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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
FLIR lifts lid on Black Hornet software upgrade and further NBCRV SSU development
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Software upgrade to Black Hornet returns the nano-UAV to the operator if data link connection is lost
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Defence Notes
Canadian export freeze on Turkey extends to UAV engines
26th October 2020
Canadian company bans sales of UAV engines manufactured in Austria
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BAE Systems selected to join Skyborg ranks
23rd October 2020
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract for the US Air Force's Skyborg programme.
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US approves bold arms package for Taiwan
22nd October 2020
The US is willing to sell advanced weapons to Taiwan, including offensive missiles, in a move that will incense Beijing
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Boeing restarts AH-64E flight operations amid safety investigation (Updated)
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In the middle of a joint safety review at Boeing's AH-64 production facility in Arizona, the company has restarted flight operations of the attack helicopter.
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Air Warfare
Eurofighter delivers proposal to Spain for more Typhoons
22nd October 2020
The 20 new aircraft would be procured as part of the wider Project Halcon F-18 replacement programme
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Sikorsky to build additional UH-60M for Jordan
22nd October 2020
Production contract follows approval in July of FMS package
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USMC places order for VSAT-E replacement
22nd October 2020
Corps orders to 169 wideband satellite terminals
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Training
Lockheed Martin to develop dual-capable pilot training software for F-35
22nd October 2020
Training device development comes in parallel with moves to enable the F-35A to carry nuclear weaponry
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Saab faces up to Gripen supply chain fears
21st October 2020
Saab has been forced into partnering with new Gripen supply chain partners as COVID-19 issues continue to damage industry.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Frontex picks Heron for maritime surveillance role
21st October 2020
Framework contract follows series of trials over recent years
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Training
5GAT set to take to the skies
21st October 2020
Budgetary and COVID-19 issues have delayed the first flight, now scheduled for late October
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Air Warfare
Secretive Chinese air-launched ballistic missile is spotted
21st October 2020
Tantalising imagery of a new Chinese air-launched ballistic missile has appeared for the very first time
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Defence Notes
Friendly fire incident reflects Russian inadequacies
20th October 2020
Shootdown of Su-30M2 holds up a mirror to a poor safety culture as well as a corrosive lack of transparency from military officials and government
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Military Logistics
Netherlands accelerates Hercules retirement
20th October 2020
RNLAF was aiming to modernise its four-aircraft C-130H fleet but it will now seek a replacement
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Training
RNZAF poised to put NH90 simulator to use
20th October 2020
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is set to begin using a new simulator for crews operating NH90 helicopters at Ohakea Air Base
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Air Warfare
Brazil completes F-5 modernisation programme
20th October 2020
Fifteen-year upgrade programme reaches its conclusion
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Defence Helicopter
USMC bids farewell to Super Cobra
19th October 2020
Helicopter leaves USMC service after almost 35 years.
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Defence Helicopter
Bell not ruling out 360 Invictus design tweaks
16th October 2020
Bell will determine whether or not to make design changes on a newly developed light scout helicopter once the US Army confirms FARA weapons systems requirements.
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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
