GA-ASI completes latest Airborne Missile Defense test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems successfully executed a missile tracking test as part of the Pacific Dragon exercise off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii. [node:read-more:link]
Weapons
Rheinmetall wins major artillery ammunition order
An international customer has awarded Rheinmetall Defence an important contract for artillery ammunition. Worth around €130 million ($200 million CAN), the order encompasses the Group’s full spectrum of projectile variants as well as the accompanying propelling charges. [node:read-more:link]
France launches Aster Block 1 NT program
The French Ministry of Defence has launched the Aster Block 1 NT (New Technology) program aimed at modernizing the surface-to-air missile platform/terrain (SAMP/T) ground-based air defence system as well as its associated Aster missile. [node:read-more:link]
Concern about nuclear conflict
Tension is continuing to build between India and Pakistan after the latter’s defence minister suggested Indian may revoke its “no first use” policy with regard to nuclear weapons. Some experts say the risk of conflict has never been greater since both tested weapons in 1998. [node:read-more:link]
New Machine Guns for Canadian Armed Forces
The Canadian Armed Forces will receive 1148 new General Purpose Machine Guns from Colt Canada. The $32.1 million (taxes incl.) contract indicates deliveries of the new C6A1 will commence in September 2018, and final delivery completed by June 2019. [node:read-more:link]
MBDA awarded £323 million deal for CAMM missiles
MBDA has been awarded a £323 million deal for the next batch of cutting-edge air defence missiles for the United Kingdom Armed Forces. [node:read-more:link]
Will Turkey ever get JSF?
The U.S. says it would consider Turkey rejoining the F-35 program if it gets rid of a recently-acquired Russian air defence system. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper broached the possibility during a press conference. [node:read-more:link]
Russian fighters for Turkey?
A Russian news agency reports that Turkey is considering acquiring Sukhoi Su-57 and Su-35 fighters. The U.S. began removing Turkey from its list of customers for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter after the turkish government acquired Russian missile technology. [node:read-more:link]
Canada condemns North Korean provocation
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued a statement in response to North Korea’s missile launch. [node:read-more:link]
19th annual Canadian International Sniper Concentration
International military snipers and Canadian law enforcement officers participated in the 19th annual Canadian International Sniper Concentration (CISC), from September 7 to 14, 2017, at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, New Brunswick. [node:read-more:link]
Historical Day | Soldiers at the King’s Service
The National Battlefields Commission invites the general public to attend its traditional historical day under the theme of Soldiers at the King’s Service. This event is taking place on Sunday, September 10 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Martello 1 Tower and surrounding area. [node:read-more:link]
Russian UCAV not so stealthy?
The Russian Su-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter) unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau, had its maiden three weeks ago. Details, released by the Tass news agency suggest it is not as stealth-oriented as western UCAVs. [node:read-more:link]
New Israeli combat vehicle outlook
Israel’s Ministry of Defense Defense Research and Development Directorate has given a glimpse into its Carmel technology demonstration program for future combat vehicle. Three industry groups were invited to provide technology demonstrators. [node:read-more:link]
Another Russian system for Turkey
The Turkish state-owned Anadolu news agency quotes Defence Minister Hulusi Akar as expecting to take delivery of a second battery of the Russian S-400 missile system Aug. 27. Initial parts of the system, which the U.S. decries as incompatible with NATO hardware, were delivered in July. [node:read-more:link]
Israel tests missile in Alaska
The Israeli exoatmospheric ballistic missile interceptor, Arrow-3, successfully intercepted three medium-range missile targets over the North Pacific Ocean. The interceptors were launched from Alaska under a joint Israeli-U.S. program. [node:read-more:link]
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