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Air Warfare
Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
Defence Notes
France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
Air Warfare
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Farnborough 2012: AFSOC begins gunship conversions
9th July 2012
The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has begun the process of upgrading 16 MC-130J aircraft into AC-130J platforms with 'precision strike' packages for …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2012: Lockheed reveals F-35 HMD upgrade plan
9th July 2012
Lockheed Martin has outlined a three-point upgrade plan for the F-35 Lightning II helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) ahead of a proposed critical design review (CDR) …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2012: SPEAR penetrates the market
9th July 2012
MBDA is introducing its Selective Precision Effects at Range (SPEAR) Capability 3 offering for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow. Speaking to a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough 2012: Phantom Eye testing continues
9th July 2012
Following the first flight of the Phantom Eye UAV on 1 June, Boeing Phantom Works is working to get the system modified after the testing …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2012: BAE Systems advances LiteHUD
9th July 2012
BAE Systems is developing a new fast jet heads up display (HUD), which it claims will be the smallest and lowest profile, fully-capable HUD yet …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2012: Raytheon widens RACR sales pitch
8th July 2012
In an effort to extend its AESA legacy, Raytheon is now exploring new avenues for the radars, company officials have explained. Some 400 systems have …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2012: Aegis system to get air defence upgrade
8th July 2012
The first of the US Navy's Aegis combat system ships will start receiving the latest 'Baseline 9' integrated missile and air defence upgrade in September, …
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Defence Helicopter
UK MoD orders Hellfire missiles
2nd July 2012
The UK MoD has placed a £29 million urgent operational requirement order to purchase AGM-114 Hellfire missiles from Lockheed Martin, it has been confirmed. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurocopter chasing Russian Air Force utility helicopter order
2nd July 2012
Eurocopter is chasing a potential order for up to 200 light training helicopters for the Russian Air Force. The company is offering its AS350 and …
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Defence Helicopter
Qatar requests mixed fleet of MH-60R and MH-60S
2nd July 2012
The Qatari government may purchase a mixed fleet of MH-60Rs and MH-60S helicopters, it has emerged. According to a Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) release …
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Defence Helicopter
United Technologies fined over Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter
29th June 2012
United Technologies (UT) is to pay more than $75 million in fines after pleading guilty helping China develop the Z-10 attack helicopter. The US Department …
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Defence Notes
MBDA completes Meteor firing campaign
27th June 2012
MBDA has announced that its Meteor active radar-guided Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) has recently successfully completed its firing campaign. A total of 21 …
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Defence Helicopter
AFSOC defends CV-22
22nd June 2012
The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has defended the ‘agile and versatile’ V-22 tiltrotor, following the loss of a CV-22 last week. To …
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Defence Helicopter
German Army begins hot and high training flights in New Mexico
21st June 2012
The German Army has begun field tests of NH90 and Tiger helicopters in New Mexico in readiness for a possible deployment to Afghanistan later this …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed calls for review of sequestration
19th June 2012
Lockheed Martin Chairman and CEO Bob Stevens has described the 'uncertain' consequences of sequestration as company officials outlined their visions for the next decade in …
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Military Logistics
Boeing tanker design passes milestone
19th June 2012
Boeing has claimed that the development of its KC-46 for the USAF is 'on time, ahead of schedule' following an 'amazing' PDR that was completed …
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Defence Helicopter
French Army conducting Tiger HAD trials
18th June 2012
The French Army air corps has been conducting a series of trials with the first French Tiger HAD (Hélicoptère d'Appui Destruction). The eight week programme, …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: GDLS shows off CBRN systems solution
15th June 2012
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is exhibiting its CBRN vehicle solutions for the first time at Eurosatory in Paris this week. Designed for and in …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: UAE buys additional Nimr vehicles
15th June 2012
Abu Dhabi-based Tawazun Holdings has showcased its Nimr multi-mission 6x6 at Eurosatory in Paris, as it ramps up deliveries of the vehicle to the UAE …
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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
