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M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.
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UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward
The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.
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South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs
HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.
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Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
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Digital Battlespace
Thailand to upgrade more F-5 fighters
4th August 2017
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has asked the government for approval to upgrade four of its ageing Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighters, including new …
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Land Warfare
US Army studies M249 replacement
3rd August 2017
In the aftermath of a classified industry day of briefings and discussions, the US Army is calling for industry white papers to detail potential replacements …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
First of many for Centrik software
3rd August 2017
Following the news that Martek Marine will utilise Total AOC's Centrik UAS mission management solution officials from the software firm say they will make a …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: The growth of Turkey's defence industry
3rd August 2017
It is clear that key decision makers within Turkey regard the development of the country’s domestic defence industry as an existential matter.
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Defence Notes
Romania boosts defence spending
3rd August 2017
Romania’s Supreme Defence Council (CSAT) has approved the Armed Forces Endowment Plan 2017-2026, as Bucharest vies to meet NATO’s 2% of GDP spending target, it was …
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Digital Battlespace
General Dynamics unveils Hook3
3rd August 2017
General Dynamics has introduced a new Combat Survival Radio (CSR) designed to provide direct line-of-sight voice and two-way data communications to help combat search and rescue …
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri's week in the spotlight
3rd August 2017
Events of the past week have proved a mixed bag for Fincantieri after its thwarted attempt to purchase shipbuilder STX France and successful conclusion of …
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Military Logistics
USMC orders additional P-19R ARFF vehicles
3rd August 2017
Oshkosh‘s Defense has received an order worth over $16 million to provide an additional 23 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the US …
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Naval Warfare
Germany to upgrade P-3C fleet
3rd August 2017
Germany will upgrade its eight-strong P-3C fleet in a five-year programme that will keep the aircraft at the backbone of the country’s maritime patrol capability …
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Military Logistics
Iraq requests vessel support from US
3rd August 2017
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of follow-on technical support (FOTS) for vessels and a ship repair …
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Training
BAE delivers first Hawk trainers to Oman
3rd August 2017
BAE Systems has delivered the first Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers to the Royal Air Force of Oman, the company announced on 31 July. The two Mark …
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Digital Battlespace
Bertin Technologies acquires Exensor
3rd August 2017
Bertin Technologies has acquired 100% of the share capital of Sweden-based Exensor from Verdane NVP II SPV, Marginalen Group, Erland von Hofsten Advokat and a …
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Defence Helicopter
Brazil's Black Hawks clock-up 30,000 hours
3rd August 2017
The Brazilian Air Force has announced that in late July its UH-60L Black Hawk reached 30,000 flight hours. Since first beginning operations 11 years ago, …
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Naval Warfare
Keel laid for first Pacific Patrol Boat
3rd August 2017
Austal has laid the keel for the first Pacific Patrol Boat for the Australian government’s Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (PPB-R) project, the company announced on …
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Land Warfare
APU gives Thai howitzers greater mobility
3rd August 2017
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has developed an auxiliary power unit (APU) designed for installation aboard its 155mm GHN-45 towed howitzers to give them autonomous …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky refurbishing Black Hawks for Australian fire-fighting
3rd August 2017
Sikorsky Australia is to refurbish ten ex-US Army UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters for firefighting and disaster relief operations in Australia. The A$63 million contract announced …
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Military Logistics
Boeing completes KC-46 electromagnetic testing
2nd August 2017
Boeing, the US Air Force and Naval Air Systems Command have completed electromagnetic testing for the KC-46air refuelling tanker, it was announced on 27 July. …
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Defence Helicopter
German Army Tiger helicopter crashes in Mali
2nd August 2017
An Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack helicopter belonging to the German Helicopter Detachment (HELIDET) based in Gao, Mali, crashed South of Tabankort on 26 July according …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy looks for guidance
2nd August 2017
The US Navy has released an RfI to support a planned FY18 live fire demonstration of technologies related to the Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) …
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