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Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment
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Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme
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M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
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The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.
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Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.
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FSI has started work on the FTD for the Czech Air Force's new AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft.
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Taiwan receives second advanced jet trainer
23rd December 2021
More T-5 trainers are set to roll off the production line next year, with the first two handed over in late 2021. The MQ-9B purchase is yet to go through, however.
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Thai navy prepares MALE UAV acquisition
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Thailand will select a new MALE-class UAV for the navy early next year.
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Myanmar commissions potpourri of aircraft types
22nd December 2021
Russia and China continue to support Myanmar with an array of military equipment, despite a military coup earlier this year.
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Aussie Hellfire Romeo order makes progress
22nd December 2021
Potential platforms for the AGM-114R II missile include the AH-64E Apache.
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Industry team demonstrates autonomous SATCOM switching
22nd December 2021
Demonstration by Honeywell, Hughes and SES Satellites showed compatibility of JetWave MCX terminal with various Ka-band network capabilities.
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FCAS partners could agree loyal wingman demonstrator in 2022
22nd December 2021
An agreement between FCAS international partners to test a loyal wingman or adjunct demonstrator could be made in 2022.
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BEL receives large contract for Tejas components
21st December 2021
BEL benefits from a large contract to provide electronic components for the Indian Air Force's Tejas fighter.
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MQ-25 integration takes ‘early step forward’ in carrier test
21st December 2021
A demonstration aboard USS George HW Bush saw a Boeing-owned MQ-25 move around on a carrier flight deck via a handheld remote control device.
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MQ-25 integration takes ‘early step forward’ in carrier test
21st December 2021
A demonstration aboard USS George HW Bush saw a Boeing-owned MQ-25 move around on a carrier flight deck via a handheld remote control device.
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Bundeswehr contracts Vincorion for Eurofighter radomes
21st December 2021
The German Bundeswehr has contracted Vincorion to join the effort to upgrade Quadriga Eurofighters.
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NAVAIR orders more Thrashers
21st December 2021
Leonardo Helicopters is to supply Lot III production TH-73A aircraft for the Advanced Helicopter Training System programme
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Northrop Grumman and Raytheon complete missile interceptor review
20th December 2021
The Missile Defense Agency has approved Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies' initial review for the Next Generation Interceptor program.
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JASSM to gain prototype data link
20th December 2021
L3Harris is integrating a prototype weapon data link aboard JASSM.
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Saudi AWACS Phase 2 upgrade enlists Boeing
20th December 2021
The Royal Saudi Air Force is modernising its fleet of E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft to keep them in service until 2040.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics trusts in Mojave UAV investment to disrupt SOF market
17th December 2021
General Atomics has grand ambitions for its newest UAV Mojave and is backing itself to secure orders from SOF operators.
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Aussie Triton production stays on track, says Northrop Grumman
17th December 2021
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman has passed a milestone in the RAAF MQ-4C Triton programme.
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USMC, Bahrain and Czech Republic to get extra Venom/Viper support
17th December 2021
A new order from NAVAIR will see extra support for UH-1Y and AH-1Z programmes in progress for the USMC, Bahrain and the Czech Republic.
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Training
Three FMS customers to receive F-16V training systems
17th December 2021
The DoD did not name which countries that will be receiving F-16V training devices, but two are in Eastern Europe and a third is in the Middle East.
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