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Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production
The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.
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Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars
The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.
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South Korea considers cancellation of second AH-64E Apache helicopter purchase
The likely scrapping of Boeing’s Apache helicopter comes after a huge budget cut approved by the South Korean National Assembly. The helicopter procurement had already been reconsidered by the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff earlier in the year.
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US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
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Air Warfare
Bahrain signs new Raytheon Patriot System deal
9th March 2020
Raytheon will provide the Kingdom of Bahrain with Patriot air and missile defence systems as part of a new $551 million contract. The company confirmed …
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Air Warfare
Norway uses F-35 to intercept Russian MiG-31 near its airspace
9th March 2020
The Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) scrambled an F-35A on a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission for the first time on 7 March, after identifying …
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Air Warfare
SNC to enhance USAF light fighter capability
9th March 2020
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been granted an undefinitised contract to provide A-29 Super Tucano ground support equipment, training logistical support and sustainment activities to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAV procurement surge beckons for Russia
9th March 2020
Chelyabinsk-based Ural Works of Civil Aviation (UWCA) is set to become a major designer and supplier of large UAVs for the Russian armed forces in …
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Air Warfare
Boeing gets advanced contract modification for Poseidon delivery
9th March 2020
Boeing was awarded an $800 million advanced contract modification to procure long-lead materials and support for P-8A Poseidon production and delivery. The contract was confirmed …
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Defence Notes
Combat air set to play the fall guy in UK defence review
6th March 2020
As high-profile budget difficulties tie the UK government to making tough, long-term procurement decisions across air, land and sea domains, the RAF’s combat air plans …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UMS Skeldar launches new V-150 UAV
6th March 2020
UMS Skeldar is launching a new rotary-wing UAV with VTOL capability. The V-150 will be available to support military personnel carry out surveillance and homeland …
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Land Warfare
Russia receives first S-350 as it explores export opportunities
6th March 2020
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have accepted their first Almaz-Antey S-350 Vityaz surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. The initial unit was handed over on 26 February to the …
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Digital Battlespace
Turkish EW gets passive-aggressive in Syria
6th March 2020
Aselsan’s KORAL radar jamming system has been deployed to northern Syria in support of Turkish operations against Kurdish insurgents. The truck-mounted KORAL provides electronic support …
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Air Warfare
Elbit Systems of America secures F-16 sustainment work
6th March 2020
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract by the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Centre worth $471.63 million. The contract was …
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Training
Aussie Hornets grow old but never die
6th March 2020
The Australian DoD announced on 5 March that up to 46 surplus Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighters will be sold to Air USA for use as …
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Air Warfare
Marshall secures five-year contract for C-130 cockpit trim panels
5th March 2020
Marshall Advanced Composites has signed a supply chain contract to produce cockpit trim panels for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The contract from Lockheed Martin …
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Air Warfare
Boeing awarded contract modification for KC-46 services
5th March 2020
Boeing has been awarded a contract modification worth a maximum $36.7 million, to provide engineering, manufacturing and development services for the KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft …
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Defence Notes
F-35 programme passes milestone but coronavirus casts a shadow
5th March 2020
USAF General Eric Fick, programme executive officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office confirmed that the 500th aircraft was delivered on 1 March. …
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Sea Venom design delay raises Wildcat capability questions
5th March 2020
The anti-ship weapons capabilities of the RN AW159 Wildcat have been dealt a blow with confirmation that the new MBDA Sea Venom missile has suffered from design …
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Training
CAE MSI adds more business
5th March 2020
Tampa, Florida-based CAE USA-Mission Solutions Inc (CAE MSI) has been awarded a US$10.6 million firm-fixed-price modification contract for F-15E, F-16C/D and F-22A contract aircrew training …
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Air Warfare
Israel investigates cargo potential of Heron
4th March 2020
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is offering a combat cargo supply drone based on its Heron MK II MALE UAV (pictured). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAFRICOM confirms Gray Eagle crash
4th March 2020
US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) has confirmed that one of its MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAVs crashed near Agadez, Niger on 29 February. The incident was confirmed …
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Air Warfare
MiG Aircraft Corporation secures G-force protection patent
4th March 2020
Russia’s MiG Aircraft Corporation secured a patent for its new G-force protection system. The new system would allow fighter pilots to monitor the G-force without …
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