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Bell’s FLRAA receives MV-75 designation from US Army, first operational division revealed
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Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase
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.
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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AUVSI 2017: Chinese robotics investment grows
2nd May 2017
Wireless power and battery systems developer WiBotic has become the latest company to benefit from Chinese investment as the country looks to expand its interests …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New production line for Predator landing gear
2nd May 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and GKN Aerospace Fokker have opened a new production line for landing gear systems for the Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper UAS …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to upgrade USAF’s AOC WS
2nd May 2017
Raytheon has received a contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to sustain and modernise its Air and Space Operations Centre Weapon System (AOC WS), …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Centrik, AviComply to support RPAS operators
2nd May 2017
Centrik will work with AviComply to simplify remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) compliance and operational management in South Africa, the company announced on 26 April.Centrik's …
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US Army Apaches train to counter-North Korean maritime SOF
2nd May 2017
US Army Apache helicopters are conducting training operations designed to counter the threat of North Korean maritime special operations forces. Designated 'maritime counter-SOF', the operations …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Fury flight demonstrations continue
1st May 2017
Lockheed Martin is regularly flying long-range endurance test missions with its Fury UAS as the company prepares for low-rate production.Since May 2016, Fury has flown …
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Defence Helicopter
GE Aviation to produce more T700 engines
1st May 2017
GE Aviation has announced an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract from the US Army for the continued production of T700 turboshaft engines.The contract was awarded …
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy gets BAMS C2 facility
28th April 2017
Burns and McDonnell has delivered a new command and control facility that will support the US Navy's Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) operations at Naval …
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Defence Helicopter
Geo-lock feature for Epsilon gimbals
28th April 2017
Octopus ISR Systems has introduced a precision geo-pointing feature for its miniature Epsilon series of gyro-stabilized gimbals, the company announced on 25 April. The precision …
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Defence Helicopter
Quad A 2017: AN/ARC-201D radio recertified
28th April 2017
The Harris AN/ARC-201D airborne radio has been recertified for use in US Army helicopters, the company announced on 26 April. The airworthiness release was issued …
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Defence Helicopter
Quad A: Apache turret replacement develops
28th April 2017
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control is currently anticipating receipt of a producibility contract for its High Reliability Turret (HRT). According to Thomas Eldredge, director …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Protonex powers ScanEagle UAV flight
28th April 2017
Ballard Power Systems' subsidiary Protonex has successfully powered test flights of the Insitu ScanEagle UAS with its Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell propulsion system, …
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Defence Notes
Quad A: Orbital ATK sharpens hatchet
28th April 2017
While Orbital ATK may have used this week's Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Mission Summit to unveil the latest model of their Hatchet munition, …
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Defence Helicopter
Quad A: Arnold finds launcher sweet spot
28th April 2017
Arnold Defense is seeking to expand on both special operations and conventional aviation interest in its 12-shot rocket pod. Designated LWL-12A by the company, the …
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Defence Helicopter
Quad A: ITEP funding shutdown looming?
28th April 2017
One point of agreement among Army leaders at this week's Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Mission Summit has been the critical importance of the …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales, Europavia win Spanish helo support
28th April 2017
The Thales Programas and Europavia consortium has received a contract from the Spanish Army for the maintenance of helicopter communications and electronics systems, Thales announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman opens new UAS facility
27th April 2017
Northrop Grumman has opened a new facility at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Business and Aviation Park in North Dakota, where it will …
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Defence Helicopter
Quad A 2017: Croatia performs first Kiowa Warrior flights
27th April 2017
The Croatian Helicopter Squadron has performed the first test flights of its OH-58D Kiowa Warriors, purchased from excess US defence stock in 2015.The Croatian Ministry …
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Digital Battlespace
Additional AN/TPQ-53 radars ordered
27th April 2017
Lockheed Martin has received a $1.6 billion order-dependent contract from the US Army to provide additional AN/TPQ-53 counterfire radar systems, the company announced on 24 …
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