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Rheinmetall examines multipurpose less-than-lethal munitions launcher

Rheinmetall Waffe Munition is examining a concept for a less-than-lethal weapon launcher

02 September 2010

Canada mulls Arctic patrol ship programme cuts

The Canadian Navy appears willing to trade capability and numbers in order to keep within the projected costs of the programme

02 September 2010

US announces export controls reform

President Obama unveiled his plan to overhaul the US system for controlling technology exports

01 September 2010

Japanese cabinet urges relaxation of export ban

A Japanese cabinet report recommends easing the ban on military exports to allow the country's defence industry to participate in international collaboration programmes

01 September 2010

Aerojet tests advanced solid fuel for future ramjets

Aerojet has successfully ground-tested an advanced solid ramjet fuel being developed for possible use in the planned US Air Force/Navy Joint Dual Role Air Dominance Missile (JDRADM), the company announced on 10 August.

01 September 2010

Strategic Missile Forces chief inspects first RS-24 unit

Lieutenant General Sergei Karakayev conducted a formal inspection of the 54th Guards Missile Division

19 August 2010

Harris develops more intuitive haptic controller

Harris' Wireless Haptic Manipulation System can be adapted to most UGVs, according to the company. (Damian Kemp)

Harris hopes to demo an improved version of its WHMS at the Robot Rodeo at Fort Benning.

27 August 2010

Swiss fighter replacement faces further delays

This Northrop F-5E Tiger II is one of 54 in need of replacement in the Swiss Air Force. (IHS Jane's/Paul Tompkins)

Within a week of the Swiss government promising to re-ignite the delayed fighter replacement programme, the plans have again been delayed.

27 August 2010

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International industry unites, calls on India to reform offset policies

International industry bodies are set to outline proposals to improve the Indian offset policy

23 August 2010


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