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Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal
The deal is for 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). It increases the stocks the country already has and follows a US$1.7 billion order for 745 missiles approved in March last year.
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Hanwha contracted to develop radar for South Korean missile defence
Hanwha will develop the multi-function radar of the Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD), work which is scheduled to be completed before the end of 2028.
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Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter
The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.
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MBDA backs British startup to continue development on heavy-lift drone
The investment will bring together the Hybrid Drones and MBDA to enable the former to further develop its Hydra 400 UAV, previously showcased by the British Army.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Israel wants more Hermes 900s
22nd December 2016
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has said that it expects to receive additional Hermes 900 UAS in 2017 as the fleet moves toward Full Operational …
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Defence Helicopter
Kazakhstan takes delivery of Mi-35Ms
22nd December 2016
The Kazakhstan Air and Defence Force took on strength in the first half of December with four Mil Mi-35M attack helicopters added to its fleet. …
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Digital Battlespace
Improved data links for F-16 FMS
21st December 2016
Foreign military sales customers for the US F-16 aircraft are to benefit from improved tactical Link 16 communication capabilities for the aircraft. Rockwell Collins and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Watchkeeper all-weather capability ‘not true’
21st December 2016
The British Army’s multi-billion pound Watchkeeper unmanned aerial system (UAS) fleet should no longer be considered an ‘all-weather’ capability, following two crashes caused by flying …
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Defence Helicopter
Solutions to stand the heat
21st December 2016
Two companies that provide on board solutions for civil and military helicopters are confident that, with recent acquisitions combined with new products, the Middle East …
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Defence Helicopter
Chilean H215M deliveries complete
21st December 2016
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the tenth and final H215M helicopter to the Chilean Army, the company announced on 19 December. The aircraft will be …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Qinetiq targets Meggitt in latest acquisition
21st December 2016
In a bid to expand its global reach UK based company Qinetiq has announced the acquisition of Meggitt Target Systems for the sum of £57.5 …
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Digital Battlespace
IAI delivers CAEW aircraft to Italy
21st December 2016
The first Conformal Airborne Early Warning and Control System (CAEW) aircraft has been delivered to Italy, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on 19 December. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Everett to provide UK medevac services
20th December 2016
Everett Aviation will provide helicopter medical evacuation (medevac) services to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) …
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Military Logistics
RAAF C-27J Spartan achieve IOC
20th December 2016
The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) C-27J Spartan fleet has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC), the Department of Defence announced on 16 December. Four of …
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Military Logistics
UAE presence expands in Africa
20th December 2016
The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement to establish a second foreign military base in the Horn of Africa. The new base, according to …
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Digital Battlespace
E-2D flies with aerial refuelling kit
20th December 2016
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of its E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft equipped with aerial refuelling equipment, it was announced on 15 December. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SW-4 Solo begins test campaign
20th December 2016
Leonardo’s SW-4 Solo remotely piloted aircraft has begun its test campaign at the Taranto-Grottaglie Airport, the company announced on 16 December. The campaign will verify the …
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Defence Helicopter
RAF Kabul crash cause revealed
19th December 2016
An investigation into the crash of a Royal Air Force Puma HC2 in Afghanistan last year has found that the crew lost situational awareness while …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to upgrade USAF F16
19th December 2016
Raytheon will provide the US Air Force with a new Modular Mission Computer Upgrade (MMCU) for the F-16 fleet, the company announced on 16 December. …
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Digital Battlespace
US intel cell aids largest Daesh airstrike
19th December 2016
The US-led coalition fighting Daesh in Iraq and Syria launched one of its biggest strikes on 8 December aided by a secretive ‘new capability’ known …
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Defence Helicopter
NH90 programme hits milestone
19th December 2016
The Spanish Army’s aviation branch has taken delivery of a new NH90 helicopter, marking the 300th NH90 production aircraft to be delivered by NH Industries …
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Defence Helicopter
Thai Army puts faith in Leonardo
18th December 2016
In December Leonardo Helicopters delivered six AW139s to the Royal Thai Army (RTA), giving it a total of ten units in service. Additionally, the RTA …
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Digital Battlespace
Terma, CET Group in new partnership
17th December 2016
Danish company Terma and CET Group, an information technology specialist based in Dubai, will form a partnership to promote the former company’s wide area protection …
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