Nexter Systems of France has now completed two of its T40M two-person turrets armed with the CTAI 40 mm Case Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) and roof-mounted remote weapon station (RWS), the company has confirmed to Jane's .
These have been installed on various platforms for trials in France and
Nexter pushes T40 turret development
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Malaysia lays keel for second littoral combat ship
Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) has laid down the keel for another 111 m Second Generation Patrol Vessel - Littoral Combat Ship (SGPV-LCS) on order for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).
The vessel, which is the second of six 3,000-tonne ships ordered under a MYR9 billion (USD2 billion) contract, was
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Korea Aerospace posts strong growth based on exports
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has registered another year of strong sales and profits based on growing exports and major development projects, the company said on 27 February.
KAI said its 2016 sales increased year-on-year by 7% to KRW3.1 trillion (USD2.7 billion) while operating profit climbed
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India, Israel to jointly develop surface-to-air missile
India and Israel are to jointly develop a medium-range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM) system for the Indian Army.
The deal was approved recently by India's Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) - headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi - and is valued at INR170 billion (USD2.5 billion).
An official
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IDEX 2017: CATIC reveals details about Harpy-type loitering munition
China's ASN-301 anti-radiation loitering munition system was displayed in model form for the first time at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) held in Abu Dhabi from 19 to 23 February, confirming that it is a near-copy of the Israel Aerospace Industries Harpy system that was
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China introduces more measures to boost civil-military integration
China's government has introduced a new strategy aimed at boosting civil-military integration (CMI) and private-sector involvement in defence research, development, and manufacturing.
The "measures to promote the deep development of military and civilian integration" plan was published on
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Avalon 2017: Leonardo pitches M-345 HET as turboprop trainer replacement
Leonardo is pitching its recently relaunched M-345 as a replacement for turboprop platforms that have traditionally been seen as capable yet cheaper alternatives to jet trainer aircraft, Jane's was told on 28 February.
Speaking at the Avalon Airshow, Giovani Timossi, Aircraft Division Marketing and
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Avalon 2017: F-35 transforming US Marine Corps' aviation capabilities
The Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is transforming the aviation combat capabilities of the US Marine Corps (USMC), with early simulated trials showing unprecedented levels of mission success compared with legacy platforms, a senior service official noted on 28
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Avalon 2017: F-35 makes Australian debut
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is showcasing its Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) on home soil for the first time at the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition 2017 running from 28 February to 5 March.
Two F-35A fighters (AU-1 and
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Australian Army conducts flights trials of Tiger helicopters on HMAS Canberra
The Australian Army has begun flight trials of its Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) onboard the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) first-of-class amphibious assault ship, HMAS Canberra (L 02).
The trials, which are being conducted with two airframes since 23 February, are expected to
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White House announces USD603 billion defence budget topline
Key Points
Trump plans to request USD603 billion in defence funding for FY 2018, about USD54 billion over mandated caps
The plan would seek offsetting domestic cuts of USD54 billion, which Democrats are likely to oppose
President Donald Trump has asked US federal agencies to prepare fiscal year
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EU widens sanctions against North Korea, prolongs those against Belarus
The 28 EU nations agreed on 27 February to tighten their sanctions against North Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of Korea - DPRK).
The new measures call for a ban on exports of new helicopters and vessels to North Korea, restrictions on transactions in coal, iron and iron ore from the
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ECOMIG gets new mandate as some troops withdraw
The Economic Community of West African States' Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) is withdrawing some troops as it implements a new mandate that began on 21 February.
The drawdown officially started on 19 February, although the Nigerian Air Force assets and personnel deployed to Senegal to support the
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China secures its 'biggest' military export order for new UAV system
China has secured an international contract for its Wing Loong II strike-capable reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), marking another milestone in the country's bid to become a major military exporter.
China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported on 28 February said the deal represented
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Avalon 2017: US record attendance demonstrates continued commitment to Asia-Pacific theatre
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has sent its largest ever contingent of aircraft to the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition 2017 at Avalon Airport, near Melbourne, in a show of continued commitment to the Asia-Pacific theatre. A wide variety of US Air Force
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Avalon 2017: Team Reaper launched to compete Australian armed MALE UAV requirement
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced the official launch of its Team Reaper Australia solution to the Department of Defence's (DOD's) Project AIR 7003 requirement, the company announced at the Avalon Airshow on 28 February.
The bid to secure a sale of its MQ-9 Reaper
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Avalon 2017: NorthStar Aviation pitches 407 MRH for Australian SOF requirement
NorthStar Aviation (NSA) is pitching its 407 Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH) light attack and armed reconnaissance platform to the Australian special operations forces (SOF), a company official told Jane's on 28 February.
James Lett, Director technical Services at the Abu Dhabi-based company, said that
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Austal completes design review for Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement project
Australian shipbuilder Austal has completed the detailed design review (DDR) for its AUD306 million (USD235 million) Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPB-R) project, the company announced in a 24 February press statement.
"The PPB-R project is contributing to the growth of Australia's
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Avalon 2017: RAAF debuts recently received Growler
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) showcased at the Avalon Airshow 2017 the first of 12 Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack (EA) aircraft that it is to receive from the United States.
The first aircraft was revealed to reporters during a ceremony on the opening day of the event, on 28
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Image shows possible new Chinese infantry fighting vehicle
An image posted on online forums in early February shows what appears to be a next-generation Chinese infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) featuring a new front-engined hull and a possible unmanned turret.
If it is a new prototype IFV, it could be a successor to the China North Industries Corporation's
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