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Air Warfare
USAF tanker force nearly 200 aircraft short for conflict with China
2nd August 2022
Problems with the USAF's tanker fleet are such that it risks being unable to effectively fight a war with China, according to a leading defence expert.
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Defence Notes
Boeing Q1 results reveal T-7 trainer trouble
27th April 2022
Boeing's T-7 next generation trainer programme has suffered financial difficulties linked to supplier problems and COVID-19 complications.
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Defence Notes
USAF budget request offers mixed results for F-35 and F-15EX fighters
29th March 2022
The USAF's FY2023 defence budget request contains some surprises as it slows F-35 acquisition while accelerating F-15EX combat jet deliveries.
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Defence Notes
Steady production no guarantee of KC-46 avoiding further troubles
4th February 2022
As Boeing continues to maintain a strong KC-46 production record, will negotiations between the manufacturer and the USAF on a RVS 2.0 baseline configuration prove pivotal to overcoming technical difficulties?
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Defence Notes
Boeing figures show higher Apache and F-15 deliveries in 2021
14th January 2022
More attack helicopters and F-15 Eagle fighters reached customers in 2021 than in 2020.
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Military Logistics
USAF approves fourth ICR for Pegasus
9th December 2021
The KC-46A Pegasus is now capable of supporting almost 70% of USAF aircraft, says Air Mobility Command.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: SAIC leads charge for flight training revolution
1st December 2021
SAIC develops new training technologies and helps the USAF to shape future pilot training.
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Air Warfare
Tension mounts as Canada heads toward two-horse future fighter race
26th November 2021
A new twist has emerged from Canada's efforts to select a new fighter aircraft, with one competitor seemingly ousted from the procurement process.
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Air Warfare
Japan receives its first KC-46A
1st November 2021
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force becomes the first non-US recipient of the KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.
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Air Warfare
USAF upgrades first Turkish KC-135
15th September 2021
A second Turkish KC-135 is currently undergoing the new modification, with the remaining fleet expected to receive the update no later than 2023.
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Air Warfare
Japan’s first KC-46A completes test refuelling flight
19th August 2021
The first KC-46A for a non-US customer gives and receives fuel with another KC-46A.
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Defence Notes
Air Mobility Command approves KC-46 Centreline Drogue System
19th July 2021
US Air Mobility Command has chalked up a new capability milestone for the KC-46A Pegasus.
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Defence Notes
Boeing announces Q2 aircraft deliveries
14th July 2021
US defence giant Boeing delivered a total of 43 military aircraft in the second quarter of 2021
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Air Warfare
USAF orders more LAIRCM systems
28th June 2021
USAF has placed an order worth $146 million for further installations of Northrop Grumman’s LAIRCM system.
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Military Logistics
Boeing grabs delivery and support contract for Japanese KC-46As
1st June 2021
Boeing has been awarded a delivery and support contract for Japanese KC-46A aircraft.
Results from Defence Insight
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EO/IR systems
EOST-46
The EOST-46 is a multi-sensor turret system based on a modular payload, containing up to four sensors. It uses the proprietary ERICA Plus thermal imager, ...
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Towed guns
M-46
The M-46 130mm field gun was developed to meet a Soviet Army artillery requirement developed in 1946 and it entered production in 1951. The M-46, ...
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Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
Mk 46 Mod 1
The Mk 46 Mod 1 is an EO observation and fire control system is installed on USN Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. It has a high-resolution three-chip colour camera ...
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PAR-36/-46
Hoffman Engineering’s high-output IR spotlight assemblies offer users of NV equipment a supplemental covert illumination source. The product is designed as a drop-in replacement for ...
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Land: tactical engagement simulators
BT 46 Laser Simulator
The BT 46 can be used for various types of direct-fire weapons, from shoulder-fired anti-armour guns to MBTs. The system uses the principle of two-way ...
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Sea: surveillance system radar
AN/SPN-46
Developed by Textron, AN/SPN-46 is a precision approach and landing system (PALS) which provides guidance to two aircraft during their final approach and landing phase ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
AN/APR-46
The AN/APR-46 is an RWR fitted to USAF Special Operations Forces C-130s including MC-130E Combat Talon I (retired 2012), MC-130H Combat Talon II (18 in ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-135 Stratotanker
The KC-135 entered service in 1957 with the USAF, which plans to keep the type flying beyond 2040 when it will be replaced by the ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-10 Extender
The KC-10 Extender is a tanker/transport aircraft developed for the USAF by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). It was derived from the company’s three-engine ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A Pegasus
In February 2011, Boeing received a USAF contract to build 179 KC-46A tankers, developed from the KC-767A. The first phase of the USAF's tanker recapitalisation ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-10 BOT Upgrade
The upgrade to simulators used by the USAF, to train and certify KC-10 Extender refuelling boom operators, addresses supportability issues and increases the fidelity of ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-135 BOT Upgrade
Upgrade to the USAF’s two 1978-vintage KC-135 tanker Boom Operator Trainers (BOTs). The upgrade replaces the old Encore host computer and re-hosts the trainer aerodynamic ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
USAF KC-135 ATS
The KC-135 Aircrew Training System (ATS) programme delivers initial qualification, requalification, continuation and upgrades training for USAF KC-135 aircrews, including pilots, co-pilots and boom operators. ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-10A Training
FlightSafety supports USAF Air Mobility Command with 4,000-6,000 initial, upgrade and recurrent training events each year for KC-10 pilots, boom operators and flight engineers. It ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-46A ATS
FlightSafety supports the USAF aircrew training program for the KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft. The program delivers a multi-faceted training package to the USAF from design, ...
