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Training

US emphasises cyber training amid budget uncertainty

During a webinar hosted by NTSA, US military leaders voiced concerns about funding and the need for integrated cyber warfare training.

Land Warfare

CATV contract is to be signed this year

An invitation to tender was sent to BAE Systems Hägglunds in December 2021 to acquire 500-900 platforms based on the latest version of the BvS10.

Defence Notes

Indian defence budget focuses on technology at home

India's new defence budget sees slow but steady growth for the coming year, despite the tensions it is experiencing with China and Pakistan.

Land Warfare

Oshkosh bets on hybrid electric capabilities

After employing hybrid-electric technology for the US military on heavy and medium-duty tactical vehicles, the company unveiled the hybrid-electric JLTV.

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First Reaper meets Dutch MoD requirements

21st December 2022

The Netherlands will continue its acceptance flight programme for MQ-9A Reaper UAVs.
Land Warfare

France receives CILAS ground laser target designators

14th November 2022

France acquires laser target designators under the Taranis programme to equip conventional and special forces.
Air Warfare

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Air Warfare

Enduring performance: the A-29 Super Tucano (video)

17th March 2022

The Super Tucano was built to adapt to customer requirements and changing technologies.
Air Warfare

The A-29 Super Tucano – the close air support solution (Studio)

17th March 2022

The Embraer A-29 Super Tucano is in service worldwide, delivering a low-cost, capable platform, ideally suited for long-enduring operations.
Air Warfare

Enduring performance: light attack aircraft in close air support (video)

17th February 2022

European air forces are showing an increased interest in Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano for long-endurance, low-intensity conflicts and training.
Air Warfare

Providing the powerful alternative for close air support (Studio)

17th February 2022

As European militaries look to the future of close air support (CAS) for ground forces, light attack aircraft could prove a low-cost, versatile option, according to industry experts.
Air Warfare

UK MoD invests in Falklands amid Argentine protests

4th February 2022

The UK MoD has appointed Aquila for air traffic support in the Falklands, while Argentina criticises British presence in the region.
Naval Warfare

USN to commission newest Independence-variant LCS

4th February 2022

The ship’s homeport will be at Naval Base San Diego in California.
Training

Australia’s Air 5428 Phase 3 moves forward

4th February 2022

The RAAF has issued its ITR for Project Air 5428 Phase 3 as Nova Systems joins Team AUStringer.
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Black Hawks help Croatian shift to Western equipment

4th February 2022

The first pair of UH-60M Black Hawks has been airlifted from the US to Croatia, with two more on order.
Digital Battlespace

Curtiss-Wright unveils ultra-compact switch module

4th February 2022

The 26-Port PacStar 446 is designed to support a wide range of edge-based applications such as C5ISR, cybersecurity and data storage.
Defence Notes

Twin FMS deals support ballistic missile defence in Saudi Arabia and UAE

4th February 2022

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are requesting missile defence equipment from the US under the FMS programme.
Air Warfare

F-16V sale to Jordan passes muster with State Department

4th February 2022

Jordan has requested 16 F-16s upgraded to the Block 70 (F-16V) configuration plus a plethora of associated subsystems and weapons, training services and logistical support in an FMS package worth more than $4 billion.