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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
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
With roughly 80% of combat missions flown by Typhoons in Europe, the Eurofighter consortium is emphasising the continued relevance of its jet and wants to ramp up production to continue to deliver combat mass in light of a shifting geo-political world order.
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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
LAAD 2017: Amazon-watch services on offer
7th April 2017
The Brazilian military has an acute need for more observation systems to watch its extensive Amazon border region.The Brazilian Air Force has released a tender …
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LAAD 2017: Gripen incoming
6th April 2017
The first flight of the Brazilian Air Force's new Gripen E fighter will take place in the second quarter of 2017.Mikael Franzen, DG of Gripen …
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2017: Leonardo looks to further South American footprint
6th April 2017
Leonardo Helicopters noted that although the market remains slow in South America, the company is confident in its sales growth, pointing to the sale of …
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Military Logistics
SOFINS: Airbus DS details A400M milestones
6th April 2017
Airbus Defence and Space used the recent SOFINS exhibition to detail the latest achievements of its A400M aircraft and the fact the tactical transporter is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SAS 2017: USCG envisions UAS blend
6th April 2017
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has made no secret of its interest in small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) for shipboard operations aboard its new …
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2017: Helibras outlines helo upgrade prospects
6th April 2017
Brazilian helicopter manufacturer Helibras, based in Itajubá, Brazil, is looking to grow further through additional Panther and Dauphin upgrades.Currently, there are two ongoing contracts at …
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Defence Helicopter
Sea Venom cleared for Lynx exports
6th April 2017
European missile manufacturer MBDA has successfully completed air carriage and jettison trials of its new Sea Venom anti-ship missile from a Royal Navy Lynx Mk8 …
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Defence Helicopter
Philippine Navy bolsters patrol fleet
6th April 2017
The Philippines received the first two of five leased TC-90 (a Beechcraft King Air variant) aircraft from Japan on 27 March, with a formal transfer …
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Digital Battlespace
Milipol Asia 2017: SuperneT U-Agile+ bridges comms gaps
6th April 2017
Seeing a gap between military and homeland security communication networks, ST Electronics has developed application-based software named SuperneT U-Agile+ to bridge the two systems.Its release …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed to support US TBMCS
5th April 2017
Lockheed Martin has signed a $38 million contract to support the US military's Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS), the company announced on 3 April.The …
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2017: Airbus bullish about market status
5th April 2017
Airbus has said it remains committed to its regional footprint in South America through its array of current and future programmes.Mesrob Karalekian, VP for Latin …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-4C flies with upgraded software suite
5th April 2017
The US Navy's MQ-4C Triton UAS has flown with an upgraded software suite following the completion of formal lab testing, Northrop Grumman announced on 4 …
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Defence Helicopter
CH-53K reaches production milestone
5th April 2017
Despite some bumps in the road, the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion has been approved for production by the Pentagon.First launched in 2003, the Heavy Lift …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SAS 2017: Navy identifies Triton basing plans
5th April 2017
US Navy representatives have outlined the organisational and aircraft basing plans for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system, which supports the navy's Integrated Maritime Patrol …
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Digital Battlespace
SRC to continue Sensor Beam programme work
5th April 2017
SRC will continue development work on the US Air Force's Sensor Beam programme, the company announced on 4 April. The $95.7 million contract was awarded …
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Military Logistics
New MoD logistics hub opens
5th April 2017
A new military logistics hubs has been opened by the UK Ministry of Defence at MoD Donnington in Shropshire.The Defence Fulfilment Centre (DFC) is an …
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2017: Airbus overcoming market woes (video)
5th April 2017
Mesrob Karalekian, VP for Latin America at Airbus Helicopters, speaks with Shephard about the company's optimism in relation to recent economic woes within the region.Furthermore, …
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Digital Battlespace
Milipol Asia 2017: Drone Dome operational in Asia
5th April 2017
Fearing copycat weaponised UAVs such as those used by ISIS, and learning from security breaches in various countries, many potential Asian customers are considering Rafael's …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
LAAD 2017: Avionics hopes for UAS expansion
4th April 2017
Avionics Services is aiming to increase the presence of the company's Caçador UAV in South America at LAAD 2017.Caçador is based on the Israel Aerospace …
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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]()
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]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway]()
Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
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![US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed]()
US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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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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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway]()
Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
