Lockheed to Develop Compact Airborne High Energy Laser
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DefenceTalkThe Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) awarded Lockheed Martin a $26.3 million for the design, development and production of a high-power fiber laser. AFRL plans to test the laser on a tactical fighter jet by 2021. The contract is part of AFRL’s Self-protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) program, and is a major step forward […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-to-develop-compact-airborne-high-energy-laser-70754/
South Korea Succeeds In Live-Fire Drill of Taurus Long-Range Missile
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DefenceTalkSouth Korea’s Air Force said Wednesday it has successfully conducted its first live-fire exercise for Taurus, a long-range air-to-surface missile introduced from Germany for precision bombing of key facilities in North Korea. In the exercise, which took place in the air over Taean, South Chungcheong Province, on Tuesday, the Air Force’s F-15K fighter jet fired […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-succeeds-in-live-fire-drill-of-taurus-long-range-missile-70462/
A400M delays could leave German air force hanging
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DefenceTalkDelays to the Airbus A400M plane meeting its full specifications could leave the German air force without transport aircraft after 2021, according to a confidential report. “Given the under-financing of the programme and the compensation claims over delays in delivery, Airbus will not be able to make the necessary investments to make the needed improvements,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/a400m-delays-could-leave-german-air-force-hanging-69934/
Russia flies multiple bomber missions near Alaska: Pentagon
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DefenceTalkRussian warplanes last week flew a series of missions near Alaska, prompting the North American air defence agency to scramble US and Canadian jets, officials said today. The North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and the Pentagon said Tu-95 Bear bombers were spotted in international air space on three occasions – twice near the Aleutian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-flies-multiple-bomber-missions-near-alaska-pentagon-69804/
Pentagon has broad military arsenal available for Syria strike
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DefenceTalkThe United States has been fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria since 2014, so has amassed a huge military presence and an array of capabilities in the region. If President Donald Trump decides to launch strikes against Syrian regime targets in response to Tuesday’s suspected chemical attack, the Pentagon has many ways […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-has-broad-military-arsenal-available-for-syria-strike-69675/
Royal Australian Air Force and Airbus Partner on KC-30A Future Capability Roadmap
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DefenceTalkThe Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Airbus today signed a research agreement to further develop the RAAF KC-30A’s capabilities. The agreement strengthens the industrial partnership between Airbus and Australia’s defence force, and will help to define the evolution of the KC-30A fleet as it reaches operational maturity and expand its capabilities. This will result […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-australian-air-force-and-airbus-partner-on-kc-30a-future-capability-roadmap-69377/
RAAF to Test Skills in High-End Air Warfare Exercise
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DefenceTalkThe Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed to Guam to participate in Exercise Cope North 2017—a high end air combat and humanitarian assistance exercise. Up to 12 F/A-18A Hornets from Number 3 Squadron at RAAF Williamtown have all been assigned to Exercise Cope North and will be operating alongside aircraft from the United States […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raaf-to-test-skills-in-high-end-air-warfare-exercise-69269/
Elbit Systems to Supply BrightNite Systems to an Air Force in a NATO Country
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DefenceTalkElbit Systems announced today that it was awarded a contract to supply groundbreaking, multi spectral BrightNite system to an air force in a NATO country. The contract, in an amount of approximately $17 million, will be performed over a thirty-month period. Low-flying helicopters are especially vulnerable to threats such as difficult terrain, enemy fire and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/elbit-systems-to-supply-brightnite-systems-to-an-air-force-in-a-nato-country-68829/
USAF Looks to Ensure Cyber Resiliency in Weapons Systems
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DefenceTalkThe Air Force, through its Life Cycle Management Center, has stood up the Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapons Systems (CROWS). Although the office’s primary operating location and senior leadership will be at Hanscom Air Force Base, contributing staff will come from various Air Force organizations and geographic locations. It will focus on integrating activities across […]https://www.defencetalk.com/usaf-looks-to-ensure-cyber-resiliency-in-weapons-systems-68758/
Zambia drafts in air force to combat pests
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DefenceTalkZambia has ordered the national air force into action to fight a plague of pests that has invaded maize crops and threatened vital food supplies. The air force is transporting pesticides across the country so that fields can be sprayed in an attempt to combat infestations of “army worms”, a type of larvae moth that […]https://www.defencetalk.com/zambia-drafts-in-air-force-to-combat-pests-68729/