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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.
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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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Air Warfare
Simsek target drone bares its teeth
11th November 2021
Turkish Aerospace has converted a target drone into a kamikaze aircraft — but there is no sign yet of a timeline for entry into service.
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Air Warfare
China’s AHL programme inches forward
11th November 2021
China's progress on the heavylift AHL has been far less than rapid, but it is claimed a contract was recently signed to push things along.
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Air Warfare
Rostec’s modernised rotorcraft takes maiden voyage
10th November 2021
The modernised Ka-226T flew for the first time during flight tests at the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Centre.
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Air Warfare
General Electric to trisect and transition to aviation
10th November 2021
General Electric will divide into three separate companies, with a focus on healthcare, energy and aviation respectively.
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Naval Warfare
UK tunes MEWSIC to exploit complex electromagnetic environment
10th November 2021
An EW contract marks a first phase of a wider project to enhance the capabilities of UK RN frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers.
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Defence Notes
French defence chief lays out strategic vision
10th November 2021
A new strategic vision for the French military seeks to maintain readiness in an unstable world.
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan receives first Chinese-built frigate
10th November 2021
The Type 054A/P, of which Pakistan has ordered four from China, will be Islamabad's most sophisticated warship to date.
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Naval Warfare
Leidos advances torpedo protection for US submarines
9th November 2021
NAVSEA exercises contract option for further development of active countermeasure against acoustic anti-submarine torpedoes.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to integrate low-band jamming pod on Growlers
9th November 2021
Next Generation Low-Band Jammer to be installed aboard EA-18G aircraft as part of wider EW upgrade programme.
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Air Warfare
US orders Lot 20 JASSM-ER missiles
9th November 2021
Lockheed Martin will produce 94 extended-range JASSM missiles for the USAF.
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Naval Warfare
RN's future Type 32 will have autonomous offboard focus
9th November 2021
The future Type 32 frigate will bolster the size of the RN escort fleet.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed obtains major IDIQ contract for USAF Raptor sustainment
9th November 2021
USAF chooses Lockheed Martin for a new decade of work under the ARES programme.
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Naval Warfare
RN to begin Type 83 concept work in early 2022
9th November 2021
The future destroyer was first announced in the UK’s March Defence Command Paper as part of RN’s shipbuilding plans.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo returns to India after ban lifted
8th November 2021
Leonardo has been banned from India's military market since 2014, but this embargo has now been eased.
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Defence Notes
BAE Systems remains on track
8th November 2021
While uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 remain, prospects are high for sales growth, margin expansion and three-year cash targets.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Canada awaits armed UAVs by 2026
8th November 2021
Will the battle to provide MALE UAVs for the Royal Canadian Air Force hinge on the terms of the NORAD agreement between Canada and the US?
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri and Navantia forge closer ties
8th November 2021
Spanish and Italian shipyards are hoping to bolster collaboration on new naval vessels.
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Naval Warfare
Spain addresses future submarine rescue requirement
8th November 2021
Navantia will deliver a new submarine rescue vessel for the Spanish Navy by mid-2025.
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Digital Battlespace
OCCAR deal paves way for a4ESSOR to provide SDR for European militaries
8th November 2021
A new project between a4ESSOR and OCCAR will increase interoperability between European armed forces.
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