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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.
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.
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
Kongsberg continues F-35 production participation and prepares surplus F-16s for sale
26th March 2021
Lockheed Martin orders Kongsberg components for Lot 15-Lot 17 production F-35s. Meanwhile, Kongsberg's MRO division is preparing at least two ex-Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16s for resale.
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Digital Battlespace
SBIRS Geo-5 limbers up for launch
26th March 2021
The fifth and sixth satellites in the missile-warning constellation include a new modular combat bus.
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Training
Third series of fatigue tests completed on L-39NG
25th March 2021
Aero Vodochody and the Czech Aerospace Research Centre have completed the third phase of ground fatigue testing on the L-39NG.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia narrows field for the next naval UAV
25th March 2021
The Australian navy's effort to adopt a new shipborne UAV takes a step forward.
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Training
Latest version of SilverLining released
25th March 2021
US-based Sundog Software boosts its 3D cloud creation offering by releasing the latest version of its SilverLining SDK.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurodrone partners eye full development contract in Q2 2021
24th March 2021
New information released by the German Armed Forces suggests that the first delivery of Eurodrone has been pushed back slightly to 2029.
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Defence Helicopter
MoD sticks with Ultra for Merlin sonobuoy capability
24th March 2021
Ultra sonobuoys will help to ensure ASW protection for RN submarines and the Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group.
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Digital Battlespace
Certified Identify Friend or Foe Capability Expands the Use of Drones in NATO Forces (sponsored)
24th March 2021
Drones offer enormous potential on the front lines of the world’s military forces.
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Defence Notes
UK actively pursues FCAS subsystem partnership with Japan
23rd March 2021
New international partners could be added to the UK's FCAS effort, as plans to secure a subsystems partnership with Japan are revealed.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Russia still has sights set on Orion
23rd March 2021
Russian Minister of Defence claims more homemade MALE UCAVs will be delivered in 2021.
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Defence Helicopter
US Army awaits more Black Hawks and Pave Hawks
23rd March 2021
Sikorsky will provide 24 extra helicopters to the US Army.
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Military Logistics
USN selects T56 engine repair provider
23rd March 2021
USN issues depot-level repair services contract for engines powering the P-3 Orion, C-130 Hercules and C-2A Greyhound.
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Digital Battlespace
MDA extends STSS deal with Northrop Grumman
23rd March 2021
Comprising a pair of low Earth orbit satellites launched in 2009, STSS remains in service to provide missile defence data from space-based sensors.
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Military Logistics
UK decision to withdraw Hercules leaves Marshall ‘disappointed’
23rd March 2021
MRO specialist Marshall was not expecting a 2023 retirement date for the RAF C-130J fleet.
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Air Warfare
Belgian F-16 fleet resumes flights
23rd March 2021
Belgian Air Component F-16s return to operational status, having been grounded earlier in March following an engine incident in February.
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Defence Notes
Air power leaks leave Command Paper to tell old news
22nd March 2021
On air force issues, much of what is in the UK's new Command Paper has previously been leaked to the media.
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Training
Irish Air Corps outsources more pilot training as shortfalls bite
22nd March 2021
The Irish Air Corps is suffering from a shortage of instructors and maintenance technicians for its PC-9M fleet, meaning that it is sending increasing numbers of pilot students overseas for their training.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Liquid hydrogen tank for ScanEagle 3 undergoes tests
22nd March 2021
Hydrogen fuel cell project for ScanEagle is part of a larger development effort to compare acoustic and thermal signatures of electric-powered and traditionally fuelled UAVs.
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Air Warfare
USN Growlers undergo structural and mission systems modification
22nd March 2021
Airborne Electronic Attack System Enhancements will be added to the EA-18G fleet.
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