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29. Elbit Systems introduced today the Hermes 900 StarLiner - the largest and heaviest version of Hermes 900 family, designed to be fully compliant with NATO STANAG 4671, enabling the ‘StarLiner’ to be safely integrated into civilian airspace and fly in the same environment with manned aircraft.
30. In a fire demonstration that took place on the Suippes firing range in Northern France last week CMI Defence displayed an impressive lineup of...
31. The Defense Material Organization (DMO) of the Netherlands announced the selection of Vectronix AG, Switzerland (a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense) to supply more than 1,000 handheld thermal sights for the Dutch Army.
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33. Raytheon Company is developing a 100 kW class laser weapon system under a $10 million U.S. Army's High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstration (HEL...
34. Facing a growing aerial threat from unmanned systems, rockets, artillery, and mortars, the U.S. Army is accelerating the fielding of an Interim, Mobile Short Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) system to complement the tactical formations of its Stryker brigades. Leonardo DRS, Inc. was selected to provide such IM-SHORAD Mission Equipment Package (MEP) for installation Stryker A1 vehicles. The package includes onboard radar system, a turreted weapon system mounting missiles, guns, and non-kinetic (jammers and Electronic attack) capabilities. This system will provide the “detect-identify-track-defeat” capability required to defeat UAS, rotary-wing and fixed-wing threats.
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36. Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) system has successfully passed its Defense Acquisition Board review and achieved milestone C. The signed Acquisition Decision Memorandum...
37. The U.S. Navy is testing an upgraded weapon kit for the KC-130J Harvest HAWK to provide close support for Marine and special operations forces. The HH+ is an upgrade to the original Harvest HAWK roll-on, roll-off precision strike package weapons system. The team also develops an engineering change proposal (ECP) to improve the Hellfire weapons capacity on the aircraft and ensure the KJ platform is sensor-shooter, electronic warfare and digitally interoperable capable.
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39. The Heron I RPAS has been operating over the Mediterranean Sea and Southern Europe under this authorization as part an experiment run by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency FRONTEX, evaluating the use of air patrols to spot illegal immigrants from North Africa.
40. To achieve airworthiness that meets NATO STANAG 4671 GA-ASI redesigned the MQ-9 platform from scratch, to enable the new ‘SkyGuardian’ to meet fully the UK Military Type Certificate for the time when Protector RG MK1 enters service by the mid-2020s. The RAF just announced its plan to assign the RPAS to 31 Squadron, that will phase out the Tornado GR4 by next year.
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42. USS Coronado (LCS 4) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VX-1) completed the first comprehensive Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) for the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned rotary wing platform on June 29, 2018. Results from this IOT&E will inform decision-makers on how best to integrate the Navy’s newest unmanned helicopter with littoral combat ships (LCS) and other platforms.
43. Finland has selected Israel's Advanced Naval Attack Missile to replace its current MTO85M system, a derivative of Swedish RBS15 that will reach the end of its life cycle in the 2020s. The new missile will be installed on existing Hamina-class missile boats and the new Squadron 2020 vessels, the first will be launched in 2019. According to the Finnish MOD, the missile will also be usable from vehicular platforms on land and against land targets.
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45. General Dynamics Land Systems was awarded $258 million contract modification to upgrade 116 Stryker flat-bottom vehicles to the Stryker A1 configuration. The upgrade includes the installation of Double-V Hull, improving the vehicle's survivability against mines and improvised explosive devices. In addition to the DVH survivability, the Stryker A1 provides a 450-horsepower engine, 60,000-pound suspension, 910-amp alternator and in-vehicle network. All vehicles will be delivered by March 31, 2020.
46. The foundation established by DRS Leonardo to support the US Army induction of RAFAEL's TROPHY APS can also support future Israeli procurement of the system
47. Germany and France are jointly launching the development of a new main battle tank and self-propelled gun, what seems to be the most strategic project in the European European land defense for the next 30 years, a program package that will shape the future of European armies’ main combat capabilities
48. Israel’s armor specialist Plasan showcases broadened product line at Eurosatory, introducing a blast-protected model of the SandCat along with several light armored vehicles. In the heavier weight classes, Plasan provides a peek into the advanced protection technologies being integrated into newly designed combat vehicles. In recent years Plasan expanded its activity to heavier armored combat platforms, including 6x6, 8x8 and tracked fighting vehicles at weight levels up to 45 tons. Such armored vehicles are required to withstand medium caliber cannon threat levels and maintain functionality.
