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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.
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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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Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: Plethora of systems on show at Singapore Airshow (video)
15th February 2018
Controp introduced its Speed-ER automatic detection and surveillance system for the first time at this year's Singapore Airshow. The new payload can be used for …
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Naval Warfare
AAR awarded P-8A maintenance work
15th February 2018
AAR has received a contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for depot airframe maintenance and depot field team support of the P-8A …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy
15th February 2018
MDA has signed a contract with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) to provide maritime miniature UAS (MMUAS) to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the …
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin to help modernise Egyptian AH-64D fleet
15th February 2018
Lockheed Martin will continue to support Egypt's AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter fleet after recently receiving a modified FMS contract for 22 Modernised Target Acquisition …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea delineates need for new MPAs
15th February 2018
Already operating a fleet of 16 Lockheed P-3C and P-3CK Orion platforms, South Korea is hunting for newer-generation maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from overseas sources …
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Special Operations
New body armour design sees European SOF evaluation
15th February 2018
BCB International has launched a new plate carrier vest, with the body armour now being evaluated by a European special forces unit. The Kastell Pro …
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Training
Inzpire to support RAF’s new training facility
14th February 2018
Inzpire has been contracted by Lockheed Martin UK to provide aircrew instruction and technical support for the new simulator training facility being built at Royal …
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Defence Notes
China takes the lead in military innovation, says think tank
14th February 2018
The US and its allies can no longer assume military dominance, or rely on the airpower capabilities that have provided them with vital strategic advantage …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales’ 70mm rockets for Tiger helicopters
14th February 2018
The Spanish Army Aviation (FAMET) and the German armed forces have selected Thales rockets to equip their Tiger helicopter fleets, the company announced on 13 …
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Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: Lockheed Martin promotes IRST sensors
14th February 2018
Lockheed Martin was promoting its Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensors for regional fighters in the Asia-Pacific region at Singapore Airshow 2018. Paul Lemmo, vice president …
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Defence Helicopter
The bell tolls for Philippine helicopter deal
14th February 2018
Bringing to an end one of the Philippines’ shortest ever military deals, the government has formally cancelled its contract for 16 Bell 412EPI helicopters for …
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Special Operations
BIRD to support Mexican ASIO fleet
14th February 2018
BIRD Aerosystems has received a three year follow-on contract to provide maintenance and support services to the Mexican government’s Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASIO) Special …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: China goes to the Poles
14th February 2018
China’s extravagant territorial claims in the South China Sea, its testing of Japanese resolve around the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and its gradual operational expansion into the …
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Digital Battlespace
West 2018: The data centre in a briefcase
14th February 2018
Mercury Systems - Trusted Mission Systems Division (formerly Themis Computer), working in conjunction with Acumentrics, has developed what they characterise as ‘the autonomous data centre …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sparrow undertakes customer demonstrations
13th February 2018
Israel-based Percepto has confirmed that its Sparrow 1 UAS has undergone a series of trials and demonstrations with potential customers in recent months, particularly in …
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Digital Battlespace
UAE F-16 fleet get HUD upgrade
13th February 2018
BAE Systems will modernise head-up displays (HUD) on the United Arab Emirates’ F-16 aircraft under a contract with Lockheed Martin. The HUD, which sits directly …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Patroller to play key role in OCEAN2020
13th February 2018
Safran’s Patroller UAS will play a central role in the OCEAN2020 project being led by Leonardo. The European Defence Fund programme aims to develop a …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell waits for Warsaw’s decision-making
13th February 2018
An ambiguous procurement strategy as well as indecisiveness from authorities in Warsaw may hamper Bell Helicopter's plans for establishing industrial cooperation with Poland. As Bell …
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Digital Battlespace
Finland’s Dragon Shield achieves FOC
13th February 2018
The Finnish Defence Forces’ Dragon Shield airborne surveillance system has achieved final operational capability (FOC) following the completion of flight testing, Lockheed Martin announced on …
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