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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.
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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
The US Navy’s answer to a sixth-generation fighter has experienced a range of setbacks and delays to the programme, with only $47 million in this latest proposed budget set aside for completing the aircraft.
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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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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Military Logistics
IAF’s Embraer aircraft carries out AAR
5th December 2017
An Indian Air Force (IAF) EMB145 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEWC) aircraft has successfully completed its first air-to-air refuelling (AAR), the Indian Ministry of …
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Training
EDA conducts helicopter tactics discussion
5th December 2017
The European Defence Agency (EDA) recently held its eighth Helicopter Tactics Symposium in Rijen, the Netherlands. Organised under EDA’s Helicopter Exercise Programme (HEP), the symposium …
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Training
QTS emulates UAS threat for Canadian navy
5th December 2017
QinetiQ Target Systems has carried out a service for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) where it emulated the threat posed to large naval vessels by …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell seeks 'unbounded realism' (video)
5th December 2017
Training and simulation specialists Rockwell Collins used this year's I/ITSEC to showcase how it is moving forward with joint force solutions in the live, virtual …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: NAVAIR to leverage virtual reality
4th December 2017
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is looking to leverage virtual reality technology as it develops new flight simulation trainers. The Naval Aviation Training …
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Military Logistics
US Army embraces big data for logistics
4th December 2017
The US Army’s Logistics Support Agency (LOGSA) is enhancing its use of data, working with IBM to analyse trends and even predict failures in its …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Flyability showcases its Elios drone
4th December 2017
Swiss company Flyability presented its Elios collision-tolerant inspection and exploration mini UAV at the Milipol internal security fair near Paris at the end of November. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus strengthens industrial footprint in Spain
4th December 2017
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has officially signed over two Airbus Helicopters H215Ms to the Spanish Air Force, and two HAD/E Tigers and an NH90 …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: US Army trials blast test dummies (video)
4th December 2017
The US Army Research Laboratory is pioneering studies into test dummies that accurately represent what happens to the human body when involved in a vehicle …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Cyberhawk completes nuclear inspection
4th December 2017
Cyberhawk Innovations has used a UAS to inspect two concrete pressurized water reactor containment domes for American Electric Power (AEP) at the Cook Nuclear Plant …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: BISim unveils new IG concept
4th December 2017
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has unveiled a new simulation technology to help international militaries train for operations and cut costs. VBS Blue IG, expected to …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell explores possibilities in Poland
4th December 2017
Bell Helicopter continues to perceive Poland as one of the most attractive export markets in the Central and Eastern Europe region, putting high hopes on the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ScanEagle aids disaster recovery missions
4th December 2017
Insitu's ScanEagle UAS has taken part in disaster recovery and fire suppression missions in California, Oregon and Texas, the company announced on 28 November. Insitu's …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: VBS3 integrated into Australia’s air defence sim
2nd December 2017
BAE Systems has selected Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) to integrate its VBS3 and VBS IG into Australia’s Advanced Air Defence Simulator (AADS). The AADS is …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Cubic eyes greater integration (video)
1st December 2017
Shephard spoke with Cubic Global Defense's president Dave Buss about the company's presence at this year's I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, and the recent technology trends in …
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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell’s ARC-210 radio for USAF F-16
1st December 2017
Rockwell Collins will equip a US Air Force F-16 aircraft with its next-generation ARC-210 RT-2036(C) networked communications airborne radio, the company announced on 29 November. …
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Military Logistics
Engility awarded ATC systems work
1st December 2017
Engility has received a $20 million task order to provide maintenance and upgrades for the US Navy’s air traffic control (ATC) systems, the company announced …
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Defence Notes
Super Tucanos are finally Philippines bound
1st December 2017
On the final day of November, the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced that it had been awarded ‘a firm order' of six A-29 Super Tucano …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt, Huneed Technologies team for Mode 5
1st December 2017
Hensoldt and Korea's Huneed Technologies have signed a cooperation agreement for the localisation of identification-friend-or-foe (IFF) Mode 5 equipment for the Korean armed forces, Hensoldt …
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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![DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract]()
DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
