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South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs

Boeing and South Korea have solidified plans that would see Boeing UAV design and technology capabilities implemented locally by South Korean companies.
Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV

Amid escalating tensions and technological advancements in drone warfare, Ukraine has reinforced its front lines with a delivery of 5,000 indigenous drones, paralleled by Iran's revelation of the new jet-powered Shahed-238.

Brazil receives first fully operational upgraded E-99M AEW&C

The updated E-99M aircraft features an updated Erieye Radar and C2 systems, as well as new EW and Identification, friend or foe (IFF) systems.

Boeing and Red 6 make moves on airborne augmented reality training

Boeing and augmented reality training specialist Red 6 have achieved notable progress in integrating advanced technology into training aircraft.

Germany's expansion of P-8 Poseidon fleet casts further doubt on Franco-German MAWS

The recent approval by the German Budget Committee to acquire three additional P-8s has ignited further concerns about potential setbacks in the joint Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System (MAWS) initiative.

Air Warfare

BAE Systems' anti-jammer for Eurofighter Typhoon moves to next phase

BAE Systems’ Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) will boost the protection of the aircraft from GPS signal jamming, spoofing and radio frequency (RF) interference.

Air Warfare

French Navy tests VSR700 naval UAS demonstrator on multi-mission frigate

2nd November 2023

The latest Naval Aerial Drone System trials aimed to showcase the UAS performance capabilities in surveillance and intelligence missions.
Air Warfare

UK awards $20 million contract to Anduril for avanced force protection solutions

2nd November 2023

The contract awarded to Anduril Industries will explore innovative capabilities for force protection and counter-intrusion, as well as counter-unmanned aircraft system solutions for the RAF and Strategic Command on Permanent Joint Operating Bases.
Air Warfare

First Nigerian Air Force T-129 Atak helicopters spotted on X ahead of delivery

1st November 2023

Social media posts claim to show the Nigerian Air Force's upcoming Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 Atak helicopter ahead of delivery and coincide with Nigerian officials' visit to Turkey.
Air Warfare

Germany selects consortium to develop key SCAF technologies and ‘remote carriers’

1st November 2023

A signed contract between Airbus, FCMS and MBDA will focus on technology maturation, with an emphasis on complementary basic technologies for NGWS and the Future Combat Air System use from 2040.
Air Warfare

MBDA's Enforcer missile system gears up for full-scale production for Germany

31st October 2023

As the Enforcer system awaits approval from the Bundeswehr, the full-rate production has been scheduled to commence before the end of 2023. MBDA has also been exploring various Enforcer variants including an air-launched version.
Air Warfare

Kuwait receives four more Eurofighter Typhoons

31st October 2023

The Kuwait Air Force has taken delivery of four additional fighter jets from a fleet of 28 Tranche 3 Eurofighter Typhoons initially ordered back in 2016.
Training

Kratos wins $16 million Australian UH-60M Black Hawk trainer contract

31st October 2023

The contract has covered three different UH-60 Black Hawk trainers that will be used by the ADF Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School in Queensland.
Air Warfare

Poland receives first two AW149 helicopters

31st October 2023

This acquisition was the result of a signed US$2 billion contract for 32 AW149 helicopters announced in mid-June 2022.
Air Warfare

US to build new B61 gravity bomb variant

30th October 2023

The new bomb would be deployable from contemporary aircraft and would replace some B61-7s in the existing nuclear stockpile while maintaining a similar yield.
Air Warfare

Australia increases Ukraine support and deploys Wedgetail to Germany

30th October 2023

Australia has committed AUD910 million (US$579 million) to Ukraine after increasing its contribution with the provision of more equipment.
Air Warfare

Bombardier delivers seventh Global 6000 for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node programme

26th October 2023

BACN aircraft serve as high-altitude communications gateways, relaying or bridging voice and data between air and surface forces, surmounting traditional obstacles such as mountains, rough terrain or distance.
Air Warfare

NATO nears end of multi-tanker air-to-air refuelling exercise in Canary Islands

26th October 2023

The 9th European Air Refuelling Training began on October 16 from Gando Air Base in Gran Canaria, Spain, and has involved air tankers from France, Italy and Spain.
Air Warfare

France enters talks with Saudi Arabia for potential sale of 54 Rafale fighter jets

25th October 2023

Saudi Arabia had officially requested a detailed quote from Dassault for 54 Rafale fighter jets, with a deadline of November 10 for a response. The estimated cost for the deal could rise to nearly US$8 billion.