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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.
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
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What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?
The use of air power by both sides in the ongoing conflict has been extensively focused on, influencing policy and procurement around the world. But are the lessons from the front line universally applicable, or should other nations be planning for very different scenarios?
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Digital Battlespace
AHRLAC development to continue
10th March 2016
Boeing will collaborate with South Africa-based Paramount Group on an advanced mission system for a variant of the Advanced High Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft (AHRLAC), …
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Training
Reiser selects Quantum3D visuals for FFS
10th March 2016
Quantum3D has been selected by Reiser Simulation and Training to provide image generators and synthetic visual databases for its civil Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) for 4t …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Bell, PTDI extend cooperation
10th March 2016
A new agreement signed between Bell Helicopter and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) will see support and services to Bell Helicopter operators in Indonesia expanded. The …
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Military Logistics
New aircraft add to Philippine modernisation
10th March 2016
The first of two second-hand Lockheed Martin KC-130T Hercules aircraft is due to arrive in the Philippines on 15 March. Two aircraft were ordered in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US DoD orders WASP aerostat systems
9th March 2016
Drone Aviation has received a contract from the US Department of Defense (DoD) for the supply of its Winch Aerostat Small Platform (WASP) tactical aerostat …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Rolls-Royce, Enstrom sign agreement
9th March 2016
A new five-year agreement announced at Heli-Expo between Rolls-Royce and Enstrom Helicopter will see Rolls-Royce M250 engines continue to be provided to power the 480B …
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Training
CAE expands Tampa C-130 training centre
8th March 2016
CAE USA has added a new C-130H/L-382 full-mission simulator to expand its C-130 training centre in Tampa, Florida, the company announced on 7 March. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop technology on nEUROn UCAV
8th March 2016
Northrop Grumman, together with Saab Aerosystems, has supplied the attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) for the nEUROn unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator, it …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Tekever launches new UAS
8th March 2016
Tekever has launched a new version of its AR3 Net Ray UAS with an increased payload capacity and the option to carry a 25Nm range …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Black Hawks swoop on market (video)
7th March 2016
The presence of three ex-US Army UH-60A Black Hawks, all now owned by private companies, was one of the big talking points at this year's …
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Military Logistics
Australia extends QinetiQ ASI deal
7th March 2016
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has extended its agreement with QinetiQ Australia for Aircraft Structural Integrity (ASI) engineering and management services for a period …
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Defence Helicopter
Aurora contracted for X-Plane phase 2
7th March 2016
Aurora Flight Sciences has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for phase two of the Vertical Takeoff and …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: And that's a wrap
5th March 2016
As Heli-Expo 2016 draws to a close, Editor Richard Thomas looks back at some of the highlights from the Airbus Helicopters booth and what the …
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Training
Fox TMS Goes Live
4th March 2016
Training is not just about the provision of synthetic training equipment and classrooms. To operate a fully functioning training capability demands careful planning and management. …
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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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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
