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Defence Notes
Ultra takeover comes under national security scrutiny
27th June 2022
The UK government is still likely to approve the takeover of Ultra by a private equity-owned firm, but its decision to launch a consultation into the deal reflects concerns that UK defence industrial sovereignty may be eroded.
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Land Warfare
Polaris broadens use cases for tracked MRZR Alpha
31st May 2022
The design of the tracked version of the MRZR Alpha vehicle, originally intended for Arctic mobility, has been refined to cope with soft soil and mixed terrain.
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Defence Helicopter
Germany finally picks Chinook for heavy-lift helicopter acquisition
6th June 2022
Germany has officially selected Boeing's CH-47F Chinook as its next heavy-lift helicopter.
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Air Warfare
Checkmate and Okhotnik face trouble despite positive spin from Rostec
28th June 2022
Western sanctions, imposed on Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, mean that Rostec will struggle to bring its much-vaunted Checkmate and Okhotnik programmes to fruition.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Kongsberg touts turret and RWS technology
21st June 2022
At Eurosatory 2022, Kongsberg highlighted a network-based fire control solution which allows the operation of Protector weapons systems over a range of mediums.
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Defence Helicopter
Indra lands Tiger MkIII electronic defence contracts
2nd June 2022
Indra will take on electronic defence manufacturing of the Tiger MkIII helicopter.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy commissions third Constellation-class frigate
22nd June 2022
Fincantieri has received a contract modification for the construction of the third Constellation-class frigate from the USN.
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Air Warfare
TEI unveils new turbofan with MIUS in mind
30th June 2022
The TF-6000 turbofan engine from Tusas Engine Industries features fewer compressor stages than rival powerplants.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems stresses risk attached to securing F-3 contract with Japan
26th May 2022
Combat air industrial ties between the UK and Japan are set to deepen, but BAE Systems is taking nothing for granted where F-3 programme developments are concerned.
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Naval Warfare
Indo-Pacific 2022: Rise of the maritime machines in Australia
13th May 2022
Although lagging behind the utilisation of UAVs, militaries are now exploring new applications for and types of UUVs and USVs. Australia is no exception.
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy orders support for Advanced Hawkeye radar avionics
24th May 2022
Operational test sets of modules for the AN/APY-9 radar will be used at the depot level to provide test and repair capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy Columbia-class submarine passes construction milestone
6th June 2022
General Dynamics celebrated a key milestone in the construction of the new Columbia-class submarine with a keel laying ceremony.
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Air Warfare
Swiss Air Force receives final Cougar helicopter
12th May 2022
RUAG has announced the completion of the Swiss Cougar modernisation programme, which lasted around three years.
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Defence Notes
Technical trouble forces UK to delay SPEAR 3 first firing
21st June 2022
Technical issues are preventing the UK from meeting its original timeline to test-fire the MBDA SPEAR 3 weapon set for entry into service on F-35B fighter jets.
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Air Warfare
US awards initial spares contract for F-35 Lot 16 aircraft
17th May 2022
The latest F-35 contract modification for Lockheed Martin follows a deal covering ‘ancillary mission equipment requirements’ for Lot 15 and Lot 16 aircraft.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
The United States Air Force (USAF) is working on the F-47 Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft, which is intended to replace F-22s in service and ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
The United States Air Force (USAF) is working on the F-47 Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft, which is intended to replace F-22s in service and ...
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Data links
Data links | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
The United States Air Force (USAF) is working on the F-47 Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft, which is intended to replace F-22s in service and ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
The United States Air Force (USAF) is working on the F-47 Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft, which is intended to replace F-22s in service and ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
The United States Air Force (USAF) is working on the F-47 Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) aircraft, which is intended to replace F-22s in service and ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
UH-60M Black Hawk [Latvia]
Programme Background In August 2018, the Latvian government approved the acquisition of four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The UH-60Ms are intended for both military and ...
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Transport
King Air 360 [Nigeria]
Programme Background On 7 October 2021, Nigeria’s Budget Office published its proposed budget details. The Nigerian Air Force requested 10.86 billion Nigerian Naira (US$26.4 million) ...
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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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Transport
C-130J - USAF
Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and FMS ...
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Trainer
PC-21 [France]
Programme Background The French Air and Space Force has chosen Dassault Aviation and Babcock to provide between nine and 13 Pilatus PC-21 aircraft for Phase ...
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Light attack, Trainer
T-2E Replacement - Greece
The average unit cost is estimated to be around $12 million based on the Czech Republic's $48.5 million deal for the purchase of four L-39NG ...
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Bomber
B-21 Raider [USA]
Programme Background Development The US DoD is developing a new long-range bomber called the B-21 Raider, previously known as LRS-B. At least 100 units are ...
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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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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]
Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under foreign military sale (FMS) programme. On 9 ...
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Data links
Data links | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]
Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under foreign military sale (FMS) programme. On 9 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: EO/IR – Jamming Systems
AN/AAQ-45
Leonardo’s AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasures is designed to equip rotorcraft. The system is being installed on Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk medium-lift utility helicopters used ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
J/ALQ-8
Like Israel, Japan elected to outfit its McDonnell Douglas/Boeing F-15J/DJ combat aircraft with an indigenous self-protection system. This takes the form of Mitsubishi Electric’s J/ALQ-8 ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
FAB-T Force Element Terminal
The Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals - Force Element Terminal (FAB-T FET) is a nuclear-hardened SATCOM solution designed for airborne applications. Produced by Raytheon, ...
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
25mm PGU-48/B
The 25mm PGU-48/B is a medium-calibre armour-penetrating round manufactured by American Rheinmetall. The US Air Force uses the PGU-48/B with its F-35 aircraft.
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
25mm PGU-23/U
The 25mm PGU-23/U is a medium-calibre training round manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. The US Air Force utilises it with its AC-130 and ...
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Land: soldier modernisation systems - industry programmes
Warrior Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems is prime contractor and system integrator for the US Army’s Warrior soldier systems, which include Air Warrior, Future Force Warrior, Land Warrior ...
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Fighter - air superiority
F-5E/F Tiger II
The F-5E (single-seat)/F (twin-seat) Tiger II is an air superiority fighter developed by Northrop Grumman based on the original F-5 Freedom Fighter. Production of the ...
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Air: mission management systems
TBMCS
Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS) is a US joint C2 integrated BMS used to plan and execute air campaigns in theatres of operations worldwide. ...
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Trainer
King Air trainer
Textron / Beechcraft King Air trainers are a family twin-engine aircraft based on King Air 90, 100, 200 and 350 utility aircraft. The King Air ...
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
30mm PGU-13B High Explosive Incendiary
The 30mm 30mm PGU-13B High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) is a medium-calibre munition manufactured by Northrop Grumman. The US Air Force uses the PGU-13B HEI with ...
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Trainer
T-6A/B Texan II
The T-6 Texan II is a single-engine trainer aircraft, which was developed from the Pilatus PC-9 to meet the training requirements of USAF and USN ...
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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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Military UAS - fixed-wing
CLS-200
The CLS-200 is part of the Yates Electrospace Corporation Silent Arrow family. It is a powered cargo-carrying one-use UAV, based on the company's GD-2000 glider. In ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar
Lynx
The Lynx (AN/APY-8) is a synthetic aperture radar manufactured by General Atomics. It is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for manned and unmanned aircraft. According to ...
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Light attack, Trainer
EMB-312 Tucano
The EMB-312 Tucano (Brazilian designation T-27) is a trainer and light attack aircraft developed by Embraer to meet the training requirements of the Brazilian Air ...