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FLIR Systems enhances tethered UAS operations
FLIR Systems has boosted its tethered UAS capabilities with the acquisition of Aria Insights. Source: FLIR SystemsPentagon, Lockheed Martin continue dispute over F-35 intellectual property rights
The ongoing conflict between Lockheed Martin and the US Air Force over F-35 IP rights has contributed to the recently announced full rate production decision delay. Source: US Air ForceRAF deploys Typhoons to Iceland
A pair of RAF Typhoons taxi to their parking apron after arriving at Keflavik Air Base on 13 November. Source: Crown CopyrightFrance lays out Rafale upgrade path to 2070
With the first F3R-standard Rafales now entering service, the French Air Force and French Navy have a roadmap to improvement that should take the platform out to about 2070. Source: Dassault
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Philippines reveal multirole fighter options
The Philippines is looking to acquire one of four multirole fighter types to enhance the air defence and border protection capabilities of the country’s air force. Speaking on 14 November, a senior Philippine Air Force (PAF) official presented a briefing slide showing the Eurofighter Typhoon,
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Thailand to modernise ageing F-5 and Alpha Jet fleets
The Royal Thai Air Force is to upgrade its fleets of Northrop F-5 and Dornier Alpha Jet aircraft under plans announced by an official on 14 November. Speaking under the Chatham House Rule, the official said that the F-5s that were first received in 1980 will be modernised with updated avionics and
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Turkey’s ATAK Phase 2 helicopter conducts first test flight
Ismail Demir, head of Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), tweeted on 13 November that the Phase 2 (B2) version of the T129 ATAK attack helicopter has conducted its first test flight, fitted with laser warning receivers and other electronic warfare systems. The localisation of
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US Army prepares Chinook engine testbed for flight
The US Army and Boeing have conducted ground runs of an NCH-47D Chinook heavy-lift helicopter fitted with the more powerful General Electric (GE) T408 engine, ahead of an anticipated first flight in the coming days. The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center
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Analysis: Ukrainian defence procurement reflects the realities of war in the Donbass
Ukraine is beginning to deliver to its army the weapons and systems it needs to hold firm in the Donbass. As Samuel Cranny-Evans reports, however, more will need to be done for the country to prevail over the long term Ukraine has outlined a number of 2019 deliveries to its armed forces, including
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Replacing the F-2: Japan’s complex effort to procure a new fighter jet
Japan is moving forward with efforts to acquire a new fighter aircraft to replace the F-2: its 1990s F-16 derivative. However, undefined requirements, industrial base issues, and US-Japanese sensitivities over the F-2 development are making this procurement tricky. Pat Host reports -
Bundeswehr bounceback: Germany turns around defence spending
Germany is reversing its military spending decline by moving its defence budget towards the NATO target and authorising procurement programmes en masse. Nicholas Fiorenza reports -
Kingmakers: Venezuela’s armed forces and the national crisis
With Venezuela in a deep, complex, and increasingly urgent crisis since January, aggravated by external tensions with regional neighbours and the United States, the armed forces are likely to play a central role in the country’s future. Jim Dorschner reports
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Eagle V 6×6 awaits production green light
General Dynamics European Land Systems – MOWAG said it has completed development of its latest Eagle 6×6 and is awaiting a production contract, with the Swiss army likely the first customer. The Swiss army has said the Eagle 6×6 will meet its requirement for 100 reconnaissance
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HII CEO: Best way to get carrier Ford ready is to operate it at sea
As the US Navy (USN) works through weapons elevators issues and other post-maintenance bugs on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the best way for the service to prepare the ship for operational fleet introduction would be get some sea time under its keel, according to Michael
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FLIR Systems enhances tethered UAS operations
FLIR Systems will use the recently acquired intellectual property (IP) and assets of Aria Insights to enhance its Tether Kit system and further expand its tethered capabilities, the company has told Jane’s . The company announced that it had acquired the tethered drone assets of Aria
