seeks lightweight firepower boost with Carl Gustaf
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is set to reinforce its anti-armour weapon capability following deals with Saab Bofors Dynamics and BAE Systems to supply ...
17-Feb-2010
ST Kinetics strives to fill grenade launcher ammunition gap
ST Kinetics (STK) unveiled a new family of 40 mm medium-velocity (MV) ammunition, which has been developed in response to operational requirements, at the ...
15-Feb-2010
USN plots EOD role for UAVs
The US Navy (USN) has revealed plans to explore the application of micro-scale vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for ...
12-Feb-2010
*Norway outlines multirole AOR plan
Norway is moving ahead with plans to procure a new multirole auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ship to enter service with the Royal Norwegian Navy ...
12-Feb-2010
*UK LPPV competition enters trial stage
The competition to supply the British Army with up to 400 Light Protected Patrol Vehicles (LPPVs) is expected to be decided in mid-year, following the...
10-Feb-2010
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