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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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Training
French Air Force EW experts train with DCI
14th January 2016
Future Electronic Warfare (EW) experts of the French Air Force have undergone a training course with Défense Conseil International (DCI), the company announced on 13 …
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Digital Battlespace
IAI Elta announces SAR/GMTI order
14th January 2016
ELTA Systems will supply an airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar/ Ground Moving Target Indication (SAR/GMTI) Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) system to an unnamed customer in the Asia …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Korean Air wins UAV contract
14th January 2016
The Aerospace Division of Korean Air (KAL-ASD) has won a substantial contract for tactical UAVs for the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), confirming Shephard’s report …
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Training
MilSim Asia 2016: Global militaries get serious about gaming
13th January 2016
Gaming technology is being widely used to train today’s warfighter and industry is working to tackle some of the main requirements that international armed forces …
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Digital Battlespace
MUOS in new army test
13th January 2016
During a test conducted on the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite network, General Dynamics' AN/PRC-155 MUOS-Manpack Radio successfully provided voice and data communications with …
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Defence Helicopter
Afghanistan orders more MD 530Fs
13th January 2016
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) will add a dozen new armed light helicopters with enhanced mission equipment to its fleet under an award by the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Germany to lease IAI’s Heron TP
12th January 2016
Germany will lease up to five Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP UAVs ahead of the eventual development of a European MALE UAS in the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Hirth develops new UAV engine
12th January 2016
Hirth Motors has launched a new 15hp 4201 engine for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market, the company announced on 11 January. The air-cooled 4201 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Romania receives Phoenix 30 UAS
12th January 2016
Four Phoenix 30 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) have been delivered to the Romanian Army by UAV Solutions under a foreign military sale, the company announced …
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Defence Helicopter
China goes old-tech with gyrocopters
12th January 2016
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has begun operating and flying camouflage-painted gyrocopters, pictures to recently emerge on Chinese internet websites have revealed. The gyrocopters, christened …
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Defence Helicopter
USAF joins race to clear DVE
11th January 2016
The US Air Force is looking to enhance the capabilities of its Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet so it can operate more safely and effectively …
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Land Warfare
Thailand orders Skyguard system
11th January 2016
Rheinmetall will supply Skyguard air defence systems to the Royal Thai Army under a multi-million euro order announced on 11 January. The contract covers four …
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Digital Battlespace
Rome Research awarded US C4I contract
8th January 2016
BAE Systems has contracted Rome Research for the operation and maintenance of multiple communications facilities operating under the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Brazil UAS JV winds up
8th January 2016
Budget constraints in Brazil have led AEL Sistemas, Embraer Defense and Avibras to wind up the activities of their Harpia joint venture (JV). The decision …
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Digital Battlespace
Australian ISREW aircraft confirmed
8th January 2016
Australia has confirmed it is acquiring two Gulfstream G550 business jets for conversion into intelligence-gathering and electronic warfare platforms. Responding to queries from Shephard, an …
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Defence Helicopter
France orders more NH90 TTHs
8th January 2016
The French Army Aviation has opted to increase its NH90 tactical troop helicopter (TTH) helicopter fleet to 74 units, with a new order for six …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army begins Apache sensor upgrades
7th January 2016
The US Army has begun the process of upgrading the electro-optical sensors on its Apache AH-64E aircraft, allowing crews to see daytime colour imagery for …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop to support GPS/INS work
7th January 2016
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to support its embedded Global Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS) Pre-Phase 1 …
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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell Collins awarded RNP RNAV work
7th January 2016
Rockwell Collins has been awarded a contract by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to assist government development of a standard set of interfaces …
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