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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026

The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.

US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026

Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.

Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe

Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV

The air-launched PELE has been designed to extend the sensing capabilities of the MQ-9B and its user service through various payloads.

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Defence Helicopter

Islamabad to modernise its army's fleet

9th February 2018

The Pakistan Army is soon to induct a small number of Russian Helicopters Mi-35Ms in the assault role and is in the process of modernising …
Training

CGD receives training support contract

9th February 2018

Cubic Global Defense (CGD) will continue to provide analytical support services to the US European Command's (EUCOM) Joint Training and Exercise Division under a contract …
Military Logistics

USMC’s P-19R achieves IOC

9th February 2018

The US Marine Corps’ (USMC) P-19 Replacement (P-19R) Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting vehicle programme has achieved initial operating capability (IOC), Oshkosh Defense announced on 6 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

RT demonstrates SkyStar 110 system

9th February 2018

RT Aerostat Systems has demonstrated its new SkyStar 110 micro-tactical aerostat system for the first time in US, the company announced on 7 February. The …
Defence Helicopter

Rheinmetall, Sikorsky partner for Germany heavy-lift

9th February 2018

Rheinmetall has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Sikorsky to jointly compete in the German Air Force heavy-lift helicopter programme. Under the agreement, the companies …
Digital Battlespace

Singapore Airshow 2018: Harris expands its horizons

9th February 2018

Harris Defence Australia (HDA) is feeling particularly buoyant on the back of last year’s Project Land 200 Tranche 2 success in Australia. That A$1.4 billion …
Defence Notes

West 2018: A 'passing' security option

9th February 2018

Metrasens is using this week’s West 2018 in San Diego to increase community awareness and identify new applications for its Proscreen 500 advanced ferromagnetic detector …
Defence Helicopter

Singapore Airshow 2018: Lightweight rocket launcher debuted (video)

9th February 2018

Arnold Defense showcased its ultra-light LWL-12 rocket launch system at the Singapore Airshow 2018. Shephard spoke with Timothy Moore, business development consultant at Arnold Defense, about the benefits …
Digital Battlespace

Singapore Airshow 2018: Airbus floats military A320neo family

9th February 2018

Airbus Defence & Space used the occasion of Singapore Airshow 2018 to reveal future plans for a family of specialist aircraft based on the A320neo …
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2018: Show in focus (video)

9th February 2018

On the final trade day of Singapore Airshow Shephard's Asia-Pacific editor, Gordon Arthur, takes a look at some of the highlights of the 2018 event.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Singapore Airshow 2018: China promotes weaponised VTOL UAV

9th February 2018

The China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) provided new details about its latest U8EW VTOL UAV at this week’s Singapore Airshow. The U8E …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Unmanned Systems 2018: Pentagon looks to up its ‘power and energy’ game

8th February 2018

The US military needs industry’s help when it comes to more efficiently powering its unmanned systems. Thus, in a bid to quickly link the services …
Defence Helicopter

CHF probes refuelling concept

8th February 2018

Lt Col Will Penkman, commanding officer of 846 Naval Air Squadron, said that the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) would like to have an …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Delair introduces DT26X LiDAR UAV

8th February 2018

Delair has introduced the new Delair DT26X LiDAR UAS for light distance and ranging (LiDAR)-based aerial surveying and 3D mapping applications, the company announced on …
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems to support US Navy’s SPAWAR

8th February 2018

BAE Systems has been selected by the US Navy to provide equipment and support services for Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic (SPAWAR), the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

New UAS eyed for USCG's National Security Cutters

8th February 2018

After several fits and starts, the US Coast Guard (USCG) is finally moving forward with plans to acquire a mid-range UAS capability to launch off …
Defence Notes

North Korea showcases ICBMs in military parade

8th February 2018

North Korea staged a military parade in Pyongyang on 8 February to mark the 70th anniversary of its armed forces, putting its intercontinental ballistic missiles …
Special Operations

Team Polaris introduces MRZR X

8th February 2018

Team Polaris has introduced a new variant of the MRZR vehicle with unmanned capability, the company announced on 6 February. The MRZR X vehicle provides …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky qualifies weapons system for S-70M/S-70i helicopters

8th February 2018

Sikorsky has qualified a comprehensive weapons system for the S-70M/S-70i Black Hawk helicopter to military standards. The system is fully integrated with the aircraft's existing …