49. Israel’s specialty and combat vehicle producer Carmor unveils the Mantis at Eurosatory 2018. The vehicle to be displayed at the defense exhibition in Paris next week is the first variant of a new family of vehicles designed to perform combat and combat support missions.
50. Plasan expands the Sandcat family with the introduction of the 4 GEN Sandcat. The new generation uses a monocoque hull, that eliminates the need for the Ford 550 frame, although retaining the automotive parts of the heavy-duty commercial vehicle. The use of a monocoque hull enabled designers to improve the vehicle's blast protection while retaining the overall vehicle's weight below nine tons.
51. The British Ministry of Defense has selected four groups to bid for its upcoming Air Support to Defense Operational Training (ASDOT) requirement. Each of the groups selected for the program has teamed with training services specialists from the USA, Canada, and Israel to deliver adversary aircraft and weapons. The winning group will operate various high-performance jets simulating aggressor fighter and attack planes, cruise missiles and electronic combat to training British air, land and naval forces. A final selection is expected in September 2018 followed by the contract award in 2020 that could be worth up to £1.5 billion over 15 years.
52. The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) will soon equip their vehicles with a newly developed Australian made counter-IED device called ‘SilverShield’. According to a contract awarded by the Australian defense ministry to L-3 Micreo, the company will deliver 13,000 communications jammer units to the Afghan forces, bringing the total sales of Australian C-IED jammers to Afghanistan to A$85 million.
53. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a manufacturer of jet-powered tactical unmanned aerial drone systems, will soon offer its Mako militarized, combat unmanned aerial vehicles systems for export, following approval of such export by the U.S. State Department to certain European and Asia Pacific region countries.
54. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP, has announced today that Rheinmetall has been selected by the Australian Government to provide its next-generation 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs)The German-designed Boxer 8x8 wheeled armored reconnaissance vehicles will replace the Piranha-based ASLAV armored vehicles currently in service under the Land 400 Phase 2 Project.
55. Israel's armor specialist Plasan was selected to design and produce armor protection for Britain's new Type 26 frigate. The ships will be built by BAE Systems in Glasgow, Scotland and are considered among the world's most advanced combat ships. Armor production for the first three vessels will begin this year. Plasan's advanced armor technology has been implemented to protect armored vehicles and personnel, transport aircraft and helicopters as well as naval vessels. The Royal Navy plans to replace eight Type 23 Duke class anti-submarine frigates with six Type 26s, based on BAE Systems' 'Global Combat Ship' design.
56. Lockheed Martin Sikorsky has signed a strategic agreement with and German defense firm Rheinmetall teaming for competing in the German Air Force planned replacement of Sikorsky's CH-53G heavy transport helicopter program (Schwerer Transporthubschrauber - STH). The Germans evaluate two options - the CH-47F Chinook from Boeing and CH-53K from Lockheed Martin Sikorsky. The team plans to introduce more German teammates in the weeks to come.
