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Collision avoidance upgrade for UK Tornados delayed by developmental problems
Hardware and software modifications will be required before the MoD can begin operationally rolling out the collision warning system on its Tornado GR.4 strike aircraft. Source: Crown CopyrightUK MoD eyes BMC4I capability for the Falklands
The British Army declared its new LEAPP (Skykeeper) capability operational in December 2014. Source: LMUKUSAF begins testing of B-52 weapons upgrade
USAF and Boeing personnel installed a modified CRL on a B-52H in December 2014. This upgrade is geared at enabling the legacy bomber to carry smart weapons internally for the first time. Source: US Air ForceUSAF seeks additional extended range conversions for Reaper UAVs
The USAF is to convert more of its 104 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to the extended range configuration, in addition to the 38 already indicated. Source: US Air Force
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Aero Surveillance reveals new ASV-100 rotary-winged UAV
French systems integrator Aero Surveillance has unveiled a new rotary-winged unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that it says fills a gap in the market not covered by other larger platforms. The ASV-100, as the unmanned helicopter is dubbed, has been developed for both civil and military applications,
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Japan begins process of E-767 AWACS upgrade
Boeing is to begin the upgrade of Japan's fleet of E-767 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft with a USD25.6 million design and production contract announced by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on 28 October. The four aircraft, which have been in service with the Japan Air
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AUSA 2014: Army outlines upcoming combat vehicle choices
US Army planners will use the next several years to consider its next major vehicle investment - perhaps for infantry or Stryker units - and whether to proceed with a future combat vehicle. With the cancellation of the ground combat vehicle (GCV) for budget reasons, the army had to choose whether
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AUSA 2014: IDF deploys Amstaf UGV to Gaza border
Israel's Automotive Robotic Industry has delivered an Amstaf unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to the Israel Defense Forces for deployment in Gaza in a border-protection and security role. Development of the vehicle was completed only six months ago. The UGV has been fully developed by the company
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AUSA 2014: Ultra Electronics TCS unveils HCLOS radio
Montreal-based Ultra Electronics TCS launched a new variant of its ORION High Capacity Line of Sight (HCLOS) radio at the Association of the US Army (AUSA) annual meeting in Washington, DC, In October. The original ORION X500-G, which was launched at AUSA 2013, is a three-channel radio with an
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Battlelab: assessing digitisation on 21st Century battlefields
Afghanistan and Iraq provided a stern testing ground for the exponents of network-enabled capabilities and soldier digitisation. Giles Ebbutt looks for the ground truth -
Skimming the surface: Unmanned maritime systems target new roles
The development of the USV market has stuttered in comparison with its airborne counterpart, with only target drones keeping many industry players involved. However, initial efforts in the MCM and force protection domains seem to be providing impetus to the market, with some commentators identifying significant potential for USVs in the future. Andrew White reports -
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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Argentina and China agree fighter aircraft working group
Argentina and China are to form a working group to look at the possible introduction into Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina - FAA) service of a new Chinese fighter type, it was disclosed on 5 February. The working group, which was discussed during a visit by between Argentine
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UK prepared to deploy military assets to support FPDA in event of future Asia-Pacific crises, says foreign secretary
Key Points The United Kingdom is prepared to deploy armed forces should its interests and alliances in the region be put at risk by regional security challenges The UK foreign secretary notes that extra-regional powers are paying attention to potential security risks, but that any issues should be
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Islamic State's support infrastructure in Turkey raises risk of retaliation targeting Western diplomatic and commercial assets
EVENT A Turkish police intelligence report, leaked on 17 January, claimed that around 3,000 people were in Islamic State sleeper cells present "throughout the country". Although the accuracy of the report's estimate of sleeper numbers is difficult to ascertain, IHS sources have confirmed
