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Industrial benefit or political distraction? Navigating the final assembly line
Using the example of the F-35, does rolling out a domestic final assembly line make economic or industrial sense for countries wanting to purchase new aircraft?
Naval Warfare
South American shipyards end 2024 positively as regional navies bet on local manufacturers
The year ends with several South American navies undergoing ambitious programmes to modernise their fleets. A common denominator is that regional services want domestically manufactured surface vessels and even submarines.
Air Warfare
Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?
What are the realistic options for replacing or replicating the C-5’s unique capability when it finally reaches its end of life?
Land Warfare
US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar
India has been navigating a strategic balancing act in its defence modernisation efforts as it considers deals with Russia and the US.
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Land Warfare
AAD 2012: Braddick teams with Truvelo on sniper rifles
21st September 2012
Truvelo Armoury Division has teamed with Braddick Defence Systems to build the new Braddick Sniper Division. Announced at the Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AAD 2012: South African company reveals details of new UAV
21st September 2012
Braddick Defense Systems is currently developing a multi-purpose quadrotor UAV. It is aimed at the South African market, and will be leveraging off the company's …
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Defence Helicopter
US to sell Apaches to Indonesia
21st September 2012
US Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, has revealed the United States is working on the potential sale of eight Boeing AH-64D Apaches to Indonesia. The …
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Defence Helicopter
First Belgian NH90 takes to the air
21st September 2012
The first NH90 helicopter for the Belgian armed forces has made its maiden flight. The aircraft - a Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) variant - flew …
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Military Logistics
Marine Corps ExFOB explores thermal management issues
21st September 2012
As the fifth in the series of semi-annual Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) investigations, ExFOB 2012-2 was held this week at Camp Pendleton, California. The …
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Defence Notes
AAD 2012: Saab continues commitment to SA
20th September 2012
Saab is investing R&D funding into its South African division, including improving the sensor capability of its Land Electronics Defence System (LEDS) for combat vehicles. …
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Digital Battlespace
Swedish radar used to protect London skies during Olympics
20th September 2012
The Swedish Armed Forces played a key role in the low-level aerial surveillance of the airspace around London during the Olympics, it has been revealed. …
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Defence Helicopter
AAD 2012: Russian Helicopters and Denel sign MRO agreement
20th September 2012
Russian Helicopters and Denel have signed a teaming agreement for the latter to provide MRO services for helicopters purchased by African countries. Signed during the …
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Land Warfare
AAD 2012: DCD Mountain Lion III passes UAE trials
20th September 2012
DCD Protected Mobility has announced that its Mountain Lion III armoured utility vehicle passed the UAE's Summer Trials in July. Speaking to Shephard at the …
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Defence Helicopter
AAD 2012: Denel upgrades more Rooivalks
20th September 2012
Denel Aviation has announced that two more upgraded Rooivalk combat support helicopters have been delivered to the South African Air Force (SAAF). They were delivered …
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Digital Battlespace
AFA 2012: US wrestles with cyber security
20th September 2012
The Pentagon is looking at a separate cyber command as it considers how best to protect the US against a threat increasingly regarded with trepidation. …
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Digital Battlespace
AFA 2012: USAF stands up new cyber ops group
20th September 2012
As the US Air Force (USAF) sharpens its focus on the cyber mission, the 10th Air Force is opening a new cyber operations unit to …
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Land Warfare
AAD 2012: NORINCO Light Strike Vehicle makes international debut
19th September 2012
The China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has exhibited the CS/VA1 Light Strike Vehicle internationally for the first time at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition. 'It …
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Defence Helicopter
Japan clears the V-22 Osprey for flight
19th September 2012
The Japanese Ministry of Defence has given a green light to allow the US Marines Corps to begin V-22 Osprey flight operations from October, it …
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Land Warfare
AAD 2012: BAE Systems unveils upgraded Tactical Remote Turret
19th September 2012
BAE Land Systems South Africa has launched an upgraded version of its Tactical Remote Turret (TRT) remote weapon station that can fire 30mm munition. Revealed …
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Digital Battlespace
AFA 2012: USAF reveals Space Fence thinking
18th September 2012
As it nears a down-select on the Space Fence space surveillance system, the US Air Force has outlined the expected makeup of the system. Speaking …
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Defence Helicopter
AFA 2012: AFSOC works to solve CV-22 engine issues
18th September 2012
The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is working on a number of measures to prevent the fine Afghan sand from damaging the engine …
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Naval Warfare
Kelvin Hughes awarded RFA tanker contract
13th September 2012
Kelvin Hughes Surveillance has announced that it will supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) and helicopter control radars for four fleet tankers being built for the …
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Defence Notes
TOR, Israeli MoD reach future trainer agreement
12th September 2012
TOR Advanced Flight Training (TOR) has reached an agreement with the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) worth approximately $603 million for the Israeli Air Force …
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South American shipyards end 2024 positively as regional navies bet on local manufacturers
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Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?
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US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar
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![Northrop gets $3.5 billion contract to integrate mission systems for E-6B successor]()
Northrop gets $3.5 billion contract to integrate mission systems for E-6B successor
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![South American shipyards end 2024 positively as regional navies bet on local manufacturers]()
South American shipyards end 2024 positively as regional navies bet on local manufacturers
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![Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?]()
Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul?
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![US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar]()
US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar
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Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes
