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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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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Heron TPs swoop into Indian lease
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In addition to leasing two SeaGuardians, the Indian military has added some Heron TPs as it attempts to crank up aerial surveillance.
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Defence Notes
Sweden offers Finland Gripen development partnership for HX
16th February 2021
The Swedish MoD has revealed a new offer to Finland, which it hopes will help to land a lucrative HX fighter contract.
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Defence Notes
Vietnam orders 12 L-39NG jet trainers
16th February 2021
Vietnam has signed a deal to become a L-39NG jet trainer customer.
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Air Warfare
GDOTS to provide tritonal for Mk80 series
15th February 2021
US company to make tritonal explosives for bombs.
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Defence Notes
Airbus pushes for FCAS demonstrators in France, Germany and Spain
12th February 2021
Airbus has had its say on demonstrator developments concerning FCAS.
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Military Logistics
Boeing strives to climb out of Pegasus money pit
12th February 2021
Head of Air Mobility Command says USAF is ‘making lemonade out of lemons’ as KC-46A programme attempts to surmount its problems by 2023-2024.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army picks Skydio for unit-level ISR
12th February 2021
Programme aims to equip US soldiers with a rapidly deployable small UAS to for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army picks Skydio for unit-level ISR
12th February 2021
Programme aims to equip US soldiers with a rapidly deployable small UAS to for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon aids DARPA effort to improve battlefield airspace management
12th February 2021
US company will create software and sensors for de-conflicting friendly air assets and tracking airborne platforms.
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Training
Jordan requests F-16 combat training centre
12th February 2021
The Royal Jordanian Air Force will use equipment and services from Lockheed Martin to enhance pilot training.
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South Korea goes on the attack with helicopters
11th February 2021
Attack helicopters are the object of desire for both the army and marines in South Korea, both new platforms and upgrades of existing assets.
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Defence Notes
NGAD exemplifies usefulness of digital engineering
11th February 2021
Digital engineering techniques enabled the next-generation USAF fighter to be designed, assembled, tested and flown in rapid time.
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Digital Battlespace
France picks Airbus and Thales to deliver future digital battlefield solutions
11th February 2021
Ten-year project will see development of new joint tactical SIGINT system.
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GE Aviation to make King Stallion spare engines
11th February 2021
Four more T408-GE-400 turboshafts will be provided under latest contract modification.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop and Ultra move towards production-ready MQ-8 sonobuoy launcher
11th February 2021
A collaboration between Northrop Grumman and Ultra Electronics could hold the key to new ASW capabilities for the MQ-8C Fire Scout UAV.
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Training
BISim dampens China speculation
10th February 2021
Bohemia Interactive Simulations says it has no commercial links to Bohemia Interactive, following Chinese investment by Tencent Holdings in the latter.
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Special Operations
Abaco supports Ghostrider HUD upgrade
10th February 2021
MAGIC1A embedded computing system is intended to enhance operational visibility.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Liebherr joins US unmanned tanker effort
10th February 2021
German company to provide tailhook actuator for Boeing MQ-25A Stingray UAV.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Liebherr joins US unmanned tanker effort
10th February 2021
German company to provide tailhook actuator for Boeing MQ-25A Stingray UAV.
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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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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
