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The F-35 programme is considering integration of a next-generation EW capability that could allow pilots to control enemy weapon systems
The evolution in EW capability is likened to the technological advancement from gravity bombs to precision munitions
The Lockheed Martin F-35
Navy League 2015: F-35 studies next-generation EW capability
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LAAD 2015: BAE's Brazilian M113 upgrades provide springboard for further AFV work
A modest programme working with the Brazilian Army to upgrade its M113 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) under a US Army-led Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme could soon provide BAE Systems with a significant amount of additional business. This potential 'seam' of upgrade work could soon
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Kremlin approves S-300 sale to Iran
The Russian government has announced that President Vladimir Putin had signed a decree that makes it possible to transfer S-300 air defence systems to Iran.
Putin's spokesman Dimtry Peskov told journalists on 13 April that the decree had come immediately into effect and that the mobile, long-range
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Israeli artillery in the line of fire after death of peacekeeper
The Israeli artillery unit that killed a Spanish soldier serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on 28 January lacked the ability to track and correct its fire, Spanish Defence Minister Pedro Morenés said on 14 April.
The Israeli government has recognised its responsibilty for
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Turkey's Hurkus trainer to enter service in 2018
Turkey's indigenous Hürkus trainer aircraft will enter service in 2018, according to the country's defence ministry (MoD).
The MoD also confirmed that an additional 15 KT-1T trainers will be purchased from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as a stop gap measure until Hürkus enters into
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Navy League 2015: Navy to consider arming support ships
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US studies options for arming support vessels, which may be required to support amphibious operations
USN is considering the legal and policy implications of such a move
The US Navy (USN) and US Military Sealift Command (MSC) are studying options for arming some of the support ships
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China may be starting work on VSTOL fighter
A brief report on the Aviation Industries of China (AVIC) website on 20 March provided the first public indication that the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) may be developing a new vertical/short take-off or landing (VSTOL) aircraft.
The report states that "on 20 March 20, AVIC Chengdu
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Navy League 2015: USN to test unmanned aerial refuelling with X-47B
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The USN plans to conduct an aerial refuelling test of the Northrop Grumman X-47B Unmanned UCAS-D on 15 April
The X-47B is a contender for the navy's UCLASS contract
The US Navy (USN) plans to conduct an aerial refuelling test of the Northrop Grumman X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System -
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Navy League 2015: Lockheed Martin, USN in LRASM contract negotiations
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Lockheed Martin anticipates signing a LRASM test and integration contract later this year
The company plans to add capacity to its JASSM factory in Troy, Alabama, to accommodate orders
Lockheed Martin and the US Navy (USN) are negotiating a test and integration contract for the
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Navy League 2015: Cyber chiefs describe struggle in preparing military for cyber operations
The US Armed Forces continue to face challenges, in terms of infrastructure and culture, in the context of preparing to conduct effective cyber operations, noted a panel of high-ranking military officials at the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space symposium in National Harbor, Maryland, on 14 April.
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Navy League 2015: Acquisition framework for USN's future frigate taking shape
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The USN's frigate acquisition strategy remains agnostic on the number of shipyards to be involved
Officials are circulating the strategy with USN acquisition leadership ahead of a 1 May submission deadline to the Pentagon
As the US Navy (USN) finalises its acquisition strategy for
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Mexican Army receives hundreds of HMMWV, other vehicles
The Mexican Army began to receive its latest batch of AM General M1152 Humvees (HMMWV) on 12 April, with hundreds of the vehicles spotted on railway carriages through Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, bound for Central Mexico.
These Humvees are part of a MXN4.2 billion (USD274 million) sole-source contract
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LAAD 2015: Embraer, Saab establish partnership to jointly manage F-X2 programme
Saab and Embraer chose 14 April, the opening day of the Rio de Janeiro-based LAAD Defence & Security 2015 exhibition, to sign an accord that establishes the partnership for joint management of the F-X2 programme, under which initially 36 Gripen NG fighter aircraft are to be produced for the
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ITP's 2014 revenue reaches EUR650 million
Aircraft engine manufacturer Industria de Turbo Propulsores (ITP) boosted its net profits by 7.3% to EUR64 million in 2014 and is predicting similar growth in 2015.
The Spanish company said the gains stemmed from better performance of some commercial aviation programmes, as well as
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EU urged to reform financing for CSDP missions
European Union (EU) leaders "should not waste the opportunity" to tackle concrete proposals on reforming how the union's common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions are financed at their next defence summit in June, says a newly approved committee report by members the European
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Germany undertakes first foreign A400M mission
The German Air Force (GAF) has flown its first foreign mission with the Airbus Defence and Space (DS) A400M Atlas transport aircraft since receiving the type late last year, the European Air Transport Command (EATC) announced on 14 April.
The mission saw the newly received airlifter (serial number
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Selex announces Skyward-G and BriteCloud milestones for Gripen E
Selex ES has announced a contract and a test milestone related to two of the systems it is to provide for the Gripen E combat aircraft.
In the first of these, announced on 14 April, the company has been contracted by Saab to supply 60 of its Skyward-G infrared search-and-track (IRST) systems for
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Navy League 2015: Mature technology keeps presidential helicopter on track
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The USMC's low-risk approach to VH-92A development has kept the programme on cost and on schedule
The programme is on track for IOC in 2020
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is taking a low-risk approach to development of a new Marine One helicopter, the VH-92A programme manager said during a
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LAAD 2015: Brazilian C-1As uprated by Honeywell powerplants
Honeywell Aerospace announced at LAAD on 15 April that its TPE331-14GR-801Z turboprop engine and RE100CS auxiliary power unit (APU) have been selected by M7 Aerospace, a division of Elbit Systems of America LLC, to modernise the Brazilian Navy's Grumman C-1A Trader fleet of carrier onboard delivery
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Eurofighter proposes localised assembly for Indonesian Typhoon
Eurofighter GmbH has proposed to Indonesia the localised assembly of its Typhoon fighter should the platform be selected to meet the country's requirement for a multirole combat aircraft.
A news release by Eurofighter on 16 April confirmed the offer and added that a full-scale demonstration model
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