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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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Aussie Hornets grow old but never die
6th March 2020
The Australian DoD announced on 5 March that up to 46 surplus Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighters will be sold to Air USA for use as …
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Naval Warfare
HII gains submarine research contract
5th March 2020
The USN on 4 March awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) a $7.5 million modification to an earlier contract for engineering and technical design efforts on …
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Air Warfare
Marshall secures five-year contract for C-130 cockpit trim panels
5th March 2020
Marshall Advanced Composites has signed a supply chain contract to produce cockpit trim panels for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The contract from Lockheed Martin …
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Air Warfare
Boeing awarded contract modification for KC-46 services
5th March 2020
Boeing has been awarded a contract modification worth a maximum $36.7 million, to provide engineering, manufacturing and development services for the KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft …
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F-35 programme passes milestone but coronavirus casts a shadow
5th March 2020
USAF General Eric Fick, programme executive officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office confirmed that the 500th aircraft was delivered on 1 March. …
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Naval Warfare
US formulates Tri-Service Maritime Strategy
5th March 2020
One of the key themes throughout the AFCEA West 2020 conference in San Diego on 1-3 March was the expanded vision of integrated sea service …
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Naval Warfare
USN juggles priorities as need for larger fleet crystallises
5th March 2020
The USN is likely to need a fleet larger than the 355-ship target set by President Trump in 2017 as it works to counter the …
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Land Warfare
Slovakia selects Spike LR2 ATGM
5th March 2020
Slovakia signed a contract with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for delivery of an unspecified number of fifth-generation Spike LR2 ATGMs and dismounted advanced integrated …
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Defence Notes
Boeing Scotland Alliance to create 200 jobs by 2025
5th March 2020
Boeing has signed a new agreement with Scottish Enterprise to create the ‘Boeing Scotland Alliance’. The arrangement will double Boeing’s Scottish supply chain, creating 200 …
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Babcock to give better reception in New Zealand
5th March 2020
The New Zealand MoD announced on 3 March that Babcock NZ Limited has been awarded a contract to overhaul the military’s HF radio network. The …
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Air Warfare
Israel investigates cargo potential of Heron
4th March 2020
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is offering a combat cargo supply drone based on its Heron MK II MALE UAV (pictured). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Warfare magazine: Arctic ops, destroyers, radar developments and more
4th March 2020
Read the latest edition of Naval Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop. Register below to be sent the download link and …
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Air Warfare
MiG Aircraft Corporation secures G-force protection patent
4th March 2020
Russia’s MiG Aircraft Corporation secured a patent for its new G-force protection system. The new system would allow fighter pilots to monitor the G-force without …
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Air Warfare
US Congress notified of FMS for eight KC-46s to Israel
4th March 2020
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified the US Congress of a potential FMS deal with Israel. The contract would see up to eight …
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Defence Notes
Aero Precision takes over Kellstrom Defense
4th March 2020
Aero Precision has acquired Kellstrom Defense for an undisclosed price. Both companies have served a range of military aircraft platforms including the C130, UH60, F15 …
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Defence Notes
Coronavirus hits the PLA hard
4th March 2020
Chinese society and the national economy are reeling from the COVID-19 outbreak, and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is not immune from the coronavirus’ microscopic …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems wins USN contract for AEGIS services
3rd March 2020
BAE Systems was awarded a $188.2m contract to provide the US Navy with system engineering, integration and testing services for the AEGIS Weapons and Combat …
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Defence Notes
DoD outlines coronavirus strategy
3rd March 2020
The Department of Defense (DoD) has outlined its strategy for combating the spread of coronavirus during a press conference held at the Pentagon on 2 …
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Naval Warfare
LCS is in a ‘good place’ but capabilities are not being maximised, says CNO
3rd March 2020
The USN Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) used the Sea Service Chiefs Town Hall at AFCEA West 2020 on 2 March to address the current …
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UK MoD “getting a grip” of budgets as three UK air programmes slip into the red
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Solving production & supply chain challenges with additive manufacturing
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Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities
