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UK orders next-generation air defence system from MBDA

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered a new ground based surface-to-air missile (SAM) system from MBDA, IHS Jane's can confirm. Known as the Future Local Area Air Defence System (FLAADS) Land, the new SAM system will eventually replace the British Army's Rapier Field Standard C (FSC)

USAF T-X to herald more cost-conscious acquisitions

Key Points T-X is to be the first USAF acquisition under an experimental plan to speed procurement and reign in cost The USAF wants industry to present cost-capability tradeoff options early in process The US Air Force's (USAF's) jet trainer replacement (T-X) for the Northrop T-38 Talon will be

Elbit to create next-generation Israeli Ground Forces C4I system

Key Points Elbit Systems is playing a central role in the Israeli Ground Forces' digitalisation programme The IDF's ultimate aim is to allow all of its units to communicate with each other in real time Israel's Ministry of Defense awarded Elbit Systems a USD117 million contract to provide the

New head of UAC viewed as power shift in Russia's defence industry

Russia's United Aircraft Building Corporation (UAC) has a new CEO as of 16 January, with Mikhail Pogosian resigning his position (as previously reported by IHS Jane's ) and being replaced by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Yuri Slyusar. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (Minpromtorg or MPT)

Peru orders additional C-27J transports

The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) has signed for a further two Alenia Aermacchi C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters under a USD100 million deal announced on 15 January. The deal, which was signed on 31 December 2014, includes spares and support and will see deliveries

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  Aimpoint selection: the UK's SPEAR Cap 3 air-to-surface weapon

  The UK Ministry of Defence is weighing up the options for its Selective Precision Effects At Range Capability 3 air-launched precision-guided weapon programme. Richard Scott reports
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  Fuelling up: global tanker programmes increase in range

  Aerial tankers have enjoyed a renaissance over recent years, as their importance to today's combat operations has been shown over recent campaigns. Gareth Jennings explores the role and value of tanking, analyses the primary platforms being offered to the market today, and explores the global opportunities for these platforms
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  Russia upgrades its missile arsenal

  Russia's foreign policy is currently under heavy scrutiny, but Moscow is determined to maintain a credible deterrent missile force. Sean O'Connor examines the progress of these upgrades and how they are restricted by the New START missile treaty with the US.
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RELEVANT PROFILE LISTINGS

AH-IIA Westland Super Lynx.

Operational speed: 125 kt (232 km/h). Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,650 m). Range: 130 n miles (240 km). Role/Weapon systems: ASW/ASV roles. First batch upgraded in 1994-97 to Super Lynx standard with Mk 3 radar and Racal Kestrel EW suite. Further modifications (2010-15) include installation

Amorim do Valle (River) class

Fleetlist Comment: Three ships transferred from the UK on 31 January 1995. The contract was signed on 18 November 1994. Steel hulled. All minesweeping gear and the 40 mm gun removed on transfer. Used as hydrographic ships. H 35 and H 36 fitted with a stern gantry and second crane amidships for

EDCG 1610 class

Fleetlist Comment: Based at Niteroi. Three similar EDCG-41 craft are to be built at AMRJ, Rio de Janeiro. The first two were laid down in December 2013 and are to be commissioned in 2015. A third craft is to be laid down in 2015.

Grumman/Embraer C-1T Trader.

Operational speed: 265 kt (426 km/h). Service ceiling: 21,000 ft (6,400 m). Range: 1,130 n miles (2,900 km). Role/Weapon systems: Ex-US Navy aircraft being modified by Marsh Aviation to KC-2 Turbo configuration. This includes two years logistic support. To be delivered by late 2018. To be used