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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
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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 Helicopter
US green-lights Czech UH-1Y deal
26th October 2017
The Czech Republic is set to receive 12 Bell Helicopter UH-1Y Venoms from the US DoD as part of a $575 million FMS deal which also …
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Land Warfare
US Army relies on rotational brigades in South Korea
25th October 2017
Two years ago a unique Republic of Korea-US Combined Division was formed utilising the US Army's 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), and shortly afterwards the resident …
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Digital Battlespace
MILCOM 2017: USAF looks to commercial SATCOM reform
24th October 2017
Momentum is building to reform the US military’s acquisition processes and help the US Air Force finally acquire long-term commercial satellite communication (SATCOM) capabilities. Reform …
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Defence Helicopter
Czech Air Force seals delivery of two BIRD AMPS
24th October 2017
The Czech Air Force has received delivery of two additional Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) from BIRD Aerosystems. The deal, sealed in Q3, is further …
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Defence Notes
Boeing dismisses accusations of fallout with UK
23rd October 2017
US aerospace giant Boeing has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK, despite souring relations with the UK government following the US Department of Commerce’s decision …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains
23rd October 2017
New details are emerging about the Franco-British collaboration on a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) as the programme readies for the transition from planning and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Reaper Block 5s enter combat
23rd October 2017
As the US Air Force (USAF) transitions to new Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the aircraft continues to operate in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. …
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Digital Battlespace
ADEX 2017: ROK tactical network starts broadcasting
23rd October 2017
South Korea’s third-generation digital Tactical Information Communication Network (TICN) for the brigade-and-below level has now been fielded, with the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) exhibiting …
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Land Warfare
ADEX 2017: Korea exhibits smart pistol
23rd October 2017
Busan-based S&T; Motiv unveiled a new 9mm ‘Smart Gun’ capable of identifying the shooter’s identity and which saves information regarding the angle of fire, direction and …
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Digital Battlespace
ADEX 2017: Saab offers Korea better radars
23rd October 2017
The Sweden-based company Saab outlined its defence radars, Giraffe and Arthur, for the South Korean and regional market at last week’s Seoul ADEX. The South Korean …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ADEX 2017: General Atomics signs MoU at Korea Airshow
23rd October 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI), a manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), and the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) signed an MoU …
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Defence Notes
ADEX 2017: KF-X now under refinement
19th October 2017
A spokesperson for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said its next-generation fighter aircraft, the KF-X, is undergoing ‘refinement and its configuration is being altered as testing …
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Defence Helicopter
ADEX 2017: Bell and Leonardo duke it out for Korea TH-X
19th October 2017
South Korea’s requirement to replace its MD 500 training helicopters for the army and navy is expected to be decided within 30-60 days, sources said …
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Defence Helicopter
ADEX 2017: Honeywell offers engines for Korean CH-47
19th October 2017
Honeywell Aerospace was looking to fulfil South Korea’s upgrade requirements for its CH-47 helicopters at this week’s Seoul ADEX. The Korean military plans to upgrade the engines for …
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Naval Warfare
Partners picked ahead of Type 31 tango
18th October 2017
Key players in the UK’s shipbuilding and design sector have begun picking partners for the maritime dance-off to see who will get to build the …
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Training
ADEX 2017: KAI unveils T-50A variant
18th October 2017
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) unveiled its latest variant of the T-50 advanced jet trainer (AJT) at this week’s Seoul ADEX, being held from 17-22 October. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ADEX 2017: IAI/Hankuk announce joint UAV venture
18th October 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Korea-based Hankuk Carbon signed an agreement establishing a new joint venture company, Korea Aviation Technologies (KAT), to be based in …
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Defence Helicopter
ADEX 2017: Bell promoting AH-1Z for Korea
18th October 2017
Bell Helicopter has high hopes for winning a bid for an attack helicopter requirement for a new aviation helicopter group being created for the Republic …
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Defence Notes
SSRO loses outspoken chief executive
17th October 2017
The UK's Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) has suffered a further set back with the surprise resignation of the organisation’s outspoken chief executive. The resignation of …
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