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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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Defence Notes
Why delays in approving the FY2024 budget can widen the gap between Chinese and US capabilities
19th May 2023
Naval shipbuilding and restocking key munitions, as well as development projects, may be directly impacted by short-term funding measures.
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Land Warfare
Hensoldt sends more air defence radars to Ukraine
19th May 2023
Hensoldt has been contracted to supply six additional air defence radar units to Ukraine.
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Training
QinetiQ partners with US Navy and NATO on Formidable Shield exercise
19th May 2023
QinetiQ is providing range management, aerial targets and support and evaluation services for the multinational multi-domain Exercise Formidable Shield taking place in the UK and Norway.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
British Army eyes new small armed UAS capability
19th May 2023
The UK MoD has released a request for information on small armed UAS which could be used by the British Army.
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Training
Leonardo expands Italian aircraft maintenance training capability
19th May 2023
Leonardo has been granted new certification allowing it perform a full spectrum of military aviation maintenance training services.
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Training
MASS extends contract to manage UK joint warfare exercises
19th May 2023
Defence and training support company MASS has been awarded an extension to its Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) contract for UK Strategic Command. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman delivers key elements for Poland's new air defence system
19th May 2023
Northrop Grumman has begun delivering Integrated Battle Command System relay units under Poland's Wisla medium-range air defence programme.
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Training
US Air Force recommences Air Operations Center training activity
19th May 2023
After a six-month pause the USAF has recommenced training personnel to serve in its Air Operations Centers.
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Air Warfare
Why Israel is adding unique new capabilities to its F-35 combat aircraft fleet
18th May 2023
Israel has recently tested a number of unique new capabilities for its F-35 fleet, including an extended-range fuel capacity and a precision penetration bomb that can be carried internally by the aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Turkiye's Roketsan makes pioneering launch of cruise missile from Akinci drone
18th May 2023
The firing of a Roketsan Çakir weapon from an Akinci platform is believed to be the first instance of a cruise missile being launched from a UAV.
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Air Warfare
Spanish NH90 helicopters to receive engine capable of flying with sustainable fuel
18th May 2023
The milestone marks an important step towards standardising SAF use in aircraft engines, contributing to short-term decarbonisation goals.
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Training
US Army to use customised QinetiQ Banshee Jet 80+ target for training
18th May 2023
QinetiQ's MQM-185B target, based on the Banshee Jet 80+, aims to provide the US Army with hyper-realistic training capabilities.
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Air Warfare
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force begins trials with MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAS
17th May 2023
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has joined the Japan Coast Guard in flying the MQ-9B UAV for maritime surveillance purposes.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics delivers first new build extended range MQ-9A to US Marine Corps
17th May 2023
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) has delivered the first new build MQ-9 Extended Range (ER) to the US Marine Corps (USMC).
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Air Warfare
US Air Force fighter unit transitions to aggressor squadron
17th May 2023
The 926th Wing's 706th Fighter Squadron has been redesignated as the 706th Aggressor Squadron, enhancing Nellis Air Force Base's air combat training capabilities.
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Training
Royal Air Force pilots to train in Italy to address UK aircrew pipeline issues
17th May 2023
In a bid to mitigate disruption to fast jet training, the Royal Air Force will begin using the International Flight Training School in Italy.
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Air Warfare
India receives first batch of ALS-50 loitering munitions from Tata
17th May 2023
The first ASL-50 loitering munitions from Tata have been delivered to the Indian military.
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Air Warfare
Hensoldt boosts performance of Kalaetron airborne electronic attack system
16th May 2023
Hensoldt has increased the effective range of its Kalaetron Attack EW jamming pod following flight trials and next plans to integrate the system with a SIGINT package.
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Training
UK-led NATO battlegroup exercise demonstrates robust military power
16th May 2023
Exercise Spring Storm showcases the UK-led NATO Enhanced Forward Presence's robust military capabilities in a multinational exercise, bolstering defence and fostering collective security.
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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)]()
Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)
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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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![Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight]()
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]()
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
