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Israeli Defence Firms To Deepen Ties with the UAE
The pandemic may have prevented Israeli defence companies from attending IDEX 2021, but co-operation with the UAE in areas such as air defence looks promising, say officials.
Small unmanned aircraft systems present a growing threat to US personnel, facilities and assets. Now the US Department of Defense has a strategy to counter them.
UK PM Boris Johnson announces £16.5 billion boost for defence spending
The UK MoD's £16.5 billion windfall will be spent on shiny new toys, but legacy platforms still need to be maintained and the Equipment Plan is way over budget.
Israel Asks For Greater Access to F-35's Avionics Suite
Israel has asked Washington again for access to the F-35's avionics so it can equip the stealth fighter with advanced, but unspecified Israeli weapon systems.
Following last year's GPS-denial attack, Israel's defence industry has stepped up efforts to combat GPS jamming by adapting systems used for air-borne anti-jamming.
A truncated deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets orchestrated by India's PM Narendra Modi, has left India's Air Force with a considerable shortfall in its depleting fleet.
The Brazilian Air Force's Gripen multi-mission fighter jet programme takes off with the first test flight of the F-39 Gripen on Brazilian soil in September.
Australia To Build Its Own Unmanned Aircraft in Partnership with Boeing
Australia's Air Force looks to manned-unmanned teaming with the Loyal Wingman, the first military aircraft to be built in Australia in more than 50 years.
Air Safety Certification Phase for Reaper Replacement
As flight safety tests for the RAF's Protector RPAS ramp up, will Detect and Avoid systems be enough for certification to fly in non-segregated airspace.
The advent of drones like the MQ-9 Reaper have made it easier for militaries to launch attacks like the one the US ordered against Iran's General Soleimani.
HMS Queen Elizabeth sets sail for first fast jet sea trials of the F-35B. But what do budget and personnel cutbacks really mean for the UK's future Carrier Strike capability?
The Future For UK Combat Aircraft Hangs In The Balance
The aerospace industry calls for investment and support to maintain the UK's leading position in combat air power, which has been challenged by defence budget cuts and the growing procurement of systems from abroad.
The RAF's Reaper Squadron recently celebrated more than 10 years of operations. But it has not been without risk or rigour for the new class of RPAS operators.
In Lockheed Martin's F-35 Full Mission Simulator, pilots can experience the fog of war, as if they were flying the real aircraft in combat, which would be difficult to recreate on live ranges.
Immediately following the UK vote to leave the EU, the pound declined in value, which is likely to impact the cost of already announced defence acquisition programmes and support costs for in-service equipment.
By Stuart Young, Peter Antill and Richard Fisher - 03 January 2017
MALE 2020 is Europe's answer to building a sovereign MALE UAV capability and reducing countries reliance on off-the-shelf solutions from the US and Israel.
But can it get off the ground?