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UK eyes lightweight satellite communications for UAVs

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​SOFINS: Counter terror UAVs on display

2nd April 2017

French company CM Drones showcased two specialist UAVs designed specifically for counter-terror operations at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux from 28-30 March.The company promoted its …

Leonardo plans T-100 production centre in Alabama

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Leonardo plans T-100 production centre in Alabama

31st March 2017

Leonardo DRS will produce the T-100 jet trainer at a new aircraft manufacturing facility in Tuskegee, Alabama, if it is successful in its bid for …

Astro to deliver L-band mesh reflectors

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Astro to deliver L-band mesh reflectors

31st March 2017

Airbus Defence and Space has selected Northrop Grumman company Astro Aerospace to provide L-band mesh reflectors for two Inmarsat 6 satellites, the company announced on …

Neva Aerospace introduces Vlinder concept

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Neva Aerospace introduces Vlinder concept

31st March 2017

Neva Aerospace has introduced a new heavy-duty aerial robotic platform (ARP) concept called Vlinder.The company is developing the technology to meet the needs of industrial …

Simulator preps for F-35-QEC operations

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Simulator preps for F-35-QEC operations

31st March 2017

BAE Systems' flight engineering simulator is set to begin training for F-35 Lightning II pilots preparing for flight trials on the UK's incoming Queen Elizabeth …

SOFINS: French company pitches UAV hive concept

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SOFINS: French company pitches UAV hive concept

31st March 2017

French start-up company Drone Hive is showcasing a new concept for unmanned air vehicles (UAV) operations at the SOFINS exhibition.As one of the company's executives …

SOFINS: New marine assault suit makes a splash

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SOFINS: New marine assault suit makes a splash

31st March 2017

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded Mustang Survival a $7 million contract for its Maritime Assault Suit System (MASS) programme, service officials have …

Helisota, Cobham enter partnership

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Helisota, Cobham enter partnership

31st March 2017

Helisota has signed a partnership deal with UK-based Cobham Helicopter Academy to develop and provide joint training programmes for helicopter maintenance personnel and other specialists, …

Elbit wins Asia-Pacific ISTAR contract

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Elbit wins Asia-Pacific ISTAR contract

31st March 2017

Elbit Systems will supply its Condor 2 electro-optic (EO) airborne system to an unnamed customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The company announced the four-year $82 …

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Rheinmetall gets mine clearing system order

31st March 2017

Rheinmetall Denel Munition has announced several contracts from an unnamed international customer for mine clearing equipment and ammunition. The contracts are estimated to value more …

Australia releases frigate RfT

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Australia releases frigate RfT

31st March 2017

Australia released its awaited RfT for nine Future Frigates on the last day of March, a competition that will be worth $26.8 billion for one …

Interview: Pentagon revamps USSOCOM support

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Interview: Pentagon revamps USSOCOM support

30th March 2017

Tom Palmer, liaison officer in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), speaks exclusively to Shephard about the agency's role in providing support to the special operations …

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