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Paris Air Show: Future fighter hard sell undermined by soft detail

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Paris Air Show: Future fighter hard sell undermined by soft detail

18th June 2019

Two fighter jet mock-ups unveiled in a matter of minutes at Le Bourget, emboldened by the presence of political figures including French President Emmanuel Macron, left many …

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JFD demos submarine rescue system in exercise

18th June 2019

JFD has successfully completed a comprehensive submarine rescue exercise to mobilise the entire NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).During Exercise Golden Arrow the NSRS was fully …

Paris Air Show: FCAS takes centre stage as fighter talk peaks

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Paris Air Show: FCAS takes centre stage as fighter talk peaks

17th June 2019

As with the last edition of the Farnborough Air Show where former UK defence secretary Gavin Willamson presented the UK’s future fighter Tempest concept, France …

Paris Air Show: Clear skies welcome F-35 but clouds linger on programme perimeter

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Paris Air Show: Clear skies welcome F-35 but clouds linger on programme perimeter

17th June 2019

If ever a programme needed nothing in the way of introduction it would be that of the F-35, with a daily excess of column inches …

LCS 21 launched and christened

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LCS 21 launched and christened

17th June 2019

The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 21, has been launched at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard and christened as the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul. …

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New grenade launcher sight explored

17th June 2019

The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is seeking industry information for market research purposes relative to technologies for a Low to Medium …

US lawmakers raise concerns about enemy swarms

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US lawmakers raise concerns about enemy swarms

17th June 2019

Worried that the US Navy’s surface ships might be vulnerable to hostile swarms of drones or other unmanned systems, a congressional panel is calling on …

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Khibini-2 EW systems for the Russian Su-34 bomber fleet

17th June 2019

The Russian Air and Space Forces Su-34 bombers have begun receiving the new KNIRTI Khibini-2 pod-mounted electronic warfare (EW) system. The first front-line unit to …

Paris Air Show: Swedish Air Force holds back on helicopter modernisation

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Paris Air Show: Swedish Air Force holds back on helicopter modernisation

17th June 2019

Unlike plans to refresh fighter jet capabilities with a forthcoming Gripen E fleet, the Swedish Air Force is in no hurry to change the look …

Philippines commissions FA-50 simulator

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Philippines commissions FA-50 simulator

17th June 2019

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) commissioned an FA-50PH flight simulator on 14 June, this device having been provided by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the maker …

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Paris Air Show: Under wraps on the flight line (video)

16th June 2019

As the 2019 edition of the Paris Air Show thrusts into public view, Shephard examines some of the platforms on display, others being kept under …

Paris Air Show: Poland to enhance its airlift capability

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Paris Air Show: Poland to enhance its airlift capability

15th June 2019

The Polish Armaments Inspectorate has recently announced the start of its technical dialogue in preparation for the future acquisition of a new fleet of transport …

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