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British F-35Bs Transfer to the UK
The first squadron is due to be operational from land bases in December, with carrier-based operations to follow
Aircraft
Taiwan May Acquire Seahawk Helos from U.S.
The MH-60Rs would replace ageing MD500s in the ASW role .
Russian S-400 SAM System Causes Middle East Upsets
Amidst U.S. dismay, Saudi Arabia wants to buy, but prevent Qatar from doing same.
Canada: PRC Is a Threat More Than a Partner
Security Intelligence Service takes its view of China's technology threat to a new level
MBDA’s New Anti-Ship Missile Makes Progress
The helicopter-launched Sea Venom/ANL enjoyed a second successful development firing
Aircraft
Teams Form To Bid For Canada’s RPAS
A long-standing requirement was in focus again at this week’s CANSEC defense show.
Rotorcraft
HeliRussia Show Marks Decline in Military Sales Abroad
Government and industry officials hope that commercial exports of rotorcraft can compensate, especially to China and Iran.
Aircraft
Israel Flies First F-35 Combat Missions
But strikes against Iranian targets in Syria were not opposed by Russian air defenses based there.
Aircraft
Piaggio Taps SatCom Link To Fly Hammerhead UAV
The Italian company claims the first beyond-line-of-sight flight control of a European-designed MALE UAV.
UK Deploys 'World-Leading' Ship Defense System
The key to the Royal Navy’s Sea Ceptor includes a new missile made by MBDA.
Aircraft
Aviators Warned: Don’t Take Space For Granted
The space business is vibrant, but threats are growing, conference hears.
Aircraft
New Russian Naval Helicopter Project Makes Progress
But significant details of the Minoga design have not yet been revealed.
Regulations and Government
New U.S. Sanctions Pose Dilemma for India’s Defense
A Congressional edict targeting Russia as well as Iran and North Korea could force India to choose.
Aircraft
After 50 Years, Boeing’s Chinook Sales Appeal Is Undiminished
Germany and Israel are being courted, Spain is buying again, and so could the UK.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Proposes H135 for U.S. Navy Trainer
The model is used by 13 other militaries worldwide.
Aircraft
Jordan Displays New, Upgraded Aircraft at SOFEX Show
The country’s air force has bought Mil Mi-26 helicopters, Chinese CH-4 armed drones, and new trainers. Key upgrades were also shown.
Rotorcraft
Army General Challenges Industry To Develop Key Tech
Warns U.S. Battlefield Edge Can No Longer Be Assumed
Aircraft
Russia Unveils New Missile-armed UCAVs
One an aircraft, and one a helicopter, they appeared on transporters in the Moscow military parade.
Aircraft
BAE Systems Invests In Solar-Powered ‘Pseudo-Satellite’
The OEM has partnered with small British company Prismatic to develop a high-altitude, long-endurance UAV.
Aircraft
Franco-German C-130J Squadron Now a Reality
Details of a S1.4 billion sale to Germany made public, in another blow to Europe’s A400M program.
Aircraft
Malaysian Defense Show Sees Increased Chinese Presence
Low prices are an attraction to southeast Asian nations, despite their concern about Beijing’s expansion in the South China Sea.
Aircraft
China Reveals Another ‘Growler’
An electronic warfare version of the carrier-based J-15 fighter has appeared.
Aircraft
Navalized Ka-226T Could Boost Indo-Russian Deal
Russian Helicopters is pitching the multipurpose machine for the Indian Navy’s utility helicopter requirement.
Aircraft
F-35B Goes To Sea, Despite Support Challenges
The U.S. Marine Corps staged a two-month Pacific deployment on the USS Wasp, amidst concerns over the parts supply chain.
Aircraft
Turkey’s Use of UCAVs Over Syria Detailed
The indigenous Bayraktar series played a key part in the country’s recent campaign against Kurdish forces.
Aircraft
China Adds Capabilities To Y-9 Special-mission Aircraft
In-flight refueling for the KJ-500 AEW version and new electronic warfare versions have been revealed.
Rotorcraft
U.S. Approves AH-1Z Sale To Bahrain
Bell’s attack helicopter has achieved a second export success.
