General Dynamics' Piranha V makes FRES provisional selection
The UK MoD has provisionally selected General Dynamics' Piranha V design as the FRES Utility Vehicle
09 May 2008
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US DoD resumes JASSM acquisition plans
The US DoD has approved the resumption of the JASSM acquisition programme despite the missile suffering cost overruns and a misfiring problem.
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Woolf report makes 23 recommendations to BAE Systems
A committee has advised BAE Systems on how to tighten up its ethics policy following allegations involving its deals in Saudi Arabia (which included supplying Tornado aircraft, pictured)
07 May 2008
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NORINCO markets new Chinese APC
China's new APC has a modified internal layout offering increased volume and payload
07 May 2008
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BAE Systems expects US award for new V-22 360-degree gun
The US V-22 tilt-rotor aircraft is to gain a new weapon, giving it the capability to fire forward to protect troops
06 May 2008
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China's African activity comes under increasing international scrutiny
China's presence in Africa is coming under growing scrutiny following a recent attempt to ship arms to Zimbabwe
06 May 2008
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China's NORINCO develops new 40 mm automatic grenade launcher
The Chinese arms manufacturer has launched a new weapon as it tries to ramp up exports
02 May 2008
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Former DoD official pours cold water on Taiwan's submarine deal with US
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