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Qatar on track to receive Apaches from 2019
Qatar is to receive the first of its 24 Apache helicopters in 2019, and has options for a further 24 to follow. Source: BoeingMalaysia considers mix of manned, unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance requirements
Leonardo’s ATR 72MP, seen here at LIMA 2017 in Langkawi. It is one of several aircraft types being considered for Malaysia’s maritime patrol requirements. Source: IHS Markit/Ridzwan RahmatRAF revises Hercules plans to reflect Iraq loss
The RAF had planned to retain only its 14 long-bodied C-130J-30 aircraft (pictured), but the loss of one aircraft in Iraq means that one short-bodied C-130J will ne needed to make up the numbers. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenSlovakia completes first overhaul of AAF Mi-17V-5 helicopter
Slovak aircraft repair company Trencín (LOTN) has completed the first general overhaul of an AAF Mi-17V-5 helicopter under a contract awarded in 2016. Source: Slovak MoD
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Bundeswehr orders rotary-wing UAV for K130 corvette
The Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support, announced on 9 August that it had signed a contract at the beginning of the month with Elektroniksystem-
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Zephyr claims new endurance record
The Airbus Defence and Space (DS) Zephyr ‘pseudo-satellite’ unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has logged another endurance record, the company announced. The first production-standard Zephyr S landed just under 26 days after departing on its maiden flight on 11 July, logging the longest
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USAF to procure and modify Basler ISR aircraft, likely for Mauritania
The US Air Force (USAF) is looking to procure one Basler DC3-TP67 (BT-67) special mission aircraft and to modify another for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer, which is likely to be Mauritania. An amended request for information (RFI) issued by the service on 6 August calls for the
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LM completes C-5M upgrades for US Air Force
Lockheed Martin has completed a 20-year effort to upgrade 52 of the US Air Force’s (USAF) C-5A/B/C Galaxy strategic transport aircraft to the C-5M standard. The company announced on 6 August that the last aircraft to go through the USAF’s final Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining
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PLANAF’s first regiment of Hongdu JL-10H trainers enters service
The Chinese Navy has commissioned its first regiment of Hongdu Aviation Industry Group JL-10H advanced jet trainers/light attack aircraft, the service announced on its WeChat web page on 3 August. Images of the commissioning ceremony, which was held at the People’s Liberation Army Naval
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Russia’s ASAT development takes aim at LEO assets
Russia has increasing anti-satellite (ASAT) capabilities that enable it to interfere with, or destroy, an adversary’s satellites. Sean O’Connor reviews the history and capabilities of Russia’s ASAT programmes -
Heading North: UK operations in the Arctic
UK focus on the Arctic region appears to be sharpening, with renewed military presence in northern waters. Dr Lee Willett considers developments at sea, ashore, and in the air -
Haze on the horizon: the challenges and uncertainties of Europe's future combat aircraft plans
In 2017 France and Germany announced their intention to develop a sixth-generation combat aircraft to replace the Typhoon, Tornado, and Rafale aircraft that are currently in service. BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Saab almost instantly expressed interest in participating in the multi-billion-Euro programme, which is expected to be led by Airbus and France’s Dassault Aviation. Mark Bobbi reports
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Portuguese Army boosts ATGM capability
The Portuguese Army is boosting its mobile anti-tank capability with five 8x8 General Dynamics European Land Systems Pandur II armoured anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) carriers. The army’s vehicle-based ATGM capability previously comprised MILAN and M220A1/TOW 2A series missiles carried by
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Brazil takes delivery of locally built armoured attack boat
The Command of the 8th Naval District (Com8DN) of the Brazilian Navy took delivery in July of its first DGS 888 Raptor fast attack multi-mission armoured craft, called Poraquê , from local firm DGS Defense. The boat, the first heavily armoured craft of its size for Brazil, primarily reinforces
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Malaysia considers mix of manned, unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance requirements
Key Points The Malaysian government is studying further options for the country’s maritime surveillance requirements Country will likely operate a combination of manned and unmanned systems to fulfil the role The Malaysian government is considering a mix of both manned, and unmanned aerial
