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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Air Warfare
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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Canada, Ukraine sign defence cooperation agreement
7th April 2017
The Canadian government has signed a defence cooperation agreement with the government of Ukraine, it was announced on 3 April.This bilateral agreement will identify areas …
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Defence Notes
LAAD 2017: Gripen incoming
6th April 2017
The first flight of the Brazilian Air Force's new Gripen E fighter will take place in the second quarter of 2017.Mikael Franzen, DG of Gripen …
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Defence Notes
Korea decisions - shutting down the DPRK's business
6th April 2017
With North Korea responding to international sanctions against its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) development programme with smirks, the US administration has a myriad of …
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Defence Helicopter
Philippine Navy bolsters patrol fleet
6th April 2017
The Philippines received the first two of five leased TC-90 (a Beechcraft King Air variant) aircraft from Japan on 27 March, with a formal transfer …
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Naval Warfare
SAS 2017: USN highlights DDG-51 restart success
5th April 2017
With the recent delivery of the first two 'restart' DDG-51 destroyers from each of the two manufacturing shipyards, US Navy (USN) representatives are highlighting the …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris anticipates Australian Land 2072 contract
5th April 2017
Communications systems currently constitute the majority of Harris Corporation's business in Australia, with Harris actively working towards the award of a multi-million dollar contract under …
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Naval Warfare
SAS 2017: US Navy outlines fleet priorities
4th April 2017
Against ongoing uncertainties surrounding the next US defence budget, the US Navy (USN) has provided some 'ship math' on the current fleet size and priorities …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SOFINS: Long endurance UAV to protect air bases
3rd April 2017
The French military presented the hydrogen fuel cell-powered Long Endurance Multi-Mission (LEMM) multi-rotor UAV, which is claimed to have 'an unprecedented endurance within its class'.At …
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Defence Helicopter
HAL receives Dhruv order, increases sales
3rd April 2017
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is in receipt of an order for 32 Dhruv Mk III helicopters, according to a contract signed on 30 March, buoying …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SAS 2017: Textron highlights USV expansion
2nd April 2017
Textron Systems has highlighted the expansion of US Navy interest and applications for its fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space …
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Special Operations
SOFINS: French Navy SF showcases commando craft
2nd April 2017
The French Navy Special Forces (SF) displayed its Embarked Commando Craft for Multiple Uses (ECUME) rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) at the SOFINS exhibition.Developed by Zodiac …
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Naval Warfare
Australia releases frigate RfT
31st March 2017
Australia released its awaited RfT for nine Future Frigates on the last day of March, a competition that will be worth $26.8 billion for one …
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Defence Notes
FC/ASW concept phase programme launched
29th March 2017
The French DGA and UK Ministry of Defence have launched the joint concept phase of the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme with MBDA, with an …
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Naval Warfare
China reveals naval product specifications at LIMA
29th March 2017
At last week's LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia, the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) behaved no differently from any other Chinese defence …
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Training
More King Airs for RAAF
29th March 2017
Despite considering the consolidation of its 16-strong Beechcraft King Air 350 fleet over the next two years, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is acquiring …
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Defence Notes
EDA to enhance technology watch activities
28th March 2017
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new project that aims to increase access to high quality defence technology information for the agency and …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2017: Do 228 in box seat for Malaysian MPA?
27th March 2017
As the need to maintain effective maritime security in Asia Pacific intensifies RUAG, whose product line includes the Dornier Do 228NG aircraft, believes it is …
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Land Warfare
LIMA 2017: Starstreak penetrates Southeast Asia
27th March 2017
Thales is in the delivery phase for its Starstreak very short-range air defence missile system to the Malaysian Armed Forces.The company is working with Malaysian …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2017: Malaysian shipbuilders plough ahead
27th March 2017
Progress in shipbuilding, rather than the aerospace industry, was most observable at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, with some naval projects making significant progress.These …
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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![Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025]()
Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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![Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit]()
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
