Air Warfare
Enduring performance: the A-29 Super Tucano (video)
The Super Tucano was built to adapt to customer requirements and changing technologies.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Anka flies the flag for Turkey in Kazakhstan
A recent agreement to produce Anka UAVs holds deep geopolitical significance for Turkey.
Digital Battlespace
SPEAR of destiny: EW capability runs alongside high-subsonic missile development
MBDA has revealed more details about progress on the SPEAR-EW air-launched missile.
Digital Battlespace
US Navy orders support for Advanced Hawkeye radar avionics
Operational test sets of modules for the AN/APY-9 radar will be used at the depot level to provide test and repair capabilities.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Fire Scout has a role to play in Indo-Pacific
The MQ-8C Fire Scout rotary-wing UAV has been deployed to the Indo-Pacific region for the first time.
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Enduring performance: light attack aircraft in close air support (video)
European air forces are showing an increased interest in Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano for long-endurance, low-intensity conflicts and training.
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Digital Battlespace
FAAD C2 demonstrates counter-drone interface
10th May 2022
The Universal Command and Control interface, as used in a recent demonstration, forms part of a DoD initiative to create a universal language for situational awareness and C2.
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Training
USAF simulator division opens Sims Holodeck
10th May 2022
The new Innovation Lab will allow the force to explore novel training solutions while creating a space to engage with industry partners.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IAI and 2Excel put Maritime Heron to the test in UK
10th May 2022
The Maritime Heron MALE UAS has proved itself capable of operating under UK regulations.
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Air Warfare
Marshall supports Indian Super Hercules fleet
10th May 2022
C-130J-30 aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force will undergo comprehensive maintenance from Marshall Aerospace.
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Air Warfare
New UK strategic agreement focuses on next-generation airborne countermeasures
9th May 2022
The evolving threat posed by guided missiles has prompted the RAF and UK MoD to sign a strategic partnering agreement with Chemring Countermeasures UK.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Turkish UAVs add capability for Black Sea mine detection
9th May 2022
While much attention has been fixed on the strike capabilities of UAVs in the current Russia-Ukraine war, a different application for uncrewed aircraft has made headway in the Black Sea.
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Digital Battlespace
USAF raises contract ceiling for DB-110 reconnaissance pod
9th May 2022
Major modification raises ceiling of DB-110 airborne ISR pod contract to beyond $1 billion.
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Training
USAF certifies Polish M-346 training system for F-16 and F-35 pilots
9th May 2022
A positive evaluation of the M-346 means that personnel from Poland and neighbouring countries can train locally with the aircraft.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems backs FCAS international partnerships to solve affordability debate
9th May 2022
BAE Systems is focused on international partnerships to sustain FCAS ambitions — although some observers are sceptical over the level of funding for the programme.
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Land Warfare
Stinger and Javelin stocks face unclear future in US
9th May 2022
After donating thousands of Stingers and Javelins to Ukraine, the US is seeking ways to refill its stockpiles in the short term. Although this process will take at the best more than one year, the timescale for the replenishment of those systems remains blurry.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ukraine strikes with Switchblade
9th May 2022
Drone video footage released on 6 May showed an attack on a Russian machine gun position.
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Air Warfare
China tests ‘mystery’ helicopter type, inducts Russian-built Mi-171s
9th May 2022
China claims first flight of 'innovative' new helicopter design, hinting at FVL-type technology developments for the long term. The PLA also continues to acquire Russian-built helicopters, with a recently disclosed order for the Mi-171Sh.
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Air Warfare
French Rafales to benefit from 21 extra Talios pods
9th May 2022
Thales has received a follow-on order for 21 Talios laser designator targeting pods to equip Rafale aircraft.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Winner will take all on British Army CTTP contract in 2025
6th May 2022
A major milestone has been achieved under the Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) for the British Army. The winner of the single-sourced contract will be selected in 2025.
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Naval Warfare
Ukrainian TB2 attacks on Russian vessels may mark a first in naval warfare
6th May 2022
Attacks by Ukrainian Baykar Bayraktar TB2 UAVs on Russian patrol boats in the Black Sea could mark the first successful neutralisation of naval vessels by an uncrewed system.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Command Professional Edition set for development push
6th May 2022
Command Professional Edition, which began life as a commercial video game, has drawn a wealth of military and defence industry clients interested in its utility as a wargaming and simulation tool.
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Training
Rheinmetall to provide training systems for German A400M maintenance crew
5th May 2022
New Rheinmetall high-fidelity training rigs and AR systems will allow for more than 70 different training procedures for maintenance and work steps on the German Air Force A400M fleet.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems launches LiteWave Head-Up Display
5th May 2022
BAE Systems has revealed details of a new Head-Up Display.
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Defence Notes
BAE Systems joins DARPA’s MINC programme
5th May 2022
BAE Systems receives a contract from US agency to develop an autonomous tactical network.
