Airbus says it will aim to have a working prototype of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector by the end of the decade as it bids for a contract with the US Marine Corps.
Funding of £300 million will go towards training personnel on the FIRCTS programmes to meet a growing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) platforms.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
Poland first issued a requirement for up to 24 helicopters and associated training systems in January 2024.
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With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.
13th February 2017
DARPA has selected Space Systems Loral (SSL) as its commercial partner for its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) programme, as it looks to lower …
13th February 2017
Inzpire has been awarded a contract to continue its provision of Apache and Wildcat Civilian Qualified Helicopter Instructors (CQHI) to the UK Joint Helicopter Command, …
12th February 2017
Israeli manufacturer RT LTA Systems revealed that it twice demonstrated its Skystar 180 aerostat system to the Border Security Force (BSF) in India in recent …
12th February 2017
Aeronautics, thanks to a product line of UAV platforms, associated Controp electro-optic payloads, Commtact data links and Zanzottera engines, is eyeing India as a market …
12th February 2017
An export version of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP UAV will be introduced at Aero India in Bengaluru, India, which runs from 14-18 …
12th February 2017
Taiwan kicked off its air force's advanced jet trainer (AJT) programme on 7 February. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Republic of China …
11th February 2017
The Heron 1 deployed by the Luftwaffe to Mali last year reached its full operational capability (FOC) on 1 February after its first flight with …
10th February 2017
Rogerson Kratos' first UH-60A Black Hawk to undergo a modernised cockpit upgrade has completed its first test flight, the company announced on 7 February.The integrated …
10th February 2017
The first IL-112V light military transport aircraft prototype has arrived at the final assembly workshop, with the aircraft's wings now coupled to the fuselage, Ilyushin …
10th February 2017
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) Flight Academy has united its training programmes for transport and combat helicopter pilots, the IAF announced on 8 February.The change …
9th February 2017
The first C-130J Super Hercules with a Block 8.1 upgrade has undergone flight testing at Little Rock Air Force Base, the US Air Force announced …
9th February 2017
Textron Systems Support Solutions will continue providing Afghan Trainer Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) under a contract from the US Air Force announced on 7 February.The …
8th February 2017
Leonardo has announced it will be offering its T-100 integrated training system for the US Air Force $16 billion T-X competition.Only a fortnight ago it …
8th February 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will provide signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications intelligence (COMINT) solutions to customers in Europe and Asia, the company announced on 8 …
8th February 2017
Elbit Systems has booked a contract with an unnamed Asia-Pacific nation for Mi-17 helicopter upgrade work, the company announced on 8 February.Under the $110 million …
8th February 2017
DARPA's SideArm research effort has reached a new milestone, with Aurora Flight Sciences successfully testing a full-scale technology demonstration system capable of meeting project requirements.The …
8th February 2017
France's DESCARTES STCA contract is to be fulfilled by a consortium consisting of ENGIE Ineo as prime contractor and Airbus Defence and Space as co-contractor, …
7th February 2017
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Advanced Optical Technologies (AOT) that …
7th February 2017
The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is exploring the possible use of UAS under the Maritime RPAS Pathfinder project that would see systems complementing …
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