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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.
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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.
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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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Indo Defence 2016: What to expect in Indonesia (video)
1st November 2016
On the eve of Indonesia's premiere defence show, Indo Defence 2016, land warfare editor Tim Fish runs through some of the country's key military programmes …
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Naval Warfare
Indo Defence 2016: Tank boat dominance moves up river
1st November 2016
The new X-18 Tank Boat built by Indonesian shipbuilder PT Lundin, named Antasena, is expected to begin firing trials next year. An actual-sized model is …
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Saab, PGZ sign Polish market MoU
28th October 2016
Saab and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on Polish naval programmes, Saab announced on 26 October. The …
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Zhuhai 2016: China comes out fighting?
28th October 2016
The 11th Zhuhai Air Show, 1-6 November, will showcase the newest aerial weaponry available not just to the Chinese military, but for export to an …
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Land Warfare
Malaysia inaugurates counterterrorism unit
27th October 2016
Malaysia launched a new special operations unit – the National Special Operations Force (NSOF) – on 27 October. It will be the prime response unit …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2016: ASEAN defence spending on the rise
27th October 2016
It is becoming clear that Southeast Asia is expanding its influence in the global defence industry. Recent data suggests that the upward trend in military …
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Defence Notes
Croation Navy fires RBS15
27th October 2016
The Croatian Navy successfully fired the RBS15 missile during one of its main training events, HARPUN 16, Saab announced on 27 October. The missile was …
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Indo Defence 2016: Top five Indonesian procurements (video)
27th October 2016
The Indonesian government plans to increase its defence spending in a drive to modernise equipment in service with the armed forces. Jakarta aims to allocate …
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Land Warfare
JGSDF parades newest equipment
27th October 2016
The Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) showed off some of its newest equipment at a parade in Tokyo on 23 October, including the Type 11 …
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Indo Defence 2016: Indonesia bolsters aerospace sector (video)
26th October 2016
I Gusti Putu Suryawirawan, director general of Indonesia's Ministry of Industry, briefs Shephard on the country's ambitions to further develop its aerospace industry. For more …
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Indo Defence 2016: Indonesia sets out defence priorities (video)
25th October 2016
Indonesia has several key defence programmes including renewing submarines, armoured vehicles and fighter aircraft, as well as initiatives that see local industry develop domestic capabilities …
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Defence Notes
Malaysia slashes 2017 defence budget
25th October 2016
The defence budget announced by Malaysia on 21 October has taken a serious slash compared to a year earlier. The amount allocated to the Ministry …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2016: BAE Systems hawks OPVs
25th October 2016
BAE Systems hopes to make its mark in the Asia-Pacific region through platforms such as offshore patrol vessels (OPV) and Hawk advanced jet trainers, both …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: US needs patience with Philippine president
24th October 2016
The Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was in Beijing last week to denounce the US and to sign 13 agreements with China on a wide range …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2016: CNIM crafts new amphibious landing concept (video)
24th October 2016
French industrial group CNIM used this year's Euronaval in Paris, France, to unveil a 'shore-to-shore' variant of its L-Cat amphibious landing craft. The variant, based …
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Indo Defence 2016: Indonesia upgrades corvette
24th October 2016
The Indonesian Navy is upgrading the combat system of one of its Fatahillah-class corvettes, KRI Malahayati, for a sum of $18 million. A consortium made …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement
24th October 2016
The race is still on for the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) F-5E fighter replacement programme. Despite the air force expressing strong interest in the Sukhoi …
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Naval Warfare
Indo Defence 2016: Double happiness for SIGMA
24th October 2016
September was a milestone for the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI-AL) frigate programme, with the first SIGMA 10514-class frigate completing sea trials on 7 September. The sea trials included …
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Indo Defence 2016: Protecting Natuna
24th October 2016
With the increased focus on South China Sea disputes and alleged illegal fishing by Chinese fishing vessels, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) have begun expanding …
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