Air Warfare
General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
Air Warfare
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.
Air Warfare
UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence
The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.
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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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Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)
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.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airbus Helicopters VSR700 flies unmanned
2nd January 2019
Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 demonstrator UAS completed a fully unmanned autonomous flight at the military airbase in Istres in the south of France in December. During …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RT LTA secures SkyStar 180 order in India
2nd January 2019
RT LTA Systems has been selected to provide its SkyStar 180 aerostat system, together with a small tactical UAS, to a state police service in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Skycatch HPP for Teck mining survey
2nd January 2019
Skycatch’s High Precision Package (HPP) has been selected by Teck Resources for aerial UAS survey of its mining operations. Skycatch’s HPP will offer Teck a …
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Land Warfare
Philippines selects SPYDER for GBAD
2nd January 2019
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is believed to have selected Rafael’s Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby (SPYDER) system for its ground-based air defence requirement under Horizon …
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Military Logistics
Moog to build Tarsier FOD detection system
31st December 2018
Moog has received a research, development and evaluation contract led by the US Navy to build and deploy its Tarsier automatic runway foreign object debris …
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Defence Helicopter
FLIR sensors for US Air Force MH-139s
31st December 2018
FLIR Systems has been selected by Boeing to provide its Star Safire 380-HDc EO/IR surveillance sensor in support of the US Air Force’s UH-1N helicopter …
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Training
L3 receives F-16 training contract
31st December 2018
L3 Technologies has been selected by the US Air Force as the prime contractor for the F-16 Simulator Training Program (STP), the company announced on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DroneShield receives order from Zain Group
28th December 2018
DroneShield has received an order from Kuwait’s Zain Group for its counter-UAS equipment, the company announced on 18 December. The order follows DroneShield’s announcement of …
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Military Logistics
Saab receives order for DAM facility
28th December 2018
Saab has received an order to supply a Deployable Aircraft Maintenance (DAM) facility to the Hungarian Air Force, the company announced on 19 December. The …
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Naval Warfare
BIRD receives ASIO contract in Africa
28th December 2018
BIRD Aerosystems has received a contract from a new customer in Africa to deliver its Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence and Observation (ASIO) maritime solution, the company …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing delivers final upgraded AWACS to NATO
27th December 2018
Boeing has delivered the final E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft upgraded with avionics and a digital cockpit to NATO in Manching, Germany, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
PAE ISR selects MPU5 for Resolute Eagle
27th December 2018
PAE ISR has selected Persistent Systems’ MPU5 Wave Relay mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology for its Resolute Eagle UAS platform, the company announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
Insight: Awards and delays dominate air power in 2018
27th December 2018
A number of key military contract awards and programme delays throughout 2018 showed that the air domain continues to move along a series of peaks …
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Military Logistics
Airbus to continue support for RAAF C-130Js
27th December 2018
Airbus has received an AUD$175 million contract extension to continue providing through life support (TLS) services for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF's) fleet of …
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Land Warfare
Turkey requests Patriot missile system
24th December 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of Patriot MIM-104E guidance enhanced missiles (GEM-T) and PAC-3 missile segment …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Insight: Industry and associations react to Gatwick drone incursion
21st December 2018
As Gatwick Airport begins to clear its backlog of flights caused by an unknown UAS threat earlier this week, the regulatory, legislative and security implications …
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Defence Notes
Japan rebukes S. Korea for weapons radar lock on military aircraft
21st December 2018
Japan rebuked South Korea Friday after claiming one of the country's warships had locked its weapons targeting system onto a Japanese military aircraft. South Korea's …
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Training
Poland orders four additional M-346s
21st December 2018
The Armament Inspectorate of Polish Ministry of National Defense has exercised an option to acquire four more M-346 advanced jet trainers from Leonardo for pilot …
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Defence Helicopter
Chilean seagull programme to squawk in 2019
21st December 2018
A tender for new light helicopters for the Chilean Navy is expected in March 2019 with the release of a RfP. Up to five helicopters …
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