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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports
The E-7A is one of three aircraft submitted for the South Korean AEW&C II competition, which seeks to acquire four more aircraft of the type for its air force by 2028.
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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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Singapore Airshow 2020: Orion first to join the ‘bandwagon’
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TRD debuted the Orion-H+ at Singapore Airshow 2020, as the latest addition to its range of lightweight C-UAS systems. Orion-H+ has been in development since …
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Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore rolls out the robots
13th February 2020
Several types of UGV made their appearance on the stand of ST Engineering at Singapore Airshow 2020, ranging from the well-known THeMIS to a small follow-me robot. …
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FCAS Phase 1A framework contract awarded
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The governments of France and Germany have launched the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with the issue of an initial framework …
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Training
Singapore Airshow 2020: Boeing believes T-7 trainer will have Asian appeal
13th February 2020
Buoyed by its selection by the USAF as its next-generation T-X trainer aircraft, Boeing was promoting its twin-seat T-7 as ‘highly relevant’ for Asia-Pacific air …
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Singapore Airshow 2020: Naval rotorcraft refresh expected across Asia-Pacific
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Air Warfare
DoD modifies CHI Aviation contract for AFRICOM logistics
12th February 2020
The US DoD has awarded several US-based firms modified contracts for providing aviation support and logistics to Africa Command (AFRICOM) according to a 6 February …
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Air Warfare
Marte ER in second test firing
12th February 2020
MBDA has carried out a second firing of the Marte ER anti-ship missile at the Poligono Interforze del Salto di Quirra test range in Sardinia. …
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Digital Battlespace
Fifth-generation platforms do not equate to fifth-generation capability: RAAF
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Despite the technological leap that fifth-generation military capabilities can bring to the modern battlespace, potential countermeasures to individual platforms ensure that a networked approach is …
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Singapore Airshow 2020: Thai military collects another helicopter type
12th February 2020
After buying just about every other helicopter brand and type available, Thailand’s military is now adding the Airbus Helicopters twin-engine H135 to its disparate fleet …
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Air Warfare
F-35s carry out night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth
12th February 2020
The first night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth have been carried out by four F-35 Lightning jets in UK waters. Operational training being carried out …
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2020: MicroLite brings persistent surveillance to small UAVs
12th February 2020
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems used the Singapore Airshow to unveil the MicroLite lightweight EO/IR sensor, which offers new capabilities for airborne wide-area persistent surveillance missions. Developed …
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DoD plays it safe on air power spending
12th February 2020
The proposed US DoD FY2021 defence budget runs at a shortfall of $800 million for aircraft and associated systems compared to last year’s figures. In total, …
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Military Logistics
Singapore Airshow 2020: Singapore aims at smarter MRTT refuelling
12th February 2020
On the second day of Singapore Airshow 2020, Airbus and the Singapore government announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of an A330 Smart …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2020: Schiebel explores ASW innovations
11th February 2020
Austrian company Schiebel is exploring anti-submarine warfare (ASW) roles among potential new applications for its Camcopter S-100 UAV platform. Neil Hunter, director of business development …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
GA-ASI receives additional MQ-9 services funding
11th February 2020
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will provide Group 5 UAS services under a contract modification issued by US Naval Air Systems Command on 10 February. …
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin receives F-35 lot 15 modification
11th February 2020
Lockheed Martin has received funding for long lead materials for F-35 lot 15, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 7 February. The funding …
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Air Warfare
Elbit Systems to upgrade airborne EW systems to German Air Force
11th February 2020
Elbit Systems has been chosen to provide upgraded airborne EW systems to the German Air Force following approval by Germany's BAAINBw defence procurement agency. The new …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2020: ST Engineering lifts lid on VTOL UAVs
11th February 2020
Singapore-based ST Engineering displayed two new hybrid UAV platforms at Singapore Airshow 2020. The Veloce 15 and Veloce 60 respectively cover MTOWs from 15-16kg to 50-70kg …
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin, BEL sign MoU for F-21
11th February 2020
Lockheed Martin will explore industrial opportunities for its F-21 programme with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding. …
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Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports
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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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![US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk]()
US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars
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![Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports]()
Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports
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![France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage]()
France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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![US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk]()
US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
