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Air Warfare
Israel puts F-35I through its paces with Iran attack in mind
11th July 2022
The danger posed by a nuclear-armed Iran has prompted the Israeli Air Force to draw up detailed plans for strikes spearheaded by the F-35I Adir.
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Defence Notes
The world allows China to encircle, blockade and intimidate Taiwan (Opinion)
15th August 2022
Belligerent China spit the dummy and attempted to bludgeon Taiwan into submission with its largest military exercises in recent memory.
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Defence Notes
Boeing Q1 results reveal T-7 trainer trouble
27th April 2022
Boeing's T-7 next generation trainer programme has suffered financial difficulties linked to supplier problems and COVID-19 complications.
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Training
Last Red Hawk test aircraft handed over as Saab shifts manufacturing to US
21st June 2022
The last T-7A Red Hawk development jet received its aft section from Sweden and was joined with the forward fuselage. All future subassembly production work will now take place at Saab’s new facility in Indiana.
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Air Warfare
Netherlands acquires more AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from US
27th May 2022
The US State Department has approved a possible FMS to the Netherlands for AIM-9X Block II Missiles and related equipment, valued at around $117 million.
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Naval Warfare
Denmark aims to field SM-2 across Iver Huitfeldt class from 2025 onwards
23rd May 2022
In early May, Denmark conducted a test-firing of the SM-2 Block IIIA missile from the Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate Niels Juel.
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Defence Notes
USAF budget request offers mixed results for F-35 and F-15EX fighters
29th March 2022
The USAF's FY2023 defence budget request contains some surprises as it slows F-35 acquisition while accelerating F-15EX combat jet deliveries.
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Air Warfare
Brazil acquires ex-commercial jets for multirole conversion
5th May 2022
Brazilian Air Force signs contract to convert two A330 airliners into tanker/transport configuration.
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Training
Production of Red Hawk is on track after first aircraft rollout, says Boeing
12th May 2022
The first production-standard T-7A will undergo ground check and flight tests before being handed over to the USAF.
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Defence Helicopter
Germany dismisses Chinook report but plans heavy-lift helicopter decision soon
28th April 2022
In another twist for Germany's heavy-lift helicopter acquisition, the MoD has questioned where information about selection of the CH-47F came from, dismissing such a claim and stating that an official announcement will happen soon.
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Air Warfare
India’s need for multirole tankers grows more urgent
14th April 2022
India is about to reignite a smouldering quest for new air-to-air tankers, and domestic industry wants a slice of the action.
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Defence Helicopter
King Stallion moves nearer to IOC
6th April 2022
A decision on starting full-rate production of the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter is scheduled for 2023 with a first deployment to follow in 2024.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo delivers third and fourth Eurofighters to Kuwait
31st March 2022
Kuwait has received another batch of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter sets from Leonardo.
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Defence Notes
Steady production no guarantee of KC-46 avoiding further troubles
4th February 2022
As Boeing continues to maintain a strong KC-46 production record, will negotiations between the manufacturer and the USAF on a RVS 2.0 baseline configuration prove pivotal to overcoming technical difficulties?
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan receives final Azmat missile boat
5th April 2022
Pakistan modified its fourth Azmat-class missile boat when it was built in Karachi. A series of smaller but similar gunboats is also on the cards.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A (USA)
Programme Background The first four Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) KC-46A aircraft were delivered to McConnell AFB in Kansas in January 2019. As of December 2020, a ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-Y Tanker Aircraft (USA)
The USAF is looking to procure tanker aircraft to bridge the gap between the delayed KC-46 fleet and the future Advanced Air Refueling Tanker (known also ...
