DN - Defence Notes
Saab makes statement of intent on Tempest
Saab is not ruling out potential involvement in major European future combat jet programmes with the company strongly hinting that it favours the British-led Tempest ...
RH - Rotorhub
Bristow share price plummets as Columbia buy left in tatters
International helicopter provider, the Bristow Group is reeling from a severe dip in its share price which saw the New York Stock Exchange list the company’s ...
RH - Rotorhub
NASA looks to industry for rotorcraft tech project
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a RfI calling on industry to register interest and suitability for a Rotorcraft Technology Development (RTD) ...
DH - Defence Helicopter
UK Merlin Mk4/4a programme hit by delays
The UK's ongoing AW101 Merlin Mk4/4a delivery programme has been delayed beyond its original end date of December 2020 after manufacturer Leonardo and the MoD ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
US Army to reach RQ-7B Shadow downselect decision shortly
7th February 2019
The US Army is due to downselect three unmanned systems and issue associated testing contracts for its RQ-7B Shadow tactical UAS (pictured) replacement programme before the ...
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MTSN - Training/Simulation
Afghan Air Force facing UH-60 training and recruitment headache
5th February 2019
A report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has made clear that the country's UH-60 Black Hawk programme is beset by pilot ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: Jury out on China's ready-to-fire missile submarine fleet (video)
1st February 2019
Providing a reasoned and researched perspective on China's nuclear powered and ballistic attack submarines, Dr Collin Koh Swee Lean explains that academics are 'still grappling' ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
ADECS 2019: Australian air force anticipates Triton’s prospects
31st January 2019
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is looking forward to a wide range of new capabilities and synergies when it begins operating its first MQ-4C ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
ADECS 2019: Chinese EW 'strategic posturing' causing regional concern (video)
30th January 2019
Tom Withington, EW analyst, tells Shephard that China's EW capabilities and 'strategic posturing designed to intimidate its enemies is an increasingly prominent issue within the ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: Day one highlights (video)
29th January 2019
As ADECS closes its doors on day one, Simon Williams, chairman at Clarion, Defence and Security, tells Shephard that the standard and quality of debate ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: Thales push for 'top' navigation billing (video)
29th January 2019
The Thales manufactured Top Axyz Interial Measurement Unit is capable of providing advanced accuracy in GPS-denied and radar jammed environments. Mickael Brouillet, navigation business development ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: US Navy focused on maritime trust building (video)
29th January 2019
As a major maritime force in the Asia-Pacific region, the US Navy continues to work with allied nations to better develop strong international and interoperable ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: Show expectations (video)
28th January 2019
As ADECS 2019 gets set to begin, Simon Williams, chairman at Clarion, Defence and Security, assesses likely key themes, including a renewed focus on maritime ...
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RH - Rotorhub
Airbus enjoys order boost but deliveries dip
25th January 2019
Airbus Helicopters recorded a gross order total of 413 helicopters in 2018, an increase of 18% on 2017, but deliveries fell 13% from 409 units ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: Show preview (video)
25th January 2019
As attendees and industry prepare for the opening of ADECS 2019 in Singapore, Shephard's Tim Martin looks at likely themes of the show, while one developing ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Textron to pull V-280 funding without renewed DoD investment
24th January 2019
The prospect of Textron withdrawing V-280 Valor funding is one certain to happen should the US president's forthcoming budget submission not offer the programme, or ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Industry braced for make or break ITEP decision
24th January 2019
The US Army is expected to issue an ITEP Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract, as early as the week commencing 28 January, with industry ...
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MTSN - Training/Simulation
ADECS 2019: Australian training gathers pace (video)
23rd January 2019
A number of key Australian training and simulation programme's are beginning to pay dividends as the country invests in a range of new equipment and ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: Money talks for Asia-Pacific defence industry (video)
22nd January 2019
Defence spending in the Asia-Pacific region is on the rise as major players like China continue to expand their capabilities and look to protect domestic ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
King Stallion faults hinder flight tests
22nd January 2019
Discovery of CH-53K King Stallion technical issues and the 'inadequate' speed of their disclosure, has led to a flight test efficiency rate below projections originally ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
Dassault signs Rafale F4 development contract
14th January 2019
French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has signed a Rafale F4 standard development contract with the French Armed Forces, which will offer the platform a host of ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Boeing offered relief on CH-47F Block II
11th January 2019
Boeing has been issued with a new IDIQ low rate initial production notice by the US Army, which could see the service buy up to ...
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DN - Defence Notes
Croatia cancels Israeli F-16 deal after Washington snub
10th January 2019
The Croatian MoD has cancelled a deal with Israel for the procurement of 12 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after the Trump administration failed to approve the order. ...
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MLF - Military Logistics
USAF accepts first KC-46 despite developmental testing deficiencies
10th January 2019
The USAF has accepted its first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker with the signing of a DD250 inspection and receiving report it was announced on 10 January ...
