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Defence Notes
UK reveals Russian Su-27 launched missile near RAF Rivet Joint
Incident involving a Russian Su-27 and RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint not thought to be a 'deliberate escalation' on the part of Moscow.
Air Warfare
Bell counts down to upgraded CH-146 Griffon first flight in 2023
Upgraded RCAF CH-146 Griffon helicopters are to be outfitted with better engines and avionics.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Mosquito remarks bite for RAF
The rip-roaring assessment of Project Mosquito was one of the most interesting takeaways from Mike Wigston's DSEI 2021 speech, but so short-lived was the programme that a physical demonstrator was never built.
Defence Helicopter
AW609 makes maiden flight but UAE deal still in the dark
The AW609 has hit a new milestone but Leonardo remains unable to share additional information about a UAE order for the tiltrotor.
