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Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
With roughly 80% of combat missions flown by Typhoons in Europe, the Eurofighter consortium is emphasising the continued relevance of its jet and wants to ramp up production to continue to deliver combat mass in light of a shifting geo-political world order.
Naval Warfare
UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
Naval vessels are at high risk when in harbour, port or dockside and the threat from asymmetric attacks has been shown in the Ukraine war against Russian ships. A demonstration of combined systems in the UK hoped to show a potential solution to defence, government and commercial delegates.
Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Air Warfare
Singapore strengthens integrated air defence network
18th December 2020
Singapore has created an air defence umbrella over the island nation with the integration of new assets such as ASTER-30 missiles.
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Defence Notes
No F-35 funding gap talks between MoD and Lockheed Martin UK
17th December 2020
Despite discussions between the UK MoD and Lockheed Martin UK to assess driving costs of the F-35B programme down, the two have not talked about how to resolve a multibillion pound funding gap troubling acquisition plans.
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Air Warfare
Bulgarian Frogfoots gain new lease of life
17th December 2020
Overhauled and upgraded Su-25s should remain in Bulgarian Air Force service until 2028.
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Air Warfare
Indian naval air arm boosts force levels
17th December 2020
Beset by ageing legacy airframes, the Indian Navy is making progress in efforts to induct newer rotary-winged and fixed-wing aircraft.
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KBR to help with US Army Chinook improvements
16th December 2020
Company will provide research, development, testing, studies, analysis and recommendations.
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Digital Battlespace
Podcast: Five Eyes Connectivity - The United Kingdom
16th December 2020
In this episode of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast, we hear how a rapidly shifting threat environment is driving a transformation of British military capabilities.
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Digital Battlespace
FMS for third Italian G550 moves closer
16th December 2020
L3 Harris named as prime contractor for potential $500 million deal.
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Romeo finally finds Seoul mate
16th December 2020
After much deliberation and delay, the Republic of Korea Navy has finally settled on its follow-on naval helicopter platform.
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Air Warfare
Japan postpones its F-15J upgrade programme
15th December 2020
The JASDF's plans to upgrade its fleet of F-15J fighters has hit a snag - money - as estimated programme costs soar.
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman to manage AWACS radar supply chain
15th December 2020
Sole-source contract includes repairs, sustaining spares and engineering services until September 2028.
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Operational flexibility is the secret to the Northrop Grumman Firebird's success (Studio)
15th December 2020
Firebird offers operators a tailorable solution, enabling maximum mission flexibility and widening the potential customer base for manufacturer Northrop Grumman.
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Air Warfare
UK explores future composite designs for combat aircraft
15th December 2020
New programme ‘explores the art of the possible’ to develop next-generation ideas and capabilities
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Defence Notes
UK says it knew all along about F-35 Chinese supplier link
15th December 2020
Despite past controversy surrounding F-35 supplier links with China, the UK MoD has suggested that risk assessments indicated no cause for concern.
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing picks up EPAWSS production contract
15th December 2020
Low-rate initial production deal comes five years after Boeing was selected as prime contractor.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF chooses contractor for Reaper support
15th December 2020
Two-year sole-source contract awarded to General Atomics
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Air Warfare
Turkey enhances capabilities with arrival of first P-72
15th December 2020
Fleet of converted ATR-72s will broaden maritime surveillance and ASW capabilities for the Turkish Navy.
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Defence Notes
Malaysian auditor takes aim at A400Ms and submarines
14th December 2020
The MoD comes under fire for its handling of the delayed A400M aircraft acquisition and the overhaul of Scorpene submarines.
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Military Logistics
Lockheed to set up first US-based F-16 industry depot
14th December 2020
Facility in South Carolina will be the third in the world: depots are already in place in Europe and Asia.
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Digital Battlespace
France looks to enhance space capabilities
14th December 2020
Safran is leading a largely secretive SIGINT effort to detect RF emissions from satellites.
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