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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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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Naval Warfare
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Djibouti – China’s first base challenges American dominance
16th August 2017
For a strategic planner looking for a critical maritime chokepoint, beyond canals there are only two really scary ones on the planet worthy of attention …
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Land Warfare
US equips Lebanese Army with Bradleys
15th August 2017
The US has delivered an initial batch of Bradley Fighting Vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces during a ceremony held at the Port of Beirut. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop to upgrade JSTARS radio terminals
10th August 2017
Northrop Grumman has received a contract from the US Air Force to upgrade radio terminals aboard the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) …
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Special Operations
Nigerian Air Force begins training special forces unit
7th August 2017
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun training a new group of Special Forces (SF) in conjunction with an Israeli contractor, it was announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
Thailand to upgrade more F-5 fighters
4th August 2017
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has asked the government for approval to upgrade four of its ageing Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighters, including new …
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Land Warfare
US Army studies M249 replacement
3rd August 2017
In the aftermath of a classified industry day of briefings and discussions, the US Army is calling for industry white papers to detail potential replacements …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: The growth of Turkey's defence industry
3rd August 2017
It is clear that key decision makers within Turkey regard the development of the country’s domestic defence industry as an existential matter.
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Defence Notes
Romania boosts defence spending
3rd August 2017
Romania’s Supreme Defence Council (CSAT) has approved the Armed Forces Endowment Plan 2017-2026, as Bucharest vies to meet NATO’s 2% of GDP spending target, it was …
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri's week in the spotlight
3rd August 2017
Events of the past week have proved a mixed bag for Fincantieri after its thwarted attempt to purchase shipbuilder STX France and successful conclusion of …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy looks for guidance
2nd August 2017
The US Navy has released an RfI to support a planned FY18 live fire demonstration of technologies related to the Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) …
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Special Operations
SOCOM identifies experimentation opportunities
2nd August 2017
USSOCOM released a public notice on 25 July outlining its next planned round of Technical Experimentation (TE) activities. The semi-annual TE ‘events’ are one of …
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Defence Notes
BAE to establish defence hub in Victoria
2nd August 2017
BAE Systems Australia will establish a new hub at Fishermans Bend in Victoria, combining its Victorian maritime, aerospace and land businesses into a single facility, …
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Defence Notes
Reforms are needed for Vietnam’s military
2nd August 2017
Vietnam must begin serious modernisation and structural reform if it wants to hold its own against China’s growing control of the South China Sea and, …
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Land Warfare
US Army looks to modernise PGK
1st August 2017
The US Army’s Office of the Product Manager Guided Precision Munitions and Mortar Systems is looking to modernise the M1156 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK) delivered to …
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Defence Notes
PLA celebrates anniversary with new kit
31st July 2017
China celebrated the 90th anniversary of the formation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with a massive military parade at the Zhurihe Combined Tactics Training …
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Training
Thailand procures more T-50 trainers
31st July 2017
Thailand has bought eight additional T-50TH Golden Eagle advanced jet trainers from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), with an approximate $260 million government-to-government contract signed on …
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Defence Notes
New report urges aggressive North Korean sanctions
31st July 2017
A new Washington research paper released on 21 July recommended warning China that the US will use military force if North Korea does not curtail its …
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Digital Battlespace
India reissues SIGINT aircraft request
31st July 2017
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) released an RfI in late July to procure five twin-engine aircraft for signal intelligence (SIGINT) and communication jamming (COMJAM) roles …
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Naval Warfare
USN ponders how to maintain its edge
28th July 2017
As competition from peer and near-pear countries challenges the maritime dominance enjoyed by the US Navy for a generation, the service is having to look …
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