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Apr- 2023 -

20 April

Sea

Comanche light underwater drones. Photo: Forum Energy Technologies

FET Awarded Underwater Drone Contract for ‘Major’ Asian Navy

Forum Energy Technologies has received a contract to supply two Comanche light underwater drones for a “major” naval force in Asia.

19 April

Air

The B-21 Raider was unveiled to the public at a ceremony Dec. 2, 2022 in Palmdale, Calif. The B-21 will provide survivable, long-range, penetrating strike capabilities to deter aggression and strategic attacks against the United States, allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Conti Federal to Build B-21 Radio Frequency Hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base

The US Army has awarded Conti Federal a contract to construct a new B-21 Radio Frequency Facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.

19 April

Technology

Paratroopers have demonstrated the firepower that they could bring to bear during combat missions as the British Armys global response force. As the culmination of a course in support weapons skills, paratroopers staged a firepower demonstration on Salisbury Plain. A fast-moving scenario saw an advancing force of enemy armoured vehicles engaged and defeated with Javelin and NLAW anti-tank missiles, 81mm mortar, Grenade Machine Guns, Heavy Machine Guns and General Purpose Machine Guns. Paratroopers opened fire from both ground positions and while moving in RWMIK patrol vehicles. The five-week-long Support Weapons Cadres trained soldiers from Colchester-based 2nd and 3rd Battalions The Parachute Regiment to serve in their units specialist Machine gun, Mortar and Anti-tanks platoons. Soldiers were taught the practical skills to fire and maintain weapons in the field, and how to use firepower in different tactical scenarios.

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Cubic Awarded Effect Simulator Support Contract for British Army

Cubic Defence UK has been contracted to continue supporting the British Army’s Area Weapons Effects Simulator (AWES) training system.

14 April

Arms

South Korean and US soldiers watching from an observation post during a joint live firing drill

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Boeing, South Korea Ink Advanced Weapons Systems Partnership

Boeing and South Korea have signed an agreement to pursue joint research, development, and marketing for advanced weapons systems.

14 April

Europe

Pictured:Puma from 33 Squadron in Akrotiri practise winching a simulated casualty over the bases cliffs taken on the 14th of March 2023. The Puma HC.Mk 2 medium support helicopter operates under Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) control. The aircraft is used in a variety of combat roles, including the tactical movement of troops, weapons, ammunition, and stores on the battlefield, as well as the extraction of casualties and in response to medical emergencies on the frontline. It is also employed during non-combatant evacuations, and humanitarian and disaster relief operations.

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UK to Provide Infrastructure Services for Cyprus-Based Military Facilities

The UK has awarded Mitie Defence Limited a contract to deliver critical infrastructure services to British military facilities in Cyprus.

13 April

Air

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Saab Awarded $30M Maintenance Contract for Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets

Saab has received a contract to provide support and maintenance for the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft fleet.

13 April

Arms

191018-N-UN744-1259 - HAAKONSVERN NAVAL BASE, Norway (Oct. 18, 2019) - Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class, nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) work alongside Norwegian crane operators to guide an MK-48 Advanced Capability torpedo into the submarine during an ordnance onload at the Haakonsvern Naval Base in Bergen, Norway, Oct. 18, 2019. Minnesota, the 10th ship of the Virginia class, is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Travis Simmons)

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SAIC Expands Support for US Navy MK 48 Mod 7 Torpedo Program

SAIC has received a $102.5 million contract to continue supporting the US Navy’s MK 48 Mod 7 Heavyweight Torpedo program.

10 April

Land

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Rheinmetall in Talks for Australia-Based Boxer Vehicle Production for Germany

Rheinmetall has confirmed the start of negotiations to produce more than 100 Boxer combat vehicles in Australia for Germany.

4 April

Sea

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Germany’s EGV Berlin Replenishment Ship to Receive Hospital Facility

German Naval Yards received a contract to construct an integrated marine rescue center for the German Navy’s EGV Berlin combat support ship.

4 April

Air

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Boeing to Enhance US Air Force Pegasus Tanker Communications Capabilities

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $184-million contract to enhance the communications capabilities of its KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.

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