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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Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)
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.
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Defence Helicopter
SKCG receives Second S-92 helicopter
30th June 2017
The South Korea Coast Guard (SKCG) has received its second S-92 search and rescue helicopter from Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin announced on 27 June. The unit will …
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Defence Helicopter
Apache Helicopter fires high-energy laser
29th June 2017
A high-energy laser mounted on an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter acquired and hit an unmanned target during a recent firing test conducted at White Sands …
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Digital Battlespace
ViaSat receives MIDS JTRS contract
29th June 2017
ViaSat will supply Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) to the US Navy and US Air Force (USAF) under a $88.3 …
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Training
Beechcraft T-6C achieves EASA certification
29th June 2017
Beechcraft’s T-6C military trainer aircraft has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, Textron Aviation Defense announced on 26 June. The certification will support configuration …
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Defence Helicopter
German armed forces receives final H145M
29th June 2017
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th and final H145M multi-role helicopter to the German armed forces (Bundeswehr), the company announced on 26 June. Stationed in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Guardian sale could signal US policy change
29th June 2017
The White House approved the sale of 22 non-weaponised MQ-9B Guardian UAVs to India on 21 June, perhaps signalling a policy shift in terms of …
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Defence Helicopter
Saab’s IDAS for H225M Caracal helicopters
28th June 2017
Saab will supply its Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) to Airbus Helicopters for use on H225M Caracal multi-role utility aircraft, the company announced on 23 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF Block 50 GCS passes CDR
28th June 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully completed the critical design review (CDR) of the US Air Force’s (USAF) Advanced Cockpit Block 50 Ground Control Station …
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Defence Helicopter
Paris Air Show: Striker II from testbed to head
28th June 2017
BAE Systems showcased for the first time a new modified version of its Striker II Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) at Paris Air Show last week. …
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Defence Helicopter
PLA to parade prowess in Hong Kong
28th June 2017
During President Xi Jinping’s first visit to Hong Kong on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the territory’s reversion to Chinese rule, the Hong …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters receives H125, H215 orders
28th June 2017
Airbus Helicopters Japan has received contracts from Akagi Helicopter and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for the supply of one H125 single-engine helicopter and one …
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Special Operations
New battlefield medical techniques saving lives
28th June 2017
As battlefield medicine continues to progress, new medical techniques being developed are now saving patients previously thought unlikely to survive. One such procedure, called REBOA …
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Digital Battlespace
Star SAFIRE 380-HD for USCG HC-27J
27th June 2017
FLIR Systems has received a $17.9 million indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to supply 19 systems for the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) HC-27J surveillance aircraft fleet, …
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Military Logistics
Leonardo wins NATO ALIS contract
27th June 2017
Leonardo has been selected to provide logistic and support services for the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) programme, the company announced on 21 June. Under …
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Digital Battlespace
Paris Air Show: Variety spices up special mission aircraft
27th June 2017
Various companies were at this year’s Paris Air Show showcasing their intelligence-gathering special mission aircraft with one theme in particular seeming to take precedent; the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Counter-UAS options continue to grow
27th June 2017
The increasing popularity of drones, in all shapes and sizes, has brought to light a whole assortment of new security threats, including the growing hazard …
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Digital Battlespace
Orbital ATK tests ShotFinder on fixed-wing aircraft
27th June 2017
Orbital ATK has successfully tested the ShotFinder Acoustic Hostile-Fire Indication System on a fixed-wing aircraft, the company announced on 21 June. Testing on a Cessna …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Spain picks AUDS to detect, defeat UAVs
27th June 2017
The Spanish Defence Ministry has selected the AUDS counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system to protect critical assets and personnel from malicious UAVs, it was announced …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky to support CH-53D helicopters
27th June 2017
Sikorsky has won a contract from Israel's Ministry of Defense to supply spare parts and associated engineering services in support of the CH-53D heavy lift …
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