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.
Land Warfare
QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons
Notable projects under the Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract include the British Army determining the impact of a vehicle-mounted laser weapon on drones and testing a vehicle-mounted Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW).
Air Warfare
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
Air Warfare
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
Air Warfare
Will Canada and Latin America seek new sources for combat aircraft?
US-made combat aircraft are being passed over in favour of European types, as Latin America and Canada question their ageing fleet replacement choices.
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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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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment
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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Military Logistics
Second KC-46A takes flight
4th March 2016
Boeing has conducted the first flight of the second KC-46A tanker aircraft, it announced on 3 March. The flight took off from Paine Field and …
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Training
ROCAF Invests in F-16 MTC
4th March 2016
The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) is currently undergoing a period of turmoil with budgetary pressures and political intervention from the People’s Republic of …
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Defence Helicopter
North American helicopter market outlook
4th March 2016
Richard Thomas speaks to Chris Emerson, CEO of Airbus Helicopters Inc, about the current state of the North American helicopter market and future prospects for …
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Naval Warfare
Philippines wants more patrol aircraft
4th March 2016
As a way of getting more maritime patrol aircraft in the air, the Philippines is planning to buy new aircraft and lease retired aircraft. These are both …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DJI launches Phantom 4 UAV
3rd March 2016
DJI has launched a new consumer quadcopter called Phantom 4 designed for professional aerial photography, the company announced on 2 March. The camera-equipped UAS has …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Adacel participates in TBO-UAS project
3rd March 2016
Adacel has successfully participated in a trajectory based operation (TBO) and UAS integration demonstration project that was conducted at the Florida NextGen Test Bed at …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Day 2 round-up (video)
2nd March 2016
Grant Turnbull discusses some of the highlights on day 2 of Heli-Expo in Louisville, including Era Group's partnership to develop an EMS variant of the …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Era Group considers AW609 for EMS
2nd March 2016
Era Group is working with Finmeccanica Helicopter Division to further develop the AW609 tiltrotor for EMS missions, following the signing of an agreement at Heli-Expo. …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: MD reveals new attack helicopter (video)
2nd March 2016
MD Helicopters has launched a new attack helicopter programme it has dubbed the ‘6XX’ with the aggressive timeline of being ready for market in 2018. …
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Defence Notes
Rheinmetall automatic cannon for Gripen
2nd March 2016
Rheinmetall is to equip Gripen NG fighter aircraft with the BK27 automatic cannon featuring a new linkless ammunition feeding system, under a contract announced by …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Vector introduces new crash-resistant fuel tank
2nd March 2016
Vector Aerospace has presented a new crash-resistant fuel tank retrofit solution for the AS350 and EC130. The design for the fuel tank was in co-operation with Robertson …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Robonic delivers UAV launcher
2nd March 2016
Robonic has delivered its tenth Kontio MC2555LLR pneumatic launcher to the direct aerial targets unit of Airbus Defence & Space (DS), Robonic announced on 29 February. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Thai army buys, and eyes, Russian helicopters
2nd March 2016
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) received two Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters in late 2015, boosting its inventory to five. Furthermore, it plans to buy more to …
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Defence Helicopter
H160 and H175 Flight Experiences at Heli-Expo 2016
2nd March 2016
At this year's Heli-Expo, Airbus Helicopters has taken a slightly different approach to its booth set up. Richard Thomas spoke to the company about some …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Airbus CEO discusses tough market (video)
2nd March 2016
Airbus Helicopters CEO Guillaume Faury spoke to Shephard at this year's Heli-Expo about current market conditions and how it is affecting his company in 2015.
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters CEO Interview
2nd March 2016
Richard Thomas speaks to Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus Helicopters, about the different approach the company is taking to Heli-Expo this year, as well as …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters Heli-Expo booth set up
2nd March 2016
The Airbus Helicopters booth is all set up and ready for the start of HAI Heli-Expo 2016. Richard Thomas speaks to the Voice of Airbus …
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Digital Battlespace
DLS gets MIDS JTRS Lot 4 award
2nd March 2016
Data Link Solutions (DLS) will supply the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) to US and coalition forces under a $51.8 …
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Military Logistics
Y-20 has ‘completed development’
2nd March 2016
The Y-20 transport aircraft from the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) will reportedly reach an initial operational capability (IOC) within the People’s Liberation Air Force …
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
