As reported by Liu Xuanzun reports in Global Times, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently held simulation training for transport aircraft to land on aircraft carriers, with military analysts saying on June 29 that the move indicated that China is now developing fixed-wing transport aircraft and special mission aircraft including early warning aircraft for its third aircraft carrier, thanks to the latter's electromagnetic catapults.

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European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a second call for papers from the defence industry, academia and research institutes on the topic of Integration of military air capabilities in a changing context of the civil aviation sector in the framework of EDA’s upcoming Single European Sky Workshops.

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Sensor solution provider Hensoldt has completed extensive ground and field tests with its "Kalaetron Attack" jamming system, confirming its effectiveness against enemy air defence radars of various types.

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The U.S. Department of Defense on June 27 announced that Sikorsky Aircraft was awarded a $2,278,598,185 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 120 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related support for fiscal years 2022-2026, including options for an additional 135 aircraft.

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According to a PR published by Teledyne FLIR Defense on June 24, 2022, the firm announced that it has entered into a framework agreement worth up to NOK 475 million with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to deliver advanced Black Hornet® nano unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The agreement is valid for four years but can be extended a year at a time for up to three additional years.

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According to a PR published by Airbus on June 23, 2022, the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) has signed a landmark contract for the acquisition of 20 latest-generation Eurofighter jets.

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On the occasion of Eurosatory 2022, Eurenco, a European leader in energetic materials, and Aresia, a specialist in mission equipment for the aeronautics industry, signed a long-term partnership for the high-power airborne bomb markets. This alliance will enable the French Ministry of the Armed Forces to have a single point of contact for these issues. It consolidates the French team, also allowing it to respond efficiently to various export requests.

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Leading companies from the German aerospace and defence industry have joined forces to provide the Bundeswehr with the five-bladed H145M as their light support helicopter. A requirement for up to 55 helicopters is expected.

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Rheinmetall has received a new and important contract for the Luftwaffe (German Air Force). The framework contract, awarded by the German procurement agency BAAINBw, is currently worth up to CAD 18 million (€13 million) and will run over the next three years.

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The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on June 22 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency of Precision Guided Munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $22.7 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.

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The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on June 21 that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of AGM-88E2 AARGM E2 missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $94 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.

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On 3 March 2020, It was announced that instead of upgrading, Royal Jordanian Air Force is now looking to buy the latest F-16V Block 70/72 model to replace its current fleet of older F-16s. As early as September 2017, the Royal Jordanian Air Force was working with the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), based at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to begin the Viper Block-70 operational upgrade program.

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ILA Berlin Air Show 2022, Europe’s biggest aerospace exhibition, takes place from 22 to 26 June. Rheinmetall will be on hand again this year at ILA. Under the motto “Providing friendly forces with the best-possible protection”, the Düsseldorf-based technology enterprise will be presenting part of the wide array of systems and services offered by its Vehicle Systems, Weapon and Ammunition, and Electronic Solutions divisions.

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The U.S. Air Force has completed the installation of Northrop Grumman AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) on Air National Guard F-16s to meet a U.S. Northern Command Joint Emergent Operational Need (JEON) for homeland defense. SABR extends the operational viability and reliability of the Air National Guard F-16s and provides pilots with 5th-generation fighter radar capabilities.

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According to information published by Northrop Grumman Corporation on June 10, 2022, the company has received a contract, with follow on options, for the development of the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) missile. The period of performance for the contract is three months, with three competitive gates for three prime contractors to validate their missile capabilities under a digital acquisition approach that emphasizes agility and innovation.

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An old MiG-29 of the Ukrainian ‘’Falcons’’ aerobatic team apparently returned to service with foreign parts, David Axe reports in Forbes. On Tuesday, June 7, a video appeared on social media depicting a MiG-29 fighter in action with the Ukrainian air force which, before the war imposed by Russia since February 24, operated some 50 jets of this model.

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Fire Blade 2022, the 16th helicopter exercise organised under the umbrella of the European Defence Agency’s Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP), kicked off on June 7 at Pápa airbase in Hungary. It will last until 24 June.

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BAE Systems expanded the capabilities of its Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receiver (DIGAR) by enabling beamforming with Trimble receivers in addition to its own receivers. DIGAR's beamforming capabilities increase the level of GPS jamming protection for aircraft by a million-fold – helping pilots execute their missions in contested environments.

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According to information published by Opex 360 on June 2, 2022, the United States Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) reaches a new phase, entering its engineering and manufacturing development phase.

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According to information published by NATO on June 3, 2022, the Royal Norwegian Air Force is for the first time, leading an advanced cooperative exercise with NATO and partner nations Sweden and Finland.

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