Air Warfare
General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
Air Warfare
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.
Air Warfare
UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence
The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Military Logistics
Marine Corps completes JPADS fielding
10th July 2017
Marine Corps Systems Command has completed the fielding of 162 Joint Precision Airdrop Systems (JPADS) to the fleet, transitioning that logistics capability from acquisition to …
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Digital Battlespace
MARSS unveils new NiDAR C2 system
10th July 2017
MARSS has introduced a new version of its NiDAR command and control system to link multiple small and medium sized mobile platforms together, the company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Robins AFB completes Global Hawk work
10th July 2017
Refurbishment work on the RQ-4 Global Hawk high altitude long endurance UAS at US Air Force Robins Air Force Base (AFB) has been completed, the air force announced …
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Defence Helicopter
Petards secures UK market contracts
10th July 2017
Petards has detailed contracts received for work in the UK military market worth a combined £1.5 million.The first contract, awarded by the UK Ministry of …
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Digital Battlespace
Finland, Bittium TAC WIN agreement
10th July 2017
Bittium and the Finish defence forces are set to sign a framework agreement for the delivery of Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) products …
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Defence Notes
Air Power 2017: 21st Century partnerships in the spotlight (video)
10th July 2017
Air Power Association (APA) President Air Marshal (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell speaks to Shephard Media about the focus of the 2017 Air Power Conference, scheduled for …
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Defence Helicopter
Brazilian Navy receives CSAR H225M
10th July 2017
Helibras, a local operation of Airbus Helicopters, recently handed over the first of three H225M helicopters in CSAR configuration to the Brazilian Navy. The aircraft, …
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Military Logistics
F-35A OBISC opened at RAAF Williamtown
10th July 2017
The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) first F-35A Joint Strike Fighter facilities have opened at RAAF Base Williamtown, the Australian Department of Defence announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
CMTL to continue providing satellite services to USMC
7th July 2017
Comtech Telecommunications has received a $14.5 million contract modification to continue to support the US Marine Corps’ (USMC's) tactical satellite communications network, the company announced on 5 …
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Defence Helicopter
Diminished returns for UK equipment
7th July 2017
A reduction in platform numbers is a recurring theme in the UK Armed Forces Equipment and Formations publication, with the headline loss being a 37% …
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Defence Notes
First firing for MBDA’s Sea Venom
7th July 2017
MBDA’s Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile has successfully completed its first firing at the Île du Levant test range in France, the company announced on 4 …
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Defence Helicopter
CH-53K flight testing moves to Patuxent River
7th July 2017
The CH-53K King Stallion has completed its first long-range test flight from West Palm Beach, Florida, to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, as it …
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Training
First Phenom 100 delivered for UKMFTS
7th July 2017
Embraer has delivered the first of five Phenom 100 jets to Affinity Flight Training Services for the UK’s Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) programme, the …
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Training
RAAF upgraded Hawks begin training
7th July 2017
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has commenced flights on the upgraded Hawk Advanced Jet Traineraircraft, with the Initial Operating Capability for the Lead-In Fighter …
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Digital Battlespace
Australia to upgrade E-7A Wedgetail
7th July 2017
The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF's) E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control capability is set for an upgrade, the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
NS Mayport to get Triton FOB hangar
6th July 2017
Hensel Phelps Construction will construct a new Triton Forward Operating Base Hangar at US Naval Station (NS) Mayport, Florida, under a $36 million contract from …
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Training
Qinetiq to upgrade UK MoD Hebrides radars
6th July 2017
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Qinetiq have announced a joint invest of £16.8m for two new BAE Systems tracking radars at MoD Hebrides, Qinetiq announced …
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Digital Battlespace
Russia's Central MD gets new radar stations
6th July 2017
The 14th Air Force and Air Defence army of Russia’s Central Military District has received new Nebo-U and Nebo-M radar stations, the Russian Ministry of Defence …
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Defence Helicopter
Korea’s final Wildcats bare operational claws
6th July 2017
The final four of South Korea’s eight Leonardo AW159 Wildcat naval helicopters were formally declared operational on 5 July. The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) …
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