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Defence Notes
Military assistance to Ukraine ramps up as winter approaches
30th November 2022
The past 14 days have seen another wave of announcements of military assistance for Ukraine, including support from the US, UK, Norway and Germany.
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Training
T-45 Goshawk grounding puts more stress on US Navy pilot pipeline
25th October 2022
The US Navy has been forced to ground its fleet of T-45C Goshawks again after issues were detected with engine fan blades. This is the third major problem with the trainer jets that impacts the fighter pilot training pipeline for the navy and marine corps.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: Virtual Flag exercise enhances Five Eyes training capabilities
22nd November 2022
Virtual Flag is one of the US DoD's largest exercises, allowing three other Five Eyes allies, Australia, Canada and the UK to train in a live, virtual and constructive environment from anywhere on the planet.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Seebyte extends US Navy autonomous systems support
29th November 2022
Under the award, Seebye will support the USN’s MK18 UUV family of systems programme.
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Defence Notes
What Russia's defence budget means for the Ukraine conflict
16th December 2022
Russia is increasing spending significantly compared to previous expectations, with some 9.4 trillion roubles allocated for 2023 across defence and national security.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: Hadean, British Army to showcase CTTP pathfinder progress
21st November 2022
The pathfinder agreement between the British Army and Hadean sought to transfer large portions of land-based physical training into a single synthetic environment. If the progress achieved is significant, this could be a big victory for distributed computing technologies in the defence sector.
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Defence Notes
Multi-domain integration: Is Britain ready for the future?
2nd November 2022
Multi-domain integration and the importance of novel approaches were the main motifs of DSEI 2021. The UK Strategic Command reiterated the theme outlined in the Integrated Review: more is not always better. Can the UK compensate for the loss of numbers and capabilities?
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Defence Notes
Japan to increase ammunition stockpiles and munition depots
11th December 2022
The ongoing Ukraine conflict is showing countries like Japan that they need to boost stocks of ammunition and missiles.
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Defence Notes
What can the UK do to stop former pilots helping China?
24th October 2022
While new legislations and penalties may help deter some former Royal Air Force pilots from training Chinese personnel, the UK should realise it has played a role in alienating its retirees and needs to better look after its people, experts say.
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Training
Aero Vodochody to deliver new L-39NG jets to Czech Air Force
16th November 2022
The Czech Air Force will use the four new L-39NG trainer jets for basic and advanced combat training.
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Training
Crowded spectrum and operational security pose major challenges for US electronic warfare training
15th November 2022
Senior US commanders are restricted in their ability to train as they fight as the training task becomes more complex and the ability to use key equipment on exercises is limited by operational security.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Canada contracts Kraken for new minehunting system
14th December 2022
The new contract stems from the Canadian Navy's force development ambitions to evolve its mine warfare capability and procure modularised, portable and deployable systems.
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Training
UK to increase cyber resilience with Immersive Labs
17th November 2022
The UK armed forces are integrating three trialled Immersive Labs solutions, AppSec, CyberPro and Crisis Sim, to enhance cyber and digital readiness.
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Defence Helicopter
Italian Army takes its final NH90 helicopter on order
2nd December 2022
NHIndustries and Leonardo have completed deliveries of NH90 TTH helicopters to the Italian Army.
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Land Warfare
Estonia signs for US rocket artillery in country's largest ever defence procurement
6th December 2022
Estonia is to acquire HIMARS weapon systems to expand its indirect fires capabilities under a $200 million deal with the US.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Light attack, Trainer
PC-21 (Project Air 5428) [Australia]
The new PTS, including aircraft, flight training simulators and learning environments is being acquired from a single capability contractor, Team 21, which consists of Lockheed ...
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Trainer
PC-21 [Spain]
Programme Background In January 2020, Pilatus was awarded a contract worth more than €200 million to provide the Spanish Air Force with 24 PC-21 Trainer ...
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Trainer
Trainer Aircraft (1-12) [Vietnam]
Programme Background After years of operating Russian-built military equipment, Vietnam is more willing to procure US-supplied equipment following the lifting of the arms embargo in ...
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Light attack, Trainer
A-29 Super Tucano Afghanistan
Media reports suggest that with the hourly cost of $1000, the A-29 is a successful platform for counter-insurgency missions. Its operational capability from unprepared airstrips, ...
