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AFRL completes fourth flight test of XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator
The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator performed its fourth test flight on 23 January. It is pictured in flight during an earlier demonstration. Source: USAFUS Navy deploys Triton UAV for first time
An MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) taxis after landing at Andersen Air Force Base for a deployment as part of an early operational capability (EOC) to further develop the concept of operations and fleet learning associated with operating a high-altitude, long-endurance system in the maritime domain. Source: US Air ForceAfghanistan to field Chinook heavy-lift helos
A US Army Chinook helicopter is seen landing at an outpost in eastern Afghanistan in 2011. The DoD has said it will equip the Afghan Special Mission wing with an undisclosed number of such helicopters for counter-terrorism purposes. Source: Jane’s/Gareth JenningsChina’s Tengden unveils three-engined TB001 UAV variant, highlights recent weapons integration work
Sichuan Tengden aims to complete development of its three-engined UAV by 2021. Source: DW News
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Lockheed Martin begins build of first F-35 for Denmark
Lockheed Martin has begun building the first F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for Denmark at its Fort Worth production facility in Texas. The company announced on 27 January that the forward fuselage of aircraft L-001, the first of 27 F-35As destined for the Royal Danish Air Force
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Harwar’s Zhanfu H16-V12 UAV possibly in service with Chinese military
Chinese unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer Harwar has released images of its Zhanfu (Tomahawk) H16-V12 multi-rotor, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform being used in what appear to be training exercises with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), suggesting that the UAV is
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French Navy pilots complete Dauphin N3 conversion training
The first full-scale conversion course of five French Navy helicopter pilots graduated on 17 January at Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base in a ceremony that confirms that the fleet of four leased Airbus Helicopters Dauphin N3s is now fully up to speed. The four helicopters, owned by NHV France, have
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IAV 2020: Rafael integrates Firefly loitering munition with vehicles
Rafael displayed a more refined version of its Spike Firefly loitering munition during the International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2020 conference held in London on 20-23 January, and revealed it has been integrated with vehicles. When it was unveiled in 2018, the Spike Firefly was presented as both
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First USMC operational unit receives F-35C
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has received into service its first operational carrier variant (CV) Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The aircraft, tail number 301, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, California, on 21 January. The milestone came about five
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Expanding horizons: Moscow’s Mediterranean squadron flexes its muscles
The Russian Federation Navy now has a permanent presence in the Mediterranean Sea thanks to Moscow's desire to bolster the Syrian government. Tim Ripley examines the emergence of Russian naval power in this strategic region -
Fettered future: India’s struggle to modernise its armed forces
An enduring resource crunch and increasingly complex acquisition procedures have curtailed India's long-delayed military modernisation as its armed forces face pressure in their immediate neighbourhood. Rahul Bedi reports -
Cautious neutrality: Kuwait modernises its defence capabilities while staying impartial
While it remains on good terms with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, Kuwait is continuing to update its armed forces to face regional threats. Beth Stevenson reports
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First T-72AMTs delivered to Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Ukrainian Armed Forces has received the first 15 upgraded T-72AMT main battle tanks (MBTs), the Ukrainian Logistics Command announced on its Facebook page on 24 January. The command said 10 additional T-72AMTs will be delivered by the end of January, with an additional six to follow in
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First HSI32 fast interceptors arrive at Saudi naval base
The first two HSI32 high-speed interceptors have arrived at Royal Saudi Naval Forces’ (RSNF’s) Ras Mishab base in the Gulf, the Saudi Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 23 January. It was announced in April 2018 that 39 CMN boats will be delivered to the RSNF, with half of them
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AFRL completes fourth flight test of XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator
The US Air Force (USAF) has completed the fourth flight test of the XQ-58A Valkyrie long-range, high subsonic, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator over the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona on 23 January, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announced the next day. AFRL said in its
