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Why is the US Air Force refuelling tanker fleet under scrutiny?

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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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Air Force explores lighter and faster TACPs

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Air Force explores lighter and faster TACPs

15th May 2019

The US Air Force is preparing to work with industry to modernize the capabilities of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). Specifics of the modernization …

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Turkish Army's combat helicopter progresses on

15th May 2019

Turkish Aerospace has been working on the new, twin engine multirole heavy combat helicopter (MHCH) for the past two to three years under the supervision …

Indian Navy ships participate in Group Sail exercise

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Indian Navy ships participate in Group Sail exercise

15th May 2019

Indian Navy ships, Kolkata and Shakti, have carried out a Group Sail exercise with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and the US in the South …

IMDEX 2019: DSIT pinging new sonar solutions

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IMDEX 2019: DSIT pinging new sonar solutions

15th May 2019

DSIT Solutions is unveiling its new multi-layered defence solution for strategic assets at IMDEX 2019 in Singapore, designed for use against various types of underwater threats …

ITEC 2019: Germany closes Tornado gap

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ITEC 2019: Germany closes Tornado gap

15th May 2019

The German Air Force (GAF) and navy was one of the largest customers for the Panavia Tornado aircraft and although the latter has disposed of …

Terma’s C-Series suite for Indonesian vessels

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Terma’s C-Series suite for Indonesian vessels

15th May 2019

Terma has received a contract to deliver a complete C-Series Combat Suite for four KCR-60 vessels of the Indonesian Navy, the company announced on 13 …

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UDT, ITEC, EW Europe Daily News - Day Three

15th May 2019

The official UDT, ITEC, EW Europe Daily News - Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition PDF version here.

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IMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News - Day Two

15th May 2019

The official IMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News - Day Two is now available to read online.  View the digital edition PDF version here. 

Opinion: China preposterously lays claim to Taiwan Strait

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Opinion: China preposterously lays claim to Taiwan Strait

15th May 2019

Last month China grossly overstepped the mark by acerbically criticising a foreign warship passing through the Taiwan Strait, an international right of way that separates …

UDT 2019: Swedish navy re-equips to face future challenges

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UDT 2019: Swedish navy re-equips to face future challenges

14th May 2019

In his keynote address on the opening day of UDT 2019 in Stockholm, the Chief of the Royal Swedish Navy, RAdm Jens Nykvist, focused on …

EW Europe 2019: Leonardo’s BriteCloud squares up to US testing

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EW Europe 2019: Leonardo’s BriteCloud squares up to US testing

14th May 2019

Announced on 13 May at AOC EW Europe, the US DoD has selected Leonardo’s BriteCloud expendable active decoy (EAD) to be assessed under the Office …

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UDT, ITEC, EW Europe Daily News - Day Two

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The official UDT, ITEC, EW Europe Daily News - Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition PDF version here.

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