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Training
How the US Air Force plans to use artificial intelligence to train pilots
26th June 2024
AI can accelerate instruction for flying officer and improve their training in several ways.
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Air Warfare
Greece goes ahead with Black Hawk order
5th April 2024
The Black Hawk helicopters will replace Greece's current fleet of multi-role helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Warning signals: Is the AEW aircraft market poised for a resurgence?
10th July 2024
The AEW aircraft market is evolving with the integration of AI, advanced sensors and increased information flow as evidenced by the Boeing E-7's upcoming replacement of aging NATO E-3 Sentry fleets and Saab’s innovative GlobalEye platform.
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Training
US Air Force advances plan to shift air personnel training
20th June 2024
The US Air Force intends to better prepare its personnel to operate alongside autonomous capabilities and cutting-edge systems.
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Naval Warfare
Leonardo fires up small calibre naval gun development as Italy nears first Lionfish X-Gun handover
19th April 2024
Alongside progress on its Lionfish contracts, Leonardo emphasised its shift in focus from traditional larger calibre systems toward smaller calibre solutions, epitomised by the X-Gun’s inception in 2017.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems to provide radios for South Korean aircraft
11th July 2024
AN/ARC-232A is a Starfire radio that provides VHF/UHF communications to airborne platforms and the transceiver is software-programmable, allowing for multiple waveform support as well as optional national electronic counter counter-measure (ECCM) capability.
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Land Warfare
Germany orders 155mm artillery from Diehl-Nammo in “largest ever” order for the company
10th July 2024
The demand from the Ukraine for artillery shells shows no sign of wavering and while Germany’s Rheinmetall is providing billions-of-dollars worth under framework agreements meeting war needs remains challenging.
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Naval Warfare
Keel laid for third Hellenic Navy frigate as harbour trials start for first
23rd April 2024
On 24 March 2022, Greece and Naval Group have signed a contract for three defence and intervention (FDI) frigates. Two warships will be due for delivery in 2025 and the third expected the following year, with the deal including an option to add a fourth frigate to be ready in 2027.
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Defence Notes
UK begins latest round of negotiations on defence exports to Ukraine
9th August 2024
Ministers from both country’s governments have met to ease the procurement pathway following the signing of a new treaty by both parties.
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Naval Warfare
Norway to massively increase defence budget by 2036
5th April 2024
Strengthening the Norwegian Navy has been laid out as the main investment in the new long-term plan, which will increase defence spending by almost US$60 billion (NOK600 billion) in the coming 12 years.
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Naval Warfare
SEA to trial sonar software for UK Royal Navy
16th April 2024
The UK Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare Spearhead programme, run by the service’s Develop Directorate, has been investigating future and existing technologies with a particular focus on the USV arena.
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Defence Notes
US FY2024 funding package passes as China closes military capability gap
26th March 2024
The Pentagon has been operating under temporary funding since October 2023, which has impacted its main acquisition and development programmes, increasing the capability gap between the US and China.
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Land Warfare
US Army orders FMTV A2 trucks and trailers
31st May 2024
The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 (FMTV A2) is a modernised version of the A1P2 model, offering higher protection levels, a larger payload, improved off-road mobility, a more powerful engine and upgraded electrics system.
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Land Warfare
US Special Operations to get Hero-120SF loitering munitions
5th June 2024
Unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2019, Hero-120 is a loitering munition system fitted with a 4.5kg warhead. In June 2021, the US Marine Corps announced the HERO-120 had been selected for its Organic Precision Fire Mounted (OPF-M) programme.
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Training
US Africa Command’s largest annual joint exercise concludes in Senegal
3rd June 2024
US and NATO allies converged on Senegal, along with three other African nations, to enhance interoperability between armed forces and combined infantry tactics.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Maritime patrol
P-8A Poseidon [US]
Programme Background The P-8A Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) system is a heavily modified and militarized derivative of Boeing's 737-800 ERX commercial aircraft. The P-8A is ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K (Follow-On) [US Navy]
Programme Background The USMC is replacing its ageing CH-53E helicopters with the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Designed as an evolution of the CH-53E, the CH-53K is ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8A Poseidon [UK]
Programme Background In July 2016, the UK government announced that it had ordered nine aircraft for service with the RAF. Under this frame, in January ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Constellation Class - FFG(X) (11-20)
The US Navy ran the Next Generational Future Guided Missile Frigate (FFG X) programme to build a replacement for the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates, the ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Constellation Class - FFG(X) (11-20)
The US Navy ran the Next Generational Future Guided Missile Frigate (FFG X) programme to build a replacement for the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates, the ...
