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.
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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.
Air Warfare
Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines
The contract covers maintenance and service for the EJ200 engine that powers the UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.
Air Warfare
Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS
Integration and expanding capabilities are among the objectives for Teledyne FLIR to further develop its family of uncrewed systems.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Analysis: The future of the MQ-25 programme
2nd November 2017
Northrop Grumman’s withdrawal from the US Navy’s requirement for a Carrier-Based Aerial-Refuelling System (CBARS), also known as MQ-25 Stingray, has highlighted the fragility of the …
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Training
DA Defence awarded CATS contract
2nd November 2017
Discovery Air (DA) Defence Services has been awarded a Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract from the Canadian government, the company announced on 31 October. …
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Training
Coptersafety to offer H145 FFS training
2nd November 2017
Coptersafety has introduced an H145 level D full-flight simulator at its training centre in Helsinki, Finland, the company announced on 31 October. The simulator, delivered …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Black Hornets swarm into Australia
2nd November 2017
The Australian Army will outlay $6.8 million to procure FLIR Systems’ PD-100 Black Hornet 2 nano-UAVs under its Army Minor Project (AMP) 024.33 requirement. Announced …
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Defence Helicopter
L3 contracted for Apache MUMT-X
2nd November 2017
L3 Technologies has received a production contract worth $97 million for the US Army's Manned/Unmanned Teaming-Expanded Capabilities (MUMT-X) programme for the Apache helicopter, the company …
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Training
Polish C295 FFS enters service
2nd November 2017
The Polish Air Force has accepted into service a CAE-built C295 full-flight simulator (FFS) at the 8th Air Base Krakow-Balice in Poland, CAE announced on …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2017: Thailand's top five defence programmes (video)
2nd November 2017
Ahead of Defense and Security 2017, hosted in Bangkok Thailand, Shephard takes a look at some of the host nation's top five ongoing defence programmes.
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2017: US continues building maritime capability for SE Asian friends
2nd November 2017
Southeast Asian countries are expected to receive continued US military assistance in the near term as China continues to wrangle with regional neighbours over territorial …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Russia boosts UAS flight training
1st November 2017
The Russian armed forces’ Western Military District has received more than 30 Orlan-10 and Eleron-3 short-range UAS throughout 2017, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2017: Indonesia orders NASAMS to protect capital
1st November 2017
Kongsberg announced on 31 October that it had signed a contract with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence to supply the ground-based NASAMS air defence system. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sweden orders third-generation Kontio pneumatic launcher
1st November 2017
Robonic has been contracted to deliver a third-generation Kontio pneumatic launcher to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for use at its Vidsel test range, …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2017: China boosts arms sales to Thailand
1st November 2017
In the past two years China has achieved a surprising degree of weapon sales to Thailand. It reflects a closer relationship between the two countries …
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Defence Helicopter
Analysis: KumAPE - the bright future of Russia’s co-axial helicopter manufacturer
31st October 2017
The Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KumAPE) company specialises in the manufacture, upgrade and overhauls of co-axial rotor helicopters designed by Moscow’s Kamov company.
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Digital Battlespace
Gentex introduces WCEP hearing systems
31st October 2017
Gentex has developed several new hearing protection and communication products featuring its Wire-Free Communication Earplugs (WCEP), the company announced on 27 October. Designed for aircrew …
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Training
Serco training contract with CAE extended
31st October 2017
Serco’s contract with CAE to deliver helicopter pilot training and provide facilities management services for the Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF) at Royal …
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Special Operations
SOCOM conducts ThunderDrone Prototype Rodeo
30th October 2017
The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is preparing to host the ThunderDrone Prototype Rodeo later this week at the newest SOFWERX facility in the Ybor …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Vanilla’s VA001 UAV completes five-day flight
30th October 2017
Vanilla Aircraft's VA001 UAS has successfully completed an unmanned internal combustion powered flight that lasted for five days, one hour and 24 minutes, the company …
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Military Logistics
Rockwell to support KC-10 avionics
30th October 2017
Rockwell Collins has received a contract from the US Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) to provide maintenance and sustainment of KC-10 avionics systems and …
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Training
USAF orders six more A-29s for Afghanistan
30th October 2017
The US Air Force (USAF) has placed an order for six additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for the Afghan Air Force, it was announced on …
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