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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
Air Warfare
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
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Special Operations
SOFINS: French company pitches UAV hive concept
31st March 2017
French start-up company Drone Hive is showcasing a new concept for unmanned air vehicles (UAV) operations at the SOFINS exhibition.As one of the company's executives …
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Defence Helicopter
Helisota, Cobham enter partnership
31st March 2017
Helisota has signed a partnership deal with UK-based Cobham Helicopter Academy to develop and provide joint training programmes for helicopter maintenance personnel and other specialists, …
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit wins Asia-Pacific ISTAR contract
31st March 2017
Elbit Systems will supply its Condor 2 electro-optic (EO) airborne system to an unnamed customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The company announced the four-year $82 …
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Defence Helicopter
Pakistan orders more AW139 helicopters
30th March 2017
Leonardo will supply an undisclosed number of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to the government of Pakistan, the company announced on 28 March.The aircraft will …
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Defence Helicopter
Colombian helicopters provide relief support in Peru
29th March 2017
The Colombian Army's Air Assault Aviation Division (DAVAA) and the Colombian Air Force (FAC) are currently deployed in Peru as part of a regional relief …
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Defence Helicopter
First AS565 MBe Panthers arrive in Indonesia
29th March 2017
Two base AS565 MBe Panther platforms have arrived in Indonesia for completion by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Airbus Helicopters announced on 29 March. The Indonesian …
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Digital Battlespace
IAI announces targeting and surveillance pod order
29th March 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a $200 million contract with an unnamed Asian air force customer to provide targeting and surveillance pods, the company …
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Defence Helicopter
Companies submit bids for Polish helo tender
29th March 2017
Initial bids for Poland's anti-submarine and special forces helicopter tender have been submitted, Poland's Armament Inspectorate has announced.The requirement for a total of 16 helicopters …
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Training
Esterline visual systems for Typhoon trainers
29th March 2017
BAE Systems has awarded a contract to Esterline to deliver two visual systems to the Eurofighter Typhoon simulator facilities at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth in …
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Special Operations
SOFINS: Airvada unveils inflatable UAVs
29th March 2017
French start-up company Airvada is presenting its range of innovative DIODON inflatable unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) at SOFINS, near Bordeaux.The idea which led to the …
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Military Logistics
Honeywell wins ESPC contract from USAF
29th March 2017
The US Air Force (UASF) has awarded Honeywell a $243 million facility modernisation project at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sky-Futures, Bristow look to un/manned future
29th March 2017
Sky-Futures and Bristow Group have carried out interoperability testing with a helicopter and UAS, Sky-Futures announced on 27 March.The work is being carried out as …
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Special Operations
SOFINS: Airbus DS to deliver armed C295
29th March 2017
Airbus DS has revealed its latest plan for the fitting of weaponry to its C295 transport aircraft, which will turn the aircraft into a fire …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Brazil approves Cacador UAV
29th March 2017
Following a flight test campaign, Avionics Services' Caçador UAV has received approval from the Brazilian Ministry of Defence as a strategic defence product, the company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Saudi factory to churn out Chinese UCAVs
29th March 2017
When Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud visited China in mid-March, one of the many deals that he signed was to set up a factory …
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Naval Warfare
China reveals naval product specifications at LIMA
29th March 2017
At last week's LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia, the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) behaved no differently from any other Chinese defence …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics pushes Guardian to Japan
29th March 2017
During a presentation at the Japan Drone 2017 exhibition on 23 March, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) disclosed that it is proposing the Guardian …
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Training
More King Airs for RAAF
29th March 2017
Despite considering the consolidation of its 16-strong Beechcraft King Air 350 fleet over the next two years, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is acquiring …
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Military Logistics
AAR awarded USAF landing gear contract
28th March 2017
AAR has received a $909 million contract from the US Air Force for work on the landing gear performance-based Logistics One programme, the company announced …
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
