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PhantomStrike radar approved for export on the KAI FA-50

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Raytheon Technologies, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, is set to revolutionize the capabilities of Korea Aerospace Industries’ FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft with the introduction of the groundbreaking PhantomStrike radar. This advanced fire-control radar, approved for export by the United States Government, promises enhanced threat detection, tracking, and targeting capabilities, all while being smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient than its counterparts.

PhantomStrike shown on a rendering of a T-50 aircraft, sister aircraft to the FA-50. Raytheon will provide the PhantomStrike radar to KAI’s FA-50 fleet.

Image: Raytheon

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Japan is trying to get rid of 200 P&W F100 turbofan engines

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During an earnings briefing on May 9, Hiroshi Ide, President of IHI Corporation, told reporters that approximately 200 Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engines mounted on the Mitsubishi F-15J fighter will have to be disposed of when they are retired.

20181208 Mitsubishi F-15J touch-and-go Naha Air Show 2018-7
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UAE government ends contract for 12 Airbus H225Ms

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has canceled its $879 million deal with Airbus for 12 H225M Caracal multirole helicopters. The cancellation was confirmed by Muammar Abdulla Abushehab, defense and security industry affairs sector chief for the Tawazun council, in an exclusive interview with Breaking Defense.


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General Atomics awarded contract for Taiwan MQ-9B procurement

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, a company based in Poway, California, has secured a contract to supply Taiwan with four MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles. The contract, which is valued at $217.6 million, also includes two Certifiable Ground Control Stations, spares, and support equipment. The work is expected to be completed by May 5, 2025, and will be performed in Poway.

210421-N-FC670-086 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2021) An MQ-9 Sea Guardian unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft system flies over the Pacific Ocean during U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 21, April 21. UxS IBP 21 integrates manned and unmanned capabilities into challenging operational scenarios to generate warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe)

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