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Training
ATAC draws first blood on CCAS
17th August 2020
Textron Systems subsidiary Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) and its partner Valkyrie Aero have been selected to provide live contracted close air support (CCAS) training …
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Training
US awards first CAF CAS contracts
29th July 2020
Textron Systems subsidiary Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) has been selected to provide two USAF bases with adversary air (ADAIR) live training under the Combat …
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Digital Battlespace
A New Era in Close Air Support (sponsored whitepaper)
23rd June 2020
This whitepaper is brought to you by Viasat Digital Situational Awareness for Dismounted Ground Forces 01. Introduction Since the early days of World War I, …
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Defence Helicopter
Canada releases interim report on RCAF CH-148 Cyclone accident
9th June 2020
The Canadian Airworthiness Investigative Authority has released its From the Investigator (FTI) report into the RCAF CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crash in the Ionian Sea on …
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Air Warfare
CAF to replace two Challenger 601 aircraft
8th June 2020
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have replaced two Challenger 601 utility aircraft with two newer 650 models (pictured). Delivery of the two new aircraft is …
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Air Warfare
Canada releases report on CAF Snowbirds incident
2nd June 2020
The Canadian Department of National Defence released its Airworthiness Investigative Authority report following the crash of a CAF Snowbird aircraft on 17 May which left …
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Defence Notes
Quebec requests medical assistance from CAF
20th April 2020
Quebec has requested medical personnel and resources from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to ease the COVID-19 spread in long-term care facilities. Liaison and reconnaissance …
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Digital Battlespace
Waveform translation simplifies special forces communications
3rd April 2020
Joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) have numerous tools at their disposal to communicate with aircraft overhead providing close air support (CAS). In recent years, US …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S1 E5 - The Dream of Urban Air Mobility
20th December 2019
Welcome to Shephard Studio’s podcast series on Revolutions in Vertical Flight, sponsored by our partner Bell. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. The Revolutions in Vertical Flight …
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Training
D&S 2019: Indian air chief checks out HTT-40 trainer
18th November 2019
State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) played host to Indian Air Force (IAF) chief ACM R.K.S Bhadauria on 14 November when he rode in a prototype …
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Training
$6.4 billion ADAIR and CCAS contract
31st October 2019
The USAF Air Combat Command has awarded seven companies combined contracts valued at $6.4 billion to support its Combat Air Forces Contracted Air Support (CAF …
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Military Logistics
Canada orders ship-to-shore connectors
10th September 2019
The Canadian Department of National Defence has issued a contract to Navamar for five ship-to-shore connector systems. The $12 million contract was announced on 6 September.The …
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Digital Battlespace
Link 16 capability migrating towards infantry use
4th June 2019
The NATO Link 16 tactical data link (TDL) is synonymous with air operations however it is now migrating into the hands of individual soldiers, promising …
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Training
Abraham Lincoln, Kearsarge conduct joint training
22nd May 2019
The US Navy's Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG), with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), recently …
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Special Operations
Air Force explores lighter and faster TACPs
15th May 2019
The US Air Force is preparing to work with industry to modernize the capabilities of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). Specifics of the modernization …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Light attack, Trainer
A-29 Philippines
Programme Background The aircraft will be deployed for close air support (CAS), light attack, surveillance, air-to-air interception and counterinsurgency (COIN) missions. On three previous occasions ...
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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 - multirole
EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) - (Greece)
Programme Background EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) was announced in early 2022 and the project contract was awarded ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) [Canada]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Canadian Navy currently operates four second-hand Victoria-class SSK. They were purchased from the UK in the late 1990s and re-commissioned ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) - (Italy)
Programme Background EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) was announced in early 2022 and the project contract was awarded ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) [Canada]
Programme Background Programme Inception The Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) project was established to procure a UAS for ...
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Light attack, Trainer
FLIT-LCA [Malaysia]
Programme Background Malaysia released an RfI in early January 2019 seeking light combat aircraft capable of some air-to-air and full air-to-ground missions. The requirement is ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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Land: handheld day observation, surveillance and targeting systems
PLDR-II
The Portable Lightweight Designator/Rangefinder (PLDR) II incorporates a built-in laser ‘see-spot’ camera and video display. The system has a built-in electronic compass, GPS and a ...
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Sea: sonar systems
ELAC SONAR KaleidoScope
The ELAC SONAR KaleidoScope is a fully-integrated sonar system for modern diesel-electric submarines that performs integrated surveillance. It includes integrated detection, tracking and analysis for ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS
MACS
Bird Aerosystems’ Missile Approach Confirmation Sensor (MACS) forms part of the company’s Airborne Missile Protection Systems product line. The MACS is a radar-based sensor transmitting ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
MD-22
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) unveiled the near-space hypersonic technology testbed MD-22 at the Zhuhai Airshow in 2022. Capable of speeds of Mach 7, the ...
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UAS: communication systems
DLV-53 MF
The DLV-53 MF is a data link system (dual band: Ku- or X- and C-Band) for ISTAR applications. It provides full-duplex, secured, digital microwave seamless ...
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Subsystems: software
LiteFlite II Simulators
The LiteFlite II was designed to provide a high-fidelity, laptop-based system with white-force/man-in-the-loop capabilities for use with a variety of simulation systems. LiteFlite II represents ...
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Air: air combat simulators
TAOS
In Tactical Aircraft Online Services (TAOS), live Aero L-29 jets are flown by experienced combat pilots alongside a wingman flying a ground-based flight simulator, controlled ...
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Data links
Micro TMA
Thales Micro TMA is a high-rate datalink designed for uncrewed platforms and video streaming applications from aircraft. It provides command and control functions as well ...
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Land: battle management systems
MTS
The Modular Tactical System (MTS) is a mission management system for dismounted C4ISR that has been used by US and coalition forces in Afghanistan and ...
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Air: UAV simulators
RavenView
RavenView PC-based training systems provide a capability that enhances training realism, increases flexibility and improves usability for vehicle operators (VO) and mission operators (MO) performing ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
TS1700
Turkish company STM showcased its TS1700 submarine at IDEF 2021. The submarine design from the builders of the I-class frigates features air-independent propulsion and can ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Jackal
The Jackal is a small UAV manufactured by FLY BVLOS, Flyby Technology and Maxwell Innovations. The system features a plug-and-play system, meaning new equipment and technologies can be ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
LAV III
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) has produced derivatives of the Piranha series, branded the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV), since the Canadian Army selected the 6x6 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
LAV III/6.0
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) has produced derivatives of the Piranha series, branded the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV), since the Canadian Army selected the 6x6 ...