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F-35 JSF Hit by Serious Design Problems
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/f-35-jsf-hit-by-serious-design-problems-04311/
by Johan Boeder in The Netherlands. Earlier versions of this article have been published in the Dutch press and Defense-Aerospace. DID has worked with the author to create an edited, updated version with full documentation of sources. On May 3, 2007,…
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CH-53K: The U.S. Marines' HLR Helicopter Program (updated) (defense acquisition, defence purchasing, military procurement)
https://web.archive.org/web/20070102181237/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/12/ch53k-the-us-marines-hlr-helicopter-program-updated/index.php#HLR
CH-53E, Cobra Gold 2002(click to view full) The U.S. Marines have a problem. The CH-53E Super Stallion medium-heavy lift helicopters they rely upon to move troops, vehicles, and supplies off of their ships are wearing out. Fast. Yet the pace...
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CH-53K: The U.S. Marines' HLR Helicopter Program (updated) (defense acquisition, defence purchasing, military procurement)
https://web.archive.org/web/20070102181237/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/12/ch53k-the-us-marines-hlr-helicopter-progr
CH-53E, Cobra Gold 2002(click to view full) The U.S. Marines have a problem. The CH-53E Super Stallion medium-heavy lift helicopters they rely upon to move troops, vehicles, and supplies off of their ships are wearing out. Fast. Yet the pace...
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IAR What IAR: The USMC’s SAW Substitution
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/IAR-What-IAR-The-USMCs-SAW-Substitution-05240
The US Marines have been using the M249 5.56mm light machine gun since 1984. Many were worn from use, and at 15-17 pounds empty, these belt-fed weapons are rather heavy. They can be more hindrance than help in some of the close-quarters urban warfare
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USA Issues JSOW Block III Production Contracts
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/USA-Issues-JSOW-Block-III-Production-Contracts-05338/
In March 2007, Raytheon received a contract to develop the AGM-154C-1 variant of the popular JSOW glide bomb family. This new version would add moving target capability via improved imaging infrared seekers, better seeker algorithms, and a 2-way
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GBU-44 Viper Strike: Death From Above
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/gbu44-viper-strike-death-from-above-03127/
Death from above(click to view larger) The Viper Strike began life as the BAT - a canceled munition option for ground-fired ATACMS missiles. After USAF Predator UAVs armed with Hellfire missiles began to show promise in the Global War on Terror,…
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France’s Future SSNs: The Barracuda Class
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/frances-future-ssns-the-barracuda-class-02902/
SSN Barracuda cutaway In December 2006, France's Defense Ministry awarded a contract for nuclear-propelled fast attack submarines to state-owned warship builder DCN and nuclear energy group Areva-TA. The contract's total value could be as high as EUR…
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Desert Leopards: Germany Selling Heavy Armor to the Saudis?
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Desert-Leopards-Germany-Selling-Heavy-Armor-to-the-Saudis-06993/
In mid-2011 reports surfaced that Saudi Arabia was preparing to buy around 200 German Leopard 2A7+ main battle tanks. Those reports stirred serious controversy in Germany, and indirectly confirmed the existence of a sales request. Saudi Arabia would…
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Heat Vision: US Teen Series Fighters Getting IRST
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/f-18-super-hornets-to-get-irst-03429/
F/A-18F w. IRST F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Block IIs fighters are beginning to enter service with the US Navy and Australia, carrying significantly improved AN/APG-79 AESA radars and other electronic upgrades. Recent years have seen another spreading…
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Finland Updating Its Air Defense Systems
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/finland-updating-its-air-defense-systems-05398/
Control of the air isn't a cornerstone of Finland's defense, as it is for a country like Australia. Instead, Finland needs to make its airspace dangerous enough to deny enemies full air dominance, while its difficult terrain and mobile land forces bleed…