Air Warfare
General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
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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?
Air Warfare
Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
Six Super Tucano aircraft were ordered in July 2024, with Paraguay the fifth South American country to add the aircraft to modernise its fleet.
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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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Defence Helicopter
US Air Force issues RfI for UH-1H life extension
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The US Air Force has issued a request for information (RfI) regarding the modernisation of its UH-1 helicopter fleet. The RfI issued on 17 April …
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Digital Battlespace
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Defence information technology is the ‘major enabler’ in the success or failure of military campaigns, according to a senior industry executive. Nigel Whitehead, group MD …
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Puma life extension programme continues
19th April 2012
Eurocopter has begun ground run tests on the first RAF Puma Mk2 being assembled in Romania, it has been revealed. According to Markus Steinke, MD …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Puma AE UAV ordered for US Air Force
19th April 2012
AeroVironment has announced that it has received a firm fixed-price order from the US Air Force (USAF) for its Puma AE small unmanned aircraft systems …
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Military Logistics
A400M arrives in Indonesia
19th April 2012
The Airbus Military A400M has arrived in Indonesia as part of the aircraft’s first Asia Pacific Tour. The development aircraft, designated Grizzly 4, is visiting …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Insitu signs Malaysian ScanEagle deal
19th April 2012
Insitu Pacific has announced that it has signed a contract with Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) for one ScanEagle system for leasing in Malaysia. UST is …
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Digital Battlespace
Defence IT 2012: MoD calls for wider secure information sharing
18th April 2012
The MoD’s deputy chief information officer (CIO) has called for a ‘single information environment’ allowing the armed forces, industry and government agencies to seamlessly communicate …
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Military Logistics
Defence IT 2012: MoD on course to majority contractor support
18th April 2012
The UK’s defence industry has an opportunity to test the MoD’s ‘appetite’ to provide more than 60% contractor-led platform support solutions to the armed forces, …
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Military Logistics
Defence IT 2012: UK MoD warns of personnel and inventory 'paradox'
18th April 2012
The UK armed forces are witnessing a ‘paradox’ centred on a growing inventory of equipment and shrinking number of personnel, a senior military official has …
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Military Logistics
A400M engines delivered
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EPI Europrop International (EPI) has announced that it has started delivery of the first production series TP400-D6 engines that will power the French Air Force’s …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Datron Scout examined by USN
18th April 2012
Datron's Scout quad rotor UAV is set to participate in the US Navy's (USN's) Trident Spectre exercise in Virginia, US this May. Christopher Barter, programme …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: GIDS modifies Uqab UAV
18th April 2012
Pakistani company Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) expects to have modifications to its Uqab ('Falcon') UAV completed by October. In service with the Pakistan …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Denel adds to UAS family
18th April 2012
Denel is currently developing the new Hungwe SUAS in an effort to develop a small system to add to its family of unmanned systems. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Swiss Air Force receives first upgraded Super Pumas
17th April 2012
The Swiss Air Force has taken delivery of its first pair of upgraded Super Puma transport helicopters, it has been revealed. The first upgraded aircraft …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Sapura developing new Cyber Quad design
17th April 2012
Sapura is developing a foldable version of its Cyber Quad mini UAV, which it expects to be ready for production by the end of the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: SCS nears design completion
17th April 2012
Malaysia's SCS is approaching completion of several new UAV designs targeted at the local market.. Speaking to Shephard on 17 April at DSA 2012 in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Malaysian university looks to adapt UAS for local climate
17th April 2012
The National Defence University of Malaysia is conducting research into how the Malaysian Armed Forces can enhance its UAVs to make them more durable in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: China marches towards exports
17th April 2012
Chinese company Aerospace Long-march International Trade Company (ALIT) has exhibited at DSA2012 to seek interest for its UAVs and missile systems. Speaking to Shephard at …
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Military Logistics
BAE Systems, ADF define AMACCS extension
16th April 2012
BAE Systems has announced that it has been issued with a five year extension to its Australian Military Airspace Control Communications System (AMACCS) support contract. …
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