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60. Elbit Systems Hermes 900 StarLiner
61. GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian
62. Raytheon is Building a 100kW Tactical Laser
63. US Army To Get Mobile Air Defense Strykers by 2020
64. General Dynamics Upgrades More Strykers to A1 Variants
65. RAFAEL: “The Majority of TROPHY Components are Manufactured by the American Defense Industry”
66. London Set to Develop a New Fighter for the 2030s
67. UK E-3D Replacement Opens Opportunities for BizJet-Based AEW
68. CAEW – Business Jets Taking Control
69. Fire Scout Completes Test Series at Sea, Operating with Manned Helicopters
70. Finland Stealth Boats to Get Israel’s Gabriel Advanced Naval Attack Missiles
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72. Australia Selects British Type 26 Design for $35 Billion Frigate Modernization
73. Australia to Operate Six MQ-4C Drones by 2025
74. UAC Delivers Communications Relay Aircraft to the Russian Government
75. Hellfire Successor Approved for Production
76. Navy, Marines Test Improvements to Hellfire Spitting KC-130J
77. DARPA GXV-T Demonstrates Extreme Off Road Mobility, Augmented Reality
78. CMI Defence Shows Combat Vehicle’s Firepower
79. Germany Joins France to Establish a Joint European Intervention Force
80. Marine Corps to Buy up-to 204 US-Italian Amphibious Combat Vehicles
81. World Powers Modernize, Improve Nuke Arsenals
82. Dutch Special Forces, Forward Observers to Get New, Lightweight Sights
83. Clean Energy from Israel supports a German Command Vehicle Demonstrator at Eurosatory
84. Australians Integrate Nano UAVs at Squads, Troop Level
85. 360 Survivability in Focus
86. Carmor Debuts Light, Highly Protected Tactical Combat Vehicle at Eurosatory
87. Plasan Introduces 4GEN Sandcat at Eurosatory
88. Four Multinational Teams Bid for £1.5 billion UK-MOD Operational Readiness Training Services Contract
89. Australian SilverShield to Protect Afghan Security Vehicles from IEDs
90. US Drone Maker Cleared to Export Jet Powered Combat Drones
91. Australia to Buy +200 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles from Germany
92. BAE Selects Plasan to Armor Britain’s Type 26 Frigates
93. Sikorsky Teams with Rheinmetall to Offer CH-53K to Germany
94. Modernized Blackjack takes off after avionic upgrade
95. Sweden’s Multirole Fighter Spreads Its Wings
96. Brazil signs US$5 billion contract for 36 Swedish Gripen NG fighter jets
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98. IAI Heron RPAS 8211 Operations in Civilian Airspace
99. GAASI MQ9B SkyGuardian
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101. Elsight Provides Communications Links for the Amstaf
102. HDT to Deliver 20 Robotic Mules for US Army Evaluation
103. Future Drones Smarter and Deadlier
104. NATO and the Israeli Navy Train Offshore to Repel Swarm Attacks
105. Hypersonic Weapons Enter Service with Russian Aviation
106. An Unmanned Pathfinder for the Royal Navy Flagship
107. SeaGull Demonstrates Autonomous ASW Capabilities
108. RAFAEL u201cThe Majority of TROPHY Components are Manufactured by the American Defense Industry8221
109. DARPA GXVT Demonstrates Extreme Off Road Mobility Augmented Reality
110. CMI Defence Shows Combat Vehicle8217s Firepower
111. RoBattle 8211 A New Robot to Spearhead Combat Formations in Battle
112. Eight Groups to Research Futuristic Combat Vehicle Technologies for DARPA
113. Russian Military to Test Combat Robots in 2016
114. New LIDAR for the TALON
115. DEFEXPO 2018 HIGHLIGHTS 8211 Artillery
116. Norway Orders Korean 155mm Self Propelled Howitzers
117. Iron Dome Defeats Mortar Attacks from Gaza
118. Mechanical 8216Hand8217 Helps Soldiers Handle Heavy Weapons
119. Australians Integrate Nano UAVs at Squads Troop Level
120. Turning Riflemen into Sharpshooters
121. IDF to Modernize its Infantry Brigades with Hundreds of Eitan 82158 APCs
122. Dutch Special Forces Forward Observers to Get New Lightweight Sights
123. Yagu 8211 An Ultralight Special Ops Armored Vehicle
124. Plasan to Introduce an UltraLight and Protected Vehicle for Special Ops
125. UK E3D Replacement Opens Opportunities for BizJetBased AEW
126. CAEW 8211 Business Jets Taking Control
127. Navy Marines Test Improvements to Hellfire Spitting KC130J
