General Atomics Aeronautical Systems secured a nearly $2 billion deal for MQ-9B uncrewed aerial systems, while Raytheon’s counter-UAS system was secured for $1 billion.
The Hurjet is pitched as the front runner for the Spanish Air Force’s Advanced Jet Trainer replacement programme for its ageing F-5M aircraft.
The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.
10th June 2019
It is ‘final call’ at the last chance saloon for any new or existing customers considering buying or purchasing more V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, according …
10th June 2019
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched a third addition to its unmanned Heron collection, with the TUAS to be known as T-Heron. Developed for ground …
10th June 2019
Airbus is building towards its first flight of the VSR700 rotary-wing TUAS prototype this year - an occasion that will see the vehicle tested without a …
10th June 2019
Patria has acquired 100% of the shares of the Belgium Engine Center SPRL (BEC) from AIM Norway, the company announced on 6 June. BEC, with …
7th June 2019
Sikorsky has embarked on a flight test programme to operate the Black Hawk helicopter in optionally unmanned mode. Sikorsky is taking an optionally piloted vehicle …
7th June 2019
Australia can look forward to its long-held aspiration for unmanned airborne maritime surveillance moving a step closer to reality as long-lead parts and ground control …
7th June 2019
The US Air Force’s new KC-46 refuelling tanker has made its first mid-air connection with the B-2 Spirit.The air force took first delivery of the …
7th June 2019
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7th June 2019
Navantia and Star Defense Logistics & Engineering (SDLE) have developed a new Ground Surveillance Vehicle to meet the requirements of military intelligence units.Known as the …
7th June 2019
TRD, a Singapore-based company, has successfully won a public bid to supply nine man-portable directional counter-UAS systems to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). …
7th June 2019
AERO Vodochody Aerospace has delivered three upgraded L-159 T2 aircraft to the Czech Air Force for advanced pilot training and military operations.The two-seat L-159T2 aircraft …
7th June 2019
Sikorsky has begun flight testing a UH-60 Black Hawk equipped with a new retrofit kit designed to turn the helicopter into an optionally piloted vehicle …
6th June 2019
For almost four decades NATO’s Link 16 tactical data link has proved its worth as a vital communications conduit for air operations, but thoughts are …
6th June 2019
Boeing has invested in Robotic Skies, a services provider that connects manufacturers and operators of commercial UAS with a global network of more than 170 …
6th June 2019
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA ASI) is looking to expand its Canadian industry base for Team SkyGuardian, the company announced on 3 June. Team SkyGuardian …
6th June 2019
Manufacturer Karem Aircraft is preparing to carry out ‘record tests’ later this year to verify a host of development-based items associated with the US Army’s …
6th June 2019
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force for system design, development, integration and test of the Degraded Visual …
6th June 2019
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) solution for the US Army at White Sands Missile Range in New …
5th June 2019
Insitu has been awarded a $48 million contract to deliver 34 ScanEagle UAS for the US Department of Defense foreign military sales programme. The 34 …
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