Air Warfare
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
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What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?
The use of air power by both sides in the ongoing conflict has been extensively focused on, influencing policy and procurement around the world. But are the lessons from the front line universally applicable, or should other nations be planning for very different scenarios?
Air Warfare
Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
Six Super Tucano aircraft were ordered in July 2024, with Paraguay the fifth South American country to add the aircraft to modernise its fleet.
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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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Digital Battlespace
ARNG gets Ecliptus cameras
17th August 2016
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) has delivered 21 customised Ecliptus night vision video cameras to the US Army National Guard, the company announced on 15 August. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK MoD confirms third Zephyr
17th August 2016
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed it will purchase a third Zephyr high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) as part of a £13 million …
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Military Logistics
USAF receives new MC-130J
17th August 2016
Lockheed Martin has delivered an MC-130J Commando II aircraft to the US Air Force on 11 August, the company announced on 15 August. The aircraft …
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Defence Notes
MBDA secures UK ASRAAM contract
17th August 2016
MBDA will produce ASRAAM infra-red guided air-to-air missiles for the UK’s F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet under a £184 million contract with the UK …
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Defence Helicopter
Peru Mi-35 support contract awarded
17th August 2016
Russian Helicopters has been awarded a contract to supply technical aviation equipment for the Peruvian Air Force's Mi-35 attack helicopters. The contract was awarded in July …
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Training
Asian win for Aircrew Training
16th August 2016
As more and more flight training is being undertaken in the virtual domain, there is a fear that flight simulators can create an environment that …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Elbit Systems introduces Skylark C
16th August 2016
Elbit Systems has introduced a new mini UAS called Skylark C designed for martime applications, the company announced on 15 August. The UAS draws on …
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Defence Helicopter
USMC begins Super Stallion reset
16th August 2016
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has begun a complete reset of its ageing CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to address systemic issues and increase the …
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Defence Notes
AIM-9X Block I fired from F-35A
16th August 2016
Raytheon, along with the US Navy and US Air Force, has successfully test-fired three AIM-9X Block I short-range, air-to-air missiles from an F-35A aircraft. All …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aussie Herons migrate north
16th August 2016
A single Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Heron MALE UAV demonstrated high levels of integration during the recent Exercise Pitch Black in northern Australia. The …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army aviation takes the fight to Daesh
15th August 2016
The US Army’s deployment back to Iraq has given helicopter units the first operational experience of working as attack/reconnaissance units following the service’s recent restructure …
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Military Logistics
Engineering support contract for MTSI
15th August 2016
Modern Technology Solutions (MTSI) has been awarded a $28 million modernisation and engineering support contract by the US National Guard Bureau (NGB) for the Air …
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Military Logistics
Thai air force tests Guardian CAFFS
15th August 2016
Caylym has demonstrated its Guardian Containerized Aerial Fire Fighting System (CAFFS) for the Royal Thailand Air Force (RTAF) as the force looks to bolster its …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy destroyer tests RQ-20B Puma
15th August 2016
AeroVironment’s RQ-20B Puma small UAS is being tested by the US Navy aboard a Flight I Guided Missile Destroyer, the company announced on 11 August. …
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Training
Australia ups training with JCATS
15th August 2016
Australia is using the Boeing JDAM Captive Aircrew Training System (JCATS) to simulate carriage and usage of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) on its …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Watchkeeper report details crash factors
12th August 2016
The UK Military Aviation Authority report into the crash of a Watchkeeper at West Wales Airport (WWA) in 2014 has been released with the finding that …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army eyes new helo protection in 2020s
12th August 2016
The US Army has set a date of 2023 to begin equipping its helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft with new self-protection systems that can warn against …
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Military Logistics
DCS awarded KC-46A mission planning order
12th August 2016
DCS will carry out mission planning software development and integration for the US Air Force’s KC-46A programme, the company announced on 8 August. The work …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Japan professes desire for Israeli UAVs
12th August 2016
The Japan Self-Defence Force (JSDF) is buying three Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30 UAVs, but it is simultaneously exploring cooperation with Israel because …
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