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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
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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Defence Helicopter
Lack of IFR certification not scaring contenders for US naval trainer
11th July 2019
Despite instrument flight rules (IFR)-capable operations being a key requirement in the US Navy’s TH-XX trainer helicopter programme, two of the main contenders have yet …
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SRC enhances UK EW footprint
11th July 2019
SRC has launched a new UK company-based company – SRC UK - to enhance electronic warfare support for the British armed forces. The company will …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
JGSDF intelligence units are using ScanEagle
11th July 2019
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Training
Exercise Talisman Sabre 19 under way
10th July 2019
US forces have demonstrated High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) capabilities to their Australian counterparts during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19 in Queensland, Australia. In HIRAIN …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Fire Scout reaches IOC with US Navy
10th July 2019
The MQ-8C Fire Scout has reached initial operational capability with the US Navy, clearing the way for fleet operations and training to begin. The MQ-8 …
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Defence Helicopter
Australia kicks off Tiger replacement effort
10th July 2019
The Australian Army has begun its search for a successor to the troubled Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH), with an RfI issued by the Capability …
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British Chinooks' Mali deployment extended
10th July 2019
Three British armed forces Chinook helicopters have had their operational deployment to Northern Mali extended by a minimum of six months, the UK Ministry of …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman to provide Norway satellites
9th July 2019
Northrop Grumman will design, manufacture and integrate two satellites for Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) under a contract with Space Norway. The ASBM …
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Military Logistics
KBR named on automated fuel systems contract
9th July 2019
KBR has received a place on the US Defense Logistics Agency’s automated fuel systems installation services IDIQ contract. The development allows KBR to bid on …
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Military Logistics
First Canadian C295 flies
9th July 2019
The first C295 for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has completed its first flight in Seville, Spain, Airbus announced on 5 July. The aircraft, …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems wins DARPA work
9th July 2019
BAE Systems will integrate machine-learning (ML) technology into platforms that decipher radio frequency signals under a $4.7 million contract awarded by DARPA. The Controllable Hardware …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin, ELTA complete sense-off demo
9th July 2019
Lockheed Martin and ELTA Systems have demonstrated their radar solution for the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) programme. The ELTA …
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Land Warfare
Royal Marines tests LMM against Banshee
8th July 2019
The Royal Marines has tested Thales’ Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) against aerial targets during an exercise in south Wales. Air Defence Troop of Plymouth-based 30 …
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Training
Guatemala becomes first export customer for Pampa III trainer
8th July 2019
Guatemala has committed to acquiring two Pampa III aircraft from Argentina, the first export success for the advanced jet trainer. The nation’s main aerospace manufacturer, …
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Digital Battlespace
USAF downselects Falcon radio for airborne comms competition
8th July 2019
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a development prototype contract from the US Air Force for its Falcon Wideband Airborne HF Radio, which will now be …
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South Korean LAH takes off for first time
6th July 2019
The Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) took to the air for the first time during a flight that lasted 20 minutes, this milestone being announced on …
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Military Logistics
AAR awarded contract to support Afghan C-130H
5th July 2019
AAR Supply Chain/Defense Systems & Logistics has been awarded a contract with a value of up to $210 million for contractor logistics support for the …
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Military Logistics
DynCorp wins USAF C2 and maintenance services award
5th July 2019
DynCorp has been awarded a $308.6 million contract for aviation command and control operations and maintenance services for the US Air Force. Under the terms …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Fully automatic autorotation demoed for Vector UAV autopilot
5th July 2019
UAV Navigation has announced that it has demonstrated a fully-automatic autorotation capability for its Vector unmanned aircraft autopilot. In collaboration with Alpha Unmanned Systems, tests …
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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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]()
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]()
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]()
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?]()
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
