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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
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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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IDF trials new Skylark
16th March 2017
The Skylark 3 UAS, manufactured by Elbit Systems, will begin trials with the IDF Artillery Corp 'Sky Riders' unit in the coming months.The new system …
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Military Logistics
NZDF C-130 upgrade project complete
16th March 2017
The New Zealand Defence Force's C-130 Hercules upgrade project is now complete, the New Zealand government announced on 10 March.The life extension project included the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Heron 1 attains FOC
15th March 2017
The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) two squadrons of IAI Heron 1 MALE UAVs achieved full operational capability (FOC) on 15 March.'The FOC of …
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RDAF orders Litening targeting pods
15th March 2017
Northrop Grumman will supply Litening advanced targeting pods for the Royal Danish Air Force's (RDAF's) F-16 aircraft as part of a contract announced on 14 …
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Training
CAE opens new offices in UAE
15th March 2017
CAE's Defence and Security business has expanded its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by opening new facilities in Abu Dhabi, the company announced …
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Typhoon trials Brimstone
15th March 2017
The Royal Air Force's (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon has successfully completed a new series of flight trials with MBDA's Brimstone air-to-surface weapon at BAE Systems' site …
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Russian Helicopters trains India in Mi-17 repairs
15th March 2017
Russian Helicopters is training Indian aviation engineers in Mi-17-1V helicopter repair techniques at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Repair Plant owned by Russian Helicopters.The plant is carrying …
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AUSA Global: New divestiture thinking for US Army
14th March 2017
The US Army is looking at new concepts for the divestiture of obsolete military equipment.This means re-defining how they manage processes at the US Army's …
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Training
SEA delivers EC135 simulator
14th March 2017
SEA has delivered helicopter simulator technology to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity as part of work to boost public engagement with the charity, the company …
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USAF looks at UAS flightline maintenance
14th March 2017
The US Air Force's 412th Test Wing's Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force (CTF) has used a quadcopter UAS to carry out maintenance inspection of a …
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IAI shrinks EOIR payloads
14th March 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced the launch of two new tactical electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payloads, with the market for unmanned vehicles a key target. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed upgrades AML testbed
14th March 2017
Lockheed Martin has updated its Airborne Multi-INT Lab (AML) testbed aircraft in order to improve its ability to deliver intelligence for its customers, the company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Gray Eagle deploys to Korea
14th March 2017
The US is increasing its unmanned systems capability on the Korean Peninsula providing more surveillance and strike assets.It is sending a UAV company to South …
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Qinetiq North America wins WiPPR contract
13th March 2017
The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has awarded a $3 million contract to Qinetiq North America for its Wind Profiling Portable Radar …
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GE’s T700-701D cleared for commercial sales
13th March 2017
GE Aviation has supplied its T700 military-designated turboshaft engine to Firehawk Helicopters following an exemption from the FAA to sell the engine to commercial customers.Firehawk …
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RAF faces challenges at home and abroad (video)
13th March 2017
The Royal Air Force is going through a significant modernisation period with several new platforms, such as the F-35, being introduced to service. However, the …
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Thai navy eyes extra H145Ms
11th March 2017
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN), which has been performing both civilian and military missions with its H145M helicopters, is expected to buy more to replace …
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Military Logistics
GOLDesp for Kuwait Air Force
10th March 2017
Tapestry Solutions will work with Kay and Associates to modernise maintenance processes for the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) under a contract modification from the US …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos receives target drone contract
10th March 2017
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has been awarded a $5.6 million contract by a US government agency for the supply of unmanned aerial target drone …
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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
