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Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
With roughly 80% of combat missions flown by Typhoons in Europe, the Eurofighter consortium is emphasising the continued relevance of its jet and wants to ramp up production to continue to deliver combat mass in light of a shifting geo-political world order.
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UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
Naval vessels are at high risk when in harbour, port or dockside and the threat from asymmetric attacks has been shown in the Ukraine war against Russian ships. A demonstration of combined systems in the UK hoped to show a potential solution to defence, government and commercial delegates.
Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
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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
German Armed Forces receives second Airbus A350-900
17th November 2022
Lufthansa Technik has delivered a second A350 aircraft for long-distance government VIP transport to the German Armed Forces.
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Air Warfare
Elbit to supply self-protection systems for Asia-Pacific helicopter fleets
17th November 2022
Elbit will supply passive and active IR countermeasures for installation on attack and utility helicopters operated by an undisclosed customer in Asia-Pacific.
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Air Warfare
Norway signs for AMRAAM-D missiles to equip F-35 fleet
17th November 2022
Norway has signed a $500 million dollar agreement for procurement of Raytheon AMRAAM-D missiles to equip its F-35 fighter jet fleet.
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Training
UK to increase cyber resilience with Immersive Labs
17th November 2022
The UK armed forces are integrating three trialled Immersive Labs solutions, AppSec, CyberPro and Crisis Sim, to enhance cyber and digital readiness.
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Defence Notes
Scorpius - A Quantum Leap in Electronic Warfare Capabilities and Performance (sponsored)
17th November 2022
As technology advances incessantly, so too do the deadly threats appearing on the multi-dimensional electronic battlefield.
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Defence Notes
JADC2 may be a solution with no problem, US commanders say
16th November 2022
The Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare highlighted the sometimes parochial nature of individual services' JADC2 efforts and underlined the need to go to industry with clear requirements.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-9As to continue AFRICOM support under new task order
16th November 2022
A new task order running until 2029 will see the General Atomics MQ-9A uncrewed aerial system (UAS) continue to fly intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions for US Africa Command (AFRICOM).
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Training
Aero Vodochody to deliver new L-39NG jets to Czech Air Force
16th November 2022
The Czech Air Force will use the four new L-39NG trainer jets for basic and advanced combat training.
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Air Warfare
Australian Integrator UAVs maximise local content
16th November 2022
Integrator UAVs for the Australian Army are using localised components as much as possible, and this includes their engines made in Perth.
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Defence: what to expect from the next Brazilian president
15th November 2022
Future Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face challenges in the defence domain and is expected to focus on improvement of national defence industrial capabilities.
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Training
Crowded spectrum and operational security pose major challenges for US electronic warfare training
15th November 2022
Senior US commanders are restricted in their ability to train as they fight as the training task becomes more complex and the ability to use key equipment on exercises is limited by operational security.
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Air Warfare
Royal Netherlands Air Force receives last CH-47F helicopter
15th November 2022
Boeing has completed its commitment to update the Royal Netherlands Air Force's CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter fleet.
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Air Warfare
Turkish F-16 endeavours impaired by Democrats' US Senate control
15th November 2022
The Turkish president was confident a Republican-controlled Senate would deliver the country's coveted F-16 deal. With a Democratic Senate confirmed after mid-term elections, Ankara's position to up its fighter jet game seems as doubtful as ever.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems tests APKWS guided rocket kit with new warhead option
15th November 2022
BAE Systems has conducted firing tests using its APKWS guidance kit for rockets fitted with high-explosive anti-tank/anti-personnel anti-materiel (HEAT/APAM) warheads, offering improved armour penetration.
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Land Warfare
Latest security packages announced for Ukraine
15th November 2022
Norway and the Netherlands have pledged further support to Ukraine under a British-led effort while additional US missiles and defence system are headed for the invaded country.
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Air Warfare
China’s flurry of UAV platforms refuses to slow down
15th November 2022
China continues to develop and introduce innovative and capable UAVs for military use, as November's Zhuhai Air Show proved.
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Air Warfare
Turkey's MURAD radar to fly on Akinci drones by 2023
14th November 2022
Aselsan's MURAD radar, which aims to compete with the US AN/APG-83 on the international market, will be integrated on the Akinci drone by early 2023.
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Air Warfare
Undisclosed customer buys Hermes 900 UAS with surveillance payloads
14th November 2022
More than 15 customers have selected the Hermes 900 UAS, including Israel, Azerbaijan and Morocco.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Meshing UAS gives smaller systems strategic capabilities, Textron says
14th November 2022
This year marks Textron's second year at the US Army's Project Convergence, bringing two uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and three uncrewed ground vehicles to demonstrate collaborative teaming.
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![Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway]()
Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
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![UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats]()
UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
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![US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers]()
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
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![Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone]()
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
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![Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway]()
Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
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![UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats]()
UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
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![Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone]()
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
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![NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme]()
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
