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Enduring performance: the A-29 Super Tucano (video)
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Reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine (podcast)
In a new-look Shephard Defence Podcast, the news team discusses the rapidly-evolving situation in Ukraine and latest developments following Russia's unprovoked invasion.
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UK lines up ECRS Mk2 flight test campaign for ‘back end’ of 2022
Eurofighter Typhoon European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) flight tests are soon to go ahead, after years of research and development.
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Loitering munitions in Ukraine: not game-changing, but headache-inducing
In terms of the emerging capabilities of loitering munitions, the Russo-Ukrainian war is serving as a proving ground before our eyes.
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Turbojet loitering munition seeks to close capability gap
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Air Warfare
Netherlands acquires more AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from US
27th May 2022
The US State Department has approved a possible FMS to the Netherlands for AIM-9X Block II Missiles and related equipment, valued at around $117 million.
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Military Logistics
NAVAIR awards annual F-35 engine sustainment contract
27th May 2022
Raytheon is sustaining the F135 engine and will also provide common F-35 programme support activities under a new contract modification.
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Defence Helicopter
Egypt looks to bolster heavy-lift helo capability with Chinook
27th May 2022
Egypt has lodged a $2.6 billion FMS request with the US for 23 heavy-lift CH-47F helicopters.
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Defence Helicopter
Modification work begins on French Navy H160s for maritime SAR
27th May 2022
The first of six H160s is now being modified for French Navy SAR missions.
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Defence Notes
Defence trends indicate an increased need for EMC/EMP filters, says MPE
27th May 2022
As military platforms and assets become increasingly reliant on data and digital applications, the need to protect them is also growing. Naval assets have shown the largest increase in demand.
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Air Warfare
Wedgetail takes part in first USAF-RAAF operational integration exercise
27th May 2022
The USAF tested the operational integration capabilities of the RAAF's E-7A Wedgetail during the recent Black Flag 22-1 exercise.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Switzerland completes Hermes 900 UAV roll tests
26th May 2022
Switzerland is set to commence the first flight of a Hermes 900 UAV after working through roll tests of the aircraft.
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Land Warfare
US Army starts LTAMDS operational tests
26th May 2022
After receiving the first Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), the US Army is now testing the system in the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BAE Systems targets 2025 entry to service for all-electric T-650 UAV
26th May 2022
BAE Systems has laid out ambitious plans for the T-650 heavy lift UAV.
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Air Warfare
US hands over first RQ-21A to Thai navy
26th May 2022
Thailand is awaiting five RQ-21A UAVs from the US, and the first has been formally handed over.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems stresses risk attached to securing F-3 contract with Japan
26th May 2022
Combat air industrial ties between the UK and Japan are set to deepen, but BAE Systems is taking nothing for granted where F-3 programme developments are concerned.
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Training
L3Harris to upgrade F-5 fighters for Tactical Air Support
25th May 2022
The fleet of F-5 training aircraft operated by Tactical Air Support is set to evolve with new sensors and system capabilities.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Danish navy puts Camcopter S-100 to use for maritime surveillance
25th May 2022
The Royal Danish Navy is operating the Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing UAV for maritime surveillance missions.
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy orders support for Advanced Hawkeye radar avionics
24th May 2022
Operational test sets of modules for the AN/APY-9 radar will be used at the depot level to provide test and repair capabilities.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Fire Scout has a role to play in Indo-Pacific
24th May 2022
The MQ-8C Fire Scout rotary-wing UAV has been deployed to the Indo-Pacific region for the first time.
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Land Warfare
What next-generation radios mean for enhanced military operations (Studio)
24th May 2022
As legacy combat net radios (CNRs) approach their end of service life, modern armed forces seek next-generation tactical communications devices to provide personnel with transformational capabilities.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Anka flies the flag for Turkey in Kazakhstan
24th May 2022
A recent agreement to produce Anka UAVs holds deep geopolitical significance for Turkey.
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Land Warfare
Production starts on US Marine Corps C-UAS programme
24th May 2022
The production of the MADIS RWS has moved from Kongsberg, Norway to Kongsberg Protech Systems USA in Johnstown (Pennsylvania).
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Digital Battlespace
SPEAR of destiny: EW capability runs alongside high-subsonic missile development
24th May 2022
MBDA has revealed more details about progress on the SPEAR-EW air-launched missile.
