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News - AAR Airlift
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Air Warfare
US Air Force to cut $2 billion of investments in aircraft in FY2025
19th March 2024
The reduction will impact several procurements and improvement programmes involving airlift, combat, tactical and strategic aircraft, as well as helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed pitches C-130J-30 Super Hercules to Sweden
8th February 2024
The focus of a new partnership between Lockheed and Sweden's MilDef will be on enhancing LM's C-130-30 Super Hercules offering to the Swedish Air Force by integrating MilDef's advanced solutions.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems to deliver Common Missile Warning Systems to foreign allies
6th February 2024
BAE Systems has secured an FMS contract from the US Army for AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems, expanding its deployment beyond the US services.
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Air Warfare
World Defence Show 2024: Saudi Arabia exploring A330 and A400M tanker deals with Airbus
5th February 2024
Reports have suggested that Airbus has been in talks with Saudi Arabia to expand its fleet of military aircraft, including the procurement of A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport and A400M military transport aircraft.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Guardiaris unveils the new generation of its Small Arms Mobile Trainer
1st December 2023
SAMT, a laserless, plug-and-play mobile system, can incorporate small arms, anti-tank weapons, military vehicles and remote weapon stations.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: MVRsimulation launches mixed reality Sand Table
29th November 2023
MVRsimulation's Sand Table users could operate physically emulated military equipment through the with imagery-correlated terrain.
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Air Warfare
Airbus signs French A330 tanker upgrade deals worth $1.7 billion
23rd October 2023
Airbus will transform the French Air Force's A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet into a robust high-bandwidth communication relay, starting deliveries in 2028, the European aerospace giant has revealed.
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Air Warfare
Philippines moves forward with C-130J Super Hercules purchase
19th October 2023
The Philippine Government has approved the purchase of three Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules military transport aircraft, marking a reduction from the originally planned acquisition of five aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Airbus, Singapore conducts F-15 refuelling with A330
12th October 2023
Over the course of a three-week test campaign, a Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 tanker made more than 500 automated wet and dry contacts with the air force’s full fleet of receiver aircraft, including F-15s and F-16s.
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Training
Australia deploys F-35s as part of Indonesian military exercise
10th October 2023
The deployment involved planning and executing air combat exercise missions, including offensive and defensive counter-air missions, basic fighter manoeuvres, and air-to-air refuelling with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircrat.
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Air Warfare
Romania boosts airlift capability with arrival of US C-130H-2 Hercules
4th October 2023
The strategic acquisition of C-130H Hercules represents a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the US and Romania under the Foreign Military Sales programme.
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Air Warfare
Australia decides to expunge entire MRH90 helicopter fleet
2nd October 2023
Australia has decided to withdraw its MRH90 helicopter fleet, even though the aircraft had another 14 years of life left in them.
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Air Warfare
Chinese air power – analysing the bigger picture
14th September 2023
Admitted by the US to be a ‘pacing threat’, the development of Chinese air power will continue to be a core measure of Beijing’s military capability.
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Air Warfare
Insight: How the P-8 Poseidon has conquered the maritime patrol aircraft market
6th September 2023
Shephard Defence Insight analyses the success story of the Boeing P-8 Poseidon, a multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft that has captured international interest, detailing its variants, operators and unit cost.
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Defence Helicopter
US approves AH-64 Apache attack helicopters for Poland
23rd August 2023
Poland is poised to enhance its military might through acquiring AH-64 Apache attack helicopters from the US.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-37A - USAF
Programme Background The USAF was using C-20B transport aircraft, variant of civilian Gulfstream III, to provide worldwide airlift for DoD and government officials. With the ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-32 Executive Transport Recapitalization - USAF
Programme Background The USAF is operating four C-32As, derived from Boeing 757-200 extended range aircraft, from 1st Airlift Squadron, 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
UH-1Y Romania
The Romanian MoD has a long-standing requirement for new rotary platforms, including troop transport, supply and attack configurations. According to the the Romanian Military Strategy document published ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Strategic Tanker Transport [Canada]
Programme Background This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The Strategic ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
Bell 407GX
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency noted that the proposed sale of five Bell 407GX helicopters will help compensate for the combat loss of seven IA407 helicopters ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47F (Australia)
Programme Background The government of Australia has requested to buy four CH-47F cargo helicopters with unique modifications: eight T55-GA-714A aircraft turbine engines, five AN/AAR-57 common ...
