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US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026

Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.

Digital Battlespace

Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training

Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.

Air Warfare

“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has promised to usher in a new era of “military drone dominance”.

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Digital Battlespace

RELM Wireless awarded US DoD orders totaling approximately $1.1m for P25 Digital KNG products

31st August 2010

RELM Wireless Corporation today announced that it has been awarded orders totaling approximately $1.1 million from the US Department of Defense (DoD). These orders are …
Uncrewed Vehicles

L-3 Link Simulation & Training delivers additional Predator mission aircrew training systems

31st August 2010

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has delivered six additional Predator Mission Aircrew Training Systems (PMATS) and associated support equipment …
Digital Battlespace

1st Boeing-built GPS IIF satellite enters service with US Air Force

31st August 2010

Boeing today announced that the first of 12 Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellites the company is building for the US Air Force has entered …
Land Warfare

Textron Marine & Land Systems selected for Canadian tactical armored patrol vehicle competition

31st August 2010

Textron Marine & Land Systems today announced it has been selected by the Government of Canada, through the Solicitation of Interest and Qualification process, to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Lockheed Martin's new multi-purpose Hellfire II missile destroys tank in flight test

31st August 2010

Lockheed Martin's multi-purpose AGM114R HELLFIRE II missile struck and destroyed a stationary tank target in its third proof-of-principle flight test, a ground-launch test configured to …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman awarded US Navy enhanced Tactical Automated Security System contract

31st August 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation received an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) award from the US Navy to design, deploy and support integrated security solutions for worldwide deployments at high …
Military Logistics

1st Boeing C-130 AMP low-rate initial production aircraft inducted at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center

31st August 2010

The Boeing Company today announced the induction of the first C-130 aircraft slated to receive the Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) upgrade at Warner Robins Air …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI: Lockheed Martin's seed of an idea

27th August 2010

Lockheed Martin has been particularly keen to show off the fruits of one programme that is emerging from its Advanced Technologies Laboratories. Under the direction …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI: AAI upbeat about UAS future

27th August 2010

The nature of the challenges facing the UAS industry are changing according to Steve Reid, Textron AAI Vice President of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. However, he …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI: Lockheed Martin HALE-D set for 2011 test flight

27th August 2010

Lockheed Martin is to conduct the maiden flight of its High Altitude Long Endurance- Demonstrator (HALE-D) in the middle of next year, company officials have …
Digital Battlespace

AUVSI: Harris ISR module to reduce SWAP

27th August 2010

Harris is developing an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) 'module' for its AN/PRC-117G radio, designed to extend its capability and reduce size, weight and power …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI: LEMV hovers towards PDR

27th August 2010

The first prototype of Northrop Grumman's Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) will be ready for its maiden flight in the middle of 2011, according to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI: B2B initiatives abound

27th August 2010

Among a myriad business-to-business initiatives unveiled at AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America is a new robotic vehicle platform developed by Dakota Vehicle Systems in Canada. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI: DoD credits offshore cooperation for UAS advances

27th August 2010

US Department of Defense (DoD) representatives cite a need for continuing offshore cooperation in ensuring future UAS developments. Speaking at AUVSI’s North America 2010, Dyke …
Military Logistics

First Airbus Military A330 MRTT for RAF leaves hangar

27th August 2010

The first A330 MRTT Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) for the Royal Air Force has completed the in-door trials, such as systems trials, required prior …
Defence Helicopter

Enstrom Helicopters flies the first 480B destined for the JGSDF training programme

27th August 2010

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has completed the first day of flying for the first 480B helicopter destined for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Pilot …
Defence Helicopter

United Rotorcraft Solutions delivers two Bell 430s to Ecuador Navy

27th August 2010

On August 1, 2010 United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) delivered two Bell 430’s to the Ecuadorian Navy. The first 430 received a Garmin GNS400 GPS coupled …
Defence Helicopter

Lakota marks new program milestone with initial MEDEVAC mission in Germany

27th August 2010

The UH-72A Lakota has performed its initial MEDEVAC (medical evacuation) mission in Germany, marking an operational first for the US Army’s Light Utility Helicopter in …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI: BAMS continues to hit major milestones

26th August 2010

Capt Robert Dishman, PMA 262 Program Manager for the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) UAS at Naval Air Systems Command has confirmed that the programme …