All articles by Craig Hoyle – Page 25
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Berlin picks Skeldar V-200 as Sea Falcon maritime UAV
Germany’s BAAINBw procurement body has awarded ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik a ‘Sea Falcon’ programme contract to provide three unmanned aircraft systems to the nation’s navy.
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Why the UAE’s F-35 deal was worth the wait
Backed by the Biden administration and Israel, the UAE’s attempt to buy stealthy F-35As looks set to propel its air force to the next level of combat capability and give it an edge over potential foes.
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Qatar’s first F-15s en route to Middle East
Qatar’s first batch of four Boeing F-15QA fighters is en route to the Gulf state, which is rapidly advancing its combat aircraft capability via a trio of acquisition programmes. Manufactured in St Louis, Missouri, the F-15s began their journey to Qatar late last month, making en route stops including at ...
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Bahrain’s first AH-1Z Viper delivered to NAVAIR
Bahrain’s first of 12 Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters has been handed over to the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), ahead of its formal delivery to the Gulf state.
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Sweden edges closer to GlobalEye contract award
Stockholm has taken a significant step closer to ordering GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to replace its current pair of Saab 340-based Erieye airborne early warning aircraft.
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Long-endurance Zephyr flights edge type towards operational use
Airbus says it has taken “a step towards making the stratosphere an operational reality for its customers”, after completing the latest test campaign with its long-endurance Zephyr S unmanned air vehicle.
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UK F-35s make refuelling debut behind Super Hornet
British Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning combat aircraft have for the first time undergone “buddy-buddy” refuelling behind a US Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet.
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Saab hones Gripen navigation for GPS-denied operations
Saab has outlined its efforts to address the increasing threat posed by hostile parties disrupting operations via GPS jamming, with Gripen operators being offered an updated navigation capability for use from later this decade.
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First Qatar air force PC-24 emerges at Pilatus site
Qatar’s first PC-24 light jet has emerged in its air force markings at Pilatus’s Stans production site in Switzerland.
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Fresh funding edges HAV closer to Airlander production
UK airship developer Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is on the cusp of advancing its Airlander programme into its production phase, following a successful funding drive.
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Germany finalises order for P-8A maritime patrol fleet
Berlin has finalised a contract to equip its navy with five Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, with deliveries to commence in 2024 under the Foreign Military Sales programme deal.
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UK’s DE&S accelerating defence procurement reform
The UK’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation is embarking on a process of procurement reform, with increased programme agility and environmental considerations to receive greater focus.
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New mindset the key to Tempest success, partners say
Maintaining the early strong momentum of the UK’s Tempest future combat air system (FCAS) programme will require the adoption of a joint venture culture and the ability to smoothly introduce further partner nations, industry and military officials say.
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Kaman unveils Kargo UAV for autonomous resupply duties
Kaman has unveiled a new unmanned air vehicle design optimised for autonomous expeditionary logistics operations, such as those performed by the US Marine Corps.
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Middle East funding to help Aeralis trainer take off
UK start-up Aeralis has secured a major funding boost from an undisclosed Middle East backer, plus new technical support from propulsion giant Rolls-Royce, moving its modular jet trainer concept a step closer to manufacturing reality.
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Italy, UK to complete Meteor, Spear missile integration on F-35 fleets
BAE Systems and MBDA have been contracted to complete the integration of Meteor and Spear missiles onto the Lockheed Martin F-35 for two European operators.
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BAE picks Marshall to support Team Tempest
The UK’s Marshall has been granted delegated design authority by BAE Systems to support activities linked to the Tempest future combat air system programme.
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Litening V service introduction to boost RAF Typhoons
The UK is poised to field further capability enhancements with its Royal Air Force fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons, with the Rafael Litening V targeting pod expected to enter use with the type before year-end.
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Atlas impresses RAF chief ahead of Hercules retirement
The UK Royal Air Force’s use of the Airbus Defence & Space A400M during last month’s coalition airlift from Kabul demonstrated “remarkable operational utility”, chief of the air staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston says.
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UK’s unmanned Mosquito on track for 2023 first flight
The head of the Royal Air Force (RAF) says its Project Mosquito effort to demonstrate a lightweight affordable novel combat aircraft is on track for flight testing before the end of 2023.