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Air Warfare
Boeing CEO notes “confidence” in defence arm despite 20% Q4 revenue loss
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg indicated ongoing improvements were being made in its defence programmes going forwards, despite being affected in Q4 by cost pressures, higher manufacturing costs and the impact of the IAM strike.
Air Warfare
Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities
Modifications in the US Air Force (USAF) doctrine aim to prepare the service for tomorrow’s warfare.
Air Warfare
UK MoD “getting a grip” of budgets as three UK air programmes slip into the red
The E-7 Wedgetail, Future Combat Air System and the Protector programmes were highlighted as items of concern from a recently published UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority report.
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Trump enters the White House promising into bring the US military to a “golden age”
The returning US president also reiterated a commitment to supply the services with “made-in-America” capabilities and to end conflicts worldwide.
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Germany encourages EU members to maintain defence contracts
9th July 2020
Germany is urging its fellow EU member states to adhere to defence contracts signed before the beginning of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, as the 27-member …
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Data tracks conflict ceasefires in context of COVID-19
9th July 2020
An online digital tracking tool was launched on 8 July to examine the consequences of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak on peace processes and armed conflict …
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Military Logistics
Waiting game continues for Fleet Solid Support
8th July 2020
Seemingly stuck in a state of suspended animation, the UK’s Future Solid Support (FSS) ship programme is intended to deliver up to three key logistics …
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Air Warfare
Brazilian Gripen passes local production milestone
8th July 2020
Brazilian factory Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM) has begun production of the Gripen E/F fighter for the Brazilian Air Force. ‘The tail cone and front fuselage of …
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Naval Warfare
Naval BMD could lose the human touch
7th July 2020
The US is exploring a new platform for ballistic missile defence (BMD), after the Pentagon floated the idea of using unmanned surface ships. This concept …
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Israel seeks military fuel from US
7th July 2020
Israel is set to obtain about 990 million gallons of fuel from the US, under a potential FMS deal worth about $3 billion. JP-8 aviation …
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Air Warfare
France aims to buy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
7th July 2020
France intends to double its fleet of Hawkeye AEW&C; aircraft with a $2 billion potential FMS deal for three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye variants and related …
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Naval Warfare
Second Project 22350 frigate to begin Russian Navy service
7th July 2020
Admiral Kasatonov will enter service with the Russian Navy this month as the first serial-production Project 22350 frigate, TASS reported on 6 July. The state-run …
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Air Warfare
India to order indigenous cruise missiles
7th July 2020
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cleared defence acquisitions worth $5.8 billion on 2 July via his chairmanship of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). The bulk …
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Naval Warfare
L3 KEO wins photonics mast contract
6th July 2020
L3 KEO has been awarded a contract to develop and test EO sensor technology for USN submarines. The deal for the L3 Harris subsidiary is …
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Defence Notes
Inherent pitfalls remain as Russia aims to seize potential of lasers
6th July 2020
Russia plans to accelerate work in the next few years to develop new laser weapons for its armed forces, according to recent statements from MoD …
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Naval Warfare
HamiltonJet supports USN EOD operations
6th July 2020
HamiltonJet is to provide its JETanchor technology, HJ292 waterjets, control systems, spare parts and training to Ribcraft USA, which is providing 48 RIBs for the …
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Naval Warfare
Philippines eyes Israeli-built interceptors for a more potent navy
4th July 2020
The Philippine government recently confirmed that it will proceed with an acquisition of eight boats under its Fast Attack Interdiction Craft - Missile (FAIC-M) programme …
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Air Warfare
GE to build engines for F-15EX
3rd July 2020
General Electric (GE) is to provide an undisclosed number of of F110-GE-129 engines to power USAF F-15EX fighter aircraft, under a $101.3 million contract from the …
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Air Warfare
Honeywell orders sonobuoy launch carousels
3rd July 2020
Marshall Advanced Composites has received a £890,000 ($1.1 million) order from Honeywell for 21 sonobuoy launch carousel assembly units. The units will be delivered in …
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Land Warfare
COVID-related production problems prompt Poles to pick alternative Honker replacement
3rd July 2020
The Polish MoD is buying Ford Ranger XLT vehicles for the army to replace a fleet of Honker 4x4 off-road vehicles, after a previous deal …
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Digital Battlespace
SE Asian airborne data links have a long way to go
3rd July 2020
Despite numerous modernisation programmes in Southeast Asian air forces, their true data link capabilities still have a long way to go to reach Western standards. …
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Naval Warfare
More than 90% of first RN Type 26 is under construction
3rd July 2020
After nearly three years and four UK Secretaries of State for Defence, progress on the first-in-class Type 26 frigate destined for the RN offers a …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Russia lifts the veil on new military equipment and the tracks versus wheels debate
3rd July 2020
Welcome to Episode 26 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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UK MoD “getting a grip” of budgets as three UK air programmes slip into the red
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Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities
