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A Japanese F-2 fighter carrying a pair of indigenously developed ASM-3 anti-ship missiles. Source: ATLAQatar receives first Apache attack helicopter
The first of 24 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters for Qatar was handed over on 14 March. Source: US Embassy in Qatar via TwitterTurkey receives first two Bombardier aircraft to be fitted with airborne stand-off jammers
Turkey has received its first two Bombardier Global 6000s to be fitted with stand-off jammers, the SSB announced on 15 March. Source: SSBUK cancels ASDOT aggressor programme
A Douglas A-4N Skyhawk jet belonging to Top Aces (formerly Discovery Air). The ‘red air’ provider was part of the Leonardo bid for the now cancelled ASDOT training programme for the UK. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth Jennings
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BAE Systems Australia develops new supply chain system
BAE Systems Australia has teamed with a domestic industry organisation to develop a system to enhance supply chain integration, the company announced on 18 March. The approach will be tested on the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) new Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike
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RUAG unbundling plans take shape
The Swiss government has crystallised its plans for the future of defence firm RUAG, following a meeting of the country’s Federal Council. Under plans submitted by RUAG and approved by the government, RUAG Holdings will be split into two organisations: MRO Switzerland and RUAG International.
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S-400 and S-500: Russia’s long-range air defenders
Russia’s land force modernisation includes continuing development of advanced long-range air-defence systems. With the S-300P/V systems now more than 40 years old, Russia is bringing in to service its latest and most capable system yet. Jon Hawkes , Oscar Widlund, and Sunil Nair report
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Ship shift: US Navy prepares way for revamped surface force
While continuing to bolster its traditional sea power, the USN is also moving towards the creation of a modern, more autonomous, surface force. Michael Fabey reports The proposed US Navy (USN) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget plan has set the service on a new surface-fleet course while trying to
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US awards USD2.5 billion for submarine programmes
With the proposed US Navy (USN) fiscal year 2020 (FY 2020) budget calling for a ramp-up in submarine funding, the service has awarded about USD2.5 billion in recent submarine programme contracts. The largest deal is a USD2 billion contract modification awarded on 18 March to General Dynamics’
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Back in the saddle: manned spyplanes make a comeback
Manned aerial surveillance aircraft are making a comeback as East-West tensions rise, bucking the trend towards unmanned aerial vehicles. Tim Ripley reports -
France bolsters cyber capabilities and commitment through new doctrine
France unveiled its first offensive cyber doctrine in January 2019, joining other Western states that are avowing a readiness to strike in cyberspace. William Moray surveys the doctrine's likely effects and its differences from the Anglosphere approach -
Climbing the ladder: Brazil’s PROSUB submarine programme
The PROSUB programme is ultimately intended to realise Brazil's ambition to build an indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, as Richard Scott reports
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Qatar receives first Apache attack helicopter
Qatar has received the first of its recently ordered Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, the US Embassy in Doha disclosed on 20 March. The first of 24 helicopters for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) was handed over during a formal delivery ceremony at Boeing’s Mesa production
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Japan to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles
Key Points Japan will extend the range of its ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile The weapon will be used to extend Japan’s ability to defend its remote southwestern islands Tokyo is planning to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles to bolster the defence capabilities of the
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UK cancels ASDOT aggressor programme
The UK has cancelled its effort to provide air combat training for its pilots using private contractors, with a Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson telling Jane’s that it is re-examining its options. The decision to cancel the Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) project,
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Russian deploys new CBRN vehicle to Syria
Russia has deployed its newest chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance vehicle to Syria to operate with military police units patrolling the Idlib de-escalation zone. An RKhM-6 vehicle was seen in footage shown by the Russia 24 television network on 7 November that was
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Japan to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles
Key Points Japan will extend the range of its ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile The weapon will be used to extend Japan’s ability to defend its remote southwestern islands Tokyo is planning to develop long-range air-to-surface cruise missiles to bolster the defence capabilities of the
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Northrop Grumman awarded AARGM-ER EMD contract
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded Northrop Grumman a USD322.5 million contract for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) development programme. A USD17.2 million preliminary design
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Brazil considers helicopter carrier modernisation
The Brazilian Navy has started initial studies for the installation of new systems meant to improve its PHM Atlantico (A140) multipurpose helicopter carrier. The potential modernisation would improve key capabilities of the navy’s flagship vessel, including navigation and protection systems.
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