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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …