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US deploys F-22s to CENTCOM in response to ‘unsafe and unprofessional' Russian air activity in region

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 12:05
The US has sent Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor fighters to the Middle East in response to “unsafe and unprofessional” behaviour by Russian aircraft in the region, US...
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Indonesian Harimau tanks to be equipped with reconnaissance UAVs

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 12:05
The Indonesian Army'sHarimau medium tanks will be equipped with reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) “to adapt to the demands of combat operations”, said the...
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US marines looking for alternative operators for Kuwait's aerostat radar

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 08:20
US Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is carrying out market research to see if there are contractors other than TCOM that can operate the Kuwait Low Altitude...
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Turgis & Gaillard to showcase France's largest unmanned aircraft at Le Bourget

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 05:20
The Turgis & Gaillard group will be presenting the prototype of its Aarok unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Paris Air Show, held from 19 to 25 June. With a wingspan...
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HASC subcommittee mark moves to keep amphibious ships, cruisers

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 04:50
In its National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2024 mark, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee...
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UK/French MMCM programme achieves milestone with USV safety trials

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 21:35
The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) unmanned surface vessel (USV) RNMB Apollo has completed a series of navy and industry open water assurance trials claimed by Thales to be the...
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Ukraine conflict: US sending first Strykers, Bradleys for counteroffensive

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 17:50
The US wants to supply more Stryker armoured personnel carriers (APCs) and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) in the latest assistance package to Ukraine.
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Luftwaffe reportedly selects Saab to provide Eurofighter EK electronic attack payload

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 14:05
The Luftwaffe has selected the Saab Arexis electronic warfare (EW) suite for its Eurofighter Elektronischer Kampf (EK) requirement, German national media reported on 13...
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Littoral speed: US Navy moves to cut LCS fleet, finds new missions for remaining ships

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 14:05
As the US Navy (USN) assesses some of the first overall fleet operations – and recreates operational concepts – for its littoral combat ships (LCSs), the service appears...
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Lockheed Martin begins Belgian F-35 build

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 14:05
Lockheed Martin has begun building the first F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for Belgium at its Fort Worth facility in Texas.
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Kuwait set to continue flying ‘classic' Hornets, with new support agreed with US

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 14:05
Kuwait is set to continue operating its ‘classic' Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet combat aircraft alongside its recently received F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and Eurofighter...
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Tempest demonstrator testing gets under way

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 13:20
Testing of components and systems intended for the Tempest Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Flying Technology Demonstrator (FTD) is accelerating at BAE Systems' Warton...
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US DoD eyes better training for arms sales staff

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 13:20
The US Department of Defense (DoD) plans to establish a Defense Security Cooperation Service to improve training for personnel who facilitate Foreign Military Sales...
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New Zealand, Fiji sign defence agreement

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 13:20
New Zealand and Fiji have signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to strengthen defence ties. The agreement is seen as a response to rising tension in the South...
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DoD to halt accepting F-35s equipped with Technical Refresh-3

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 13:05
The US Department of Defense (DoD) will in July stop accepting deliveries of aircraft equipped with Technical Refresh-3 (TR-3) hardware and software, four months after...
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Dutch army develops long-term simulation plan

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 12:05
The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) has initiated a four-pronged plan to improve its simulation capability by 2030, focusing particularly on expanding virtual simulation.
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India approves plans to procure Future Ready Combat Vehicles

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 11:21
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved plans to procure Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) and engines to upgrade in-service T-90 main battle tanks (MBTs).
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Textron submits UGV for US Army robotic vehicle programme

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 11:21
Textron recently offered its proposal for the US Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle – Light (RCV-L), an executive told Janes on 5 June.
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Ocius completes Bluebottle deliveries to Royal Australian Navy

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 11:21
Ocius Technologies has completed the delivery of all Bluebottle unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) under a AUD4.9 million (USD3.3...
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Japan photographs Y-9 communications countermeasures aircraft

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 11:21
A new special mission aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been identified after the aircraft flew into Japan's air defence identification zone...
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