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Aero India 2015: ShinMaywa confident of progress on US-2 sale to India
ShinMaywa officials are confident that the purchase of 12 US-2i amphibians from Japan is moving forward. Source: Japanese Ministry of DefenseRussia conducting major air exercises close to Europe
Russian combat aircraft, such as the Su-34, are conducting a series of live-fire exercises close to European airspace as relations with the West continue to worsen over the crisis in Ukraine. Source: SukhoiUS opens door to increased UAV sales
Under a broader effort to streamline US aerospace export policy, armed UAVs, such as the MQ-9 Reaper pictured in UK service, will now be covered under a new policy that simplifies the export licensing process. Source: IHS/Patrick AllenA-Darter programme nears completion
The A-Darter is being marketed as an exceptionally agile fifth-generation missile. Source: Denel Dynamics
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Aero India 2015: Astor says UK well positioned for Modi's 'Make in India' initiative
UK defence minister Lord Astor has said the successful sale to India of the BAE Systems Hawk Mk 132 Advanced Jet Trainer shows that London is ready to embrace Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for foreign defence suppliers to turn "from sellers to strategic partners". Speaking on 18
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Aero India 2015: BAE Systems in talks to weaponise India's Hawks
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is in negotiations with BAE Systems to weaponise its fleet of Hawk Mk 132 advanced jet trainers (AJTs) so they could be deployed on strike co-ordinated armed reconnaissance and close air support missions. BAE Systems officials told IHS Jane's at Aero India 2015 that the
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Aero India 2015: Decision on Rafale 'to be taken by early next month'
Key Points A decision by India on whether to go ahead with buying 126 Dassault Rafale fighters for its MMRCA requirement will be taken by early next month, Parrikar has said Issues over cost and the ultimate responsibility for 108 licence-built Rafales have left the MMRCA programme deadlocked for
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Aero India 2015: Rafael pushes Spice 250 in India, confirms overseas contract
A Rafael official has confirmed that the Spice 250 lightweight standoff glide bomb has been purchased by an international customer. Speaking at Aero India 2015 in Bangalore, Eran Peleg, head of business development for air-to-surface weapons at the Israeli company, confirmed that a contract with a
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Canadian budget office estimates CAD166.4 million six-month cost to fight Islamic State
Canada's contribution to fighting the Islamic State in Iraq could have a six-month 'incremental' cost ranging from CAD128.8 million to CAD166.4 million, according to a 17 February report by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). If that effort, known as Operation 'Impact', continued
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Hackers target global geonavigation networks
Global navigation satellite systems are vulnerable to attack from states, insurgents, and criminals using disruption devices to jam signals or fool them with false transmissions. Milosz Reterski assesses the growing risk to air traffic, defence systems, and shipping. -
IHS Jane's examines North Korean missile bases
The ongoing development of North Korea's missile capability has the potential to bring into question the US's commitment to its regional allies. In a detailed survey of satellite imagery over North Korea, Allison Puccioni assesses the current state of the threat. -
Maximum utility: the future of support helicopters
As land forces are reshaped for expeditionary missions and budgets continue to shrink, the role of support helicopters is evolving to meet a broader range of demands. Andrew Drwiega reports
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Aero India 2015: ShinMaywa confident of progress on US-2 sale to India
ShinMaywa officials at Aero India 2015 believe that Japanese and Indian government support for the sale of 12 US-2 amphibian aircraft to the Indian Navy (IN) means it should overcome delays that could threaten the deal. The IN requirement for a long-range search-and-rescue platform, first mooted in
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A-Darter programme nears completion
Denel Dynamics is close to completing the development of its A-Darter short-range air-to-air missile, the South African company has announced. The missile is in the final stage of air-launched guided evaluation firing trials, which have seen two missiles being launched from a Saab JAS 39 Gripen at
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US opens door to increased UAV sales
Key Points A new US policy could facilitate military UAV exports to more countries The policy is the latest in a series of efforts to "modernise and reform" US export controls for the aerospace and defence industry The Obama administration on 17 February unveiled a new policy that could
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CBO releases new triad upgrade estimate
The United States will have to spend USD348 billion on nuclear weapons modernisation over the next 10 years if it wants to maintain a triad of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarines, and bomber aircraft, according to a 22 January report from the Congressional Budget
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Type Multirole tactical UAV. Development The main objective of the Comando de Aviación Naval Argentina's (CANA - the Argentinian Navy's Naval Aviation Command) two-year, USD164,000 Guardian programme was to develop a system to improve command and control of its surveillance and
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Cyber Technology CyberEye II
Type MALE surveillance UAV. Decelopment Cyber Technology characterises its CyberEye II MALE surveillance UAV as being designed for the detection, localisation and tracking of targets and as being suitable for a range of applications including emergency services/safety support, infrastructure
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FT Sistemas FT-150 X1
Type Mini-UAV. Development FT Sistemas characterises the FT-150 X1 mini-UAV as being designed for use over 'medium' ranges and at 'average' altitudes, as being configured for use aboard surface vessels without flight decks and as being suitable for civilian aerial surveying applications in
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FT Sistemas FT-200
Type MALE UAV. Development FT Sistemas characterises the FT-200 UAV as being a MALE equipment that is designed for use at regimental, brigade or divisional level and which is suitable for the identification and location of hostile artillery batteries, battle damage assessment and general/wide
