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In a recent report, the GAO warns that delays, availability issues and operational pressure could create gaps in the USAF refuelling inventory while the branch transitions to the KC-46 Pegasus.

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Croatia launches a new fighter procurement drive

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Croatia launches a new fighter procurement drive

31st May 2019

Croatia has launched a second fighter procurement attempt after a widely-publicised failure to secure secondhand F-16s offered by the Israeli government. Defence minister, Damir Krstičević …

USSOCOM looks to Dry Combat Submersible future

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USSOCOM looks to Dry Combat Submersible future

31st May 2019

Just weeks after receiving the first two Mk11 Shallow Water Combat Submersibles (SWCS) to begin replacing its fleet of Mk8 Mod1 SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), …

Podcast: The air power exercise over the Arctic and the future of the military satellite business

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Podcast: The air power exercise over the Arctic and the future of the military satellite business

31st May 2019

Welcome to Episode 19 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.

Combat system concentration for Lockheed Martin after FFG(X) withdrawal

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Combat system concentration for Lockheed Martin after FFG(X) withdrawal

30th May 2019

Following the decision by Lockheed Martin to withdraw from the US Navy’s FFG(X) process, the company will focus its efforts on the programme’s future combat …

US-UAE defence agreement comes into force

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US-UAE defence agreement comes into force

30th May 2019

The US and the United Arab Emirates announced on 29 May that a mutual defence cooperation agreement had come into force, amid increasing tensions between …

US Army explores rubber tracks for Bradley

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US Army explores rubber tracks for Bradley

30th May 2019

The US Army is exploring the concept of segmented composite rubber tracks to replace the currently fielded steel track system on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.  …

Austal USA protests Littoral Combat Ship services contract

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Austal USA protests Littoral Combat Ship services contract

30th May 2019

Austal USA is formally challenging a recent US Navy contract award to Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) to oversee work on in-service Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). …

BAE Systems eyes artillery, radar and ship opportunities in Asia

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BAE Systems eyes artillery, radar and ship opportunities in Asia

30th May 2019

BAE Systems’ new Asia managing director, Natasha Pheiffer, is looking to deepen partnerships and provide Asian countries with indigenous capabilities in a region with multitudinous …

Thailand to upgrade T-50TH trainers

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Thailand to upgrade T-50TH trainers

29th May 2019

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is upgrading its T-50TH Golden Eagle trainer jet fleet. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) won a contract to upgrade 12 …

Spanish Army's soldier modernisation efforts advance

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Spanish Army's soldier modernisation efforts advance

29th May 2019

The Spanish Foot-Soldier System (SISCAP) soldier modernisation effort will shortly enter its test readiness review (TRR) phase, Shephard has learned.  It passed its critical design review (CDR) …

Report to assess hurricane’s impact on US Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter

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Report to assess hurricane’s impact on US Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter

29th May 2019

The US Coast Guard is awaiting a report from Eastern Shipbuilding Group, the prime contractor for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), on how a major …

Angola takes delivery of 12 Su-30K fighters

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Angola takes delivery of 12 Su-30K fighters

29th May 2019

The Belorussian 558 ARP company has completed the deliveries of all 12 refurbished and upgraded Sukhoi Su-30K heavyweight multi-role fighters ordered by Angola.  This was revealed …

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