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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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UK, Ukraine sign defence deal
21st March 2016
The UK and Ukraine have signed a new 15-year defence agreement, the UK government announced on 18 March. The agreement includes cooperation in the field …
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3D-printed component on Trident missile
21st March 2016
A 3D-printed missile component, a connector backshell, has flown on three of Lockheed Martin's Trident II D5 fleet ballistic missiles during US Navy testing, the …
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Defence Notes
US can use five Philippine bases
21st March 2016
The US will be permitted to use five military bases in the Philippines under the auspices of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). The EDCA …
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Land Warfare
Size matters in Nordic consolidation
18th March 2016
In a further move in the ongoing consolidation of the Nordic defence industry, Kongsberg has agreed to purchase 49.9% of vehicle manufacturer Patria from the …
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Defence Notes
General Atomics tests railgun projectile
17th March 2016
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has conducted testing of hypersonic projectiles with prototype components for its Guidance Electronics Unit (GEU) at the US Army Dugway …
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Finmeccanica painting a new future
17th March 2016
Finmeccanica will be rebranding under the name 'Leonardo', it was announced on 16 March, as the company reported a net profit of €527 million for …
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Defence Notes
FADA announces MOCHUELO project
15th March 2016
The Andalusian Foundation for Aerospace Development (FADA) has kicked off a new project to apply UAS technologies to agricultural and farm monitoring applications. The MOCHUELO …
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Defence Notes
Brunei’s defence budget rises
15th March 2016
Brunei’s defence budget will grow nearly 5% in 2016-17, as announced by the Brunei Legislative Council last week. The total defence budget amounts to BN$564.7 …
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Training
Kratos USD sees business grow
10th March 2016
Despite the clamour for virtual training to replace live training as a cost-saving measure, live training often forms the pinnacle of the extended training process. …
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Defence Notes
Rheinmetall automatic cannon for Gripen
2nd March 2016
Rheinmetall is to equip Gripen NG fighter aircraft with the BK27 automatic cannon featuring a new linkless ammunition feeding system, under a contract announced by …
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Defence Notes
Harris to sell aerostructures business
1st March 2016
Harris has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its aerostructures business to Albany International for $210 million, Harris announced on 29 February. The $210 …
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Defence Notes
Australia goes on spending spree
26th February 2016
Australia plans to spend some US$140.5 billion over the next decade ‘to fund investment in support of the future force,’ and bring the defence budget …
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Defence Notes
Netherlands takes delivery of JDEAL
26th February 2016
The Netherlands has taken delivery of the new Joint Deployable Exploitation and Analysis Laboratory (JDEAL) in Soesterberg, it was announced on 24 February. The lab - …
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Naval Warfare
More P-8 options, OPV construction for Australia
26th February 2016
The Australian Defence White Paper has called for an additional tranche of three P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), bringing the potential total number of …
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow: Indonesia's aerospace industry showcased (video)
23rd February 2016
In advance of Indo Aerospace 2016 in November, I Gusti Putu Suryawirawan, director general of Indonesia's Ministry of Industry, briefs Shephard on the country's ambitions …
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Digital Battlespace
South Korea boosts ballistic missile defences
23rd February 2016
Ballistic missile defence is a top priority in South Korea after North Korea’s latest nuclear test on 6 January and rocket test on 7 February. …
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Singapore Airshow: Sikorsky looks to leverage Lockheed muscle (video)
19th February 2016
Following Lockheed Martin's aquisition of Sikorsky in November 2015, Samir Mehta, president of Defense Systems and Services at Sikorsky, speaks to Shephard about progress integrating …
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow: Honeywell finds Asia-Pacific encouragement
18th February 2016
Honeywell was obviously able to cater to both the commercial and military aviation sectors whilst at the Singapore Air Show, but one important announcement surrounded …
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Defence Notes
India’s blue-water ambitions
13th February 2016
The Indian Navy’s international fleet review, held off the Andhra Pradesh coast and featuring 75 warships plus 24 international warships, sent out a loud message. …
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