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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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Lockheed supports Italian and Norwegian F-35s
8th January 2021
Work will be performed at Eglin Air Force Base for completion by December 2022.
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Military Logistics
UK firm to provide composite wing components for A400M
7th January 2021
Components will be supplied by Teledyne CML to the Airbus A400M composite wing box assembly line in Filton.
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Defence Notes
UK delays FCAS Outline Business Case submission
7th January 2021
A key milestone for the UK's Future Combat Air System programme has not yet been met.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon aids engineering and tests of Next-Generation Jammer
7th January 2021
NGJ replaces legacy ALQ-99 used on the EA-18G electronic attack aircraft.
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Defence Notes
USAF explores radar for Agility Prime
7th January 2021
Phase I prime contract from USAF will see Metawave modify its Spektra radar for potential use on eVTOL aircraft.
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin and industry partners support F-35s worldwide
7th January 2021
Short-term deal covers support for F-35 global fleet until end of June 2021, while negotiations continue on a long-term arrangement.
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CAE USA to continue T-44C training services
6th January 2021
Latest contract extends a relationship dating back to 2013.
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Air Warfare
UK buys SPEAR 3 to arm naval aircraft
6th January 2021
High-subsonic missile from MBDA will equip F-35B aircraft on UK carriers.
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Air Warfare
Boeing receives FMS modification for Kuwaiti Super Hornets
6th January 2021
Latest contract covers integrated logistics support for fleet of single-seat and twin-seat aircraft.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems moves fast on RFCM for Poseidon
6th January 2021
Pod-mounted unit will be designed, built and shipped out in just five months.
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Air Warfare
Boeing receives new support contract for Saudi F-15 conversion programme
5th January 2021
Work is scheduled for completion by December 2022.
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Digital Battlespace
Space Force awards Next-Gen OPIR contract
5th January 2021
Next-Gen OPIR satellites are intended to provide early warning of missile launches from any location worldwide.
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Air Warfare
QinetiQ to deliver engineering services for Typhoon
5th January 2021
Contract forms second part of Phased Enhancement Programme for the multi-role fighter.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Escribano to develop UAV swarming system for Spain
5th January 2021
Long Range Intelligent Security System could be deployed from future Dragon armoured vehicle.
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Egypt requests LAIRCM system from US
5th January 2021
Northrop Grumman will provide AN/AAQ-24(V) if FMS deal is approved.
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Air Warfare
RAAF to expand Poseidon posse by a pair
4th January 2021
With maritime threats continuing to abound, Australia exercises an option for two more Boeing maritime patrol aircraft.
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Air Warfare
UAE orders more GlobalEye aircraft
4th January 2021
UAE will increase its GlobalEye fleet to five aircraft by 2025 with latest order.
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Air Warfare
Saudis want more precision bombs
4th January 2021
Proposed FMS deal to include 3,000 SDB I munitions.
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Digital Battlespace
Franco-Belgian satellite programme makes progress
4th January 2021
Two out of three CSO satellites are now in orbit.
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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