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Trainer
T-6 Texan II [Japan]
Programme Background In January 2025, Textron Aviation confirmed that the T-6C Texan II was selected as the new trainer aircraft for the Japanese Air Self-Defence ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft - Ghana
In 2013, the Chief of Ghana Air Force stated that A-29 is their preferred platform and this position was also submitted to the Government. In ...
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Military UAS - small
ScanEagle [Bahrain]
Background Training According to US State Department Foreign Military Training data, in 2018, eight Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF) personnel took part in training courses to operate ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V [Slovakia]
Background FMS approval Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for ...
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Trainer
Basic Trainer Aircraft - Sweden
Programme Background Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) announced a request for tender for the procurement of basic trainer aircraft on the eAvrop online portal on ...
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Fighter - multirole
Multirole fighters [Botswana]
Programme Background Botswana is seeking to acquire a new multirole fighter to fulfil a gap left by the nations outdated fleet of F-5 aircraft. According to ...
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Transport
Dornier Do-228 (Additional Aircraft) [India]
Programme Background: On 10 March 2023, India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the procurement of six additional Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Air Force. ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
UH-72B [US Army]
Background UH-72A replacement The 2026 order comes as preparations are underway to remove 220 older UH-72A models from initial pilot entry training. The UH-72B is ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
NH90 TTH [Qatar]
Background Contract timeline In 2018, the contract for Qatar's NH90 fleet was signed. This contract also included 12 H125 training helicopters, detailed in a separate ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
NH90 NFH [Qatar]
Background Contract timeline In 2018, the contract for Qatar's NH90 fleet was signed. This contract also included 12 H125 training helicopters, detailed in a separate ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
AW-149 [Poland]
Background Requirement In 2020, Poland announced the launch of the Perkoz programme to acquire 32 support helicopters to replace its fleet of Mi-2 aircraft stationed ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
T-1 Jayhawk
FlightSafety operates and maintains T-1 training devices as part of its CLS contract. Air Education and Training Command uses these high-fidelity simulators and part-task trainers ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
TH22 helicopter training device
The TH22 is a piston rotary-wing training simulator with a single-engine piston and dual-control cockpit trainer based on the Robinson R22. Its combination of ergonomics, ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Integrated Training Systems
IAI provides a range of integrated training packages to support pilot training and meet the requirements of complex battle scenarios.
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
UH-60 Black Hawk Training Devices
FlightSafety offers UH-60A/L pilot training on their Black Hawk Level D simulator at West Palm Beach, Florida. The UH-60A/L pilot training features the company’s exclusive ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
C-2A OFT
The C-2A OFT replicates the physical and performance characteristics of the C-2A carrier-qualified cargo aircraft. The OFT includes a functional cockpit mock-up surrounded by a ...
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Air: UAV simulators
IM3PUT
Corsair’s Integrated Multi-Mission Multi-Platform UAS Trainer (IM3PUT) is a reconfigurable, ITAR-safe generic UAS pilot and sensor training system. Pilot and sensor operator stations function off ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
F-35 Training System
BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Aviator FTD
L3Harris Technologies' Aviator Flight Training Device (FTD) line has a type-specific flight deck, offering the form, fit, feel and function of the actual aircraft. The ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Rafale Simulator
Thales, Sogitec and Dassault Aviation have together developed two pilot training centres to support the training of Rafale fighter pilots. The Saint-Dizier Rafale simulation centre ...
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Air: air combat simulators
German Air Force Tornado Simulators
CAE has designed and manufactured all Tornado combat and aircraft flight simulators for the German Air Force and continues to provide upgrades and on-site training ...
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
Motion Cueing System
Frasca's Motion Cueing System is a compact motion system designed to increase pilot training efficiency by providing vestibular and proprioceptive feedback. This results in realistic motion ...
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Land: fire support simulators
I-FACT
Meggitt's Indirect Fire Forward Air Control Trainer (I-FACT) supports training for forward observers, naval gunfire observers, fire support planning and joint tactical close air support. ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
T-38C Talon
FlightSafety supports nearly 40 T-38 training devices as part of its contract for logistics support for the T-38. The T-38C is a converted T-38A/B that ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
ATS
The Aircrew Training Simulator (ATS) is a reconfigurable suite built to train student navigators and full aircrews. ATS supports mission planning, execution and debrief training ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Royal New Zealand Air Force T-6C GBTS
CAE was contracted in 2014 by Beechcraft to develop and support a comprehensive T-6C Ground-Based Training System (GBTS) for the Royal New Zealand Air Force. ...
