Defence Helicopter
Kuwait suspends H225M deliveries pending investigation
The Kuwait MoD has decided to stop receiving further deliveries of the Airbus H225M Caracal heavy-lift helicopter, following the discovery of technical faults on two ...
Unmanned Vehicles
Northrop Grumman not pausing for thought on MQ-4C
The US DoD's decision to pause production of the MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) UAV is not one that concerns the platform’s manufacturer. A two-year ...
Defence Notes
DoD plays it safe on air power spending
The proposed US DoD FY2021 defence budget runs at a shortfall of $800 million for aircraft and associated systems compared to last year’s figures. In total, ...
Defence Notes
Croatia sets out its 2020 procurement vision
Salient features of the Croatian defence procurement programme for 2020 were unveiled on 6 February, with new detail provided on plans to purchase new aircraft ...
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Defence Notes
Finland looks to crown new fighter from overcrowded acquisition
16th January 2020
Tests and evaluations of five candidates involved in Finland’s HX Fighter Programme (HX-FP) are set to run through to 26 February and will act as ...
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Defence Helicopter
Winning streak continues as Leonardo scoops USN trainer award
14th January 2020
Leonardo has beaten off competition from Airbus, Bell and two other contenders to win the USN’s TH-73A trainer helicopter programme, with its offer coming in $265 million ...
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Defence Notes
Insight: Iran in the dock over potential Ukrainian airliner downing
10th January 2020
Don't miss out on more news and analysis from Shephard Media. Sign up to our Premium News. Firm conclusions about how Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 crashed, killing all 176 ...
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Defence Notes
USAF begins search to provide F-35A with more punch
9th January 2020
The USAF is looking to give a considerable anti-access/area denial capability boost to its fifth-generation fighter jet. It also plans to develop ‘future advanced capabilities’ ...
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Defence Notes
Insight: Retaliation bites but Iran risks catastrophic consequences from the air
8th January 2020
Ensure you don't miss any of our analysis and exclusive news – sign up for our Premium News service now After days of uncertainty as ...
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Defence Notes
Air review 2019: Turkey and Trump F-35 trouble overshadows future fighters
30th December 2019
Of all the stories that made headlines in 2019, few could claim to have caught fire in the same way as Turkey’s removal from the ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
German armed UAV plans spiked by parliament
20th December 2019
The German parliament has voted to reject a motion to purchase armed drones for the country’s armed forces, it confirmed in a 20 December statement. ...
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Defence Helicopter
NAVAIR and Sikorsky put engine issues to bed (updated)
18th December 2019
A joint collaboration between NAVAIR and Sikorsky has led to the pair solving CH-53K King Stallion engine problems that have long been troubling the programme. ...
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Defence Notes
NATO shakes off infighting amid public rifts
3rd December 2019
NATO has insisted it is continuing to deliver on its defence commitments despite public comments from partner nations that suggest a number of high-profile disagreements ...
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Defence Helicopter
I/ITSEC 2019: US Navy trainer helicopter award schedule slips
28th November 2019
The US Navy’s (USN) TH-73A trainer helicopter contract award is to be delayed by at least a month as the US Government continues to function ...
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2019: Standoff Weapon certification for F-35A nears completion
22nd November 2019
Munitions manufacturer Raytheon has confirmed it is anticipating F-35A airworthiness certification for the guided Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) before the end of 2019, a development ...
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2019: Stress tells on UAE AW609 deal (updated)
20th November 2019
Issues of customer confidentiality are preventing Leonardo from disclosing the current status of an AW609 deal with the UAE Joint Aviation Command (JAC), leaving the ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2019: UMS Skeldar moves focus to V-200
19th November 2019
UMS Skeldar is reassessing the R-350 rotary-wing VTOL programme as part of wider plans to concentrate on larger customer demand for its V-200 sister platform. During ...
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai Airshow 2019: E2-D set for new lease of life
19th November 2019
The US Navy’s E2-D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft will first field an air-to-air refuelling capability in 2020, ahead of an anticipated number ...
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2019: UAE enters final stages of air power double deal
19th November 2019
The UAE Air Force is putting the finishing touches on a set of new orders for two additional Saab GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2019: Intra imposes with oversized Karayel UCAV
18th November 2019
Riyadh-based Intra Defense Technologies is showcasing the fixed-wing Karayel UCAV at the Dubai Airshow in an effort to further promote the solution to the Middle ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2019: GA-ASI confident of clinching Middle East sales
18th November 2019
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is in discussions with a number of customers from the Middle East about the possibility of deals for a variety of ...
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2019: Saab doubles down on GlobalEye for Finland
18th November 2019
Manufacturer Saab has confirmed it is keeping an offer of two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C;) aircraft on the table for Finland’s HX ...
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2019: Lockheed Martin teases new armed Black Hawk order
17th November 2019
Lockheed Martin is set to announce an addition to its UH-60M armed helicopter customer base, following on from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Joint Aviation ...
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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2019: Regional discussions spark C-2 interest
17th November 2019
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries is currently holding talks with a number of Middle Eastern countries concerning its C-2 transport aircraft, as the company bids to ...
