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Training
Lack of range capability hampers training
1st March 2021
The USAF is looking to boost its training outcomes by upgrading ranges and moving squadrons closer to those ranges — but a recent report from the RAND Corporation questions the methods used to maintain pilot combat readiness.
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Defence Notes
Space Force awards NSSL task orders
10th March 2021
Four launches to be conducted by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
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Digital Battlespace
US Army defines next level of networking
8th April 2021
New communications systems for the US Army in Capability Set 25 will incorporate features such as automated network management, cloud capabilities and SATCOM enhancements.
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Defence Notes
NATO eyes 5G but proceeds with caution
19th March 2021
NATO is exploring the potential of 5G for fast and effective military communication through secure networks. However, the alliance lacks a specific policy and strategy for 5G, and a balance must be struck between the opportunities and threats that the technology presents.
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Digital Battlespace
British Army eyes savings from latest logistic support contract
22nd March 2021
Babcock joins the Land Environment Tactical Communications and Information Systems team as logistics support provider.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2021: Sky Warden offers flexible C-UAS with sensor fusion
23rd February 2021
MBDA solution combines sensors, soft-kill effectors and hard-kill effectors.
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Air Warfare
Engine issue prompts Belgium to ground its F-16s
9th March 2021
‘Whether other countries are experiencing the same problem is currently under investigation,’ according to the Belgian MoD.
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Training
PLAAF makes major reforms to fast-jet pilot training
18th March 2021
The PLAAF has introduced changes to the fast-jet pilot training curriculum and added a new advanced trainer — but major shortcomings persist.
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Digital Battlespace
VICTS evolves into smaller footprint
17th March 2021
New antenna design offers flexible installation options for special-purpose aircraft.
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Digital Battlespace
KBR Sigma Bravo supports Australian secure deployed networks
15th March 2021
Deployed information and communications technology will help the Australian Defence Force ‘exploit new capabilities’, says KBR.
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Air Warfare
ATS achieves flight milestone and new contract
3rd March 2021
Australia is doubling its commitment to the Loyal Wingman programme just as the Airpower Teaming System made its maiden flight.
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Digital Battlespace
Multi-domain forces seek secure voice and data communications
10th March 2021
SATCOM from a company part-owned by the UK government could be delivered to DoD users in contested environments.
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Digital Battlespace
E-3 Sentry fleet to undergo communications network upgrade
2nd March 2021
Boeing to complete work on 31 AWACS aircraft by May 2024.
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Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2021: MBDA announces first international customer for VL MICA NG
25th February 2021
New-generation version of VL MICA air defence system is ordered by Egypt.
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Air Warfare
USAF places Lot 19 JASSM-ER order
25th February 2021
JASSM-ER has a more fuel-efficient turbojet engine than the baseline missile.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Hybrid effector systems
US Air Force Air Base Defence Missile Defence [US]
Background The US Air Force's (USAF) Air Base Air Defence Missile Defence (ABAD MD) programme is part of the Air Force Physical Security System and sits ...
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CUAS - jammers
NEROD RF [France]
Background France has procured an unconfirmed number of MC2's NEROD RF C-UAS rifles ("fusils brouilleurs") for short-range counter-drone use. In a 2024 Senate report, it ...
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CUAS - hybrid effector systems
Counter-Uncrewed Systems (C-UxS) Framework Agreement [UK]
Background The UK intends to place a Closed Framework Agreement for the procurement of Counter Uncrewed Systems (C-UxS). It requires solutions to detect, track, identify, record/communicate, and ...
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Static/towed guns
Ground-Based, Medium-Calibre Gun Weapon System [US]
Background In September 2026, the USAF issued a request for information (RFI) for a ground-based air defence system (GBAD) centred on a medium-calibre gun. This RFI ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
MD 530F -Kenya
Crew transition training took place at the MD Helicopters headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, with field service support, armament, and gunnery training scheduled to occur at ...
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Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9A Reaper [USAF]
Background First order Following a development that began in 1998, in October 2002, the USAF ordered the first four MQ-9s of the production series. In ...
