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Saab and Helsing hail world-first as Gripen E aircraft flies with ‘Centaur’ AI agent
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US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026
The FY26 Homeland Security Bill Markup of the House Committee on Appropriations included resources for the procurement of ships, aircraft and unmanned systems.
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Embraer eyes industrial partnerships as it maintains “strong” European C-390 momentum
The company’s Defence and Security CEO said that C-390 momentum was strong in the continent, as the manufacturer looks to lock down critical strategic European campaigns, industrial partnerships and ongoing orders.
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Embraer evaluates new mission capabilities for C-390 with ISR study to finish by 2026
Alongside its official Maritime Patrol study, Embraer is also evaluating further special missions capabilities for its aircraft, including those in the space domain and with drones, CEO Bosco da Costa Junior told Shephard.
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
Combat-tested technology is being reshaped to counter A2/AD threats, reduce reliance on GPS and enable faster, more autonomous targeting in complex environments. In this special podcast, experts explain how the evolving threat landscape is shaping next-generation strike capabilities.
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Saab and Helsing hail world-first as Gripen E aircraft flies with ‘Centaur’ AI agent
The flights, which pitted an AI-integrated Gripen E against a Gripen D in a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat scenario, marks a major milestone for Saab’s Project Beyond which looks to modernise the Gripen E platform.
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The US Army’s 29th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) unit in Iraq has received new CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The incoming CH-47Fs are the first in a …
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DSEI 2017: Delft Dynamics displays DroneCatcher
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Dutch company Delft Dynamics displayed its new DroneCatcher counter UAS system for the first time at DSEI 2017. First unveiled on 8 September by the Netherlands …
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DSEI 2017: FVL ready for flight (video)
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The FVL technology demonstrator aircraft being built for the US Army's Joint Multi-Role (JMR) programme are both progressing, although Bell Helicopter's V-280 Valor is now …
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DSEI 2017: USMC special ops look for new UAS
14th September 2017
The US Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) will be looking to trial a group two UAV in the near future, Shephard has learnt. MARSOC …
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DSEI 2017: Rockwell Collins with force (video)
14th September 2017
At DSEI 2017, Rockwell Collins has announced its mission computer for Airbus Helicopters' HForce programme, which modifies the company’s civil platforms to allow for military …
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Digital Battlespace
First Flight2 upgrade for French C-130H
14th September 2017
Rockwell Collins has completed its first Flight2 avionics system integration for the French Air Force’s C-130 Hercules transport aircraft modernisation programme, the company announced on …
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Northrop advances RF technology
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Northrop Grumman has received a contract to supply advanced radio frequency (RF) signal generation technology to the US Navy, the company announced on 11 September.The …
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DSEI 2017: T-REX makes an entrance into C-UAS
13th September 2017
Orbital ATK has unveiled its Tactical Robotic Exterminator (T-REX) counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) concept at DSEI in London. The T-REX concept, displayed in a scale-model …
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First French A330 MRTT flies
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Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for France, the company announced on 7 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2017: Leonardo predicts unmanned rotary dominance
13th September 2017
Leonardo is well into Phase 2 of its Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System (RWAS) capability concept demonstrator (CCD) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
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Russia ready to receive first Alligator helicopters
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The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to receive its first consignment of Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters by the end of the year, the …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: New COMINT for Watchkeeper
13th September 2017
Qinetiq’s AS3 COMINT system is ready to be utilised on the Watchkeeper UAV and development of the system for use on other UAVs is continuing, …
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DSEI 2017: Thales to bring new detection product using IR
13th September 2017
UV threat detection systems have been extremely useful, but the next generation of systems will incorporate infrared, which outperforms UV in multiple ways, according to …
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DSEI 2017: UTC showcases Litis (video)
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UTC Aerospace Systems is showcasing its MEMS inertial measurement system, LITIS at DSEI 2017. LITIS is compact, light-weight and rugged in design and meets users' …
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L-15 trainer advances worldwide
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MALE UAVs operating in Philippines; more expected
13th September 2017
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DSEI 2017: UK Dragonfire aims to the future (video)
12th September 2017
Earlier this year, the UK MoD awarded a contract to an industrial consortium of companies to develop laser technology for directed energy weapons. Shephard talks through …
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Digital Battlespace
US DoD certifies ViaSat's VRG-1000
12th September 2017
ViaSat has received certification from the US Department of Defense (DoD) AIMS Program Office for its Radio Frequency Generator 1000 (VRG-1000), the company announced on …
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H145M flies with HForce
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Airbus Helicopters’ H145M has performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system, the company announced on 8 September.HForce is a modular weapon system …
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Saab and Helsing hail world-first as Gripen E aircraft flies with ‘Centaur’ AI agent
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026]()
US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026
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Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026]()
US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026
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![Saab and Helsing hail world-first as Gripen E aircraft flies with ‘Centaur’ AI agent]()
Saab and Helsing hail world-first as Gripen E aircraft flies with ‘Centaur’ AI agent
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![Embraer eyes industrial partnerships as it maintains “strong” European C-390 momentum]()
Embraer eyes industrial partnerships as it maintains “strong” European C-390 momentum
