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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
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Boeing CEO notes “confidence” in defence arm despite 20% Q4 revenue loss
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg indicated ongoing improvements were being made in its defence programmes going forwards, despite being affected in Q4 by cost pressures, higher manufacturing costs and the impact of the IAM strike.
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Manufacture of CTAI 40mm cannon prepares to ramp up with 700 already delivered
Production of 40 CTAS cannon for 60 Belgian Jaguar 6x6 will begin this year and Luxembourg is set to make a similar order.
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Trump orders the fast implementation of next-gen air and missile defence capabilities
The US government has ordered the acceleration of the development and deployment of solutions to counter ballistic, hypersonic and advanced cruise missiles.
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Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities
Modifications in the US Air Force (USAF) doctrine aim to prepare the service for tomorrow’s warfare.
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Air Warfare
Marshall supports Indian Super Hercules fleet
10th May 2022
C-130J-30 aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force will undergo comprehensive maintenance from Marshall Aerospace.
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Air Warfare
New UK strategic agreement focuses on next-generation airborne countermeasures
9th May 2022
The evolving threat posed by guided missiles has prompted the RAF and UK MoD to sign a strategic partnering agreement with Chemring Countermeasures UK.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Turkish UAVs add capability for Black Sea mine detection
9th May 2022
While much attention has been fixed on the strike capabilities of UAVs in the current Russia-Ukraine war, a different application for uncrewed aircraft has made headway in the Black Sea.
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Digital Battlespace
USAF raises contract ceiling for DB-110 reconnaissance pod
9th May 2022
Major modification raises ceiling of DB-110 airborne ISR pod contract to beyond $1 billion.
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Training
USAF certifies Polish M-346 training system for F-16 and F-35 pilots
9th May 2022
A positive evaluation of the M-346 means that personnel from Poland and neighbouring countries can train locally with the aircraft.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems backs FCAS international partnerships to solve affordability debate
9th May 2022
BAE Systems is focused on international partnerships to sustain FCAS ambitions — although some observers are sceptical over the level of funding for the programme.
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Land Warfare
Stinger and Javelin stocks face unclear future in US
9th May 2022
After donating thousands of Stingers and Javelins to Ukraine, the US is seeking ways to refill its stockpiles in the short term. Although this process will take at the best more than one year, the timescale for the replenishment of those systems remains blurry.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ukraine strikes with Switchblade
9th May 2022
Drone video footage released on 6 May showed an attack on a Russian machine gun position.
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Air Warfare
China tests ‘mystery’ helicopter type, inducts Russian-built Mi-171s
9th May 2022
China claims first flight of 'innovative' new helicopter design, hinting at FVL-type technology developments for the long term. The PLA also continues to acquire Russian-built helicopters, with a recently disclosed order for the Mi-171Sh.
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Air Warfare
French Rafales to benefit from 21 extra Talios pods
9th May 2022
Thales has received a follow-on order for 21 Talios laser designator targeting pods to equip Rafale aircraft.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Winner will take all on British Army CTTP contract in 2025
6th May 2022
A major milestone has been achieved under the Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) for the British Army. The winner of the single-sourced contract will be selected in 2025.
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Naval Warfare
Ukrainian TB2 attacks on Russian vessels may mark a first in naval warfare
6th May 2022
Attacks by Ukrainian Baykar Bayraktar TB2 UAVs on Russian patrol boats in the Black Sea could mark the first successful neutralisation of naval vessels by an uncrewed system.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Command Professional Edition set for development push
6th May 2022
Command Professional Edition, which began life as a commercial video game, has drawn a wealth of military and defence industry clients interested in its utility as a wargaming and simulation tool.
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Training
Rheinmetall to provide training systems for German A400M maintenance crew
5th May 2022
New Rheinmetall high-fidelity training rigs and AR systems will allow for more than 70 different training procedures for maintenance and work steps on the German Air Force A400M fleet.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems launches LiteWave Head-Up Display
5th May 2022
BAE Systems has revealed details of a new Head-Up Display.
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Defence Notes
BAE Systems joins DARPA’s MINC programme
5th May 2022
BAE Systems receives a contract from US agency to develop an autonomous tactical network.
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Air Warfare
Brazil acquires ex-commercial jets for multirole conversion
5th May 2022
Brazilian Air Force signs contract to convert two A330 airliners into tanker/transport configuration.
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Defence Notes
South Korea approves multiple projects including IFVs and missiles
4th May 2022
New weapons and capabilities for South Korea's army, navy and air force were approved at a recent defence meeting.
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Training
Affinity Capital Works demonstrates electric flight to UK MoD
4th May 2022
The Elbit Systems and KBR joint venture, Affinity Capital Works, has begun a series of zero-emission flight tests for the UK MoD.
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UK Royal Navy’s upgraded Commando Merlin helicopters achieve full operating capability
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Manufacture of CTAI 40mm cannon prepares to ramp up with 700 already delivered
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Switzerland’s Hermes 900 procurement faces further delays and headwinds
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Boeing CEO notes “confidence” in defence arm despite 20% Q4 revenue loss
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UK Royal Navy’s upgraded Commando Merlin helicopters achieve full operating capability
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Switzerland’s Hermes 900 procurement faces further delays and headwinds
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Manufacture of CTAI 40mm cannon prepares to ramp up with 700 already delivered
