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
Bell selected over Boeing to build DARPA SPRINT X-Plane
The programme first began in 2023 with Bell and Boeing’s concepts progressing to Phase 1B, in which testing has been carried out over the last year.
Air Warfare
National Audit Office report highlights major delays in UK’s F-35 programme
The report discloses that while the capability provided by the F-35 is superior to previous UK aircraft, delays from the UK Ministry of Defence on the programme have significantly impacted the country’s warfighting capabilities.
Air Warfare
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
Land Warfare
Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles
Arquus displayed the Drailer uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Akeron LP long-range missile at the Techterre technology demonstrator event ahead of trials in September.
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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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Navigating the Waters of Modern Warfare: The Role of Maritime Unmanned Aerial Systems
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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Defence Notes
Malaysia slashes 2017 defence budget
25th October 2016
The defence budget announced by Malaysia on 21 October has taken a serious slash compared to a year earlier. The amount allocated to the Ministry …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2016: BAE Systems hawks OPVs
25th October 2016
BAE Systems hopes to make its mark in the Asia-Pacific region through platforms such as offshore patrol vessels (OPV) and Hawk advanced jet trainers, both …
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Training
USMC selects Veraxx for AH-1Z FTDs
24th October 2016
With the first production variant entering service in 2005 the Bell AH-1Z Viper has become a crucial part of the US Marine Corps’ expeditionary air …
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Training
New P-8A training centre opens
24th October 2016
A new P-8A Poseidon training centre has opened at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, where the US Navy is preparing for the arrival of …
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Military Logistics
Israel gets fourth C-130J Shimshon
24th October 2016
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has received its fourth Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft, it announced on 18 October. The IAF expects …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement
24th October 2016
The race is still on for the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) F-5E fighter replacement programme. Despite the air force expressing strong interest in the Sukhoi …
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Defence Helicopter
Indo Defence 2016: Protecting Natuna
24th October 2016
With the increased focus on South China Sea disputes and alleged illegal fishing by Chinese fishing vessels, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) have begun expanding …
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Training
Inzpire provides QWI support
24th October 2016
With its headquarters at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Air Warfare Centre has five divisional areas of responsibility, one of which …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Facebook’s internet drone expansion
24th October 2016
Facebook is pushing ahead with the development of a new solar-powered UAV that will expand internet coverage to remote areas. The company is developing its …
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Defence Helicopter
China in their hand
24th October 2016
Covering the entire spectrum of the supply chain, rotorcraft companies are looking towards China as the pot of gold for the black hole in finances …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Denmark details drone strategy
21st October 2016
While recent dialogue in the UAV community has centred around regulation and standardisation, countries are starting to take matters into their own hands. Denmark is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New comms payload for Wasp aerostat
21st October 2016
Drone Aviation will integrate a new communications sensor into the US Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Wasp aerostats under a contract announced on 19 October. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US CBP flight software includes ATLC
21st October 2016
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has integrated General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI’s) Automatic Take-off and Landing Capability (ATLC) system …
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Defence Helicopter
BAE Systems signs new APKWS contract
21st October 2016
BAE Systems has received a three-year $130 million IDIQ contract to keep the US Navy supplied with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets, …
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Training
MCAT falls to Kratos
21st October 2016
Kratos Defense and Security has been awarded a $54 million contract to provide the US Marine Corps with five Marine Common Aircrew Trainers (MCAT). The …
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Military Logistics
Canadian CC-130Js complete upgrade
20th October 2016
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marked the completion of a major upgrade of its 17 CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft on 18 October. The upgraded aircraft …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aerosonde HQ small footprint, big travels
20th October 2016
Textron Systems has demonstrated its Aerosonde hybrid quad (HQ) SUAS variant in front of existing and prospective customers from the military and commercial sectors. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Euronaval 2016: New VTOL UAV for French Navy
20th October 2016
The focus on unmanned systems at Euronaval continued on Thursday as DCNS and Airbus Helicopters revealed a design for a new VTOL system for the …
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Training
Hopes grow for KC-390 training
20th October 2016
Rheinmetall is providing the training for Brazil’s new KC-390 transport aircraft and believes that this work will allow a further expansion of training services. The …
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