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Naval Warfare
Kharg loss hurts Iranian pride
16th June 2021
The loss of IRIS Kharg was the latest disaster to befall the Iranian navy but there are no plans to build or buy a replacement.
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Air Warfare
US approves F-16 sale, but does Manila now prefer Gripens?
25th June 2021
The US has approved the sale of 12 F-16s to the Philippines, hotting up a battle with Saab's Gripen. Almost simultaneously, the PAF loses a Black Hawk helicopter.
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Land Warfare
Delayed Canadian LAV recce system back on track
6th May 2021
The LRSS has suffered delays because of the bankruptcy of a subcontractor to DRS that was supposed to provide the telescopic mast system for the LAV surveillance system.
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Digital Battlespace
Arctic SATCOM moves into the spotlight
7th June 2021
Countries in the Arctic region are positioning themselves to maximise levels in connectivity across the High North, as their armed forces look to assert influence across the strategically important region.
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Land Warfare
M-ACE counter-UAS system verified
3rd June 2021
Northrop Grumman has developed its C-UAS system over recent years with a series of test and evaluation events.
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Naval Warfare
Nigerian naval procurement apparently stays on track
8th June 2021
The Nigerian Navy recently welcomed a new survey ship but it is also enhancing its airborne and maritime security capabilities, although it still lacks an active flagship.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Baykar Makina moves to ramp up Akinci UAV production
2nd June 2021
Akinci UAV production has been accelerated, says the CEO of manufacturer Baykar Makina.
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Air Warfare
Su-30SM2s are destined for Baltic duties
10th May 2021
Two dozen Su-30SM2 fighters will be delivered to the Russian Navy by late 2022, mainly to the Kaliningrad Oblast where they will replace ageing Su-27s.
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Air Warfare
Colombia freezes Kfir replacement programme
25th May 2021
Colombia may be left without a viable fighter fleet from 2023.
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Military Logistics
UK decision to withdraw Hercules leaves Marshall ‘disappointed’
23rd March 2021
MRO specialist Marshall was not expecting a 2023 retirement date for the RAF C-130J fleet.
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Land Warfare
C-UAV demands put BASSALT to the test
4th May 2021
A counter-UAV system originally developed for the civil aviation sector is being used in Mali to protect French forces.
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Air Warfare
Singapore MRTTs attain full capability, certified for F-15 tanking
20th April 2021
Singapore's fleet of aerial refuelling tankers is up and running, although the RSAF continues to improve the autonomy of its tanking missions.
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Air Warfare
Canada awards support and maintenance contract to Team CERTAS
14th May 2021
Public Services and Procurement Canada has signed a contract for the maintenance of King Air 350ER aircraft with Team CERTAS.
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Training
Sweden selects Grob 120TP as new basic trainer
6th May 2021
The Royal Swedish Air Force has selected the Grob 120TP as its new basic training aircraft but the decision on its advanced jet trainer has been parked.
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Defence Notes
Canada aims to upgrade NORAD
28th April 2021
The Canadian government is allocating funding for the next five years to overhaul NORAD amid new-generation threats such as low-flying cruise missiles and hypersonic weapons.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport
C-130J (Secondhand) [Greece]
Programme Background The decision was prompted by repeated operational failures in the HAF’s C-130 fleet, particularly highlighted during a failed mission to transport a Greek ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-2 (Japan)
Programme BackgroundKawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. ...
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Transport
C-130J - USAF
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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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-130H Replacement [Sweden]
Programme Background Requirements Sweden has five C-130H aircraft (designated Tp-84) and one KC-130H. Two C-130Es bought in the 1960s have retired, but the six H ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement [South Africa]
Programme Background Requirement South Africa’s current C-130BZ fleet has become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain, being amongst the oldest C-130 aircraft still operational. Despite a 2023 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M (Indonesia)
Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Requirement The Royal Saudi Air Force operates 33 C-130H, 7 KC-130H aircraft and two KC-130Js. The country has been seeking to replace its ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M-Forecast (Indonesia)
Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...
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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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Transport
C-130 Replacement [Greece]
Programme Background Requirement The existing C-130 fleet of the Hellenic Air Force has faced operational readiness issues, with only one or two airframes in service at ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-37A - USAF
Programme Background The USAF was using C-20B transport aircraft, variant of civilian Gulfstream III, to provide worldwide airlift for DoD and government officials. With the ...
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Transport
Strategic Airlift Capability [Mexico]
Programme Background Requirement The Mexican Air Force's transport capability is provided by the country's 302nd (C-130 Hercules) and 502nd (Boeing 737-200) squadrons. Previously, it also operated Boeing ...
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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 ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | 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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Air: transport/tanker simulators
C-130 Tampa Training Center
CAE owns and operates a training centre in Tampa, Florida, for operators of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft. CAE’s C-130 Tampa Training Center offers ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
C-130 ATS
The Lockheed Martin C-130 Aircrew Training System (ATS) provides academic and simulation training for C-130 weapons system aircrews and maintenance personnel. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, ...
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EO/IR systems
Orca 130
According to the manufacturer, Threod Systems, the Orca 130 is a non-ITAR, four-sensor gyro-stabilised payload for ISR missions. The Orca 130 is the standard payload for the ...
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Transport
C-130J Super Hercules
The C-130J Super Hercules is the latest model of the C-130 Hercules four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J primarily performs the tactical portion of ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
AN/APN-241
The AN/APN-241 is a high-resolution ground mapping radar developed for C-130 mission and operational requirements. It enables accurate low-level navigation and precision aerial drops, predictive ...
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Trailers
MTVR Cargo Trailer
The MTVR Cargo Trailer was developed for use with the USMC's Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR), produced by Oshkosh Defense. It is built for rugged ...
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Air: Integrated cockpit systems
Cockpit 9000
Produced by CMC Electronics, the Cockpit 9000 is an integrated avionics solution primarily integrated into C-130 aircraft. According to the manufacturer, over 100 C-130s are ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
USAF C-130J MATS
Training for USAF C-130J crews is managed under a programme called C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS). Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for ...
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Transport
C-130 Hercules
The C-130E/H Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It first entered service in 1962. According to Lockheed Martin, 1,693 C-130E and C-130H models ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
Chaff and Flare Cartridges
The BAE Systems family of chaff and IR expendables includes M206 207x25x25mm (0.04kg) IR decoy flare; MJU-x 264x74mm (0.4kg) IR decoy flare; RR-129/AL 147x36mm (0.23kg) chaff ...
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Transport
C-2
Kawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. The ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
AE 2100
The Rolls-Royce AE 2100 turboprop engine is a widely used military powerplant that can be found on Lockheed Martin C-130 variants (AE 2100D3), Leonardo C-27J ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
X-61A Gremlin
Dynetics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos, is developing the X-61A Gremlin. This low-cost swarming drone can be outfitted with different payloads, launched by a mothership, recovered ...
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Launchers
Hercules AH-01
The Hercules AH-01 high-pressure pneumatic launcher is designed to launch UAVs of up to 500kg MTOW. It is air-transportable in C-130, A400M, or other similar ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
AN/APQ-175
The AN/APQ-175 is a dual-band radar at the heart of the adverse weather aerial delivery system fitted to USAF C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. As well ...
