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Spain signs for two Quantum Systems UAS reconnaissance platforms
The Vector and Twister systems will be utilised for medium and short-range ISR missions across the Spanish Armed Forces.
Air Warfare
UK delays E-7 Wedgetail initial operational capability to 2026
The E-7 Wedgetail programme had been classified as ‘red’ in a previous UK government report, denoting that it would either not meet cost, timeline or capability targets.
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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
The US and Czech Republic have pledged different support packages, with the latter agreeing to jointly open a new F-16 training centre in partnership with a ‘coalition of the willing’.
Land Warfare
QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons
Notable projects under the Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract include the British Army determining the impact of a vehicle-mounted laser weapon on drones and testing a vehicle-mounted Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW).
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Special Operations
AFSOC hones tactical training edge
7th March 2018
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is helping pre-deployment forces hone their tactical training edge, according to recent contract awards and sources sought announcements. On 1 …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky's year of flight for FVL
7th March 2018
As the US Army deliberates its Future Vertical Lift (FVL) development timeline, Sikorsky said it will be ready to pitch one of two options based …
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Military Logistics
Airbus receives additional MMF A330 MRTT order
7th March 2018
OCCAR has upped its order of Airbus Defence and Space A330 Multi Role Tanker Transports to eight aircraft for the Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales rockets in successful HForce testing
7th March 2018
Thales rocket systems have undergone successful test firings using Airbus Helicopters’ HForce weapon management system, the former company announced on 5 March. Two test campaigns …
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Defence Helicopter
Pakistan inaugurates first AW139 squadron
7th March 2018
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) held a ceremony at PAF Base Shahbaz in Jacobabad, Sindh on 3 March to inaugurate the Leonardo AW139 into No. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Elistair launches Orion UAS
7th March 2018
Elistair has launched a tethered UAS called Orion, the company announced on 2 March. Designed for semi-persistent aerial surveillance and telecommunications relay, the Orion UAS …
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Training
DSET 2018: RAF completes training need analysis
7th March 2018
The RAF has now completed a training needs analysis (TNA) that is helping it assess its method of adoption for I-LVC through a LVC roadmap. …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan will push for F-35Bs and KC-135
7th March 2018
It is official, no matter how illogical the procurement in the face of a massive military threat, Taiwan will request at least three squadrons of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAE RQ-1E flies at UMEX
6th March 2018
A UAE armed forces' RQ-1E UAS has taken part in the live display at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Information holds the key in modern warfare
6th March 2018
General Gordon Messenger, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in the UK, has given a candid interview to the Times in which he sets out …
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Training
Cubic, Thales partner for JFST bid
6th March 2018
Cubic Global Defense has partnered with Thales to bid for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) Joint Fires Synthetic …
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Military Logistics
MoU signed for An-132 production
6th March 2018
Antonov, Taqnia Aeronautics and WAHAJ have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the manufacture of the An-132 aircraft, Antonov announced on 1 March. The …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems Australia to upgrade JORN
6th March 2018
BAE Systems Australia has been selected to upgrade Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), the company announced on 5 March. The long-range high frequency radar …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Puma II AE for Canada’s MCDVs
5th March 2018
AeroVironment’s Puma II AE maritime miniature UAS has been selected for fielding aboard the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Leonardo’s SW-4 takes off solo
5th March 2018
Leonardo’s SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter (OPH) has successfully completed its maiden flight with no safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy, the company announced …
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Training
Italian Air Force receives eighteenth M-346
5th March 2018
Leonardo has delivered the eighteenth M-346 trainer aircraft to the Italian Air Force, the company announced on 27 February. The delivery of the aircraft took …
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Special Operations
RAND looks at SOF cooperation
2nd March 2018
The RAND Corporation has published an analysis of US special operations forces aimed at increasing levels of cooperation with conventional forces, other government agencies and …
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Digital Battlespace
Featured: JSTARS is just the start
2nd March 2018
The US Air Force's expected ‘system of systems’ approach to aerial surveillance for its JSTARS follow on capability could be replicated for other replacement programmes. …
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Training
Milestone for L-39NG jet trainer project
2nd March 2018
Known for its development of fast-jet training aircraft, Czech Republic aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody has taken a major step towards the first flight of its …
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