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Qatar 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: SSBAustralia to field four special mission Peregrine aircraft
The baseline G550 business jet is to be converted into the special mission MC-55A Peregrine for the Royal Australian Air Force. According to previous contract announcements, the work will be done by L3 Communications Mission Integration in Texas. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick AllenEstonia receives first of two donated C-145As
A PZL Mielec M28 light transport aircraft on which the C-145A is based. Estonia is to receive two such platforms to replace its Soviet-era An-2 'Colt' aircraft. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth Jennings
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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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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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Update: Italy begins Typhoon deployment to Iceland
The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana: AMI) has deployed an undisclosed number of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft to Keflavik Airbase to conduct NATO air policing and training duties over Iceland. The deployment for NATO’s ‘Airborne Surveillance and Interception
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Romanian F-16s reach initial operational capability
Romania has declared initial operational capability for its first 12 F-16s. During the ceremony at the 86th Air Force Base ‘Lieutenant Aviator Gheorghe Mociornita’ in Borcea on 14 March, Romanian Defence Minister Gabriel Les said, “Today we are writing an important page in the
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Brazilian Navy works to grow its aviation wing
Brazil is upgrading or buying a series of new aviation assets as it has commissioned new amphibious ships and aspires to grow its navy’s reach. The Brazilian Navy commissioned NDM Bahia (G40) landing platform dock in 2016 and PHM Atlantico (A140) helicopter carrier in 2018 and is working to
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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 -
Rocket man: SOF teams demo wearable flight systems
SOF personnel may soon be able to turn 'jetpacks' from science fiction into reality, as wearable jet propulsion technologies appear to be advancing. A variety of jetpacks are being considered by SOF components around the world, including USSOCOM and French COS. Andrew White reports -
Canberra’s capabilities: Australia country briefing
The disruption of long-held assumptions underpinning Australia's strategic posture has moved the country's international security outlook from stable to unsettled. Julian Kerr reports
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Sudan reveals ‘Shareef-3’ upgrade to BTR-70
Sudan’s Military Industry Corporation (MIC) has expanded its range of wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APC) with an upgraded Russian BTR-70 8×8 called the Shareef-3. Shareef-3 replaces BTR-70’s original two ZMZ-4905 engines with a more fuel-efficient KAMAZ-7403 V8 water-cooled
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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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European land forces pursue UGV technologies for future infantry operations
European armed forces should collaborate further to explore concepts of operation, tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with emerging unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology, defence sources told Jane’s . Addressing delegates at SMi’s Future Soldier Technology conference in
