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AnalysisNew roles will propel C-27J Next Generation sales, Leonardo says
Leonardo is making good progress with the development of additional multi-mission capabilities for its C-27J Next Generation tactical transport, with maritime and firefighting offerings its newest focus areas.
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NewsUS rejects transfer of Polish fighter jets to Ukraine
The US Department of Defense has ruled out transferring 23 Polish MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, calling the idea “high-risk” and fearing it could raise tensions in the region.
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NewsUS government explores logistics of Polish fighter jet transfer to Ukraine
The US government is speaking to its NATO allies about an offer by the government of Poland to transfer some of its fighter jets to Ukraine, as the back-and-forth on the transaction continues.
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NewsPentagon slaps down Polish MiG-29 jet offer to Ukraine
The US Department of Defense (DoD), taken by surprise by Poland’s announcement that it would offer its RAC MiG-29 fleet to Ukraine via a formal transfer to the USA in Germany, says the plan is “not…tenable” and “raises serious concerns”.
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NewsPoland offers MiG-29 fighters for use by Ukraine, wants used US jets in return
Poland has offered its entire RAC MiG-29 fleet to the USA – to pass on to Ukraine to aid in its defence against Russia’s invasion – in exchange for used fighter jets, and encourages other NATO allies to do the same.
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NewsParamount adds anti-UAV capabilities to Mwari
Light attack and reconnaissance platform will be offered with air-to-air missiles and cannon pods to counter what South African group says is an increasing MALE threat.
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NewsTunisian air force to field four ISR-adapted Grand Caravans
Tunisia is to acquire four Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprops for special mission duties.
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NewsBAE furthers electric ambitions with Pipistrel pact
BAE Systems is expanding its research into zero-emission aircraft technologies via a new collaboration agreement with Slovenia-based Pipistrel Aircraft.
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NewsStatic attractions star as weather thwarts World Defense Show flying displays
With poor weather conditions including dust storms and high wind speeds having forced the cancellation of planned flying displays on the first two days of the 6-9 March World Defense Show in Riyadh, some of Saudi Arabia’s military assets continue to provide the main attraction in the static park.
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NewsC-390 gaining credibility in Gulf, says Embraer’s Schneider
Embraer has no Middle East customers for the KC/C-390, but governments in this long Lockheed Martin C-130-favouring region are now taking the Brazilian twijet transport/tanker seriously. Source: Jason Wells/Shutterstock Brazilian air force’s operations are boosting aircraft’s credibility, says Schneider So says Jackson Schneider, president of Embraer Defence ...
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NewsSaudi Arabia targets fourfold increase in defence R&D spending
Riyadh is to significantly boost its spending on military research and development (R&D) activities, with the measure to support its Vision 2030 initiative aimed at increasing domestic industrial and support capability.
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NewsDassault plans Rafale rate rise to cope with export success
Output of Rafale fighters will increase to three per month by the middle of the decade on the back of export sales success for Dassault Aviation.
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NewsDassault boss Trappier hits out at Airbus over FCAS delays
Dassault Aviation chief executive Eric Trappier has delivered a stinging rebuke to Airbus over contract signature delays relating to the tri-national Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme.
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NewsUS Navy recovers downed F-35C in South China Sea
The US Navy has recovered a Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II fighter jet that suffered a landing mishap on board the USS Carl Vinson in January and sank to the floor of the South China Sea.
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NewsOttawa extends NFTC pilot training service deal through 2027
CAE is to continue its delivery of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) programme for at least another five years, via a contract extension worth more than C$550 million ($435 million). “The government of Canada has extended the contract for the NATO Flying Training in Canada programme through 2027,” ...
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NewsRomanian MiG-21 crash followed by SA330 search and rescue helicopter loss
Romania’s air force suffered two fatal accidents on 2 March, in separate crashes which killed eight military personnel.
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NewsItaly signs new C-130J support deal with industry
Italy’s defence ministry has signed a €380 million ($426 million), five-year contract covering in-service support for its air force fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports.
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NewsBAE Systems boss eyeing further Typhoon sales opportunities
BAE Systems sees opportunities to extend production of the Eurofighter Typhoon beyond current orders for the type, as the company draws close to delivering its first example to Qatar.
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NewsSerbia signs deal to replace aged An-26 with C295 transports
Serbia has ordered a pair of Airbus Defence & Space C295 medium transports, with the twin-turboprops to be delivered from late next year.
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NewsUkraine claims Russian aircraft losses as invasion begins
Ukraine’s defence ministry claims to have destroyed several Russian aircraft during its early efforts to defend the country from invasion by Moscow’s military.