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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
Air Warfare
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
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Military Logistics
Australian KC-30As reach refuelling milestone
16th August 2018
The Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft has delivered 100,000,000lbs of fuel during air-to-air refuel missions on Operation OKRA in the …
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Defence Notes
Britain's RAF intercepts six Russian bombers over Black Sea
15th August 2018
Britain's Royal Air Force said Wednesday it had intercepted six Russian bomber planes flying close to NATO air space over the Black Sea. The Eurofighter …
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Training
First Czech Air Force L-159T2 flies
15th August 2018
Aero Vodochody has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first L-159T2 aircraft for the Czech Air Force, the company announced on 9 August. The …
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Special Operations
Sig Sauer to deliver SOF carbine upgrade
15th August 2018
Sig Sauer has been tasked by the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to deliver Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) technology to force components in order …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Strabag orders KlauPPK system
15th August 2018
KlauPPK has supplied its high precision drone surveying technology to Strabag for construction services support.European construction services company Strabag trialled the KlauPPK system deployed on …
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Defence Helicopter
Industry awaits ITEP manufacturing decision
15th August 2018
A downselect decision for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the US Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Programme (ITEP) is to be made by …
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Training
CAE invests in digital transformation
15th August 2018
CAE has announced a CAD $1 billion programme to digitally transform its training technologies. Under Project Digital Intelligence, the company will develop next generation training …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SFOC granted for DX-3 Vanguard flight testing
15th August 2018
Sky Guys has been granted a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC), a permit for commercial UAS flights, for its DX-3 Vanguard development project, the company …
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Military Logistics
First MRTT arrives in Singapore
15th August 2018
The first Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) arrived in the country on 14 August following a …
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Military Logistics
Hensoldt installs ASR-NG system in Australia
15th August 2018
Hensoldt has completed installation of the second final Airport Surveillance Radar - Next Generation (ASR-NG) air traffic control system in Australia to improve flight safety …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Industrial SkyWorks updates BlueVu for UAS inspections
14th August 2018
Industrial SkyWorks has released the latest update to its BlueVu platform with web-based portal support. The upgrade enables remote-inspection of assets and easier management of …
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Military Logistics
AAR receives USAF shelter order
14th August 2018
AAR Mobility Systems has received a $2 million order to provide customised shelters to support the US Air Force Security Forces’ Desert Defender programme, the …
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Defence Helicopter
UK helicopter manufacturing sits at a political crossroads
14th August 2018
As the UK’s parliament is in the midst of its annual summer recess, now is the time to take stock and see through the political …
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Military Logistics
Triumph receives C-130J follow-on contract
13th August 2018
Triumph Group’s Aerospace Structures business has received a multi-year, follow-on airframe component contract for Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules programme, the company announced on 7 …
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Defence Notes
China tests a future hypersonic 'hydra'
13th August 2018
Like the mythological hydra, the American ‘Hercules’ appears incapable of dealing with this existential threat. Beijing’s successful test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), dubbed …
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Digital Battlespace
Viasat’s VISION software passes FAST test
13th August 2018
Viasat’s Visual Integrated SATCOM Information, Operation and Networking (VISION) software has successfully passed NATO’s First Article System Test (FAST), the company announced on 7 August. …
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Defence Helicopter
UN to begin medevac helicopter process
13th August 2018
Beginning on 30 August, the UN is to open a formal tender process for the procurement of two SAR/medevac helicopters for its Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission …
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Training
Wescom Eyes MANPADS simulation
13th August 2018
Wescom Defence sees a growing market for its MANPADS simulator among military helicopter and other flight operators, with the systems currently in service with a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sentera introduces Gimbaled Quad sensor
13th August 2018
Sentera has introduced its Quad sensor in an integrated gimbal-stabilised package for DJI’s Inspire and Matrice UAS, the company announced on 7 August. The Gimbaled …
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
