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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
Tensions on the programme have long simmered, with Airbus and Dassault recently clashing over workshare in June ahead of the Paris Air Show. The sixth-generation fighter programme is due to replace Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets beginning in 2040.
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.
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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.
Land Warfare
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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Military Logistics
First two MMF tanker aircraft set to arrive in June, says NATO
19th May 2020
The first two Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to be purchased by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) will arrive in the …
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Air Warfare
Taiwan sets sights on four Reapers
18th May 2020
The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) in Taiwan is going to order four US-made MQ-9 Reapers in FY2021, a purchase that will cost about …
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Air Warfare
Raytheon aids AMRAAM FMS customers
18th May 2020
The US DoD on 15 May announced a $17.35 million contract for Raytheon Missiles and Defense to produce two AIM-120 AMRAAM final assembly test sets. …
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Air Warfare
Saab to provide more Erieye AEW&C aircraft
18th May 2020
Saab announced on 18 May that it has received an order from an unnamed customer for its Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C; solution, under a SEK1.55 …
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Air Warfare
Frontline requirements spur demand for Switchblade
18th May 2020
AeroVironment reported on 15 May that it has been awarded a new Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile Systems (LMAMS) contract from the US Army, with deliveries …
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Defence Notes
X-37B blasts off on latest mission
18th May 2020
The US Space Force (USSF) on 17 May completed the sixth mission launch of the Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), as part of the …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky seals sought-after subcontinent sale
16th May 2020
The Indian Navy (IN) is desperate to obtain new multirole/ASW helicopters, and the procurement of MH-60R aircraft has now progressed to an FMS contract being …
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Air Warfare
Russia rolls the dice for another Su-35 sale to China
15th May 2020
Russia is still hopeful that China will place another Su-35 order after representatives of the two countries held talks on the potential deal. Dmitry Shugaev, …
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Special Operations
Software acquisition rises in importance for USSOCOM
15th May 2020
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will officially stand up a new Program Executive Office (PEO) on 1 June to support programmes of record with software …
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Training
NATO adds C-17 training capability
15th May 2020
Boeing has been awarded a $25.44 million firm-fixed-price delivery order to an existing support contract to provide C-17 Globemaster III training devices and spares for …
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Digital Battlespace
MEV gives kiss of life to in-orbit satellites
15th May 2020
The reality of on-demand satellite servicing took a giant leap forward with the successful docking of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) to a client …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Bundeswehr Heron 1 to continue Mali operations
15th May 2020
The Budget Committee of the German parliament on 13 May approved funding for the extension of the Heron 1 UAS deployment in Mali. Approximately €30 …
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Defence Helicopter
OCCAR confirms plan to ink MBDA MAST-F contract
15th May 2020
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) is carrying out 'tender evaluation and contract preparation activities’ which will go directly toward MBDA being issued with …
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Digital Battlespace
Israeli UAV operations face test of cyber strength
14th May 2020
Statistics do not always tell the full story but sometimes they reveal a problem. For example, more than 80% of flight hours in the Israeli …
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Air Warfare
US Army procures aircraft life cycle services
14th May 2020
The US Army Contracting Command in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama has awarded a $176.47 million contract modification to Northrop Grumman. The contract aims to support Army …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army aviation eyes clear skies if funding is sustained
14th May 2020
US Army aviation has developed a richly deserved reputation for supporting troops on the ground, but the pressures of 20 years of conflict in Iraq …
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Special Operations
SOF stresses lifecycle affordability for new low-cost UAS platform
14th May 2020
SOF planners in the US are exploring the possibilities of supplementing the current fleet of UAS with a commercial platform that may offer lower lifecycle …
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Defence Helicopter
First UK AH-64E Apache to arrive six months late
14th May 2020
The first of 50 UK-remanufactured AH-64E V6 Apache Guardian attack helicopters will arrive six months later than expected, Shephard has learned. 'A change in the development' …
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Training
CAE helo training triggers protest
14th May 2020
The US Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) in Fort Eustis, Virginia, has awarded Tampa-based CAE USA a $11.12 million contract for advanced helicopter …
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