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M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.
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Vehicle-mounted DroneSentry-X released
14th November 2019
DroneShield has released a vehicle-mounted version of its drone detection and defeat solution called DroneSentry-X.The compact, 10kg system can be mounted on most vehicles for …
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Defence Notes
RAF Typhoons arrive in Iceland
14th November 2019
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons from 1(Fighter) Squadron have arrived in Iceland to carry out the Icelandic NATO Air Policing Mission.The fighters will spend the …
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Defence Helicopter
HH-60W arrive for developmental testing
13th November 2019
Two HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters have arrived at US Air Force Eglin Air Force Base in Florida where they will begin developmental testing. The aircraft …
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Training
OCCAR Tiger simulator programme complete
13th November 2019
The OCCAR programme to upgrade Tiger combat helicopter aircrew training facilities for the French and German armed forces is now complete, Thales announced on 13 …
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Defence Helicopter
Modernised Longbow FCR follow-on demo complete
13th November 2019
The US Army’s AH-64E Apache Follow-On Test and Evaluation II for the AN/APG-78 Longbow Fire Control Radar (FCR) has been successfully completed.During the evaluation, the …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2019: Indonesia eyes US and Russian fighters
13th November 2019
The Indonesian Air Force is ogling new Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 72 fighters from the US to boost its aerial capability as part of the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
D&S 2019: Royal Thai Navy selects Camcopter S-100 UAS
13th November 2019
Schiebel has been awarded a contract by the Royal Thai Navy for the Camcopter S-100 UAS, the company announced on 4 November. The contract was …
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Digital Battlespace
D&S 2019: Japan developing a multipurpose surveillance radar
13th November 2019
The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) will develop a multipurpose surveillance radar that integrates the functions of various existing radars of the Japan Ground …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
VSR700 prototype flies in France
13th November 2019
Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 UAS prototype has flown for the first time at a test centre near Aix-en-Provence in France, the company announced on 12 November.The …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurofighter electronic combat role concept detailed
13th November 2019
Airbus and its partners have detailed the new Eurofighter electronic combat role (ECR) concept at the International Fighter Conference in Berlin. The role will expand …
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Training
US NAWCAD selects JF Taylor
12th November 2019
JF Taylor has been awarded a $109.4 million contract for the development of simulation systems and software to support training activities as well as acquisition development …
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Training
US, Norwegian aircraft train together
12th November 2019
US and Norwegian aircraft have carried out training together over the Barents Sea north of Norway. Three US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft flew together …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army moves out with new radar jamming R&D
12th November 2019
The US Army has put electronic warfare manufacturer BAE Systems on contract for research and development of advanced radar jamming technologies - a collaboration that …
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Defence Helicopter
Ardiden 1U engine receives EASA type certification
12th November 2019
Safran Helicopter Engines’ Ardiden 1U engine, installed in India's Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), has received EASA type certification. The LUH single-engine, multi-purpose helicopter designed by …
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Digital Battlespace
CMS receives USMC troposcatter contract
12th November 2019
Cubic Mission Solutions has received a ten-year, $325 million IDIQ contract from the US Marine Corps to provide 172 Next Generation Troposcatter (NGT) systems. Cubic …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Leonardo invests in Skydweller Aero
12th November 2019
Leonardo has announced its investment in Skydweller Aero, a US/Spanish company specialising in large-scale solar-powered UAS. The initiative will result in the development and deployment …
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Defence Notes
Kongsberg signs Japan follow-on JSM contract
11th November 2019
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a follow-on contract with Japan to supply the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for its fleet of F-35 combat aircraft. …
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Digital Battlespace
L3Harris receives AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 work order
11th November 2019
L3Harris Technologies has received an order from US Naval Air Systems Command for modifications to the AN/ALQ-214A(V)4 Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures System. Announced by the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Schiebel's EMSA contract extended
11th November 2019
Schiebel’s contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has been extended to the end of 2019, the company announced on 11 November.Under the EMSA …
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![M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force]()
M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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![Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025]()
Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025
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![Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training]()
Enhancing education: How CAE is embracing new technology to boost military training
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![M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force]()
M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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![Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide]()
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
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![Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025]()
Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
