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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.
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.
Defence Notes
Twin FMS deals support ballistic missile defence in Saudi Arabia and UAE
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.
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Defence Notes
NZ gives gloomy assessment of defence environment
4th February 2022
Strategic competition and climate change were highlighted as the primary security threats for New Zealand in a recently issued report.
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Defence Notes
Latvian Defence Minister fears insufficient military budget
3rd February 2022
Latvia's Minister of Defence has stressed the need to raise the military budget amid ongoing Russian aggression.
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Air Warfare
Russia faces weaker heavy-lift capabilities by 2030
1st February 2022
Russia recently demonstrated its capacity for rapid military deployment in Kazakhstan but dark clouds are gathering over its airlift prospects, especially as new Antonov aircraft (and spare parts) cannot be procured from Ukraine.