BAE Systems to deliver vehicle mounted Mjölner mortar systems to Swedish Army
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BAE Systems has received a 575 million SEK ($68 million) contract for the installation of vehicle mounted mortar systems on Swedish Army CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. The installation of the company’s mortar system, known as Mjölner, on 40 CV90s will considerably increase the indirect fire capability of the vehicles to support mechanized battalions. “The delivery […]
Rheinmetall awarded Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme Assessment Phase Contract
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Rheinmetall has been awarded a Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (CR2 LEP) Assessment Phase contract by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. The British Army is seeking to extend the service life of the Challenger 2 main battle tank through to 2035. During the Assessment Phase, Rheinmetall will develop solutions in line with user requirements […]
Maiden flight for Indonesian AgustaWestland AW101 helicopter
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The first AgustaWestland AW101 MK 4 helicopter for the Indonesia made its maiden flight, that was reported by Tony Osborne. Previously, the flightglobal.com reported, that Indonesia appears to have rekindled its interest in acquiring AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters, despite a presidential decision late last year to reject an order for VVIP-roled examples. According to the maiden flight […]
MBDA successfully fires Enforcer lightweight missile
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MBDA has successfully tested the lightweight missile, known as Enforcer, as part of its ongoing development programme. The multinational Enforcer team scored several highly accurate hits during guided firings carried out at the trials facility of the German Bundeswehr’s Technical Center for Weapons and Ammunition 91 in November 2016. The firings with the Enforcer development […]
ARES vehicle has successfully completed initial manned live firing tests
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General Dynamics Land Systems–UK has successfully completed initial manned live firing tests onboard an ARES vehicle, a member of the AJAX family of Armoured Fighting Vehicles, at a range in Dorset, England. The manned firing trials tested the performance of the three weapons that can be mounted to the Kongsberg PROTECTOR Remote Weapon System: General […]
Make sure maintain full mobility with these essential motor tips
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When keeping mobile can mean all the difference between life and death, you need to be confident that your equipment and vehicles are fully prepped and ready to handle the everyday stresses and demands they’re going to be put through. From simple adjustments to tyres, to reconsidering a new type of model for your motoring […]
UK signs £287M contract to build two more Offshore Patrol Vehicles
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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a manufacturing and support contract worth £287 million to build two more Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Royal Navy, safeguarding hundreds of Scottish jobs. That was reported by www.gov.uk. Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin will announce the contract today to build the two new ships, named HMS […]
First UKMFTS H135 Juno and H145 Jupiter helicopters arrive in Britain
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The H135 Juno and the H145 Jupiter, the first two aircraft in the 32-strong fleet of the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) helicopters, can be seen together for the first time, marking the start of a new era in helicopter military flight training in the UK. Flown over from the Airbus Helicopters’ manufacturing site […]
UK agrees £100M contract to develop cutting-edge Protector Remotely Piloted Air System
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Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon agrees £100M contract to develop cutting-edge Protector Remotely Piloted Air System especially for Royal Air Force (RAF). That was reported by www.gov.uk. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. will develop their current drone technology into new cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles for use by the Royal Air Force. Defence Secretary, Sir Michael […]
The Telegraph: UK Royal Navy warships will be left without anti-ship missiles
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The Telegraph reported that UK Royal Navy warships will be left without anti-ship missiles and be forced to rely on naval guns because of cost-cutting. The Navy’s Harpoon missiles will retire from the fleet’s frigates and destroyers in 2018 without a replacement, while there will also be a two year gap without helicopter-launched anti-shipping missiles. Naval sources said the […]