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Lockheed Martin cuts F-35 delivery estimate for 2023

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 07:35
Lockheed Martin expects to deliver 100–120 F-35s in 2023, down from an earlier projection of 147–153 aircraft because of delays in developing the fighter jet's...
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Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian military using UK C-UAV system

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 06:33
The Ukrainian military appears to be fielding a UK-developed counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) system.
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Hungary receives first H225M helos

Tue, 18/07/2023 - 16:35
The first two of 16 Airbus Helicopters H225M multirole rotorcraft were delivered to Hungary on 18 July, the manufacturer announced.
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UK awards study contracts for Merlin service life extension

Tue, 18/07/2023 - 14:05
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed parallel contracts with Lockheed Martin UK and Leonardo Helicopters UK to identify, scope, and mitigate obsolescence issues...
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Hanwha Ocean emerges as preferred bidder to build additional FFX-III frigates

Tue, 18/07/2023 - 11:20
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has emerged as the preferred bidder in a programme to supply the country with two more Chungnam (FFX-III)-class frigates, the...
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UK orders Trophy APS for further testing on Challenger 3 tank

Tue, 18/07/2023 - 11:20
The UK has awarded a GBP20 million (over USD26 million) contract to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the Trophy active protection system (APS) for testing on the...
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Portugal to modernise OPVs

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 17:35
The Portuguese Navy is to progressively upgrade its Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), service representatives told Janes.
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Polaris pitching 6×6 light tactical vehicle to USMC, special operations forces

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 15:50
Vehicle specialist Polaris Government and Defense is developing a 6×6 variant of its MRZR Alpha light tactical vehicle (LTV) as it explores concepts to increase payload...
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Safran-HAL to collaborate on new aircraft engines

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 15:50
India and France are slated to expand their defence co-operation to support the joint development of new engines for the 13 ton Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH)...
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Leonardo DRS eyes role in Bradley successor

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 15:50
Leonardo DRS is exploring a potential role in the US Army‘s future XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, which will replace the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle,...
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Leonardo reveals next-gen survivability upgrade for Eurofighter

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 15:05
Leonardo announced the next generation of survivability upgrade for Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on 14 July.
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UK personnel shortfall puts drag on F-35B force development

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 15:05
Delays to the buildup of the UK's F-35B Lightning Force have pushed back the establishment of a second front-line squadron to the end of 2023, the Ministry of Defence...
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Japan tests prototype of new reconnaissance vehicle

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 13:50
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is testing a new reconnaissance combat vehicle (RCV) prototype based on the Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicle (MCV), a Japan...
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Australia to accelerate Ghost Bat development

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 13:35
Australia's Department of Defence (DoD) has been directed by the government to accelerate development of the Boeing Australia MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned aerial vehicle...
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Ukraine a ‘game changer' for RAF Typhoon Force

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 12:50
The outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022 saw ‘the game changed' for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon Force, massively increasing its flight hours and the...
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BAE Systems scores stratospheric success for PHASA-35 pseudo satellite

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 12:50
BAE Systems has flown the PHASA-35 solar-powered high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the stratosphere for the first time, the company...
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RAF targets 2027–28 for fielding Striker II HMD on Typhoon

Mon, 17/07/2023 - 12:50
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) expects to field the BAE Systems Striker II helmet-mounted display (HMD) aboard its Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft before the end of...
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China launched 26 aircraft to monitor US P-8

Fri, 14/07/2023 - 14:20
The flight of a US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft over the Taiwan Strait on 13 July prompted China to launch 26 combat aircraft, according to the...
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India moves closer towards procuring more Kalvari SSKs

Fri, 14/07/2023 - 07:35
The Indian Navy has edged closer towards acquiring another three Kalvari (Scorpene)-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) now that the plan has been endorsed by a...
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Update: UK awards E-Scan radar contract for Typhoon

Sat, 08/07/2023 - 02:05
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded BAE Systems GBP870 million (USD1.1 billion) for further development and integration of the European Common Radar System Mark...
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