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![General Atomics XQ-67A takes first flight]()
General Atomics XQ-67A takes first flight
General Atomics' XQ-67A jet-powered combat drone has completed its inaugural flight, just weeks after the company officially revealed the platform.
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![KAI develops MUM-T alongside fighter program]()
KAI develops MUM-T alongside fighter program
KAI has been developing manned-unmanned teaming and air-launched effects technologies to be operated alongside its domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Israel’s SpearUAV positions Viper loitering munitions for tactical and strategic functions
SpearUAV’s Viper family of loitering munitions has been developed to provide effects across multiple domains.
Land Warfare
ST Engineering updates Singapore Army’s standard service weapon
STE boosts firearms portfolio with updated SAR 21 and Ultimax 100 variants, revealing it has been targeting sales via updates to the legacy assault rifle and light machine gun.
Air Warfare
Rafael’s Ice and Sea Breaker readies for production
Rafael revealed at the Singapore Airshow 2024 that production was about to commence on the Ice and Sea Breaker for two customers who signed up for the missile two years ago.
Air Warfare
Lockheed says Israel will buy third squadron of F-35s in coming months
Lockheed Martin has revealed insights into the latest developments surrounding the F-35 programme, from pending Letters of Acceptance (LoAs) with Israel and Greece, to ongoing Tech Refresher 3 upgrades.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems to provide technology refresh to US MQ-25 refuelling UAS
12th February 2024
Boeing's MQ-25 Stingray, a pivotal asset for the US Navy's future carrier operations, will receive a technological boost by BAE Systems.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems to provide technology refresh to US MQ-25 refuelling UAS
12th February 2024
Boeing's MQ-25 Stingray, a pivotal asset for the US Navy's future carrier operations, will receive a technological boost by BAE Systems.
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Air Warfare
US Army cancels FARA helicopter programmes to fund UAS and Black Hawk procurement
9th February 2024
The cancellation of the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) has reflected a shift in focus towards uncrewed systems in response to evolving battlefield dynamics and lessons learned from recent conflicts.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed pitches C-130J-30 Super Hercules to Sweden
8th February 2024
The focus of a new partnership between Lockheed and Sweden's MilDef will be on enhancing LM's C-130-30 Super Hercules offering to the Swedish Air Force by integrating MilDef's advanced solutions.
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Air Warfare
Is Turkey’s potential return to the F-35 programme aligned with evolving defence priorities?
7th February 2024
While the US remained open to Turkey’s potential reintegration into the F-35 programme, recent developments suggest the possibility that Turkey’s evolving strategic priorities and indigenous defence initiatives may question the necessity of the F-35.
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Air Warfare
Preparing for mass deployments and improving aircraft fleet among US Air Force priorities for FY2025
5th February 2024
The branch’s main concerns for FY2025 will include integrating systems and equipment, improving software, cyber capabilities and aircraft fleet, and preparing for mass deployments.
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Air Warfare
Czech Republic seals $6.6 billion F-35 deal amid Gripen lease uncertainty
1st February 2024
The Czech Republic has solidified its defence stance with a historic F-35 procurement deal, yet unresolved talks have hinted at lingering considerations over potential Gripen lease extensions.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to deliver first US Grey Wolf helicopters this year
1st February 2024
Boeing has begun gearing up to deliver the first MH-139A Grey Wolf multirole helicopters to the US Air Force later this year as the branch closes in on a milestone in its UH-1N Huey Replacement effort.
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Air Warfare
Nearly half of USAF aircraft fleet has passed design service life, says air force official
31st January 2024
The US Air Force has been operating helicopters and combat, ISR, transport and training platforms that have been in service for three decades or more, with 44% of its fleet having already passed its design service life.
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![ST Engineering updates Singapore Army’s standard service weapon]()
ST Engineering updates Singapore Army’s standard service weapon
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![Singapore Airshow 2024: Saab's Gripen E sets sights on fighter procurement breakthroughs]()
Singapore Airshow 2024: Saab's Gripen E sets sights on fighter procurement breakthroughs
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![Lockheed says Israel will buy third squadron of F-35s in coming months]()
Lockheed says Israel will buy third squadron of F-35s in coming months
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![Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore’s Apache upgrade among plans to renew RSAF capabilities]()
Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore’s Apache upgrade among plans to renew RSAF capabilities
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![Israel’s SpearUAV positions Viper loitering munitions for tactical and strategic functions]()
Israel’s SpearUAV positions Viper loitering munitions for tactical and strategic functions
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![Singapore Airshow 2024: Pratt & Whitney to continue South Korean F-15 and F-16 engine sustainment]()
Singapore Airshow 2024: Pratt & Whitney to continue South Korean F-15 and F-16 engine sustainment
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![Singapore Airshow 2024: Saab receives Gripen simulator display for Thailand and Brazil]()
Singapore Airshow 2024: Saab receives Gripen simulator display for Thailand and Brazil
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![Lockheed makes progress on TF-50 augmented reality project]()
Lockheed makes progress on TF-50 augmented reality project
