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Rwanda to receive two MEDEVAC aircraft for UN missions in Africa
een here in Iraqi service, the Cessna Grand Caravan satisfies all of the Rwandan requirements for a medical evacuation aircraft as set out by the US Air Force. Source: US Air ForceSKASaC takes final bow ahead of retirement
Two of 849 NAS's remaining Sea King ASaC.7 helicopters completed a farewell flypast over southwest England on 19 September. Source: Royal NavyReaper UAV scores first air-to-air kill during USAF trial
With the Reaper UAV already performing ISR and strike missions, the USAF is looking to equip the unmanned aircraft for the air-to-air role also. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenThailand orders four more H225M helos
Thailand’s order of four more H225Ms brings its total buy up to 12 helicopters. All should be in service by 2021. Source: Airbus Helicopters
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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
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AVIC’s AV500W VTOL UAV takes part in PLA exercise
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s (AVIC’s) AV500W vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been used in a military exercise with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a 21 September report by the PLA-sponsored China Military
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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
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France accelerates MRTT deliveries
French Defence Minister Florence Parly has ordered the acceleration of A330 Multi Roll Transport Tanker (MRTT) deliveries to the French Air Force (FAF), the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, announced on 21 September. As a result, the FAF
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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
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Basic instincts: Resetting the core operational mindset of the USMC
Facing mounting coastal threats, the US Marine Corps is developing new methods and mindsets to face its foes and remain relevant, as Michael Fabey reports -
Survival of the fittest: pods and pylons still in vogue for fast jet self-protection
Add-on countermeasures systems continue to make an important contribution to combat aircraft survivability in hostile airspace. Richard Scott reports -
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
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OTT Technologies reveals new 6x6 logistics support vehicle
South African company OTT Technologies has completed company trials of its Puma M36 Mk 6A 6x6 logistics support vehicle and officials said production can commence as soon as orders are placed. The platform has a fully enclosed and protected two-person cab, a traditional V-shape bottom for a higher
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Damen, Saab compete for Brazilian corvette project
The Dutch shipbuilder Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding and Swedish major Saab have formed the Damen Saab Tamandaré consortium to compete to build four Tamandaré-class multi-purpose ships for the Brazilian Navy in a proposal that includes significant transfer of technology (ToT) and
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DVD 2018: HIPPO ATSV gains autonomy
Hippo Multipower displayed an autonomous variant of its amphibious HIPPO All Terrain Support Vehicle (ATSV) at Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2018, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, UK, fitted with a robotic applique kit. Hippo Multipower has teamed with Digital Concepts Engineering (DCE) to demonstrate the
