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Air Warfare
Lockheed secures more than $12 billion in contracts for F-35 production and TR-3 upgrades
The contracts include a $678.4-million contract for F-35 modification kits, along with an earlier December 2024 contract worth $11.7 billion for the production and delivery of 145 F-35 Lot 18 aircraft.
Naval Warfare
US to resume production of SM–3 IB interceptors
Although the US Navy and MDA planned to discontinue the acquisition of this missile, Congress provided $250 million for its manufacturing.
Air Warfare
Is Chinese naval air power ready for action?
What role will the new jets and aircraft carriers of the People’s Liberation Army Navy play in Beijing’s wider fleet?
Air Warfare
Assessing Saab’s future as an independent combat aircraft developer
Can Sweden’s Saab continue to go it alone in the fighter jet market, or could it boost its profile by forging new partnerships?
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Defence Notes
German Army facing 'big gaps' as spending cuts bite
20th February 2018
Germany's armed forces are being pushed beyond their limits as Berlin makes greater international commitments while failing to invest in and reform the military, according …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Brexit will put military focus under the microscope
20th February 2018
At the Munich Security conference, Prime Minister Teresa May sought to set out how the UK Government wished to develop its security partnership with the …
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Defence Notes
US fighter jet drops fuel tanks in Japan accident
20th February 2018
The Japanese MoD demanded explanations on 20 February from the US military after a fighter jet experiencing an engine fire dropped two fuel tanks into …
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Defence Notes
UN draft calls for 'measures' over Iran missiles to Yemen
19th February 2018
The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution that would condemn Iran for violating the arms embargo on Yemen and call for measures to …
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Defence Notes
Russia says West's attitude stoking tensions in Balkans
19th February 2018
The West is stoking tensions in the Balkans despite Russia's pacific stance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on 19 February ahead …
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Defence Notes
Marines drink cobra blood in US-Thai war drills
19th February 2018
US and Thai marines slurped snake blood and ate scorpions in a jungle survival programme on 19 February as part of the two nations' annual …
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Defence Notes
Three Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai campaign
19th February 2018
Egypt said on 19 February that three of its soldiers had been killed in the Sinai Peninsula during a wide-ranging operation against the local branch …
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Digital Battlespace
Japan is testing C-2 ELINT aircraft
19th February 2018
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is developing a new ELINT aircraft based on Kawasaki’s C-2 transporter (pictured). As the C-2 has a 30t payload …
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Defence Helicopter
EO/IR Special Report: Asia Pacific helicopter optics market flourishes (video)
17th February 2018
Owing to improved defence budgets and a consequent increase in demand, the military helicopter EO/IR market in Asia Pacific is growing admirably. The buying power …
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Defence Notes
Defying US, Paris and Berlin stand firm on EU defence pact
16th February 2018
Europe must be able to stand on its own feet militarily, France and Germany said 16 January as they made the case for a new …
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Defence Helicopter
Wildcat's weaponised wing takes shape
16th February 2018
A newly-designed Leonardo AW159 Wildcat weapons-carriage wing is currently under development and will enter Royal Navy (RN) service as part of the UK MoD's Future Anti-Surface …
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Defence Notes
Two IAF pilots killed in plane crash
15th February 2018
The Indian Air Force (IAF) said two of its pilots were killed on 15 February after their plane crashed in a remote northeastern state. The …
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Defence Notes
US says NATO closing gaps in alliance unity
15th February 2018
NATO has reached an understanding on defence ties with the European Union (EU) while top allies Washington and Ankara are finding ‘common ground’ in a …
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Defence Notes
Russia's Kalashnikov becomes majority private-owned
15th February 2018
Private investors have for the first time gained a majority share of Russia's Kalashnikov arms manufacturer, producer of the AK-47 assault rifle, Rostec announced on …
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Defence Notes
Airbus’s net profit reached $3.6 billion in 2017
15th February 2018
According to Airbus record deliveries, windfall gains from divestments and favourable exchange rates enabled profits to lift off in 2017, even though it booked a …
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Defence Notes
Turkey urged to refocus its Syria fight against IS
15th February 2018
US Defence Secretary, Jim Mattis, has appealed to Turkey to concentrate its fight in Syria against the Islamic State (IS) group as tensions mount between …
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin to help modernise Egyptian AH-64D fleet
15th February 2018
Lockheed Martin will continue to support Egypt's AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter fleet after recently receiving a modified FMS contract for 22 Modernised Target Acquisition …
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Defence Notes
China takes the lead in military innovation, says think tank
14th February 2018
The US and its allies can no longer assume military dominance, or rely on the airpower capabilities that have provided them with vital strategic advantage …
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Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: Lockheed Martin promotes IRST sensors
14th February 2018
Lockheed Martin was promoting its Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensors for regional fighters in the Asia-Pacific region at Singapore Airshow 2018. Paul Lemmo, vice president …
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