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Carrying the load [CAN2015D2]
Oshkosh Defense has brought its offering for Canada’s MSVS SMP (Medium Support Vehicle System – Standard Military Pattern) programme and is showing it to the public for the first time at CANSEC. The vehicle is based on the HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) vehicle that has
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Building for NSPS [CAN2015D2]
On 1 September this year Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to cut the first metal for the recapitalisation of the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. NSPS provides for the construction of five or six Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS), and 15 Canadian
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Innovations in maritime defence [CAN2015D2]
Here at CANSEC, Rheinmetall is once again displaying a broad spectrum of its defence technology systems and products, emphasising its wide-ranging expertise in the maritime domain, which visitors can see for themselves at Booth 1121. Rheinmetall’s special strengths also consist of integrating
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TAPV back on course [CAN2015D2]
Deliveries of the Canadian Army’s Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) are expected to be back on course for March 2016, if not earlier, according to platform manufacturer Textron Systems. Shown at CANSEC 2015 (outside display 3018), the new platform is scheduled to replace the RG-31 and
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Bid evaluation criteria for CSC awarded [CAN2015D2]
The Canadian Department of National Defence and Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has awarded Commerce Decisions, a QinetiQ company, an advisory contract to facilitate the delivery of bid evaluation criteria. These criteria will be used to asses prospective warship designers and
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China launches dual-use Long March-6 SLV
China successfully launched its first liquid-fuelled Long March-6 (LM-6) small satellite space launch vehicle (SLV) from its Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre on 20 September. Under concept development since 2000 by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) of the China Aerospace Science
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First F-35 for Norway rolled out at Fort Worth
The first of 52 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft for Norway was rolled out during a ceremony at the company's Fort Worth production facility in Texas on 22 September. The roll-out of aircraft AM-1, which was built as part of the low-rate initial production
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DSEI 2015: General Dynamics outlines its proposal for MRV-P
General Dynamics is lining itself up for a British Army requirement for about 600 new armoured vehicles, the Multi Role Vehicle - Protected (MRV-P) programme, company officials told IHS Jane's at DSEI 2015. The projected requirement is for at least 500 MRV-Ps plus 78 battlefield ambulance variants
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Poland launches first Kormoran II mine warfare vessel
Key Points Poland launches lead vessel in new mine warfare class The three Project 258 Kormoran II vessels will replace the Project 206FM ships Poland has launched its first Project 258 Kormoran II mine warfare vessel. The ship entered the water on 4 September. To be named ORP Kormoran (601),
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DSEI 2015: UK places GBP300 million ASRAAM order
The United Kingdom has placed a GBP300 million (USD462 million) contract with MBDA to build new Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAMs) for the Royal Air Force (RAF), it was announced on 16 September at DSEI 2015 in London. The 'capability sustainment' order will replenish the RAF's
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DSEI 2015: Beretta unveils ARX-200 battle rifle
Beretta Defense Technologies showed off its awaited ARX-200 7.62x51 mm combat rifle at DSEI 2015 in London. Developed to the requirements of the Italian Army, the ARX 200 is currently being qualified according to NATO AC 225/LCG1 rules. The new rifle draws on the experience acquired with the
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DSEI 2015: Thales, Kongsberg unveil LMM-equipped Protector RWS
Thales Belfast displayed a twin LMM launcher integrated with a Kongsberg M151 Protector 151 remote weapon station (RWS) on a 4x4 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle at the DSEI 2015 exhibition in London. This was the first time that the configuration has been displayed as a fully developed
