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The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
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Kratos to support SSC Pacific Code 551
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FIDAE 2016: Second KC-390 flight imminent
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Kongsberg tests SAR UAV technology
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Rolls-Royce to support Hawk engines
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DefExpo 2016: Rockwell to provide CAAS to Indian Chinooks
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Rockwell Collins has been awarded a contract by Boeing to supply Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) for 15 CH-47F Chinook helicopters for the Indian Ministry …
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FIDAE 2016: Colombia gunships near completion
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Mi-28NEs being touted for sale
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USS Carl Vinson gets new simulator
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The USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, has been equipped with a new air traffic control simulator, the US Navy announced on …
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Qinetiq on a quest to expand unmanned airspace
29th March 2016
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Defence Helicopter
FIDAE 2016: Chile to place helo order ‘this year’
29th March 2016
The Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile – FACH) is likely to place an order for several medium size helicopters later this year, according …
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UK P-8As to cost £250m each
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Finland hosts COLD BLADE 2016
29th March 2016
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DefExpo 2016: DRDO UAVs proliferate
29th March 2016
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FIDAE 2016: Final Mexican 407GXP delivered
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FIDAE 2016: Chilean Army CN-235 gets a face lift
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The first aircraft in the Chilean Army’s fleet of three CASA CN-235-100M aircraft has completed a comprehensive upgrade of its flight deck avionics. Work has …
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
