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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
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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
BAE Systems prepares EW upgrade for USAF
2nd December 2021
EC-37B aircraft replacing EC-130Hs in USAF service will include Compass Call Baseline 4.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Lockheed Martin unveils added training options for F-35
2nd December 2021
Lockheed Martin has developed its MRT-LITE F-35 training device to supplement the current training devices.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Argentina unveils new electric UAVs
2nd December 2021
Argentina has shown off two new electric propulsion training UAVs during a visit to Chamical Military Air Base by Jorge Taiana, the country's minister of defence.
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Defence Notes
BAE Systems completes demonstration of FireNet transceiver
2nd December 2021
The new system addresses US Army aviation channel capacity and waveform needs.
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Air Warfare
Pakistan’s Shahpar II UCAV breaks cover
2nd December 2021
Pakistan is pushing a new indigenously designed and built MALE-class UCAV on the export market.
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Defence Notes
NATO considers its future in Strategic Concept document
1st December 2021
Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, outlined NATO’s next Strategic Concept document at the Riga Public Diplomacy Conference on 30 November.
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Digital Battlespace
HawkEye 360 launches third satellite cluster, expands capabilities
1st December 2021
US-based RF data and geospatial analytics specialist covers areas of interest such as the South China Sea.
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Digital Battlespace
Kleos plans to expand its cluster of low-orbit satellites in 2022
1st December 2021
Kleos has already launched two low-orbit clusters for RF reconnaissance, with two more expected in 2022.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: SAIC leads charge for flight training revolution
1st December 2021
SAIC develops new training technologies and helps the USAF to shape future pilot training.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Admirals hold forth on challenges and opportunities
1st December 2021
I/ITSEC delegates heard from a panel of USN admirals about training successes and areas for improvement.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: US training adapts to trends
1st December 2021
Harnessing modern technologies to meet training and simulation requirements is more important than ever, senior officers told the I/ITSEC 2021 conference audience.
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Defence Notes
Airbus comfortable with industrial base changes if FCAS and Tempest merge
1st December 2021
Despite not discussing different industrial scenarios with BAE Systems should FCAS and Tempest merge, Airbus has stated it will overcome any changes should the two programmes ever become one.
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Air Warfare
Bangladesh Army seeks attack helicopters
1st December 2021
There are requirements for new helicopters in all three armed services in Bangladesh.
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Air Warfare
Australia receives more F-35s as Classic Hornets are withdrawn
1st December 2021
Australia received more F-35As in November, just as the RAAF farewelled its F/A-18A/B fleet.
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Defence Notes
US outlines foreign policy in Global Posture Review
30th November 2021
The Global Posture Review, released on 29 November, will inform the next iteration of the US National Defense Strategy.
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Air Warfare
US orders Lot 10 and Lot 11 AARGM
30th November 2021
Northrop Grumman is to deliver full-rate production AGM-88 air-launched missiles for the USN and FMS customer Germany.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Spain still to sign off on Eurodrone full development contract
30th November 2021
The much delayed Eurodrone Stage 2 development contract looks set for signature in 'the coming months,' according to Airbus.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Military must address AI disconnect from lab to frontline
30th November 2021
A roadmap, including a plan to address training requirements, is needed to ensure that US military AI programmes are not lost in translation from theory into practice.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Treality SVS wins fast-jet training display business
30th November 2021
Despite changes in ownership, Treality SVS is focusing on its core business and continues to notch-up significant contract successes.
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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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![UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats]()
UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
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![US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers]()
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
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![Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone]()
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
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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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![UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats]()
UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
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![Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone]()
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
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![NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme]()
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