128. India Tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet for Future AAMSAM Propulsion
129. DEFEXPO 2018 8211 Photo Highlights
130. Australia to Operate Six MQ4C Drones by 2025
131. Israelu2019s All Seeing SkEye 8211 Persistent Surveillance Countering Terror
132. Global Hawk to Provide Target Fix Track 038 Assessment Using a New Broad Area Sensor
133. The Reaper Kitsup for Operation in Contested Airspace
134. Stealth Fighters Arrive in Britain Two Months Ahead of Schedule
135. F35 Need 14 Billion for Urgent Fixes Who Pays the bill
136. DEFEXPO 2018 8211 Aerospace Highlights
137. NEW DAS Expected to Save 3 Billion in F35 Sustainment Costs
138. Autonomous Guidance and Landing for Helicopters Tested by Airbus
139. First Order for BrightNite Helicopter Piloting System
140. Super Hornets Getting New Thermal Eyes
141. Sikorsky Teams with Rheinmetall to Offer CH53K to Germany
142. Airbus Helicopters Delivers Modernized Tiger HAD Attack Helicopter
143. Bell V280 Valor Tiltrotor Completes First Flight
144. World Powers Modernize Improve Nuke Arsenals
145. NSM Extends LCS Firepower Over The Horizon
146. Fire Scout Completes Test Series at Sea Operating with Manned Helicopters
147. Finland Stealth Boats to Get Israel8217s Gabriel Advanced Naval Attack Missiles
148. Australia Selects British Type 26 Design for 35 Billion Frigate Modernization
149. Marine Corps to Buy upto 204 USItalian Amphibious Combat Vehicles
150. Eurosatory 2018 8211 First View
151. Amphibious Ships Transformed Into Aircraft Carriers Debut in AsiaPacific
152. Amphibious Capabilities at the Singapore Airshow
153. Singapore Technologies8217 Hybrid Mini UAV Can Fly and Dive
154. Rocket Systems for Coastal Defense
155. US Clears 133 Million Sale of Extended Range Missile Interceptor to Japan
156. Royal Navy Completes Sea Ceptor firing trials
157. Korean Threat Driving Missile Defense Buildup Across the Far East
158. Royal Navy Complete first firing Test of a New Air Defence System
159. Royal Navy Set to Test the DragonFire Laser Weapon by 2019
160. Israeli Missiles RWS to Equip Philippine Navy Combat Boats
161. Rheinmetall Conducts Sea Trials of a Naval Laser Gun
162. Unmanned boats demonstrate autonomous swarm gunnery support techniques
163. A New Radar for Israel8217s Missile Boats
164. Schiebel8217s Camcopter Sharpens its Eyes and Ears
165. Raytheon8217s next generation naval radar passes milestone
166. IAI Introduces a business Jet with stings
167. 44 navies embark on the largest naval exercise spanning the Arabian Sea Red Sea and the Persian Gulf
168. Russia to build 12 nuclearpowered Leader destroyers
169. Russia offers India three additional Talwar class frigates
170. Photo Report Singapore Hosts International Navies IMDEX 2013
171. RSM56 Bulava Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile
172. Lockheed Martin UK Developed a SubmarineLaunched UAV
173. Modernizing the Submarine Fleet
174. Spearfish Heavyweight Torpedo
175. This IronVision Helmet Can See Through Armor
176. DARPA Teaches Drones to Collaborate Under Human Supervision
177. US Army Missile Test Demonstrates u2018Any Sensor Best Shooteru2019 Capability
178. DARPA Seeks New Technologies for the Future Dismounted Squad
179. UK Army Cadet Force Get New Manpack Radios
180. Command Vehicles get a Haircut
181. IMI8217s Passive Buffer Fends Hackers from Compromising Weapon Systems
182. The CIAu2019s Leaking Cyber Vault
183. US Army Deploys Experimental CounterDrone Vehicles in Europe
184. Scrambler 300 Drone Rifle
185. Global Hawk8217s New Optical Sensor to Use AlBeMet Metal Matrix Composites
186. Aeroshield Pod to Protect Airbus 320
187. A Digital Window Embedded with Transparent Armor
188. Tactical Augmented Reality to Enhance Warfighter8217s Battlefield Perception
189. JMusic Systems Selected to Protect the European Aerial Tanker Fleet
190. Watchkeeper UAVs Grow COMINT Ears
191. Russian Arms in the War on Terror
192. L3 Converts a Special Mission Aircraft for the US Army
193. Israel8217s EO Technologies Bolster Indian Homeland Security
194. Thales Expands Watchkeeper Offering WKX for Export
195. 11 Killed on a Colombian ELINT Plane Crash
196. Future Drones Mission Systemsu2019 Automation
197. Optimus Drones Set to Safeguard Cities
198. Robots Join the Army MannedUnmanned HunterKiller Teams