All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 20
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Saudi Arabia targets fourfold increase in defence R&D spending
Riyadh is to significantly boost its spending on military research and development (R&D) activities, with the measure to support its Vision 2030 initiative aimed at increasing domestic industrial and support capability.
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General Atomics launches Gambit for loyal wingman role
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has unveiled a new jet-powered design named Gambit, intended to demonstrate so-called loyal wingman capabilities for the US Air Force (USAF).
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Ottawa extends NFTC pilot training service deal through 2027
CAE is to continue its delivery of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) programme for at least another five years, via a contract extension worth more than C$550 million ($435 million). “The government of Canada has extended the contract for the NATO Flying Training in Canada programme through 2027,” ...
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Romanian MiG-21 crash followed by SA330 search and rescue helicopter loss
Romania’s air force suffered two fatal accidents on 2 March, in separate crashes which killed eight military personnel.
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Italy signs new C-130J support deal with industry
Italy’s defence ministry has signed a €380 million ($426 million), five-year contract covering in-service support for its air force fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports.
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BAE Systems boss eyeing further Typhoon sales opportunities
BAE Systems sees opportunities to extend production of the Eurofighter Typhoon beyond current orders for the type, as the company draws close to delivering its first example to Qatar.
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Serbia signs deal to replace aged An-26 with C295 transports
Serbia has ordered a pair of Airbus Defence & Space C295 medium transports, with the twin-turboprops to be delivered from late next year.
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Eurodrone programme takes off with OCCAR contract award
Europe’s Eurodrone programme has been formally launched on behalf of partner nations France, Germany, Italy and Spain, leading to deliveries from late this decade.
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Ukraine claims Russian aircraft losses as invasion begins
Ukraine’s defence ministry claims to have destroyed several Russian aircraft during its early efforts to defend the country from invasion by Moscow’s military.
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UAE poised to order up to 48 Chinese L-15 jet trainers
China is close to finalising a breakthrough deal to supply the United Arab Emirates with up to 48 Hongdu L-15 advanced jet trainers.
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UK reveals interest in placing follow-on A400M order
The UK Ministry of Defence has for the first time revealed its interest in acquiring an additional batch of Airbus Defence & Space A400M Atlas tactical transports, as the Royal Air Force draws close to completing its 22-strong fleet of on-order examples.
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France, UK approve Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon project for next phase
France and the UK have advanced their bilateral Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon programme to its next phase, with deliveries of two “game-changing” missile designs to begin before the end of this decade.
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New defence show to champion Saudi Arabia’s military might
Riyadh’s first tri-service defence show will put its military strength and industrial ambitions firmly in the international spotlight – and manufacturers will be keen to discuss the kingdom’s procurement plans.
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Saab boss awaits Canadian decision: says ‘politics’ tipped HX fighter contest
Saab’s chief executive remains disappointed but pragmatic following the Gripen E’s December 2021 defeat in Finland’s HX fighter contest, and is hopeful of success when a two-way competition concludes in Canada later this year.
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UK, Japan launch five-year fighter radar development project named Jaguar
The UK and Japan have broadened their already major collaboration on future fighter aircraft technologies, with a new activity to involve jointly developing radar technologies.
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Finland signs for F-35 purchase, agrees industrial workshare
Finland has signed letter of offer and acceptance documents to advance its acquisition of 64 Lockheed Martin F-35As, and agreed to terms for its domestic industry’s involvement in the project.
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Russian A-100 AEW&C platform completes first airborne radar test
Russia’s Beriev and personnel from electronics specialist Vega have conducted a first flight of the Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A-based A-100 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system aircraft with its radar and mission equipment activated.
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Embraer, Brazilian air force agree six-unit cut to C-390 contract
Embraer has finalised an agreement with the Brazilian air force over a reduction to its order for the C/KC-390 transport/tanker, with the service to reduce its acquisition by six units.
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Dassault Falcon trijets to replace RAF’s VIP-roled BAe 146s
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is acquiring two Dassault Falcon 900LX business jets as replacements for its retiring British Aerospace BAe 146 VIP transports.
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UK confirms E-3D Sentry sale to Chilean air force
Chile is to update its airborne early warning capabilities, after concluding a deal to acquire ex-Royal Air Force-operated Boeing E-3D Sentry airframes from the UK.