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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
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What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?
The use of air power by both sides in the ongoing conflict has been extensively focused on, influencing policy and procurement around the world. But are the lessons from the front line universally applicable, or should other nations be planning for very different scenarios?
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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
Philippines ponders SAR helicopters, and Chinooks instead of Mi-171s
25th August 2022
In some areas, the rotary-winged fleet of the Philippine military has progressed, but in others, it has stagnated or even reversed.
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MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter enters US Air Force developmental testing
24th August 2022
The USAF has taken acceptance of four MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for developmental testing following earlier trials after Military Flight Release.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy receives over 40 industry responses to FVL Maritime Strike RFI
24th August 2022
Industry interest in the US Navy's Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike programme has been overwhelming with more than 40 expressions of interest.
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Digital Battlespace
Clavister to provide cyber-secure SATCOM to Sweden
24th August 2022
Under the PoC deal, Clavister will provide specialised cyber security technology for the Swedish MoD for the monitoring of satellite communication anomalies.
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Air Warfare
Korean Air to develop a loyal wingman for ROKAF
24th August 2022
South Korea is joining the loyal wingman bandwagon, with a domestic company contracted to produce a detailed design for a new UAV.
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Land Warfare
Army-2022: Pantsir air defence system gains anti-drone capability
23rd August 2022
As part of a range of enhancements to the Pantsir-S1 air defence system, a new short-range anti-drone missile was shown for the first time at Russia's Army-2022 exhibition.
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Defence Notes
Asension to boost Australian space sensors
23rd August 2022
A contract awarded through the Defence Innovation Hub will see the delivery of space-based tactical sensor and is an important step for Australia to grow its domestic space capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Army-2022: Russia details ambitions for next-generation aircraft carriers
23rd August 2022
Nevsky Design Bureau displayed a new model of its light carrier design, Varan, and further details were revealed of the Projekt 23900 Ivan Rogov amphibious assault ship at the Army-2022 exhibition.
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Digital Battlespace
Collins Aerospace completes first flight of MS-110 airborne reconnaissance pod
23rd August 2022
Collins Aerospace has conducted the first flight test of its new MS-110 Multispectral Airborne Reconnaissance system on an F-16 fighter jet for an undisclosed international buyer.
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Training
US to receive more CH-53K simulators
23rd August 2022
The new Sikorsky CH-53K Containerised Flight Training Device will increase training volume and allow marines to practice flights, maintenance and sustainment scenarios.
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Air Warfare
RNZAF’s first P-8A achieves maiden flight
23rd August 2022
New Zealand's first Poseidon is on track for delivery before the end of 2022.
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Training
Sales opportunities for advanced trainer jets open up in Eastern Europe
22nd August 2022
Following the Polish Air Force acquisition of 48 KAI FA-50 jets, other countries including Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia could also opt for a single-type solution for advanced trainer/light attack requirements.
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Air Warfare
Army-2022: Russia unveils Kh-69 stealth cruise missile
22nd August 2022
Russia's Tactical Missile Corporation displayed a new stealth cruise missile, the Kh-69 at the Army-2022 exhibition near Moscow.
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Defence Notes
Israeli C-UAS jammers take effect in sub-Saharan Africa
22nd August 2022
Mozambican troops have successfully used Israeli-supplied MCTECH MC-Horizon counter-UAS systems to neutralise drones operated by Islamic State.
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Air Warfare
AeroVironment takes on FTUAS Increment 1
22nd August 2022
Increment 1 of the US Army’s Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System includes the testing and fielding of the Jump 20 MUAS on an accelerated schedule.
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Defence Helicopter
US to gift H-1 helicopters to Czech Republic
19th August 2022
The US will donate utility and attack helicopters to the Czech Republic.
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Air Warfare
Bulgaria looks beyond MiG-29 retirement
19th August 2022
The Bulgarian MoD is examining various options to retain a crucial NATO Air Policing capability for the foreseeable future, including second-hand leasing as an interim solution before the introduction of recently ordered F-16V Block 70 aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos to deliver software support for BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target
19th August 2022
New contract for Kratos covers software support for subsonic aerial target used by USN.
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Digital Battlespace
Ukrainian satellite imaging intelligence gains boost from ICEYE constellation
19th August 2022
ICEYE is giving the Ukrainian military access to synthetic aperture radar imaging data from its constellation of 21 satellites.
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
