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Qatar to Acquire FS-LIDS
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Qatar to Acquire FS-LIDS

The State Department has decided to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Qatar of the Fixed Site-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS) System of Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1 billion. The Defence Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

Saab to Build SIGINT Ship for Poland
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Saab to Build SIGINT Ship for Poland

Poland continues to make defence and armament acquisitions. The country inked an agreement with Saab for two intelligence ships.

Meteksan Defence to Exhibit its Solutions at IDEAS 2022
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Meteksan Defence to Exhibit its Solutions at IDEAS 2022

Meteksan will participate in the IDEAS 2022 Exhibition, which will be held in Karachi, Pakistan, from November 15 to 18, 2022.

Sweden’s Long-Delayed SIGINT Ship Artemis Begins Her Sea Trials
Navy / Maritime E/W

Sweden’s Long-Delayed SIGINT Ship Artemis Begins Her Sea Trials

Swedish defence contractor SAAB announced that Artemis, Sweden’s new platform for signal intelligence and information gathering at sea, has begun her sea trials. The ship will replace HMS Orion, which has been operating since 1984.

ARES displayed ULAQ’s electronic attack version
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ARES displayed ULAQ’s electronic attack version

Turkish Defence Company Meteksan’s Electronic Attack suite is displayed for the first time on ULAQ Unmanned Armed Surface Vehicle (AUSV). The suite was unveiled during Ankara Military Attaché Corps (AMAC) visit to ARES Shipyard in Antalya.

Drone Jammer Support from NATO to Ukraine
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Drone Jammer Support from NATO to Ukraine

NATO, which provided thousands of weapons, millions of ammunition, and training support to Ukraine, further stepped up for aid.

Rafael Unveils Sky Shield Airborne Electronic Warfare System Pod
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Rafael Unveils Sky Shield Airborne Electronic Warfare System Pod

Rafael has released a video of the Sky Shield, a Smart Airborne EW Escort Jammer and Electronic Attack System in a Compact Pod.

A New Variant of MS-110 has been Tested, likely for Taiwan
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A New Variant of MS-110 has been Tested, likely for Taiwan

Collins Aerospace has completed the first flight test of a new variant of its MS-110 Multispectral Airborne Reconnaissance system.

Hürkuş is one step closer to CAS missions
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Hürkuş is one step closer to CAS missions

TUSAŞ Test Pilot Murat Özpala stated that the integration and flight tests of the KTSS for the Hürkuş aircraft had been successfully completed.

RAF Typhoons to be equipped with a new radar with £2.35bn upgrade
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RAF Typhoons to be equipped with a new radar with £2.35bn upgrade

The UK Ministry of Defence has invested £2.35 billion ($2.78 billion) in the Eurofighter Typhoon European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2)

Greece is setting up a defence umbrella against Turkish UAVs
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Greece is setting up a defence umbrella against Turkish UAVs

According to the Greek publication Ekathimerini, Greece sets precautions against Turkish UAVs on the islands and in critical locations around the country.

SAAB Receives order for two GlobalEye for Sweden
Air E/W Sensors

SAAB Receives order for two GlobalEye for Sweden

Saab received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to supply GlobalEye aircraft for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C).

Eurofighter Depicts the ECR Version for Luftwaffe’s Approval
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Eurofighter Depicts the ECR Version for Luftwaffe’s Approval

Eurofighter consortium exhibits a full-scale mock-up of the Eurofighter ECR (Electronic Combat Role), dubbed Eurofighter EK (Elektronischer Kampf), at ILA 2022.

Australia to Acquire AGM-88E2 for SEAD Missions
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Australia to Acquire AGM-88E2 for SEAD Missions

The State Department approved a possible FMS to Australia of AGM-88E2 AARGM E2 Missiles for an estimated cost of $94 million.