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JHMCS II undergoes flight tests on F-16V
The USAF is conducting flight tests of the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II (JHMCS II) aboard Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter aircraft. This follows the …
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Offers on the table as Canada edges closer to future fighter buy
Canada will move immediately to examine three government proposals as part of the country’s C$15-19 billion ($11-14 billion) Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP), following 31 July …
Air Warfare
Brazil awaits enhanced AEW&C platform
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) expects to introduce its first modified Embraer E-99 aircraft in November this year, as it seeks to enhance its AEW&C; …
Air Warfare
Colombian Air Force modernises but future of Kfirs remains unclear
Colombia has concluded the modernisation of its EMB-312 Tucano aircraft; this successful project generally puts the Colombian Air Force (FAC) in good shape as it …
Air Warfare
First batch of Rafales reaches India
Amidst a tense standoff along the border with China, the first five Rafale fighters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) touched down at Air Force Station Ambala …
Digital Battlespace
TCG-HUNTR bridges data links in German Air Force exercise
The fourth annual Timber Express tactical data link (TDL) exercise, held last month by the German Air Force, included a successful demonstration of the TCG-HUNTR …
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Air Warfare
Indra confirms equal status with Airbus and Dassault on NGWS/FCAS
28th July 2020
Indra has confirmed that it is participating in the New Generation Weapon System/Future Combat Air System (NGWS/FCAS) Joint Concept Study as the national co-ordinator for …
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Digital Battlespace
Japan shows interest in hypersonic tracking
28th July 2020
Discussions are under way between the US and Japan on the latter joining the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS). Japanese media on 25 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airbus VSR700 prototype completes first autonomous free flight
28th July 2020
The prototype of the VSR700 UAS has carried out its first free flight, manufacturer Airbus Helicopters announced on 28 July. The geofenced VSR700 performed a ten-minute …
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Air Warfare
KF-X prototype assembly continues apace
28th July 2020
The top, middle and bottom parts of the fuselage of the first KF-X prototype, a new South Korean 4.5-generation twin-engine fighter, are being assembled by …
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Defence Helicopter
Details emerge of CH-47Fs for Singapore
28th July 2020
Photos have emerged on the internet of the first Boeing CH-47F Chinook destined for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), with new features such …
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Air Warfare
Live fire tests lie in store for Martlet
27th July 2020
The Martlet Lightweight Multirole Missile for the UK RN is expected to undertake live-fire tests in September ahead of IOC by the end of 2020. Martlet …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Four down, one to go for NATO AGS Force
27th July 2020
The fourth and penultimate RQ-4D UAV in the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Force arrived at Sigonella Air Base in Italy on 26 July after a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Heron TP for Germany takes to the skies
27th July 2020
The Israeli MoD on 26 July claimed a ‘significant milestone’ in the German programme to lease and operate the Heron TP UAS, when the first …
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Air Warfare
Indonesia bewilders yet again with Typhoon request
27th July 2020
Indonesia continues to surprise in its aircraft acquisition efforts. Earlier this month it was the proposed purchase of eight Bell-Boeing MV-22B Ospreys that raised eyebrows, …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin homes in on Europe for F-35 growth
24th July 2020
In attempting to reach a F-35 Lightning II programme of record amounting to 3,500 aircraft, Lockheed Martin remains firmly focused on maximising business opportunities in …
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Military Logistics
Singapore seeks future air power generation with smart airbases
24th July 2020
While the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) builds up its future fleet with new platforms such as the F-35B and A330 MRTT, it has …
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Air Warfare
USAF sets sights on Skyborg prototype by 2026
24th July 2020
Four companies have been selected to design a new autonomous UAV prototype called Skyborg for the USAF by July 2026. Boeing, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, …
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Defence Helicopter
Hip swings into trials for Russian SF
23rd July 2020
Flight tests have begun in Russia of the Mi-8AMTSh-VN Hip helicopter to determine its aerodynamic and flight performance characteristics. Tests will also assess the maneuverability, …
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Air Warfare
Where is air warfare going in the 21st century?
23rd July 2020
Despite the tumultuous events of recent months, the global COVID-19 hiatus offers the chance to look ahead at the shape of air warfare as the …
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Air Warfare
India accelerates AMCA fighter development
23rd July 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is working feverishly with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical Development Agency to develop the indigenous Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft …
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Air Warfare
Leonardo eyes first M-346FA delivery after maiden flight
23rd July 2020
The M-346FA light attack aircraft successfully completed its initial flight on 13 July equipped with a bespoke Grifo-M-346 multimode radar, Leonardo announced on 23 July. …
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Defence Helicopter
Franco-German partnership to offer new turboprop helicopter engine
22nd July 2020
Safran Helicopter Engines and ZF Aviation Technology have strengthened their partnership, with a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to offer the new Ardiden 3TP turboprop engine …
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Air Warfare
Japan researches future fighter technologies
22nd July 2020
Japan has not produced fighters since 2011, when the last F-2 was delivered. Therefore, Japanese companies such as Sumitomo Electric that produced radar domes and …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus DS gains Skynet 6A contract
22nd July 2020
The UK MoD on 19 July confirmed a £500 million ($637.34 million) contract with Airbus Defence and Space (DS) for the Skynet 6A SATCOM platform. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK holds landmark MUM-T flight
22nd July 2020
QinetiQ has completed the UK’s first manned/unmanned aircraft team (MUM-T) demonstration, featuring a manned H125 helicopter and semi-autonomous UAV. The event took place on 19 …