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
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
Air Warfare
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.
Air Warfare
UK receives two additional F-35B aircraft as deliveries resume
The two aircraft were delivered in the TR-3 configuration, bringing the RAF one step closer to fulfilling its order for 48 F-35B aircraft.
Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin builds first Saudi Arabian THAAD components
The THAAD launcher was first procured by Saudi Arabia in 2017, with local production a key condition of the sale.
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Military Logistics
Turkey to provide regional CN235 support
15th July 2016
Turkey’s CN235 fleet will be supported in-country following the authorization of the Turkish Air Force’s 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Centre (2nd ASMC) in Kayseri …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2016: Industry continues to fleece UK MoD
15th July 2016
UK defence companies that continue to charge the Ministry of Defence (MoD) unnecessarily for goods or services will be ‘named and shamed’ in a January …
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Military Logistics
MEPC joins T56 AMOF network
15th July 2016
Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC) has become an Authorised Military Overhaul Facility (AMOF) centre for the Rolls-Royce T56 engine, Rolls-Royce announced on 12 …
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Defence Helicopter
Gearboxes ground South Korean Surions
15th July 2016
The fatal crash of an Airbus Helicopters H225 in Norway in April is having widespread effects on the far side of the world, with South …
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Military Logistics
AAR to continue Afghanistan airlift
15th July 2016
AAR’s Airlift division has received a task order worth $21.7 million from the US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) for additional rotary wing airlift services in Afghanistan, …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2016: GECO (Air) flying with Puma
15th July 2016
Operated by the Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Puma Force Inzpire’s GECO (Air) mission support system (MSS) has been showcased at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2016). …
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Defence Helicopter
Rostec, China to produce heavy helicopters
14th July 2016
Rostec State Corporation plans to forge agreements with Chinese industry partners for the joint manufacture of heavy helicopters, the company announced on 11 July. The …
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Training
Farnborough 2016: Inzpire and Thales sign AMTS MoU
14th July 2016
Thales has a long pedigree of developing Air Mission Training Systems (AMTS). The company’s first major success was with the EDITH system for the French …
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Defence Helicopter
Mahindra to build AS565 MBe Panther parts
14th July 2016
Airbus Helicopters is positioning itself to target India’s Naval Utility Helicopter programme with the selection of Mahindra Aerostructures to manufacture airframe parts for the AS565 …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2016: V-280 comes to the UK (video)
14th July 2016
Shephard spoke to Bell Helicopter about the arrival of its V-280 Valor mock-up to UK shores, the first time it has made an appearance at …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2016: Spanish Navy AB212 upgrade advances
14th July 2016
The third of seven upgraded AB212 helicopters will be delivered by October this year to the Spanish Ministry of Defense’s Directorate General of Armament and Material, Sener confirmed …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough 2016: Unmanned Hoverbike set for production
14th July 2016
Malloy Aeronautics is pushing ahead with the development of its unmanned Hoverbike and expects to be ready to begin production in 2017, Shephard learned at Farnborough …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2016: Armed Black Hawk breaks cover (video)
14th July 2016
Shephard spoke with PZL Mielec about its armed Black Hawk helicopter, which is making its first appearance at the Farnborough International Airshown 2016 (FIA 2016) …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2016: New player enters race for UH-60As
14th July 2016
Another player is looking to offer refurbished ex-US Army UH-60As on the civil utility and military market through a comprehensive cockpit modernisation programme. Flight displays …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2016: The future of naval weapons (video)
14th July 2016
At this year's Farnborough International Airshow, Shephard spoke with Michael Ryan, the deputy programme manager at Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) Precision Strike Weapons office. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Cubic to provide TCDL for Watchkeeper
14th July 2016
Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS) has received a three-year extension award of $1.4 million from UAV Tactical Systems (U-TacS) to provide additional Tactical Common Data Links …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2016: Elbit launches Spectro XR
13th July 2016
Elbit Systems has launched the Spectro XR (Extra Range), electro-optic payload, designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. The ultra-long range ISTAR …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough 2016: Tip of the Spear
13th July 2016
With electronic warfare threats and counter-UAS systems increasing in proliferation, companies are looking at ways to protect and harden existing UAS systems for today's battlespace. …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2016: T129 nears full weaponisation
13th July 2016
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopter is expected to be fully weaponised by the end of the year after final qualification tests …
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