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Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K - US Navy
Programme Background The Marine Corps is replacing its aging CH-53E helicopters with the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Designed as an evolution of the CH-53E, the CH-53K ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
The US Navy is planning to order 115 F-35B STOVLs between FY2026 and FY2031 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated ...
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Data links
Data links | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
The US Navy is planning to order 115 F-35B STOVLs between FY2026 and FY2031 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
The US Navy is planning to order 115 F-35B STOVLs between FY2026 and FY2031 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
The US Navy is planning to order 115 F-35B STOVLs between FY2026 and FY2031 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
The US Navy is planning to order 115 F-35B STOVLs between FY2026 and FY2031 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
The US Navy is planning to order 130 F-35Cs between FY2026 and FY2030 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated be ...
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Data links
Data links | F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
The US Navy is planning to order 130 F-35Cs between FY2026 and FY2030 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated be ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
The US Navy is planning to order 130 F-35Cs between FY2026 and FY2030 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated be ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
The US Navy is planning to order 130 F-35Cs between FY2026 and FY2030 under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The purchase is estimated be ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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US Navy T-44C training services
In late 2013, CAE received a contract to provide the USN with comprehensive T-44C aircrew training services at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. CAE USA is ...
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Maritime patrol
US-2
The ShinMaywa US-2 is an amphibious short take-off and landing aircraft used primarily by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for SAR.
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Military - USVs
Voyager
Voyager is an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) built by US-based Saildrone. Voyager has been used by the US Navy (USN) and is one of three ...
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Destroyers
Kee Lung (Kidd) Class
The Kee Lung-class consists of four ex-US Kidd-class guided missile destroyers in service with the Republic of China Navy (ROCN). The ships were originally built for ...
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Military - UUVs
Orca
Orca is an extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle (XLUUV) developed by Boeing for the US Navy (USN).
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Military - UUVs
Mission Specialist Defender
The Mission Specialist Defender is a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) developed by VideoRay, now part of BlueHalo's unmanned maritime systems. The ROV is known ...
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Military - USVs
Explorer
Saildrone's Explorer is the smallest of three USVs designed and built by the US-based USV manufacturer Saildrone. The system is used by the US Navy (USN) ...
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EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
SeaFLIR 380-HD
The SeaFLIR 380-HD is a long-range, multispectral surveillance system for surface vessels. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the system combines HD IR, colour or SWIR spectral information. According to ...
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
MK266 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer
The MK266 High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer is a 30mm medium calibre round manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It is currently in use with the US Navy.
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Data links
GNOMAD US Domestic
The US domestic version of GNOMAD (see separate entry) is a ruggedised system comprising a satellite antenna and baseband modular chassis that can be installed ...
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Military - UUVs
Snakehead LDUUV
The Snakehead Large Displacement Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (LDUUV) is a US Navy (USN) Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) designed to be launched from submarine Dry Dock Shelters ...
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
XM1198 High Explosive Dual Purpose with Self Destruct (HEDP-SD)
The XM1198 High Explosive Dual Purpose with Self Destruct (HEDP-SD) is a 30mm medium calibre round manufactured by Northrop Grumman. The US Navy uses the XM1198.
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
XM950 Target Practice Round
The XM950 Target Practice Round is a 30mm medium calibre training round manufactured by Northrop Grumman. The US Navy uses the XM950 for training with its ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Integrated Combat System
The Integrated Combat System (ICS) is a combat management system being developed for the US Navy. The project, currently led by Lockheed Martin, aims to ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)
The Navy Multiband Terminal is the next-generation maritime military SATCOM for the US Navy and allied nations. The terminal integrates EHF and AEHF systems with ...
