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Farnborough 2018: Link to start UH-60L training

L3 Technologies Link Training and Simulation is about to start offering UH-60L Black Hawk training at its headquarters in Arlington, Texas. The UH-60L simulator joins …
Farnborough 2018: Italy launches the International Flight Training School

Leonardo and the Italian Air Force have signed a collaboration agreement to create an International Flight Training School (IFTS) based largely on the current assets …

Farnborough 2018: Government pushes business as Brexit concerns persist (video)

Farnborough 2018: Dassault dazzles industry with 3D tech (video)

Farnborough 2018: Garmin debuts G3000 tandem cockpit trainer (video)

Farnborough 2018: Turkish Aerospace expanding helicopter portfolio (video)

Farnborough 2018: Zephyr production facility opens (video)

Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

Farnborough: CAE details capabilities of new 700MR (video)

Training

Farnborough 2018: UK looks to future ACMI system

The UK is making some major investments in its air combat training capabilities with programmes such as the Defence Operational Training Capability – Air (DOTC-A), …

Land Warfare

Farnborough 2018: Hypersonic arms race pushes Raytheon development

In the light of Russian and Chinese development programmes and the nations’ execution of hypersonic weapons respectively, Raytheon is pushing harder with its involvement in …

Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Show roundup (video)

As Farnborough draws to a close, Shephard's editorial team discuss the main news stories from the week, including the unveiling of Tempest - the UK's …

Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Government pushes business as Brexit concerns persist (video)

With the uncertainty of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations forming a backdrop to this week's Farnborough International Airshow, UK government officials were keen to …

Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2018: GECO ready for UK helicopters

17th July 2018

Inzpire has been selected for the UK MoD’s Rotary-wing Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) programme with its GECO military air mission support system, the company …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2018: Leonardo unveils new sensor systems

16th July 2018

Defence manufacturer Leonardo has used this year’s Farnborough airshow to lift the lid on several new electronic systems for the aerial domain. The new products …
Training

Farnborough 2018: Industry awaits USAF decision on T-X trainer

16th July 2018

Industry is waiting with bated breath for the US Air Force to pick its new Advanced Pilot Trainer (T-X) aircraft. Speaking with Shephard at Farnborough on …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Lockheed Martin steadfast with F-35 plans

16th July 2018

Lockheed Martin has a tentative deal with the US Air Force for its next lot of F-35 Lightning II fighters and the company is continuing …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Team Tempest tempting global interest in new platform

16th July 2018

As Britain faces a tumultuous political future outside the European Union, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson used this year's Farnborough airshow to highlight the government’s commitment …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)

16th July 2018

As the commercial UAS sector continues to mature, companies have to be able to offer a variety of services to potential customers and diversify business …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2018: Industry competitors united on accelerating FVL timelines

16th July 2018

The main industry figures involved in developing the US Army’s medium lift FVL aircraft, commonly referred to as capability set 3, are working together to …
Training

Farnborough: CAE details capabilities of new 700MR (video)

16th July 2018

With flight training increasingly being conducted on simulators, the integration of cross domain capabilities is widely regarded as the next vital step in the industry. …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2018: UK helicopters in Transition

16th July 2018

After 15 years of continuous operations, the UK’s Joint Helicopter Command, which runs the Chinook, Gazelle, Puma and Merlin fleets, is currently in a state …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2018: Lord at the ready for new attack helicopter

15th July 2018

In June, US Army leaders announced that in five years time they hope to have two new prototype attack reconnaissance helicopters flying. With such an aggressive …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2018: Elbit's reality for civil avionics onboard military platforms

15th July 2018

Elbit Systems has identified a growing market for civil avionics systems in military aircraft, with the products forming a key focus for the Israeli company …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Business and the Brexit decision (video)

15th July 2018

With Brexit looming large, the prospect of its impact on the defence sector and the UK's place politically and militarily will likely dominate discussions during …
Training

Farnborough 2018: ATAC grows its Mirage F1 fleet

13th July 2018

US adversary air specialists, Textron-owned ATAC, has now received the first 13 of a total of 63 Mirage F1 aircraft from the French Government. The …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Carter leads charge on interoperability

13th July 2018

Four weeks in to his new role, Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen Sir Nick Carter was adamant that the nation must ensure profound interoperability …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2018: Civil satellites – challenge or opportunity for military?

12th July 2018

The every day accessibility of satellite technology is moving at such a rapid rate it is likely to have profound effects on security measures both …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2018: RAF shakes up air and space intelligence

12th July 2018

The RAF has announced that it is to establish a multi-domain air and space operations service - under the umbrella Group 11 - which will …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: RAF focused on capabilities not programmes (video)

12th July 2018

The often criticised process of programme acquisition is being re-evaluated by the RAF as it begins to focus on how to acquire new capabilities rather …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Brexit bad news for UK defence growth

12th July 2018

The UK’s lack of strategy surrounding Brexit could be impacting the defence sector’s annual turnover if figures released by the ADS Group are anything to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2018: RAF calls for industry to create autonomous supply chain

11th July 2018

The RAF's AVM is keen for industry to shift attention away from autonomous air vehicles to an autonomous logistics chain to free personnel and focus …
Training

Farnborough 2018: Lockheed Martin HTC prepares to open its doors

11th July 2018

Lockheed Martin has announced that its Hercules Training Center (HTC) at Marietta will start training its first pilots in September. The HTC is collocated with …

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Shephard Media reports from Farnborough International Airshow 2018 (FIA 2018), which brings together more than 1,500 exhibiting companies, and an expected 100,000+ trade visitors.

A big thanks to our Show News sponsor Textron Systems for helping us bring the microsite site to you and ensuring that the stories can be viewed for free all week.

If you are attending, don't forget to visit us at Stand 3440 (Hall 3) for copies of our magazines and handbooks.

To get in touch with the news team:

Helen Haxell: helen.h@shephardmedia.com and @HelenHaxell

Richard Thomas: richard.t@shephardmedia.com and @RT_Shephard