Air Warfare
Airbus predicts two-year wait for helicopter market recovery
Following a surge in helicopter orders for 2021 compared to 2020, Airbus thinks it will take two to three years before sales return to pre-COVID-19 levels.
Defence Notes
Leonardo claims ‘no evidence of issues’ on Kuwaiti Eurofighter deal
Following reports of two individuals being referred for prosecution due to allegedly misusing public funds, linked to an order for 28 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, Leonardo has said it is not subject to a judicial investigation.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Elbit Systems UK and MoD begin talks on Watchkeeper MLE upgrade
Talks have begun on a mid-life extension (MLE) upgrade for the UK's Watchkeeper tactical UAV.
Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy gears up for first MQ-25 EMD delivery and new flight tests
After making strong test and development progress with the MQ-25 Stingray uncrewed aerial refueller in 2021, the USN is now looking forward to the delivery of the first EMD aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin deliberates over F-35 2022 production rate
7th January 2022
After a remarkable year for F-35 sales, Lockheed Martin has started internal discussions regarding a 2022 production target.
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Air Warfare
FCAS partners could agree loyal wingman demonstrator in 2022
22nd December 2021
An agreement between FCAS international partners to test a loyal wingman or adjunct demonstrator could be made in 2022.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics trusts in Mojave UAV investment to disrupt SOF market
17th December 2021
General Atomics has grand ambitions for its newest UAV Mojave and is backing itself to secure orders from SOF operators.
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Defence Helicopter
Future requirements and negotiations to decide UK NMH fleet total
14th December 2021
The UK MoD is still to decide on the exact number of aircraft to order under the New Medium Helicopter programme — but there is little room for delay.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin fighter dominance reaches new heights with Finland F-35 selection
13th December 2021
Following local media reports that Finland had selected the F-35 as the winner of HX, official confirmation now means Lockheed Martin has an even tighter grip on the European fighter market.
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Defence Helicopter
Norway launches coast guard helicopter market survey
9th December 2021
Question marks around NH90 capabilities are behind a move by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to open dialogue with industry on potential supply of new coast guard helicopters.
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Defence Notes
US strides ahead of competition in global arms sales results
7th December 2021
A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has revealed the extent to which US manufacturers dominate global arms sales.
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Air Warfare
One and done? (Opinion)
7th December 2021
The future of Europe’s two sixth-generation fighter programmes seems uncertain as limits on resources suggests only one can succeed. However, while the decision remains unmade, industry continues to develop both.
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Air Warfare
Dassault captures mega Rafale order from UAE
3rd December 2021
Dassault and the UAE have signed off on a huge order for new fighter jets, helicopters and weapons.
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Defence Notes
Airbus comfortable with industrial base changes if FCAS and Tempest merge
1st December 2021
Despite not discussing different industrial scenarios with BAE Systems should FCAS and Tempest merge, Airbus has stated it will overcome any changes should the two programmes ever become one.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Spain still to sign off on Eurodrone full development contract
30th November 2021
The much delayed Eurodrone Stage 2 development contract looks set for signature in 'the coming months,' according to Airbus.
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Air Warfare
Tension mounts as Canada heads toward two-horse future fighter race
26th November 2021
A new twist has emerged from Canada's efforts to select a new fighter aircraft, with one competitor seemingly ousted from the procurement process.
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Air Warfare
Airbus confident German A400M issues will ‘ease’ soon
18th November 2021
Under fire for slow progress on A400M maintenance and retrofit activities, Airbus has said 'jointly defined measures' are now in place.
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai Airshow 2021: Honeywell offers JetWave MCX SATCOM customer demos
13th November 2021
Following release of its new JetWave MCX SATCOM solution, Honeywell hopes that new customer demonstrations in Dubai will lead to orders.
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Defence Helicopter
UK to buy up to 44 aircraft under draft plan for New Medium Helicopter acquisition
12th November 2021
Key details of the UK's New Medium Helicopter programme have emerged.
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Defence Notes
UK BAe 146 replacement plan cuts command support transport fleet in half
4th November 2021
The UK has released details of its RAF BAe 146 fleet replacement but will only acquire two aircraft instead of four.
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing and USN to negotiate NGJ-MB integration contract extension
29th October 2021
As tests continue on the Next Generation Mid-Band Jammer (NGJ-MB) electronic jamming pod for the USN, Boeing looks set to provide additional integration support to the programme.
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Air Warfare
Airbus stresses need for Halcon contract signature to protect Spanish Air Force capabilities
27th October 2021
More than a year after proposing a package of 20 Eurofighters for Spain under Project Halcon, Airbus still awaits a production contract.
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Air Warfare
Airbus calls for new MAWS studies, favours modular design
27th October 2021
Airbus has put forward new details about the company's involvement in the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Weapons System programme.
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Air Warfare
Airbus confident of closing new A400M export orders after Kazakhstan breakthrough
26th October 2021
After years spent without securing A400M export business, Airbus is optimistic that an order from Kazakhstan will change the fortunes of the programme.
