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OpinionWhy European nations must dig deeper for defence
With ‘sixth-generation’ fighter programmes advancing amid a drastically changed combat environment, old assumptions are being challenged, meaning NATO nations in Europe must move fast – and spend a lot more money.
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NewsBoeing defence chief: E-7A, satellites complement each other
Boeing sees a role for both airborne early warning and control aircraft and satellites in the management of future air battles.
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NewsPakistan poised to become J-35 operator
Pakistan looks poised to become the first international customer for the AVIC/Shenyang J-35 fighter, as it also gives details about Azerbaijan’s acquisition of the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17.
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NewsFaury calls for shared systems on European future fighters but plays down merger prospects
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury has reiterated his belief that Europe’s two next-generation combat aircraft programmes should move closer together to save costs but stresses he does not see the parallel efforts merging soon.
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NewsGerman A400Ms to get tactical boost with DIRCM installation
Germany is to equip an operational subset of its Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport fleet with self-protection equipment from Elbit Systems.
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NewsNATO nations endorse plan to boost defence-related spending to 5% of GDP
NATO has set out a planned near-term increase to defence spending by its member nations, as the alliance continues to evolve in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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NewsThai Saab 340 Erieyes to get upgrade under Gripen E/F offsets
Thai Aerospace has provided further details about Bangkok’s pending order for 12 Saab Gripen E/F fighters, including offsets associated with the deal.
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NewsBreaking barriers: engine start-up Ursa Major powers US return to hypersonic flight
One of the Colorado manufacturer’s Hadley rocket engines propelled the Stratolaunch Talon-A test vehicle to speeds beyond Mach 5 in May, the first US-made aircraft to hit that mark since the 1960s.
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NewsNATO Flight Training Europe initiative welcomes four more nations
The NATO Flight Training Europe initiative has gained four new participants, with Canada, Denmark, Norway and Poland having signed up during a NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels on 5 June.
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NewsBerlin approves Joint Strike Missile buy for incoming F-35 fleet
Germany’s parliament has approved a planned purchase of the Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Joint Strike Missile, with the precision-attack weapon to arm its future fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35As.
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NewsB-2’s ship killer credentials boosted with lightweight version of QUICKSINK
The US Air Force has expanded the range of low-cost QUICKSINK anti-ship munitions, with the inclusion of a new 226kg (500lb) variant.
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NewsTata Advanced Systems to build Rafale fuselages in India through Dassault pact
Dassault Aviation is to transfer production of fuselage sections for the Rafale fighter from France to Indian firm Tata Advanced Systems (TAS) as part of its commitment to New Delhi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.
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NewsBoeing defence chief: F-15EX payload is key enabler
Boeing’s defence chief sees a pivotal long-term role for the new F-15EX to carry heavy weapons loadouts, with the type seeing strong international interest.
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AnalysisVideo indicates two Russian A-50s targeted in Ukrainian drone strike
New video of the clandestine attack on 1 June released by the Security Service of Ukraine shows dozens of aircraft being targeted by drones, including two of Russia’s A-50 airborne early warning and control platforms.
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NewsRaytheon increases AIM-9X production rate to 2,500 missiles annually
A $1.1 billion contract from the US Navy will support additional production of the heat-seeking missile at a time when Western military leaders warn that stocks of precision munitions are dangerously insufficient for protracted high-intensity conflicts.
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NewsHelsing to acquire G120TP-maker Grob Aircraft
Grob Aircraft – the producer of the G120TP military trainer – is to be purchased by German company Helsing, the companies announced on 4 June.
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NewsThailand’s Gripen E/F fighter acquisition enters next phase
The Royal Thai Air Force has formalised its selection of Saab’s Gripen E/F for its future multi-role fighter requirement, clearing the way for the deal’s finalisation.
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NewsBoeing upbeat on VC-25B, unfazed by Qatari 747-8I news
The head of Boeing’s defence business feels that the VC-25B presidential aircraft programme is on the right track and is unfazed by a US government decision to obtain a used Qatari 747-8I Boeing Business Jet (BBJ).
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NewsKAI secures additional FA-50 order from the Philippines
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a follow-on order from Manila for 12 additional FA-50PH light combat aircraft.
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NewsHoneywell: software change could offer 25% boost to F-35 power, cooling
The aviation systems manufacturer is positioning itself as the low-risk choice for a much-anticipated Pentagon programme to upgrade the onboard power generation and cooling capacity of the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter.