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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Air Warfare
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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Air Warfare
Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
Air Warfare
Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment
Air Warfare
Navigating the Waters of Modern Warfare: The Role of Maritime Unmanned Aerial Systems
Air Warfare
Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Sikorsky looks to future of civil aircraft
1st March 2016
Sikorsky is looking towards future civil helicopter possibilities in anticipation of the oil and gas market rebound, as the new Lockheed Martin division voices its …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Revamped SW-4 unveiled (video)
1st March 2016
The company formerly known as AgustaWestland has revealed a rebranded and revamped SW-4 at Heli-Expo in Louisville. While still produced by Finmeccanica Helicopter Division’s Polish …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Airbus eyes US and Chile for H215
1st March 2016
Airbus Helicopters is due to begin an extensive marketing campaign this year centred on its 9t H215 helicopter, with the platform touring both North and …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Civil V-280 not yet on horizon
1st March 2016
Despite bringing its V-280 military tiltrotor to the civil helicopter extravaganza that is Heli-Expo, Bell Helicopter has again poured cold water over suggestions it is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAV takes on Aussie sharks
1st March 2016
As part of an innovative programme in Australia, a UAV began trials in New South Wales this week to help lifesavers spot predatory sharks in …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Capability gap looming
29th February 2016
The Pentagon is facing a capability gap before new vertical lift technologies enter service, a leading rotorcraft analyst has argued. The US military continues to …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Black Hawks set loose on civil market
29th February 2016
The presence of three civil configured UH-60 Black Hawks has added an extra dimension to this year's Heli-Expo, as companies prepare to start selling the …
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Military Logistics
USAF receives T56 engine upgrade kits
29th February 2016
Rolls-Royce has delivered the first T56 Series 3.5 engine upgrade kits to the US Air Force (USAF) for its C-130H transport fleet. The upgrades are …
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Training
Matrix series projectors now Rockwell Collins
29th February 2016
Rockwell Collins has completed the acquisition of Christie Digital Systems’ Matrix series projector product lines, the company announced on 25 February. The Matrix series of …
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Training
Polish M-346 delivery nears
29th February 2016
Finmeccanica has commenced the final assembly phase for the first two Aermacchi M-346 military twin-engine trainer aircraft that are to be delivered to the Polish …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
INet introduces rail inspection drone
29th February 2016
Industrial Networks (INet) introduced details of a new INet Rail Automation Drone (IRAD1) on 24 February. The system is designed to conduct autonomous scans of …
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Defence Helicopter
Italian HH-101A Caesar enters service
29th February 2016
The Italian Air Force has commenced operational service of its first HH-101A Caesar helicopter, Finmeccanica announced on 25 February. A total of four HH-101A helicopters …
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Training
Canada orders Bell 412/429 simulator
26th February 2016
CAE has been contracted by Public Works and Government Services Canada to provide a CAE 3000 Series helicopter simulator for the Bell 429 and Bell …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Global Hawk flies with SYERS-2 sensor
26th February 2016
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the ability of the RQ-4 Global Hawk UAS to carry the SYERS-2 intelligence gathering sensor during flight testing as it looks …
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Military Logistics
Iraq requests KA-350 support package
26th February 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible sale of KA-350 sustainment, logistics, and spares support to Iraq, it was announced on …
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Naval Warfare
More P-8 options, OPV construction for Australia
26th February 2016
The Australian Defence White Paper has called for an additional tranche of three P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), bringing the potential total number of …
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Training
MetaVR 3D visualisation for USAF
25th February 2016
MetaVR will supply its Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) for the US Air Force’s Joint Terminal Control Training and Rehearsal System (JTC TRS), the company …
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Military Logistics
Cobham introduces air compressor system
25th February 2016
Cobham Mission Systems has unveiled its new SUREPAC pure air compressor system for weapons ejection and other applications that require high pressure pure air generation, …
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Digital Battlespace
US mulls LAIRCM sale to UAE
25th February 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale of AN/AAQ-24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) equipment and logistics support …
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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
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![QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons]()
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]()
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
