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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?
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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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Greece goes Dutch for more ships
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Five USN ship classes to undergo maintenance
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Air Warfare
Xian continues to develop and build aircraft in China
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Xian is again flight testing an AEW aircraft for Chinese carrier operations, while production of Y-20 transport and tanker aircraft continues apace.
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US DoD selects Raytheon for AIM-9X system improvement
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The US DoD has contracted Raytheon to provide support and development work for its air-to-air missile, AIM-9X.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF issues three UAS contract modifications
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Dstl presents telexistence technologies to reduce personnel risk
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Air Warfare
USAF awards $1.5 billion engine contract for F-15EX fleet
1st November 2021
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Ascent obtains additional UK flight training contract
1st November 2021
Second ‘uplift’ contract under MFTS includes more Texan trainers and simulators.
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Air Warfare
Japan receives its first KC-46A
1st November 2021
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force becomes the first non-US recipient of the KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
UK sells fleet auxiliaries to Egypt
1st November 2021
The deal is the first time the UK has sold ships to Egypt for over three decades.
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Defence Notes
Researchers address future of missile electrical power
31st October 2021
Could sodium cells or fuel cell stacks provide missile electrical power during flight, instead of thermal batteries?
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Agni-V ICBM joins the Indian arsenal
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India can now boast an ICBM amongst its missile arsenal as worries continue over border tensions with China.
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Air Warfare
Easy Aerial releases new range of UAV ground stations
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Easy Aerial has released its new drone-in-a-box solution, the Easy Guard Vehicle range.
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Peru receives overhauled Mi-17 helicopters
29th October 2021
The Peruvian Air Force has received six overhauled Mi-17-1V military transport helicopters.
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Digital Battlespace
Swedish government authorises GlobalEye purchase
29th October 2021
Sweden is replacing its Saab 340s with GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Is USSOCOM missing a trick with semi-submersibles?
29th October 2021
Semi-submersible craft could present opportunities for USSOCOM in covert operations.
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Naval Warfare
Russian Pacific Fleet welcomes third Project 636.3 submarine
29th October 2021
The Improved Kilo-II class submarine Magadan has been commissioned into the Russian Pacific Fleet.
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
