All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 159
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RAF heralds emergence of 'combat ISTAR' over Afghanistan
UK air power has proved its worth in Afghanistan as the Royal Air Force has honed its surveillance assets and practices to support coalition ground troops
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NewsUK approves Rivet Joint purchase
The UK has agreed to buy three Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint electronic intelligence aircraft and related ground equipment from the USA ...
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NewsThales lands support contract for Watchkeeper UAV
Thales UK has been awarded a contract worth £55 million ($82.5 million) to support the British Army's Watchkeeper 450 tactical unmanned air vehicles ...
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MBDA details problems with dual-mode Brimstone
The UK's upgraded Brimstone missiles have been affected by two separate problems, but remain available for combat use in Afghanitsan ...
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German Heron UAV damaged in ground collision
Germany's deployment of Heron 1 UAVs in Afghanistan has suffered an early setback, with one of its aircraft damaged on the ground ...
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Sweden funds new weapons, radar boost for Saab Gripen
Sweden has awarded Saab a four-year contract to enhance the capabilities of its Gripen C/D fighters ...
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UK accepts first Nimrod MRA4 to support training
The Royal Air Force's first Nimrod MRA4 maritime patrol aircraft has been accepted in support of training activities ...
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BAE starts work on UK's first Joint Strike Fighter
BAE Systems has begun manufacturing the aft fuselage for the UK's first Lockheed Martin F-35B Joint Strike Fighter ...
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Joint Military Air Traffic Services push gains momentum
A project begun four years ago to modernise the UK's military air traffic control infrastructure has gained fresh momentum following the announcement of...
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UK to extend Skynet 5 constellation
The UK has awarded Paradigm a £400 million contract to supply a fourth satellite for its Skynet 5 secure communications system ...
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Greek financial crisis prompts Defendory show postponement
The fragile state of the Greek economy has led to a decision to postpone this year's tri-service Defendory exhibition in Athens ...
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RAF outlines Afghan experience with Reaper UAV
The UK Royal Air Force has doubled the level of operational activity with its General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft in Afghanistan within...
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UK to acquire remainder of MFTS training fleet
Training system partner Ascent is seeking proposals for new aircraft to replace multiple types in UK military service ...
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Working Week: Ross Young delivers the goods at Qinetiq
After a number of years with the UK's Ministry of Defence, Qinetiq's task technical manager for 'Project Julius' Ross Young is now responsible for upgrading Boeing Chinook Mk2 helicopters for the Royal Air Force.
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NewsAirbus updates A330 tanker progress, nears decision on KC-X bid
Airbus expects to receive full certification for its A330-based multi-role tanker transport design by the middle of this year ...
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NewsUK showcases Mi-17 training work with Afghan crews
The UK has released details on a previously secretive helicopter training service being provided to future Afghan pilots ...
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USAF, RAF share experiences of fast-track UAV training
The USAF and UK RAF have detailed their experiences in delivering fast-track training services for unmanned aircraft system pilots ...
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Tunisia signs for two Lockheed C-130Js
Tunisia has become the latest customer to commit to Lockheed Martin's C-130J Hercules, having signed a contract to acquire two of the aircraft. Announced...
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British Army to extend Lynx upgrade, review training system
The British Army's remaining Lynx AH9 utility helicopters will be modified to AgustaWestland's improved AH9A configuration, following the recent receipt of Ministry of Defence approval to extend the effort to all 22 aircraft.
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NewsNations urged to back Eurotraining scheme
Europe's nine-nation AEJPT programme is facing a potential funding crisis, as bidders prepare to reply to an equipment request ...