All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 15
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AnalysisHow partners will stay in formation as GCAP workshare discussions advance
Nine months into their Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) venture, defence ministry and industry leaders from partners Italy, Japan and the UK say they remain in close formation as formal requirements and workshare arrangements continue to take shape.
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NewsEuropean buyer orders Elbit SkyStriker loitering munitions
Elbit Systems is to supply an undisclosed European customer with “several hundred” examples of its SkyStriker loitering munition, under a contract valued at $95 million.
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NewsBabcock France pact boosts Aeralis market potential
Babcock France has signed a memorandum of understanding with UK developer Aeralis, with the company interested in its modular aircraft design for potential future training deals.
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NewsSweden adjusts Gripen E delivery schedule amid fresh capability updates
Sweden has announced plans to adjust its entry into service schedule for the Saab Gripen E, with the step driven by a newly funded package of capability enhancements.
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News2Excel starts Boscombe Down test flights with 757 ahead of Excalibur updates
2Excel Aviation’s Excalibur flight test aircraft (FTA) has performed its first sorties from Boscombe Down in Wiltshire ahead of its modification in support of the trinational Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
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NewsMARSS unveils portable interceptor to take out hostile drones
MARSS has launched a scaled-down version of its counter-unmanned air system (CUAS) interceptor, and is also pitching an updated version of its original, larger design to meet potential UK requirements.
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NewsLockheed Martin flies second KC-130J tanker for German air force
Lockheed Martin has flown the second of three KC-130J tankers ordered for the German air force.
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NewsIAI unveils Rotem Alpha loitering munition for anti-tank strikes
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has used the DSEI show in London to launch its Rotem Alpha loitering munition, with the model optimised for use during anti-tank missions.
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NewsUK orders Striker II helmet-mounted display for Typhoon pilots
BAE Systems has been awarded a production contract to equip UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon pilots with its Striker II helmet-mounted display.
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NewsAirbus hands over first C295 transport for Indian air force
India’s first C295 tactical transport has been handed over to the customer, with the twin-turboprop due to depart its San Pablo final assembly site near Seville for Delhi “in the next few days”.
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NewsAeralis unveils redesigned modular light jet concept
UK aircraft developer Aeralis has redesigned its modular light jet concept, with the type gaining increased speed performance to match the needs of potential customers.
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NewsUMS Skeldar, Marshall team to offer container-housed capability with V-200
UMS Skeldar has joined forces with Marshall Land Systems to offer a container-housed Battlefield Deployable Uncrewed Aerial System including its V-200 unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsMBDA to accelerate work on Spear-EW jammer for the UK
The UK Ministry of Defence has given MBDA additional funding to perform a rapid design phase activity on its Spear-EW stand-in jammer.
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NewsSensor suite takes shape for GCAP as industry pledges ‘spirit of equal partnership’
The crucial defence electronics element of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) between Italy, Japan and the UK will advance under a “spirit of equal partnership”, according to the companies involved.
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NewsGCAP industry partners sign new collabration agreement as DSEI show opens
The three national industry partners behind the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) have strengthened their relationship via a collaboration agreement announced as the UK’s DSEI exhibition opened its doors on 12 September.
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NewsCargo drone makes first landing aboard UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales
An unmanned cargo aircraft has made a first landing aboard the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, as the service eyes the future operational use of such equipment.
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NewsLockheed Martin unveils first F-16 fighter for Slovakia
Slovakia’s first Lockheed Martin F-16 has been unveiled, as the nation moves closer to fielding the type as a replacement for its already-retired RAC MiG-29s.
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NewsBrazil to sign A330 MRTT conversion deal with Airbus before year-end
The Brazilian air force expects to conclude a contract agreement with Airbus Defence & Space before year-end covering the conversion of two ex-Azul A330-200s to its multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) configuration.
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NewsItaly continues negotiations for six-aircraft Boeing KC-767B tanker buy
Italy remains in negotiations with Boeing over a planned acquisition of replacement in-flight refuelling tankers, with its air force planning to field an expanded fleet of new-build KC-767Bs.
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AnalysisRAF to highlight need for strong UK defence industrial base during DSEI show
Engagement with industry is among the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) main objectives as it prepares to participate in the first DSEI exhibition since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.