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Military UAS - mini
RQ-20B Puma [USAF]
Background Requirement According to Trace Stevenson, the AeroVironment (AV) Vice President and product line general manager, the USAF Security Forces required a small UAV to ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
Bell 407GX [Iraq]
Programme Background Between 2009 and 2015 Iraq was supplied with at 26 Bell 407s as part of the reconstruction of the Iraqi Air Force. The ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV (USAF) (Batch 1) [USA]
Baclground As of November 2020, the US DoD had signed 14 contracts with Oshkosh Defense covering the delivery of approximately 17,731 JLTVs to all branches ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) (Increment 1) [USAF]
Background Requirements The programme’s requirements are based on the USAF’s belief that mass is necessary to compete effectively against an adversary in symmetrical warfare. However, ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
HH-60W - Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH)
Background In 2010, the USAF announced the replacement of the HH-60G with a new Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH), and in 2012, the request for proposals ...
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AEW&C
E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]
Programme Background Shephard notes that this entry covers the two rapid-prototype E-7 aircraft, whose contract was signed in August 2024. A second programme entry covers the ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]
Programme Background The USAF is replacing its fleet of 396 KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft, built in the 1950s and 60s, and 59 KC-10 Extenders, which entered service ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (2025-2026) [USA]
Methodology Units required Based off the FY2027 USAF budget request, between FY2025 and FY2026, the U.S. Air Force received funding for 40 F-15EX platforms. Congress ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A (USA)
Programme Background The first five Low Rate Initial Production lots were contracted for a total of 67 aircraft for $10.94 billion. The initial contract signed ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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ISR/special mission
RF-4C
The RF-4C is a tactical reconnaissance aircraft developed based on the F-4 Phantom II by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) to meet the requirements of the USAF ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-4 Phantom II family
The F-4 Phantom II is a two-seat multirole fighter developed originally by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) to meet USN interceptor requirements. It soon became a unified ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
SurSAR
The Surveillance Synthetic Aperture Radar (SurSAR) is a coherent surveillance and imaging radar developed by Array Systems Computing in Canada. It is derived from UPD-8/9 systems ...
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EW test systems
CEESIM
The Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) family of simulators is designed for use in development, T&E;, maintenance and training support of airborne, land, shipboard and ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)
The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is an integrated defence system manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It is designed for the F-15, F-15K and F-15E ...
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Air: air combat simulators
SECT
The Simulator for Electronic Combat Training (SECT) is a device that blends high-fidelity equipment, environmental and EW simulation with a computer-based training engine, auto-evaluation and scoring ...
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Data links
MIDS LVT-3 FDL
For the MIDS LVT-3 Fighter Data Link (FDL) the USAF sought lower volume and cost than Class 1 and 2 JTIDS. The contract was awarded ...
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Land: battle management systems
C4I Connect
C4I Connect is a voice communications system for battlefield C2. It is a large-scale, divisional/regional system that manages voice sessions in the tactical battle area, ...
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Air: mission management systems
9Air C4I
9Air C4I provides an air C2 capability ranging from air operations level to real-time execution in a mobile environment. It is a net-centric system that ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
AN/ALR-94
BAE Systems’ AN/ALR-94 electronic countermeasures (ECM) system forms a key part of the self-protection suite of the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor combat ...
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Bomber
B-2 Spirit
The B-2 Spirit is a multirole stealth bomber manufactured by Northrop Grumman for the USAF. The Spirit is a flying wing aircraft, meaning that it ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
AN/ALR-56C
The AN/ALR-56C is a radar warning receiver manufactured by BAE Systems. It is designed to share data regarding radar threats with the aircraft's BAE Systems' ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/ALQ-165 ASPJ
Northrop Grumman’s AN/ALQ-165(V) Airborne Self Protection Jammer (ASPJ) is a widely used radar jammer and is deployed on an array of combat aircraft. The system ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
RF-7800W
The RF-7800W-OU440 high-capacity LoS radio has an IP design that operates from 4.4-5GHz. This provides connectivity at distances over 50km and extending WANs and LANs ...
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Air: mission management systems
DACCS
Divisional Artillery Command and Control System (DACCS) integrates division artillery C4I with battalion C4I, making fire control an integral part of the C4I distribution network. ...