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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.
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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.
Air Warfare
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.
Air Warfare
UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence
The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.
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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
Australia seeks new Black Hawks as MRH90 retires early
10th December 2021
Australia is looking to purchase new UH-60s to replace its troubled NH90-based Taipans, even as its older S-70A-9s are finally withdrawn.
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Air Warfare
Air variant of BrahMos prepped for maritime operations
10th December 2021
Series production of the BrahMos-A missile is now ready to commence, after a successful test firing this month.
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Military Logistics
USAF approves fourth ICR for Pegasus
9th December 2021
The KC-46A Pegasus is now capable of supporting almost 70% of USAF aircraft, says Air Mobility Command.
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Training
Boeing obtains FMS-funded F-15SA training modification
9th December 2021
Saudi Arabia is acquiring 84 F-15A aircraft from Boeing and the company is also upgrading 70 F-15SA variants to the F-154SA configuration.
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Air Warfare
More Super Hornets to undergo life extension
9th December 2021
Boeing is extending the service life of USN-operated F/A-18E/F aircraft.
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Defence Helicopter
Norway launches coast guard helicopter market survey
9th December 2021
Question marks around NH90 capabilities are behind a move by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to open dialogue with industry on potential supply of new coast guard helicopters.
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Training
Indonesian Navy receives pair of Bell 505s
9th December 2021
Two newly delivered Bell 505 helicopters will be used by the Indonesian Navy for basic flight training.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing and RAAF validate ATS digital environment capabilities
9th December 2021
Boeing and the RAAF have advanced the operational capabilities of the manufacturers Airpower Teaming System in a digital environment.
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Digital Battlespace
US firms team up for ruggedised UAV swarm C2
9th December 2021
Air Commons – Swarm technology enables C2 tasking, mission planning and the creation of air tasking orders.
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Digital Battlespace
USSOCOM choppers to receive BLoS radios
8th December 2021
The AN/PRC-160(V) radio will be installed aboard MH-47 and MH-60 helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon repairs towed decoys for Super Hornets
8th December 2021
The AN/ALE-50 fibre-optic towed decoy is designed to protect combat aircraft from air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles, by using active and semi-active radar homing.
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Defence Notes
Electric Sky to test long-distance power transmission for UAVs
8th December 2021
DARPA persists in funding research into extending the power range and mission endurance of UAVs.
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Training
CAE continues AWACS trainer support
8th December 2021
CAE USA supports an E-3A flight training device for the USAF at Tinkler AFB, Oklahoma.
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Digital Battlespace
US orders more common transponders
8th December 2021
BAE Systems is to produce and deliver 283 additional common IFF transponders for the US Army, USN and allies.
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Defence Notes
Babcock to provide high-frequency communications to Australia
7th December 2021
Babcock has been selected as the preferred tenderer to upgrade and sustain the Australian Defence Force’s high-frequency communication systems.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: Helicopter cockpit technology; NATO air assets and more
7th December 2021
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Digital Battlespace
Poland to break new ground with Osprey on TB2
7th December 2021
Poland will trial an AESA radar aboard its new TB2 UAVs as it tries to ramp up its ability to fight a peer adversary in a contested electromagnetic environment.
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Defence Helicopter
Hueys land in Bosnia ahead of schedule
7th December 2021
Four Huey II helicopters arrived on 4 December in Sarajevo – ahead of the original planned delivery date of 2022-2023.
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Air Warfare
One and done? (Opinion)
7th December 2021
The future of Europe’s two sixth-generation fighter programmes seems uncertain as limits on resources suggests only one can succeed. However, while the decision remains unmade, industry continues to develop both.
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