Lockheed Martin has received a USD116.8 million contract to build 100 additional AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) stealthy cruise missiles for the US Air Force (USAF), the company announced on 21 April.
The USAF exercised an option under the 14th production
Lockheed Martin to build 100 more JASSM-ERs
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Japan's X-2 fifth-generation demonstrator makes maiden flight
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) X-2 (formerly Advanced Technology Demonstrator - Experimental [ATD-X]) 'Shinshin' (Spirit) fifth-generation fighter technology demonstrator made its maiden flight on 22 April.
The milestone, which took place a day later than scheduled because of poor weather,
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First modernised Argentine Air Force KC-130H arrives from United States
Argentina's first Lockheed Martin KC-130H to be modernised by L-3 Aerospace Systems in Waco, Texas, arrived on 20 April after 18 months outside the country.
The upgrade included installation of a full 'glass' cockpit (Rockwell Collings Flight 2 system) and modernisation of all communication and
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DSA 2016: Russia to develop new BTR-87 APC
Russia is developing the new BTR-87 armoured personnel carrier (APC), the Director General of Military-Industrial Company (VPK), Alexander Krasovitsky, told IHS Jane's at Defence Services Asia 2016 exhibition at Kuala Lumpur.
"BTR-87 features rear apparel [ramp], new internal layout, and more
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Delivery of Nigeria's Chinese-built OPV delayed
Nigeria's NTA News channel has confirmed that the delivery of the second P18N offshore patrol vessel (OPV) that was built for the West African country in China has been delayed.
It broadcast footage on 17 April showing Defence Minister Mansur Mohammed Dan Ali meeting the management of the China
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Brazil looks to lease cargo aircraft
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) hopes to lease a Boeing 767-300ER cargo aircraft for at least 36 months for its Squadron Corsário based at Galeão Air Force Base.
A Request for Information was issued by the Brazilian Aeronautical Commission in Washington DC (CABW) to 16 companies that lease
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Australia selects Harris for integrated tactical communications network
Harris Corporation has been named the preferred tenderer to provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with an integrated tactical communications network for voice and data services over line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight applications.
Disclosing its selection for project Land 2072 Phase 3 in a
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Afghan forces undertake multiple operations against Taliban offensive
Key Points
Operations are under way in the provinces of Kunduz and Badakhshan to counter Taliban offensive
Government forces are hampered by lack of co-ordination and effective use of heavy equipment by insurgents
The Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) countered a major offensive
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USN has a busy few years of testing planned for its Next Generation Jammer
Key Points
NGJ will replace the ALQ-99 tactical jamming pod on the USN's EA-18G
NGJ will provide the USN with more power, capacity, and advanced modulation
The US Navy (USN) and Raytheon anticipate entering critical design review (CDR) for the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) in 2017, following
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Turkey's high court overturns Ergenekon coup plot convictions
Turkey's supreme court of appeals on 21 April overturned the convictions of 275 people, including former Chief of General Staff General Ilker Basbug (retd), previously convicted of plotting to overthrow the country's government.
The ruling paves the way for a re-trial, and potentially the
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Spanish Navy struggling to fund new aircraft buys
The Spanish Navy is concerned over how it can finance replacing its existing fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, having not been involved in developing the aircraft currently on the market, according to the navy's commander.
With the McDonnell Douglas/BAE VA.2 (EAV-8B Harrier II/Plus) jump jets used
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Russia orders Mi-28UB operational trainer helos
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) has ordered 24 dual-control Mil Mi-28 'Havoc' attack helicopters to be delivered by the end of 2018, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 24 April.
The contract for the 24 Mi-28UB 'Havoc-B' operational trainer aircraft forms part of a wider deal signed
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Qatari RIM-116 request indicates shift in naval procurement plan
The US Department of State has approved the sale of 252 RIM-116C short-range naval surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) to Qatar as part of a proposed sale valued at USD260 million, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 22 April.
The proposed sale covers 252 RIM-116C Rolling
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PT PAL, DCNS begin to explore Indonesian submarine requirements in working group
Key Points
Indonesian and French officials have started a working group to explore Indonesian submarine requirements
Among issues being explored is the feasibility of operating a platform that can operate in both deep and littoral waters
Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL has teamed up with French
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North Korea conducts SLBM launch
Key Points
While previous SLBMs have been associated with liquid-fuelled versions of the R-27 (Zyb SS-N-6 'Serb'), official media suggests the latest SLBM test was a solid-fuelled missile.
A sea-based deterrent would enhance the survivability of North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
North Korea
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Indian Army's assault rifle induction remains troubled
The Indian Army's efforts to procure assault rifles, as replacements for the locally designed Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56x45 mm calibre model, continue nearly six years after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) first approved the requirement.
In 2010 the army had rejected the Defence Research
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Kuwait to get two more Patriot fire bases
Kuwait is planning to construct two additional Patriot fire bases, documents released by the US Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website on 19 April have confirmed.
The pre-solicitation notice that was released by the FBO said the US Army Corps of Engineers intends to solicit companies that are
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AFSOC helping Jordan to build up AT-802 light strike turboprop capabilities
The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is currently aiding the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) in building up the capabilities of its IOMAX AT-802 Block 1 Border Patrol Aircraft (BPA) force, it was recently disclosed.
An image released by the Air Force Reserve Command on 19 April
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US approves possible sale of AMRAAM to Australia
The US State Department has approved the possible sale to Australia of up to 450 AIM-120D advanced medium range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) as well as associated support equipment and training at an estimated cost of USD1.22 billion, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) disclosed on 25
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UK develops tactical role for C-17 airlifter
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has undertaken parachute trials with its Boeing C-17 Globemaster III as it looks to develop tactical capabilities for the strategic airlifter.
The tests, which were announced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 25 April, saw a number of test parachutists perform more
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