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Defence Notes
Long game puts Hughes in contention for US Army SATCOM spoils
1st June 2022
A newly funded pilot project could dramatically reshape how the US Army procures SATCOM connectivity, with Hughes Defense actively promoting a managed services-based approach.
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Training
Last Red Hawk test aircraft handed over as Saab shifts manufacturing to US
21st June 2022
The last T-7A Red Hawk development jet received its aft section from Sweden and was joined with the forward fuselage. All future subassembly production work will now take place at Saab’s new facility in Indiana.
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Naval Warfare
The Future of Anti-Submarine Warfare (sponsored)
26th July 2022
In the past decade, the perceived underwater warfare threat has grown and most modern navies now face increasingly stricter procurement budgets.
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Training
HTX to upgrade USAF B-52 maintenance training
10th June 2022
A new immersive learning environment called EMPACT will address the lack of available B-52s and supporting equipment and can help speed up the training of maintenance crews.
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Air Warfare
Malaysian Army tests its MD 530G helicopters
29th June 2022
Malaysia is now operating the MD 530G light helicopter, while the first CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft conversion has arrived home.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory - all the news that's fit to chat about (Podcast)
24th June 2022
The Shephard Media news team report from the floor of Eurosatory, the biennial international defence and security exhibition.
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Air Warfare
USN orders two more MQ-4C Tritons from Northrop Grumman
24th June 2022
The MQ-4C Triton autonomously operated system allows for persistent maritime ISR and is based on the USAF RQ-4B Global Hawk UAS.
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Training
Simthetiq to provide 3D model for RCAF CH-146 Griffon
20th May 2022
The new model for the Mission Rehearsal Tactical Trainer will provide CH-146 gunners and rear crew with an increased immersive and higher fidelity experience.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK picks Skydio X2D as platform for new nano-UAS capabilities
18th May 2022
X2D drones from US-based Skydio with AI algorithms and a 3D scanning capability will be provided under Spiral 4 of the UK MoD Future Capabilities Group nano-UAS framework programme.
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Land Warfare
Philippines seeks armoured excavators, activates new tank and artillery units
8th July 2022
New armoured excavators are needed for the Philippine Army, while new tank, artillery and air defence units have also been set up in the Philippines.
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Training
Production of Red Hawk is on track after first aircraft rollout, says Boeing
12th May 2022
The first production-standard T-7A will undergo ground check and flight tests before being handed over to the USAF.
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Training
Newton changes physics of EW simulation
10th June 2022
The new physics-based simulator allows users to test and validate training techniques, platforms and countermeasures in a high-fidelity virtual environment.
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Training
Affinity Capital Works demonstrates electric flight to UK MoD
4th May 2022
The Elbit Systems and KBR joint venture, Affinity Capital Works, has begun a series of zero-emission flight tests for the UK MoD.
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Defence Helicopter
Poland set to sign 32-aircraft AW149 contract
30th June 2022
Poland will host a ceremony to mark a contract for AW149 helicopters, with a 32-aircraft deal representing a major boost to the country's military modernisation efforts.
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Training
ST Engineering Antycip and Nova Systems to accelerate RAF synthetic training
7th June 2022
The Capability Concept Demonstrator is based on a four-cockpit simulator system and will explore low-cost mission training solutions for the RAF.
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. ...
