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Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

The discussion of the C-17 comes off the back of Boeing’s focus on a growing European demand for defence equipment amid a growing threat on the continent.

Land Warfare

Bids in for Canadian Bv206 replacement

If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026

The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.

Air Warfare

US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026

Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.

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Defence Notes

Raytheon highlights F-35 fire power

17th July 2018

The F-35 is the latest generation of aircraft entering service with air forces across the globe. Studio spoke with Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, President, Missile …
Defence Helicopter

Five dead in South Korea military helicopter crash

17th July 2018

Five people were killed and one injured when a South Korean military helicopter crashed on 17 July, at a marine base in the country's southeast, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Hermes 900 StarLiner emerges

17th July 2018

Elbit Systems has named its NATO STANAG 4671 compliant version of the Hermes 900 UAS the Hermes 900 StarLiner. The UAS is qualified to fly …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2018: Saab looks to Europe and Asia for GlobalEye orders

17th July 2018

Following the formal roll out of its GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C;) aircraft in February, Saab is targeting Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions …
Defence Notes

US wants Turkey to buy Patriot missiles

17th July 2018

The US is trying to persuade NATO partner Turkey to purchase the Patriot surface-to-air missile system, a US official said 16 July, instead of rival …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Eurofighter to be testbed for Tempest

17th July 2018

As the UK eyes the development of a new fighter jet through the Team Tempest programme, the Eurofighter Typhoon is expected to be a testbed …
Training

Riptide Software to enhance SAVT for USMC

17th July 2018

Riptide Software, along with partners Cole Engineering and Assured Information Technology, has received a contract to support and enhance the Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT) …
Training

Singapore and France consider joint PC-21 training syllabus

17th July 2018

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) 150 Squadron’s Leonardo M346 Master fleet has just exceeded 10,000 flying hours, as the detachment in Cazaux, France, …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon focuses on today's cyber threats

17th July 2018

Cyber continues to be a big talking point for the defence and aerospace industry, and Raytheon continues to provide solutions for cyber security requirements. Studio …
Naval Warfare

Naval Group remains focused on Central Europe

17th July 2018

French naval shipbuilder Naval Group continues to pursue export opportunities, eyeing Central Europe as one of the most promising markets. Naval Group gives a lot …
Defence Helicopter

Taiwan's Apache fleet goes into service amid China tensions

17th July 2018

Taiwan on 17 July put into service its fleet of US-made Apache attack helicopters, upgrading its defences against a growing military threat from China. The …
Defence Helicopter

UH-60V digital cockpit software build delivered

17th July 2018

The UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter will enter Limited User Testing (LUT) with a digital cockpit software build provided by Northrop Grumman.Northrop Grumman delivered the software …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Rolls-Royce unveils hybrid flying taxi

17th July 2018

Rolls-Royce has revealed its plans to develop a hybrid electric vehicle, dubbed the ‘flying taxi’, which takes off and lands vertically and could be airborne …
Training

Farnborough 2018: USAF C-17 AMTS falls to Boeing

17th July 2018

Boeing has been awarded a contract that is potentially worth up to $986 million to ‘operate, sustain, modify and upgrade’ the USAF’s C-17 Globemaster III …
Uncrewed Vehicles

RT LTA tests improved bladder material

17th July 2018

RT LTA Systems has completed field testing of a newly developed light-weight, elastic material for its aerostat bladders that will allow all SkyStar aerostats to …
Military Logistics

Farnborough 2018: Dual purpose for LM-100J flight demo

17th July 2018

Despite showcasing its civilian-spec LM-100J at Farnborough, manufacturer Lockheed Martin has said that the flight demonstrations serve to highlight the capabilities of the original military …
Land Warfare

Indonesia receives final M109A4 SPHs

17th July 2018

The second and final batch of M109A4 SPHs arrived on Indonesian shores on 9 July after being shipped from Belgium. The 18 howitzers were unloaded …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2018: Tekever launches AR5 for maritime missions

17th July 2018

Portuguese UAS manufacturer Tekever has unveiled its new twin-engined, fixed-wing unmanned aircraft – AR5 – designed for wide area maritime surveillance missions. The system holds …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2018: US Army acquiring Coyote C-UAS

17th July 2018

As the threat of incoming, armed drones becomes increasingly prevalent, the US Army is moving out and acquiring Raytheon's Coyote UAS and the KRFS radar …

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