All Defence articles – Page 157
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NewsRand questions JASDF capabilities in East China Sea conflict
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) will face a number of challenges supporting the US military should a conflict occur in the East China Sea, according to think tank Rand.
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NewsUS clears sale of AH-64Es to Kuwait, smart bombs to Saudi Arabia
The US government has cleared four potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Egypt, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
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NewsCovid-19 dents F-35 deliveries in 2020
Lockheed Martin delivered 123 F-35s in 2020, with the coronavirus pandemic reducing output of the stealthy type. The 123 deliveries comprised 74 examples delivered to the US military, 31 to international partner nations, and 18 to Foreign Military Sales customers. The 123rd aircraft was an F-35A delivered from the Final ...
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NewsAustralia to obtain two additional P-8A Poseidons
Canberra will acquire an additional pair of Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, which will boost its fleet of the type to 14 examples.
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AnalysisChina’s enigmatic J-20 powers up for its second decade
Ten years after its maiden flight, the Chengdu J-20 remains the world’s most enigmatic fighter.
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NewsRAAF F-35As achieve initial operational capability
Lockheed Martin F-35As in service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have achieved initial operational capability (IOC).
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NewsFirst M-345 pair handed to Italian air force
Leonardo has delivered the first two M-345 jet trainers to the Italian air force as the service begins the replacement of its fleet of elderly Aermacchi MB-339s.
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NewsUSA military end user list touches breadth of Chinese aerospace industry
The US government’s Military End User (MEU) list covers a broad swathe of Chinese aerospace companies, but stops short of listing airframer Comac.
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OpinionWhy future fighter designs will retain human pilot
Don’t expect future combat aircraft projects to eject human crew, says Douglas Barrie of the International Institute for Strategic Studies. The extent of the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, besides the tragic and continuing loss of life, can only begin to become more clear during the course of 2021. ...
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AnalysisElettronica proves itself a team player again on Tempest
Italian electronic warfare specialist has a long track record of involvement in European defence programmes, but has also been making its own mark in markets beyond the region.
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NewsMaiden sorties for first Qatar NH90 helicopters
NH Industries has flown the first naval frigate and troop transport variants of the NH90 helicopter destined for Qatar.
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NewsL3Harris secures contract for new low-band jammer work
L3Harris has secured a $496 million engineering and manufacturing development contract for further work on the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) project.
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NewsUK offers up Sentinel R1 surveillance fleet for scrap
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is offering seven of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) surplus intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft for disposal via its Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA), having ruled out their suitability for use by another operator. On offer are a pair of retired Boeing E-3D Sentry ...
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NewsBelgium’s first Atlas caps A400M deliveries for year
Belgium’s first A400M Atlas tactical transport has arrived at the nation’s Melsbroek air base.
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NewsTokyo earmarks funds for aircraft acquisitions, F-X work
Tokyo has dedicated Y57.6 billion ($557 million) to its developmental F-X fighter in its next financial year starting 1 April 2021, as well as earmarking funds for a range of other aircraft.
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NewsNorthrop operates RQ-4 with modernised control station
Northrop Grumman has completed the first flight of an RQ-4 Global Hawk using a modernised ground control station for the unmanned air vehicle (UAV). The new ground control station features new displays, the ability to operate all Global Hawk variants without software or configuration changes, simpler maintenance, as well as ...
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NewsBoeing, US Navy launch F/A-18E using ski-jump
Boeing and the US Navy have launched an F/A-18E Super Hornet using a ski-jump ramp at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, as the company eyes an Indian navy fighter requirement.
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NewsBoeing in support deal for Singapore F-15SGs
Boeing has secured a 10-year support contract related to Singapore’s fleet of F-15SG fighters.
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NewsTokyo taps Lockheed to work with MHI on F-X future fighter
Tokyo has selected Lockheed Martin to work with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to develop the country’s F-X future fighter.
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NewsLockheed Martin in $4.4 billion acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne
Lockheed Martin will acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne for $4.4 billion, in a bid to beef up its capabilities in advanced propulsion.