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Argentina receives modernised C-130 airlifter

The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina: FAA) has received a modernised Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft from the country’s Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA), it was announced on 19 September. The aircraft, TC-70, was upgraded by Argentinean technicians

Estonia acquires Puma UAS

AeroVironment has added Estonia to the growing list of customers for its RQ-20 Puma tactical unmanned aircraft system (UAS), with a USD8.9 million contract announced on 21 September. The deal covers an undisclosed number of RQ-20B Puma AE II systems to be delivered to the Baltic state by 23 March

Philippines sets aside USD25 million for naval amphibious aircraft

The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has allocated some PHP1.3 trillion (USD25 million) towards the acquisition of one multi-purpose amphibious aircraft, and has invited eligible contractors to bid for the project. The airframe, which will be operated by the Philippine Navy, is being

Russia’s advanced military helicopters to get new rocket pods

New Russian combat and military transport helicopters will be armed with the 9-A-5013 80 mm rocket pods developed by JSC Zaslon, a source from the company told Jane’s . “The 9-A-5013 pod has been developed for the Mil Mi-28NM combat helicopter. It features modular design and can be

Second Project 677 Lada-class submarine launches

The Russian Navy’s second Project 677 Lada-class submarine diesel-electric attack submarine, Kronshtadt , was launched in a ceremony at Admiralty Shipyards on 20 September. Kronshtadt and third boat Velikiye Luki (ex- Sevastopol ) were laid down in 2005 and 2006 respectively, but construction

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  Analysis: ‘Vostok 2018’ – a window on Russia's strategic ambitions

  Russia's 'Vostok 2018' exercises, which took place this month across a vast expanse of Russian territory, were certainly designed to wow the West, but what can be gleaned from the manoeuvres regarding Moscow's military capabilities and strategic intent? Miko Vranic and Samuel Cranny-Evans report
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  Software-defined radios point way for simpler direction finding

  Advances in hardware and software are making it increasingly practical for open-source analysts to carry out radio direction finding. Tony Roper examines the impact the new tool is having on open-source analysis
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  Next-gen multitaskers: European multirole frigate programmes

  The number of frigate programmes under way in Europe and the accompanying level of investment in new capabilities highlights the important role this ship type continues to play in regional navies. Alex Pape reports
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