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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
Air Warfare
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
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Will Canada and Latin America seek new sources for combat aircraft?
US-made combat aircraft are being passed over in favour of European types, as Latin America and Canada question their ageing fleet replacement choices.
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
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Training
Lockheed Martin to develop dual-capable pilot training software for F-35
22nd October 2020
Training device development comes in parallel with moves to enable the F-35A to carry nuclear weaponry
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Defence Notes
Saab faces up to Gripen supply chain fears
21st October 2020
Saab has been forced into partnering with new Gripen supply chain partners as COVID-19 issues continue to damage industry.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Frontex picks Heron for maritime surveillance role
21st October 2020
Framework contract follows series of trials over recent years
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Training
5GAT set to take to the skies
21st October 2020
Budgetary and COVID-19 issues have delayed the first flight, now scheduled for late October
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Air Warfare
Secretive Chinese air-launched ballistic missile is spotted
21st October 2020
Tantalising imagery of a new Chinese air-launched ballistic missile has appeared for the very first time
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Defence Notes
Friendly fire incident reflects Russian inadequacies
20th October 2020
Shootdown of Su-30M2 holds up a mirror to a poor safety culture as well as a corrosive lack of transparency from military officials and government
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Military Logistics
Netherlands accelerates Hercules retirement
20th October 2020
RNLAF was aiming to modernise its four-aircraft C-130H fleet but it will now seek a replacement
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Training
RNZAF poised to put NH90 simulator to use
20th October 2020
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is set to begin using a new simulator for crews operating NH90 helicopters at Ohakea Air Base
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Air Warfare
Brazil completes F-5 modernisation programme
20th October 2020
Fifteen-year upgrade programme reaches its conclusion
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Defence Helicopter
USMC bids farewell to Super Cobra
19th October 2020
Helicopter leaves USMC service after almost 35 years.
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Defence Helicopter
Bell not ruling out 360 Invictus design tweaks
16th October 2020
Bell will determine whether or not to make design changes on a newly developed light scout helicopter once the US Army confirms FARA weapons systems requirements.
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Air Warfare
USN awards depot-level Poseidon engine maintenance contracts
16th October 2020
Boeing and Standard Aero to support CFM56-family engines for US and overseas operators
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Air Warfare
Raytheon receives StormBreaker Lot 6 production contract
16th October 2020
FMS customers will be among the recipients
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Digital Battlespace
Aether Spy progresses to next phase
16th October 2020
Transition to digital AESA technology aligns with USAF digital engineering initiatives
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Training
ATAC wins big at Eglin
16th October 2020
Textron subsidiary gains lion's share of initial work for adversary air live training programme
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Digital Battlespace
US companies team up to deliver secure comms for UAV operators
16th October 2020
AeroVironment is assisting Viasat under the US Army Reconfigurable Communications for Small Unmanned Systems programme
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Digital Battlespace
AESA radar upgrade begins for ANG F-16s
16th October 2020
AN/APG-83 is a programme of record for the USAF as well as the ANG
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Training
Bangladesh takes receipt of Chinese-built trainer jets
16th October 2020
Seven K-8W trainer jets, built by the Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation (HAIC) in China, touched down in Bangladesh on 15 October. Photos released by the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
China aims UAVs at markets home and abroad
15th October 2020
China is experimenting with swarms of UAVs that could be used as loitering munitions, as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) expands its unmanned capabilities.
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