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Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition
Spain’s Defence Minister told the Senate Defense Commission on 27 June of the decision to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) trainers as the country seeks to replace its Northrop F-5M aircraft.
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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.
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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
The US Navy’s answer to a sixth-generation fighter has experienced a range of setbacks and delays to the programme, with only $47 million in this latest proposed budget set aside for completing the aircraft.
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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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Air Warfare
Engine issue prompts Belgium to ground its F-16s
9th March 2021
‘Whether other countries are experiencing the same problem is currently under investigation,’ according to the Belgian MoD.
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Training
Thales teams up with Aeralis
9th March 2021
Thales will provide its training and simulation expertise to ensure systems will be in place to teach Aeralis pilots.
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Digital Battlespace
MIDS On Ship Modernized (MOS MOD) system (sponsored video)
9th March 2021
The MOS MOD system is a new version of the current Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) On Ship, with the advantages of lower size, weight, and power usage.
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Honeywell to provide more T55 engines for Chinooks
9th March 2021
Turboshaft engines, electronic control kits and installation kits are included in latest $476 million deal.
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Military Logistics
Indian military embraces 3D printing
9th March 2021
3D-printing technology could prove useful to the Indian armed forces, including for the production of hard-to-find spare parts for legacy equipment.
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Defence Notes
Israeli F-35s operating from ‘Gulf soil’ a genuine possibility
8th March 2021
New possibilities for Israeli F-35s could be on the way, including the aircraft being fielded from 'Gulf soil' to better counter Iranian threats.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DARPA confirms role for Lockheed in LongShot Phase 1
8th March 2021
US eyes an air-launched UAV capable of attacking targets from standoff range.
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Training
Kratos enhances Chinook training systems
8th March 2021
Subcontract covers upgrades for CH-47F maintenance and avionics trainers.
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Air Warfare
ARRW to undergo long-awaited first booster test
8th March 2021
After repeated false starts, first test flight of AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon is scheduled for this month.
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Training
Singapore to up F-15SG training tempo in new Air Mission Trainer
8th March 2021
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is using modern state-of-the-art flight simulators to increase the amount of virtual training that it undertakes.
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Air Warfare
Malaysia activates ScanEagle squadron
8th March 2021
Malaysia stands up a ScanEagle squadron in East Malaysia, followed a day later by the commissioning of a Keris-class vessel.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army takes mixed-fleet FTUAS buy into consideration
3rd March 2021
The US Army has just wrapped up almost a year's worth of FTUAS testing and is looking ahead to a formal acquisition. It could see fit to buy more than one aircraft type currently under consideration.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
HALE Platforms Provide Vigilance for a Changing World (Studio)
3rd March 2021
For Northrop Grumman, ‘deterrence by detection' is crucial to the future development of the Global Hawk high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) platform.
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Air Warfare
ATS achieves flight milestone and new contract
3rd March 2021
Australia is doubling its commitment to the Loyal Wingman programme just as the Airpower Teaming System made its maiden flight.
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Air Warfare
Thailand fills out its aircraft fleet
3rd March 2021
Thailand operates quite an eclectic fleet of aircraft from around the world, but it does have plans to modernise and streamline its inventory.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems engages in EPAWSS production
2nd March 2021
New passive threat detection system will replace the Tactical Electronic Warfare System on the USAF F-15 fleet.
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Military Logistics
Leidos carries on with logistics support in Afghanistan
2nd March 2021
US company assists Afghan Air Force and Special Mission Wing.
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Saudi Arabia to receive four more Black Hawks
2nd March 2021
Deliveries by June 2022 will come under original 2017 FMS contract.
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Digital Battlespace
E-3 Sentry fleet to undergo communications network upgrade
2nd March 2021
Boeing to complete work on 31 AWACS aircraft by May 2024.
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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