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Data links
Data links | KC-Y Tanker Aircraft (USA)
The USAF is looking to procure tanker aircraft to bridge the gap between the delayed KC-46 fleet and the future Advanced Air Refueling Tanker (known also ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | KC-Y Tanker Aircraft (USA)
The USAF is looking to procure tanker aircraft to bridge the gap between the delayed KC-46 fleet and the future Advanced Air Refueling Tanker (known also ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-Y Tanker Aircraft (USA)
Programme Background The USAF is replacing its fleet of 396 KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft, built in the 1950s and 60s, and 59 KC-10 Extenders, which entered service ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A (Israel)
Programme Background Boeing, according to reports, would not grant Israel Aerospace Industries permission to convert used 767s into tanker planes. Consequently, according to Channel 12 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A Forecast (Israel)
Programme Background Boeing, according to reports, would not grant Israel Aerospace Industries permission to convert used 767s into tanker planes. Consequently, according to Channel 12 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Heavy Multirole Tanker [Italy]
Programme Background Requirement Italy operates four Boeing KC-767As, which provide the Italian Air Force with tanker capability. According to the Italian MoD, this tanker fleet ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles
Kirpi (Tunisia)
Programme Background The Tunisian Armed Forces require mine-resistant vehicles to support its troops engaged in counter-terrorism missions, who face a high risk of attack from IEDs. ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J - US Marine Corps
Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and FMS ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]
Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under FMS programme. On 9 November 2012, ...
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Data links
Data links | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]
Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under FMS programme. On 9 November 2012, ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]
Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under FMS programme. On 9 November 2012, ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-390 (Option) [Portugal]
The Portuguese Air Force is planning to purchase one KC-390 aircraft in addition to the five platforms under a contract signed in August 2019 to supply ...
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Data links
Data links | KC-390 (Option) [Portugal]
The Portuguese Air Force is planning to purchase one KC-390 aircraft in addition to the five platforms under a contract signed in August 2019 to supply ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A Pegasus
In February 2011, Boeing received a USAF contract to build 179 KC-46A tankers, developed from the KC-767A. The first phase of the USAF's tanker recapitalisation ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-135 Stratotanker
The KC-135 entered service in 1957 with the USAF, which plans to keep the type flying beyond 2040 when it will be replaced by the ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-46A ATS
FlightSafety supports the USAF aircrew training program for the KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft. The program delivers a multi-faceted training package to the USAF from design, ...
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Subsystems: visual
VITAL 1100
FlightSafety’s VITAL 1100 visual system provides pilots with simulator training that features realistic, detailed, high-resolution views designed to enhance safety. VITAL 1100 is combined with ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers, EW test systems
Model 527
The Model 527 radar signal simulator is used for end-of-runway and walk-around radiated RWR testing to verify the operational status of the aircraft and its ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers
AN/AAR-47B(V)2
The AN/AAR-47B Missile Warning System (MWS) is an EW system designed to protect low/slow-flying aircraft against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. The MWS will detect a ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
Alloy Surfaces and Kilgore IRCM flares
Chemring Countermeasures develops and manufactures the Alloy Surfaces and Kilgore range of airborne IR flares that are compatible with most available dispensers on a variety ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-10 Extender
The KC-10 Extender is a tanker/transport aircraft developed for the USAF by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). It was derived from the company’s three-engine ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
APR-39(V)
The ARP-39(V) is an RWR system for combat helicopters, low-speed aircraft and fast attack craft. The system comprises two dual-video receivers, four spiral cavity-backed antennas, ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J Super Hercules
The KC-130J Super Hercules is a tanker variant of the C-130J Super Hercules. It is designed to deliver fuel to several platforms, including helicopters and ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
USAF KC-135 ATS
The KC-135 Aircrew Training System (ATS) programme delivers initial qualification, requalification, continuation and upgrades training for USAF KC-135 aircrews, including pilots, co-pilots and boom operators. ...
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Towed guns
M-46
The M-46 130mm field gun was developed to meet a Soviet Army artillery requirement developed in 1946 and it entered production in 1951. The M-46, ...
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Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes
MK 46 Mod 5A (SW)
The MK 46 Mod 5A (SW) is the latest model of the MK 46 family, used by 25 countries, in service with the USN and ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-10A Training
FlightSafety supports USAF Air Mobility Command with 4,000-6,000 initial, upgrade and recurrent training events each year for KC-10 pilots, boom operators and flight engineers. It ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
USMC KC-130J Training Devices
CAE delivered a KC-130J cockpit avionics part-task trainer to MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. The device is used for classroom training of ground maintenance personnel ...
