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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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Enduring performance: the A-29 Super Tucano (video)
The Super Tucano was built to adapt to customer requirements and changing technologies.
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Enduring performance: light attack aircraft in close air support (video)
European air forces are showing an increased interest in Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano for long-endurance, low-intensity conflicts and training.
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UK MoD invests in Falklands amid Argentine protests
The UK MoD has appointed Aquila for air traffic support in the Falklands, while Argentina criticises British presence in the region.
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What’s in a name? Poland revamps its procurement agencies
The Polish MoD has introduced organisational reforms as it strives to make defence procurement processes smoother — but without broader political consensus, attempts at reform could fall flat.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
First Reaper meets Dutch MoD requirements
21st December 2022
The Netherlands will continue its acceptance flight programme for MQ-9A Reaper UAVs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
