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Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
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Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
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Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s
The two aircraft flew more than 70 sorties in seven months and tested the system in various conditions and mission scenarios.
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F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aero India 2017: Heron TP-XP heading to Bengaluru
12th February 2017
An export version of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP UAV will be introduced at Aero India in Bengaluru, India, which runs from 14-18 …
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Training
Taiwan’s new AJT to take off in 2020
12th February 2017
Taiwan kicked off its air force's advanced jet trainer (AJT) programme on 7 February. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Republic of China …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
German Heron 1 fully operational in Mali
11th February 2017
The Heron 1 deployed by the Luftwaffe to Mali last year reached its full operational capability (FOC) on 1 February after its first flight with …
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Defence Helicopter
Rogerson Kratos' upgraded UH-60A completes first flight
10th February 2017
Rogerson Kratos' first UH-60A Black Hawk to undergo a modernised cockpit upgrade has completed its first test flight, the company announced on 7 February.The integrated …
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Military Logistics
IL-112V prototype takes shape
10th February 2017
The first IL-112V light military transport aircraft prototype has arrived at the final assembly workshop, with the aircraft's wings now coupled to the fuselage, Ilyushin …
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Defence Helicopter
IAF changes helicopter pilot training programmes
10th February 2017
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) Flight Academy has united its training programmes for transport and combat helicopter pilots, the IAF announced on 8 February.The change …
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Military Logistics
C-130J with Block 8.1 upgrade in testing
9th February 2017
The first C-130J Super Hercules with a Block 8.1 upgrade has undergone flight testing at Little Rock Air Force Base, the US Air Force announced …
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Training
Textron to continue Afghan Trainer CLS work
9th February 2017
Textron Systems Support Solutions will continue providing Afghan Trainer Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) under a contract from the US Air Force announced on 7 February.The …
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Training
Leonardo T-100 going it alone
8th February 2017
Leonardo has announced it will be offering its T-100 integrated training system for the US Air Force $16 billion T-X competition.Only a fortnight ago it …
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Digital Battlespace
IAI details SIGINT/COMINT orders
8th February 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will provide signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications intelligence (COMINT) solutions to customers in Europe and Asia, the company announced on 8 …
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Defence Helicopter
Elbit Systems to upgrade Mi-17s
8th February 2017
Elbit Systems has booked a contract with an unnamed Asia-Pacific nation for Mi-17 helicopter upgrade work, the company announced on 8 February.Under the $110 million …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SideArm launches, retrieves UAS
8th February 2017
DARPA's SideArm research effort has reached a new milestone, with Aurora Flight Sciences successfully testing a full-scale technology demonstration system capable of meeting project requirements.The …
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Digital Battlespace
DESCARTES STCA contract awarded
8th February 2017
France's DESCARTES STCA contract is to be fulfilled by a consortium consisting of ENGIE Ineo as prime contractor and Airbus Defence and Space as co-contractor, …
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Defence Notes
AFRL, AOT agree to tech transfer
7th February 2017
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Advanced Optical Technologies (AOT) that …
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Naval Warfare
MCA seeking unmanned capability
7th February 2017
The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is exploring the possible use of UAS under the Maritime RPAS Pathfinder project that would see systems complementing …
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Land Warfare
South Korea boosts rocket and missile inventory
7th February 2017
Due to the threat from its northern neighbour, South Korea is implementing plans to deploy greater quantities of Hyunmoo missiles, as well as a new …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Yuneec introduces H920 Plus UAS
7th February 2017
Yuneec International has introduced new improvements to its H920 UAS, creating the H920 Plus, the company announced on 1 February.The new features, which include improved …
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Military Logistics
Magellan awarded engine maintenance contract
7th February 2017
Magellan Aerospace has been awarded a contract for repair and overhaul of the F404 engines that power the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) CF-188 Hornet …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australian navy selects Camcopter S-100
6th February 2017
Schiebel has been awarded a contract by the Royal Australian Navy for the supply of the Camcopter S-100 UAV and three years of follow-on contractor …
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Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
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Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s
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![F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost]()
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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![Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal]()
Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal
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![Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF]()
Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
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![Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s]()
Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s
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![F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost]()
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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![Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal]()
Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal
