PN Begins Deployment of ScanEagle Drones
The Philippine Navy (PN) Naval Air Wing (NAW) has begun operating and deploying ScanEagle drones for the country’s territorial security.
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Unmanned Systems
Investment
Boeing Reveals First of New Innovative Defence Factories
BDS unveiled its new Advanced Composite Fabrication Centre, which has been purpose-built to produce advanced composite components for future combat aircraft.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Poland to acquire 96 new Apache attack helicopters
Poland announced that Boeing’s AH-64 Apache had been selected for its KRUK (meaning Raven) Attack Helicopter program during the MSPO Expo in Kielce.
Air
Boeing has been Awarded a Contract for 23 KC-46s
USAF to build 19 KC-46 Pegasus tankers for the USAF and four KC-46s for the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The contract was worth 3.1 billion USD.
Air
Leonardo and Boeing Deliver Four MH-139A to the USAF
USAF receives the first four MH-139A Gray Wolf test helicopters from Leonardo and Boeing as the service looks to replace its ageing UH-1N helicopters.
Weapon / Missile
Boeing and Nammo test Ramjet-powered 155mm ER Munition
Boeing and Nammo have announced that they have conducted a new test of the new 155 mm increased range ammunition with a Ramjet engine.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Taiwan's F-16 Vipers Have Harpoon Missiles on Board
As the Chinese military conducts military exercises around Taiwan, the island nation appears to be gearing up its F-16Vs ( Viper ) with Harpoon missiles.
Air
Bilateral Relations
CAATSA Prevents the Philippines from Buying Mi-17 helicopter
The Philippines has cancelled a deal worth $227 million to purchase 16 Mil Mi-17 Hip transport helicopters from Russia for the PAF due to CAATSA restrictions.
Air
Modernisation
UAE to Receive Support for C-17 Globemaster III
The U.S. State Department approved a possible FMS to UAE of C-17 Globemaster III Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $980.4 million.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Expo and Air Show
ILA 2022: German Navy Confirms Interest in MAWS
The Commander of the German Navy stated that the country maintains its interest in the joint Franco-German development program of the new MAWS.
Ammunition
USA Sells ammo to NATO's NSPA Agency
The State Department approved FMS to NATO's NSPA of Precision Guided Munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $22.7 million.
Air
Germany switches from Sikorsky to Boeing
The German government has confirmed the purchase of 60 Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to replace its ageing CH-53 fleet.
Space
Boeing's Starliner has completed its second test flight
Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched and completed a planned orbital insertion burn to send it to the ISS for its second test flight.
Unmanned Systems
RAAF gets seven additional “Ghost Bat” UAVs
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will receive an additional seven MQ-28A “Ghost Bat” loyal wingman drones.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
US Navy launches Boeing’s Orca XLUUV Submarine
The US Navy announced its Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) program with a first in-water test of the test vehicle last month.
Air
Boeing introduces T-7A Red Hawk jet to USAF
Before the aircraft was delivered, Boeing introduced the first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet to the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
