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Can Russia make the grade with the Checkmate?
After its official debut at the end of last year, there are still many unanswered questions about Russia’s fifth-generation fighter jet, the Sukhoi Su-75.
Deals this week: Airbus, Modern Technology Solutions, Orbital ATK
The Kuwait Ministry of Defence has placed a multi-million dollar-worth order for Airbus H225M Caracal utility helicopters.
Australia to invest $182.3m for F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler sustainment
The Australian Government has announced plans to invest close to A$264m ($182.3m) to provide sustainment services for the country's fleet of F/A-18 F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers.
Global Defence Technology: Issue 66
In this issue: The potential of a joint European force, Singapore’s defence procurement, Oshkosh’s TerraMax technology, the US Combat Rescue Helicopter programme, evolution of the Gripen E, Archerfish mine-hunting drone and more.
No man left behind: the US next gen air combat helicopter
An update from Sikorsky reveals that the $1.2bn programme to replace the US Air Force's rapidly ageing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters is progressing well. The contract signed in 2014 will see the delivery of HH-60W designed for critical combat search and rescue and personnel recovery operations for all US military services. Claire Apthorp caught up with the project to get a glimpse of the final product and find out what it can do.
July's top stories: QinetiQ and partners to bid for ASDOT programme, USAF's restored B-29 bomber conducts first flight
QinetiQ, Thales and Textron AirLand have collaborated to bid for UK MoD's £1.2bn ASDOT programme, US Air Force's (USAF) restored B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft has made its first flight. Airforce-technology.com wraps up the key headlines from July 2016.
Deals this week: SAIC, Grob Aircraft, Technica Corporation
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has won an $86m task order to provide the US Air Force with subject matter expertise.
Report: Thailand’s defence budget to rise to $6.9bn by 2021
The Thai defence budget is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.06% to reach $6.9bn by 2021, says a report by Strategic Defence Intelligence (SDI).
Global Defence Technology: Issue 65
In this issue: Project CameraShy and Chinese cyber espionage, Nordic defence cooperation, lightweight vehicle armour, SpaceX challenges the United Launch Alliance, overhauling the UK’s Type 45 destroyers and more
Deals this week: Lockheed Martin, DynCorp, ASRC Communications
The Government of Japan has requested a $1.9 billion sale of GPS-capable, KC-46A military aerial refuelling aircraft from the US.
Global Defence Technology: Issue 67
In this issue: Key outcomes from this year’s NATO summit, lessons to be learned from the Iraq invasion, inside the smart HQ, managing the MoD’s joint contingency plans, industry majors team up for the UK’s new fighter trainer, the Royal Navy catches up with unmanned capabilities and more.
Report: Taiwan’s defence expenditure to reach approximately $11bn by 2021
Taiwan’s defence expenditure is expected to grow from the current $9.9bn to $10.9bn by 2021, witnessing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.38%, according to a report by Strategic Defence Intelligence (SDI).
Deals this week: Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, Jacobs
Lockheed Martin Corporation has been selected to perform research work on the development of future tactical hypersonic boost glide aircraft, as part of the Tactical Boost Glide programme.
August's top stories: JASDF’s first F-35A Lightning II conducts maiden flight, Swiss Air Force's F/A-18C fighter jet goes missing
The Japan Air Self Defense Force’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter has successfully completed its maiden flight, Swiss defence authorities have launched search operations for the Swiss Air Force's F/A-18C fighter jet, which went missing near Susten in central Switzerland. Airforce-technology.com wraps up the key headlines from July 2016.
Report: Indonesian armed forces to undergo rapid modernisation
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is anticipated to increase the nation’s capital expenditure in defence to $3.3bn by 2021, in an effort to modernise the Indonesian Armed Forces under the Strategic Plan 2024, according to a report by Strategic Defence Intelligence (SDI).
Deals this week: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Vectrus Systems
Lockheed Martin Corporation has received a $287.19m-worth contract to supply an additional five C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft for the US Air Force through April 2020.
Deals this week: Boeing, Tronair, Raytheon
The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded a $700m-worth contract to The Boeing Company for the production of Small Diameter Bomb Increment 1 (SDB 1) systems.
PAR Technology subsidiary wins research and development contract with USAF
PAR Technology’s wholly-owned subsidiary has been awarded a research and development contract with the US Air Force (USAF) Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate for the special tactics tactical assault kit (ST-TAK) programme.
CAE to provide MQ-1 Predator / MQ-9 Reaper aircrew training services to USAF
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded a contract to CAE USA to provide aircrew training services for General Atomics-built MQ-1 Predator / MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
USAF releases request for proposal to Boeing for PAR programme
The US Air Force (USAF) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to Boeing to complete detailed design, modification, test and fielding of two passenger-carrying Boeing 747-8s to provide presidential worldwide airlift support.
Ukraine Air Force to take delivery of three Mi-24PU1 attack helicopters
Ukroboronprom’s Konotop Aircraft Repair Plant, Aviakon, is ready to supply attack helicopters to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.