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RoKAF’s first A330 MRTT arrives in South Korea for acceptance trials
Shown here taking off from Getafe in Spain, the first of four Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft ordered by the RoKAF landed in South Korea on 12 November to undergo acceptance trials. Source: AirbusIndo Defence 2018: Indonesia restarts acquisitions of MALE UAVs, passive surveillance system
TAI showcasing the Anka UAV at Indo Defence 2018. Source: IHS Markit/Ridzwan RahmatUS Army sets pitch, demonstration phase for Short Range Reconnaissance small VTOL UAV
AeroVironment and its 140 g Snipe could be a bidder for the US Army's SSR platform. Source: AeroVironmentOCCAR formally invites Airbus to lead European MALE RPAS project
The European MALE RPAS, also known as the EuroMALE, is being developed by France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This full-scale mock-up was revealed at the ILA Airshow on 26 April, although some final design features were said to be missing. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth Jennings
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Germany gives green light for heavy transport helicopter
Germany's final 2019 defence budget approved by the Bundestag (parliament) budget committee on 9 November includes an authorisation commitment of EUR5.6 billion (USD6.3 billion) for the Luftwaffe's future Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (heavy transport helicopter: STH). This is the largest line item
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Parliamentary budget deliberations give Germany’s 2019 defence budget slight boost
The budget committee of the Bundestag, the German parliament, on 9 November approved an additional EUR327 million (USD368 million) to the EUR42.9 billion 2019 defence budget already approved by the cabinet before the summer recess. However, the increase is much more modest than was hoped for by
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UPDATE: US Navy F/A-18 crashes in Philippine Sea
A US Navy (USN) Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighter assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 crashed into the Philippine Sea on 12 November. The crew was performing routine operations when the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue, resulting in the crew ejecting. The crew was safely recovered by
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Indo Defence 2018: Indonesian Navy prepares to receive final Panther ASW helicopters
Key Points Work on Indonesia’s final AS565 MBe Panther helicopters has been completed, and the airframes are ready to be delivered Aircraft will significantly bolster the Indonesian Navy’s embarked anti-submarine warfare capabilities Indonesian state-owned aerospace company PT
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Airshow China 2018: Unmanned military systems take centre stage
New Chinese unmanned aerial, ground, and sea vehicles (UAVs, UGVs, and USVs) took centre stage at the 6–11 November Airshow China 2018 defence exhibition in Zhuhai. At least 100 state-owned and private companies that develop and manufacture unmanned air and land platforms – as well as
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Silencing the airwaves: Chinese SEAD capabilities
China’s territorial ambitions around its coast have long been among the driving forces of its military modernisation. Tiago Falcao Machado reports on how, to support the expanding missions of its air forces, the PLA is developing an increasingly effective SEAD capability -
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
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Turkey signs Altay MBT serial production contract with BMC
Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) announced on 9 November that it had signed the first serial production contract with BMC for 250 Altay main battle tanks (MBTs). The contract covers life-cycle logistics support for the tanks as well as the establishment and operation of a Tank
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Airshow China 2018: ZB Intelligence unveils Marine Lizard amphibious combat USV prototype
Zhongbang Intelligent Technology (ZB Intelligence), a Qingdao-based company specialising in the development of control and navigation systems for unmanned surface vessels (USVs), announced a new amphibious combat USV development called the Marine Lizard at the Airshow China 2018 exhibition in
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BSVT rolls out production ready Berserk combat UGV
Belarussian firm Belspetsvneshtechnika (BSVT) has demonstrated the production-ready version of its Centaur unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) prototype at the 174th training ground of the country’s Air Force and Air Defence Forces in early October, Jane’s has learnt. The tracked and
