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StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences
StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.
Naval Warfare
Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines
The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.
Land Warfare
Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
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Digital Battlespace
Avalon 2017: JORN upgrade award imminent
3rd March 2017
A decision on the upgrade to Australia's Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is imminent with the two bidding companies, Lockheed Martin Australia and BAE Systems …
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Defence Notes
Avalon 2017: F-35A woos Australia
3rd March 2017
The platform generating the greatest interest at the Avalon Air Show was the arrival of the Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter, with a pair of the …
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Naval Warfare
Avalon 2017: Saab tries to hook NZ on Swordfish
2nd March 2017
New Zealand's future requirement for a maritime patrol aircraft to replace the in-service Lockheed Martin P-3K2 Orion is attracting a number of contenders, including Saab's …
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Military Logistics
Avalon 2017: RAAF announces MRTT FOC and upgrade
2nd March 2017
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced at the Avalon Air Show on 2 March that its fleet of Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DJI introduces M200 series UAS
2nd March 2017
DJI has introduced the new Matrice 200 (M200) UAS series designed for aerial inspections and data collection.The UAS have folding bodies and are compatible with …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2017: Four H125s to training school
2nd March 2017
Qinetiq has ordered four H125 single engine helicopters from Airbus Helicopters in a deal worth £15 million (US$18 million).The aircraft will be used for the …
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Military Logistics
Seaspan awarded JSS D&PE contract
2nd March 2017
Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards has been awarded a contract for design and production engineering (D&PE) work on the Royal Canadian Navy's Joint Support Ship (JSS), the …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales receives Captas-1 contract from UAE
2nd March 2017
Thales will supply its Captas-1 single ceramic ring high-performance sonar to the UAE Navy under a contract announced on 28 February.The Captas-1 is designed to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MS-177 sensor flies on Global Hawk
2nd March 2017
Flight testing of the MS-177 sensor on the RQ-4 Global Hawk has begun at Northrop Grumman's Palmdale, California facility, the company announced on 1 March.This …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Stratobus prepares for lift-off
2nd March 2017
Thales Alenia Space is on course to fly a full-scale prototype of its Stratobus high-altitude 'drone satellite' by 2020, with a sub-scale demonstrator expected to …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus secures first HForce sales
2nd March 2017
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed that HForce is alive with the sound of sales, the company revealing it has sold two versions of the weapon system …
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Defence Helicopter
Leonardo to work on RWUAS CCD Phase 2
2nd March 2017
Leonardo UK will work on the Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System, Capability Concept Demonstrator (RWUAS CCD) Phase 2 programme under a contract with the UK …
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Special Operations
New command transforms European SOF
2nd March 2017
On 16 February, three NATO members signed an agreement which could have significant implications for the command and control (C2) structures of the international special …
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Training
Avalon 2017: Lockheed Martin Australia to open demo centre
2nd March 2017
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is currently undertaking a number of projects to network and integrate capabilities throughout defence. These include initiatives contained within Plan …
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Land Warfare
Turkey orders more rifles
2nd March 2017
Additional new rifles have been ordered for the Turkish Armed Forces to supplement existing orders.This latest contract - awarded to a private company - means …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Avalon 2017: Heron TP wants fair Australian competition
2nd March 2017
With the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) eyeing a future armed MALE UAV platform to join its fleet, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) wants the right …
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Training
Avalon 2017: RPAS training growth
1st March 2017
The opening day of Avalon 2017 saw General Atomics launch its Team Reaper Australia consortia to bid for the Royal Australian Air Force's AIR 7003 …
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Defence Helicopter
Avalon 2017: Bell positions Viper-Venom combo
1st March 2017
The marketing focus for Bell Helicopter at Avalon Air Show 2017 was a major push of its AH-1Z Viper. With the Australian Army's Tiger Armed …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Harris to develop BVLOS network for UAS
1st March 2017
Harris Corporation will develop a network to enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations for UAS, the company announced on 28 February.The work will be carried out under …
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