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The first modernized Tu-160M starts testing
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FCAS: Safran and MTU Aero Engines define partnership
Defence

South Korea's future combat aircraft KF-X integrates MBDA Meteor
Defence

Saab tests a jammer on a Gripen

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Defence

FCAS: Safran and MTU Aero Engines define partnership

Safran Aircraft Engines and MTU Aero Engines finally settled the details concerning their partnership to develop the engine of the next-generation European fighter aircraft NGF.
Defence

South Korea's future combat aircraft KF-X integrates MBDA Meteor

MBDA is selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to integrate its Meteor long-range air-to-air missile into the future South Korean KF-X combat aircraft.
Defence

Saab tests a jammer on a Gripen

Saab conducted tests to evaluate its EAJP system.
Defence

Bangladesh and Thailand get more Leonardo-manufactured radars

Leonardo will provide Bangladesh Air Force with KRONOS LAND while Thailand gets NATO’s primary air defense sensor RAT31 DL.
Defence

MBDA’s Mistral 3 missile intercepts a drone

In front of 15 foreign delegations, MBDA’s teams carried out a demonstration of the Mistral 3 missile which destroyed its Mirach 40 mobile drone target located over 7 km away.
Defence

NATO welcomes its first RQ-4D

NATO has taken delivery of its first RQ-4D drone, to strengthen its surveillance capabilities.
Defence

Electronic warfare: ARCHANGE is launched

The French Minister of the Armies is launching the ARCHANGE program which is based on three Dassault Aviation Falcon 8X platforms that will replace the Transall C-160 Gabriel aircraft.
Defence

Dubai Airshow 2019: Elettronica, SteelRock and Invisible Interdiction focus on counter-UAV systems

During the Dubai Airshow, several companies presented their anti-drone vision and solutions. Whilst Invisible Interdiction focused on neutralization, Elettronica and SteelRock also displayed detection systems.
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Dubai Airshow 2019: partnership between Leonardo and IGG

Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IGG to analyse and explore the development of joined business activities in the UAE.
Defence

Dubai Airshow 2019: armed UAVs make their mark

All over the world, UAVs are being deployed by an ever-increasing number of armed forces — including in the Middle East, where China has emerged as the preferred supplier.
Drones

Counter-UAV: The UK issues a strategy

The United Kingdom has adopted an anti-drone strategy to set up initiatives to defend against malicious uses. The aim is to be able to protect sensitive infrastructures.
Defence

Missile defense: green light from Europe to the TWISTER project

The Council of the European Union approves the multi-role interceptor project Twister to defend against emerging threats, with entry into service by 2030.
Defence

LIBYA: DRONES TEST LABORATORY FOR A NEW TYPE OF AIR WARFARE

IN LIBYA, DRONES HAVE BECOME AN ESSENTIAL DEFENSE TOOL, ENABLING TO ALLEVIATE THE DEFICIENCIES AND WEAKNESSES OF THE STAKEHOLDERS’ AIR VECTORS.
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Dubai Airshow 2019: UAE launch Edge

The Dubai Airshow 2019 will be the opportunity for the new conglomerate of defense Edge, launched by the United Arab Emirates, to set up partnerships with European and American manufacturers.
Defence

Emirates take Boeing Chinook again

The United Arab Emirates will be able to reinforce their fleet of heavy helicopters Boeing Chinook with the decision of the U.S. Department of Defense to authorize the sale of ten additional copies.
Defence

Russian deployment in Serbia

Russia deployed air defense systems in Serbia as part of an exercise.
Defence

Airbus H125 makes its police debut in Austria

The Austrian Ministry of the Interior takes delivery of two Airbus Helicopters H125s equipped for law enforcement and search and rescue missions.
Defence

Germany takes delivery of its first NH90 Sea Lion

Airbus Helicopters delivered a first NH90 Sea Lion to Germany. It is also the 400th copy delivered in the world, all variants included. The German Navy has also ordered the NH90 to replace its 22 Sea Lynx.
Defence

The Indian forces have received their 194 Pipistrels

The Indian Armed Forces have just received their last batch of ultra-light Pipistrel aircraft ordered in 2015 for the training of their future pilots. Now 194 aircraft are into service in India.
Defence

Airbus pushes the A400M in South Korea

South Korea has expressed a need for a dozen military transport aircraft. Airbus Defense and Space logically pushes the A400M whose capabilities are so strategic.
Defence

T-6C Texans for Tunisia

Tunisia will get T-6C Texan trainer aircraft.
Defence

Lithuania is interested by Black Hawk helicopters

The Lithuanian armed forces will replace their Mi-8 helicopters.
Defence

FCAS: the demonstrator is on track

French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly announced progress in negotiations with Germany related to the FCAS program.
Drones