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Transport
C295W (Philippines)
Programme Background The Philippines Air Force (PAF) has ordered three C295W in addition to the four C295M already in service. All the aircraft will be ...
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ISR/special mission
King Air 350ER -Canada
Programme Background Canadian Special Forces was looking to procure ISR aircraft to support their missions both overseas and domestically. There were few Canadian suppliers to sell ...
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Transport
Strategic Airlift Capability [Ireland]
Programme Background A newly released report from the Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) has called on the Irish government to invest in the acquisition ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]
Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT Follow-On (NATO)
Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...
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Transport
C-130J (Egypt)
Programme Background According to the FMS notification on January 25th, Egypt has requested 12 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, each of which would be delivered equipped with ...
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Transport
Strategic Airlift Capability (Mexico)
Programme Background Requirement Mexico operates an ageing fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft that is facing availability issues, with one source claiming that only three out ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
MH-60R (Australia)
Programme Background Requirement The RAN already has 24 MH-60R Seahawks (the last delivered in September 2016), so this represents a 50% increase in fleet size. ...
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Transport
DROP - Medium Transport Aircraft - Poland
Poland acquired C-130E Hercules over a decade ago under the US FMS programme. Deliveries started in 2009 and ran through to summer 2012. The aircraft ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Transport
C-37A/B
The C-37B is the most recent Gulfstream business jet adopted for US military service and follows on from the C-37A, a military version of the ...
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EW test systems
UV Baringa 5.5
Developed as a confidence flight-line test set and SIL tool for stimulating UV MWS, UV Baringa 5.5 is compatible with AAR-47, AAR-54, AAR-57, AAR-60 and ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers
AN/AAR-59 JATAS
Orbital ATK (now Northrop Grumman) developed the AN/AAR-59 Joint and Allied Threat Awareness System (JATAS) to provide protection for aircraft against incoming threats typically surface-to-air ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS
AN/AAR-54(V)
Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAR-54(V) is a Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) designed for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The MAWS employs ultraviolet sensing to detect the hot ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS
AN/AAR-60 MILDS
Hensoldt’s AN/AAR-60 is a Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) using ultraviolet optronics to detect and track the hot exhaust plume of incoming surface-to-air and air-to-air ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers
AN/AAR-47A(V)2
The AN/AAR-47A(V)2 Missile and Laser Warning System (MWS) is an EW aircraft survivability system designed to protect low- and slow-flying fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft against ...
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EW test systems
UV LED Mallina – 180
A long-range missile plume simulator for T&E;, pilot training and doctrine/tactics analysis for UV MWS. UV LED Mallina is compatible with AAR-47, AAR-54, AAR-57 CMWS, ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
RAAF Airlift Programme
The RAAF Airlift Programme required CAE to design, develop and manufacture three full-flight simulators, one each for the C-130J, C-130H and Boeing 707. The 707 ...
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Land: tactical engagement simulators
CATS EXCON MOUT
CATS EXCON MOUT collects and evaluates data from instrumented exercises inside buildings. All incoming data from movement, battle and tactical radio is recorded for AAR. ...
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EW test systems
ACT
The Aviation Crew Trainer (ACT) trains aircrew to defeat MANPADS in engagement scenarios by stimulating MWS. An optional RF unit provides stimulation capability for RWRs. ...
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ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol
A320neo M3A
Currently under development by Airbus, the A320 M3A is the Maritime Patrol version of the civilian A320neo aircraft. The aircraft can be fitted with a wide ...
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Land: vehicle simulators
Virtual Training
RUAG’s virtual simulation units provide training for commanders, gunners and/or vehicle drivers. The configuration of the units is flexible. They allow individual as well as ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers
AN/AAR-47B(V)2
The AN/AAR-47B Missile Warning System (MWS) is an EW system designed to protect low/slow-flying aircraft against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. The MWS will detect a ...
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Land: tactical engagement simulators
AAR Tool
Saab's After Action Review (AAR) Tool is used for downloading, visualising, analysing and presenting exercises, facts and results. The data can be manually or automatically ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
PIDS
The Pylon Integrated Dispenser Station (PIDS) system takes the form of a Lockheed Martin F-16 wing weapon pylon that, in baseline form (designated as the ...