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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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Special Operations
US Air Force looks for help with personnel recovery
16th November 2017
The successful recovery of downed flight crews is a critical mission that covers both conventional and special operations forces across the entire spectrum of conflict. Against …
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Special Operations
Pentagon to identify specialised CT opportunities
16th November 2017
The US Department of Defense Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) has announced an upcoming Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) along with specific focus areas …
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Military Logistics
Marines targeting ‘boot gaps’
16th November 2017
The United States Marine Corps is preparing to close what some see as a tropical weather ‘boot gap,’ following fourth and final field user evaluation …
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Defence Notes
NZDF hones skills with overseas mates in Southern Katipo
16th November 2017
Exercise Southern Katipo, the New Zealand Defence Force’s largest ever exercise in the series, was held over a six-week period in October-November. It put the …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Show highlights (video)
15th November 2017
As the end draws near for the 2017 edition of the Dubai Airshow, Shephard's rotary editor Helen Haxell heads outside of the halls to recap …
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Defence Helicopter
RNZAF helicopters achieve milestones on exercise
14th November 2017
NHIndustries NH90 and Leonardo AW109LUH helicopters of No.3 Squadron from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) both achieved milestones during Exercise Southern Katipo in …
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Defence Notes
Former UK defence chiefs warn of significant capability gaps
14th November 2017
Assumptions made by the UK Ministry of Defence during the 2010 and 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Reviews (SDSR) could leave the country exposed to …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: UAE MoD announce international deals
14th November 2017
The UAE MoD has announced a multitude of contracts totalling more than AED3.3 billion ($911 million) with a range of companies from the US and …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Day three highlights (video)
14th November 2017
It's day three of the Dubai Airshow and Rotary Editor Helen Haxell runs through news from the first day of the UAS summit as well …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Scorpion in the Arabian sand (video)
14th November 2017
Brett Pierson, flight test pilot at Textron Systems, takes Shephard through the capabilities of the Scorpion and its light attack and ISR mission profiles.
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Day two highlights (video)
13th November 2017
Rotary editor Helen Haxell provides highlights from the second day of the Dubai Airshow, including significant details and updates from Russian Helicopters and the Eurofighter …
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai Airshow 2017: Typhoon gearing for Tornado’s capabilities
13th November 2017
The UK Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fleet is poised for new capability upgrades as the aircraft are readied to take on the role currently …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)
12th November 2017
Rotary editor Helen Haxell runs through the highlights of the first day at the Dubai Airshow 2017 including the wide presence of UAVs from around …
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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2017: Japan's C2 makes a presence (video)
12th November 2017
UV editor Richard Thomas talks through the significance of the Japanese Air Force's Kawasaki C-2 aircraft presence at the Dubai Airshow 2017.
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Calidus showcases B-250 (video)
12th November 2017
UAE-based company Calidus has unveiled for the first time its new light attack aircraft, the B-250, with multirole capabilities at Dubai Airshow 2017 on 12 …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Fighter aircraft programmes (video)
12th November 2017
Countries across the Middle East are in the process of modernising their fast jet fleets, with major billion dollar deals signed by Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: Middle East helicopter programmes (video)
11th November 2017
In advance of the Dubai Airshow, Shephard Media looks at several key helicopter procurements across the wider region.
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Defence Notes
Lockheed to develop fibre laser for AFRL
10th November 2017
Lockheed Martin has received a $26.3 million contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to design and produce a high-power fibre laser, the …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: London’s latest SDSR review attempts to square the defence circle
10th November 2017
The UK has adopted a policy of conducting a Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) every five years. The process aims to review commitments, ensure …
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