Elbit Systems wins contract in Asia

Elbit Systems has announced it has been awarded a contract in Southeast Asia for several drone models.
Defence

India takes delivery of its first Dassault Rafale

The Indian Air Force has just taken delivery of its first combat aircraft Dassault Rafale. The aircraft is part of an order for 36 copies, made in 2016 after a very long selection process. The whole Rafale aircraft will be delivered within three years.
Defence

FCAS: Dassault and Airbus get impatient

A few days before the Franco-German ministerial council that will take place in Toulouse on October 16, Airbus and Dassault reach the two governments for the launch of the development phase of the FCAS demonstrator.
Defence

Deployment of an anti-drone microwave system

Raytheon will provide the U.S. Air Force with a microwave-based anti-drone control system.
Defence

12 to 20 Airbus H225M helicopters more for the French Air Force?

Airbus Helicopters, which has succeeded in relocating 50 H225 helicopters, could add 12 to 20 more to the French Air Force after conversion under a leasing contract.
Defence

AH-6i helicopters for Thailand

Thailand could get AH-6i helicopters via a FMS.
Defence

South Korea shows interest for lasers

South Korea, through DAPA, launches a program for the development of laser weapons.
Defence

Airbus A400M tests helicopter air-to-air refueling

The airlift aircraft Airbus A400M has been tested for its helicopter air-to-air refueling ability with a series of dry contacts.
Defence

India integrates MBDA-designed Mistral and ASRAAM missiles

MBDA signs agreement with Bharat Dynamics Limited of India for the final assembly, integration and test of Mistral and ASRAAM missiles in India.
Defence

The Royal Air Force explores the anti-drone field

The Royal Air Force, supported by Leonardo, launches a program of counter-drone fight.
Defence

Collins Aerospace will manage the RNLAF’s F-35 and CH-47F fleets

Collins Aerospace Systems and the Royal Netherlands Air Force signed a Letter of Intent to provide F-35 and CH-47F fleets support at both Soesterberg and Woensdrecht Air Base, The Netherlands.
Industry

Boeing produces the first piece of the first KC-46A for Japan

Boeing has manufactured the first piece of the first of four ordered KC-46A for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The long wing spar measures 25.1 m length.
Defence

HX program: the multirole aircraft demonstrations will take place in January

The Finnish Ministry of Defense has given the schedule of the HX program, aiming at replacing the Hornets currently into service.
Defence

Attack on Saudi Arabia

Drones or missiles? Anyway, Saudi Arabia appears to be affected by the attack that took place on the oil site of Saudi Aramco, on September 14.
Defence

Slowdown for the FCAS

Even though the FCAS program had started rather well — with the signing of framework agreements and the unveiling of the NGF model during the Paris Air Show — it seems the Franco-German relationship is no longer so good.
Defence

Poland gets thirty-five F-35A fighters

The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of 32 stealth fighter aircraft F-35A to Poland, as part of a contract approximately worth $6.5 billion.
Defence

Italy and the UK cooperates on the Tempest

During the DSEI , the United Kingdom and Italy have announced the industries will cooperate on the Tempest program.
Defence

The UK shows its interest for MBDA’s new jamming system SPEAR-EW

The UK entrusts MBDA for a demonstration of its new electronic warfare system SPEAR-EW.
Defence

The ATR 42/72 MP drops paratroopers

Leonardo carried out a demonstration dropping paratroopers from an ATR 42/72 MP.
Defence

The European Defense Agency studies laser technologies

Several European stakeholders gathered at the consortium Talos aiming at developing a high-power laser effector.
Defence

Mi-17V-5: LOTN performs unauthorized overhaul

LOTN provided a unauthorized overhaul on a helicopter Mi-17V-5 of the Defense Ministry of Afghanistan.
Defence

Rafael acquires the UAV company Aeronautics

Rafael made the acquisition of the company Aeronautics, specialized in the development and design of drones.
Defence

India receives its first helicopters Apache

The Indian Air Force took delivery of the first batch of attack helicopters Apache.
Defence

Embraer delivers the first KC-390 to the Brazilian Air Force

Embraer delivered the first multi-mission airlift KC-390 to the Brazilian Air Force at Anápolis Air Base. Embraer has been conducting theoretical and practical training with the Air Force teams to start operations.
Defence

MAKS 2019: Teheran introduces its stealth reconnaissance drone Mobin

The Iranian reconnaissance UAV Mobin was exhibited at the MAKS 2019 Air Show. The aircraft would have begun its operational deployment.

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