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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
Paris Air Show: New sting planned for Hornet
13th June 2017
Boeing is looking to take its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block III, based on the heritage of a 1970s platform, decades into the future with a …
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Defence Notes
Philippine CAS aircraft bid edges forward
13th June 2017
The ongoing and bloody battle to recapture the town of Marawi from Islamic militants of the Maute group in Mindanao is illustrating the seriousness of …
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Naval Warfare
Romania proceeds with corvette programme
12th June 2017
The Romanian MoD continues to move forward with its acquisition programme for four corvettes despite the decision to relaunch the tender originally won by Damen …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop radars for USAF F-16s
12th June 2017
Northrop Grumman’s APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) has been selected by the US Air Force as the active electronically scanned array (AESA) for its …
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Defence Notes
ISDEF 2017: Leopard latest in Capture's big cat family
12th June 2017
Capture unveiled its new Leopard pan and tilt system at the ISDEF 2017 exhibition in Tel Aviv on 6 June. The tracking system platform manufacturer …
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Defence Notes
Paris Air Show: BTX focus on USAF competition
12th June 2017
Boeing believes there is a potential market of 2,000 aircraft for its Boeing T-X (BTX) trainer despite this the company remains focussed on its bidding …
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Naval Warfare
ISDEF 2017: Trigon maritime applications highlighted
12th June 2017
IMI Systems showcased its Trigon sea-to-shore weapon system at ISDEF last week, a capability designed to provide modular fire support from maritime platforms and critical …
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Naval Warfare
Patrol vessel bound for French Guiana
9th June 2017
The French Navy has taken command of its second and final Guyanese Light Patrol Vessel (PLG), P734 La Résolue, which was officially handed over by …
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Defence Notes
ISDEF 2017: ZombieCam set to detect intruders
9th June 2017
Chiral Software stood out amongst the crowd with the launch of its new ZombieCam tactical video system at the ISDEF 2017 exhibition in Tel Aviv. …
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Defence Notes
Amidst threats, Seoul eyes defence budget hike
9th June 2017
South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has requested a record defence budget of KRW43.7 trillion ($38.7 billion) for next year. Although yet to be …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Pentagon’s China report becomes more pastel
9th June 2017
Once again, the release of the annual Pentagon report, entitled Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China, a US Congress-mandated document, contributes …
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Defence Notes
Canada boosts defence spending by 70%
8th June 2017
The Liberal government in Canada is planning a 70% increase in defence spending under the long-awaited defence policy review (DPR) finally laid out on 7 …
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Helicopter delays cause Indian Navy anxiety
8th June 2017
As the Indian Navy (IN) tackles cost-effectiveness, timely deliveries and upgraded technologies, delays in resolving the Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH) contract for 16 Sikorsky S-70Bs may …
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Defence Notes
ISDEF 2017: Perceptions and challenges of war
7th June 2017
A day after the anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, which saw the beginning of the end of the Nazi occupation of Europe, Israeli …
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Naval Warfare
Will Singapore inject Sea Venom?
7th June 2017
Singapore has expressed interest in a lightweight shore-based anti-ship missile system, with industry sources attending IMDEX and the Shangri-La Dialogue confirming that the island’s military was considering …
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Defence Notes
ISDEF 2017: Officials warn of emerging threats
6th June 2017
As Israel marks the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War, the state now finds itself on the front lines against international terrorism, according to deputy …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: IAI Elta seeks unified vision
5th June 2017
Technology associated with signals intelligence (SIGINT) must feature improved levels of sensitivity and frequency coverage in order to keep pace with emerging requirements from the …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin eyes CSC work
5th June 2017
Lockheed Martin Canada has been awarded a contract to replace the combat management system on board the Chilean Navy’s three Type 23 frigates, the company …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Mattis confirms new stability policy initiative
3rd June 2017
US Defense Secretary James Mattis has confirmed plans the US will implement the Asia Pacific Stability Initiative (APSI), now in the development stages in the …
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