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Air Warfare

UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year

Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.

Defence Notes

What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.

Land Warfare

GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

Air Warfare

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

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Land Warfare

Rostec plans 125mm cannon-armed wheeled AFV

7th September 2021

The mulled wheeled AFV would be based on the Sprut-SDM1 light tank.
Naval Warfare

Naval Warfare magazine: nuclear submarines, Australian naval power and more

7th September 2021

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Air Warfare

UK to retire BAe 146 aircraft in 2022

7th September 2021

Operated from RAF Northolt by 32 squadron, the BAe 146 is primarily tasked with Command Support Air Transport roles.
Naval Warfare

UK confirms minehunter retirement dates

7th September 2021

The UK will have paid off its existing mine countermeasure fleet by 2031.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: Space Hub – What to expect?

7th September 2021

After its debut in 2019, DSEI 2021 will bring a Space Hub to highlight the UK investment in Space Defence.
Air Warfare

DSEI 2021: Leonardo's BriteCloud decoy ready to break America

7th September 2021

Leonardo expects the BriteCloud Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) programme to open doors for US sales of the countermeasure.
Air Warfare

DARPA looks to BAE Systems for active flow control design

7th September 2021

BAE Systems supports DARPA CRANE programme to improve aircraft performance with active flow control.
Defence Helicopter

Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E1 - The Search and Rescue Mission

7th September 2021

In this episode, we'll hear from industry experts and helicopter operators about the rise of the helicopter as a search and rescue machine, and how they're saving lives today.
Defence Helicopter

Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E2: The Lifesaving Helicopter

7th September 2021

The helicopter offers clear advantages for emergency medical services, but just how did an industry evolve to fill this life-saving role?
Defence Helicopter

Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E3: Airborne Law Enforcement

7th September 2021

Law enforcement agencies around the world use the helicopter as an essential crime-fighting tool.
Defence Helicopter

Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E4 - The Utility of the Helicopter

7th September 2021

The helicopter has become an essential tool for militaries, parapublic agencies and emergency services. But its unique characteristics have also ensured a vital role for the helicopter across a myriad of commercial activities.
Defence Helicopter

Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E5 - Providing Disaster Relief

7th September 2021

Helicopters provide vital assistance during disaster relief operations such as firefighting and earthquake response. But how do pilots prepare for these toughest of missions?
Defence Helicopter

Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E6 - The Role of Autonomy

7th September 2021

Autonomy is certain to be a defining trend in the future of aviation and fully autonomous aircraft could one day supplement or even replace traditional helicopters.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: ECS unveils Tove data link

7th September 2021

Tove is the first in a family of RF data link systems for ISR, with potential for installation on UGVs and USVs as well as UAVs.
Training

DSEI 2021: Collins secures additional E-2D contract

7th September 2021

Collins Aerospace received a contract modification to enhance HITS-A and HITS-M training devices for the E-2D.
Land Warfare

Thai marines seek new 4x4 and 8x8 APCs

7th September 2021

The Royal Thai Marine Corps needs new vehicles, but new acquisitions will only occur in small bite-sized steps.
Naval Warfare

US enhances undersea ASW system software and hardware.

6th September 2021

Integrated Common Processor provides a common Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems signal processing and display system software and hardware suite.
Air Warfare

Indian Romeos to benefit from additional engineering

6th September 2021

Lockheed Martin gains contract modification for MH-60Rs being provided to India.
Air Warfare

Hypersonic missile programme gears up for PDR

6th September 2021

Australian-US SCIFiRE programme aims to result in a precision strike missile capable of travelling at Mach 5.