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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.
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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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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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Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia’s defence capabilities enhanced through sharing practices
8th November 2018
The island nation of Indonesia is one of independence; however, through ongoing and new transfer of technology (ToT) programmes the indigenous production of equipment is …
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Defence Helicopter
Indo Defence 2018: Profense sets the pace with M134
8th November 2018
Profense’s M134 Gatling Gun has been operational in Indonesia since 2014, a purchase the company believes is down to the weapon's key features, such as …
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Military Logistics
Indo Defence 2018: Lockheed's herculean effort for Indonesian Air Force
8th November 2018
Lockheed Martin is pushing its C-130J Super Hercules to replace the legacy C-130B/H aircraft of the Indonesian Air Force. Currently, Indonesia operates 20 C-130s and five …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon receives KuRFS radar contract
7th November 2018
Raytheon has received a $191 million contract from the US Army for its Ku-band radio frequency (KuRFS) radars. KuRFS is an advanced electronically scanned array …
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Land Warfare
Romania to buy three more Patriot systems
7th November 2018
The Romanian government has signed an agreement with the US Army for the purchase of three additional Raytheon Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Z-10ME attack helicopter breaks cover
7th November 2018
The Aviation Corporation of China (AVIC) displayed a Z-10ME attack helicopter at Zhuhai Air Show 2018, this being an export version of the Z-10 attack …
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Military Logistics
ORBCOMM, Savi to track, monitor DoD assets
6th November 2018
Savi and ORBCOMM have secured a multi-million dollar order to deliver telematics products and services that will track and monitor around 24,000 military assets for …
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Training
P1AR to provide hoist training for USCG
6th November 2018
Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) has received a contract from the US Coast Guard to provide hoist operator training for flight mechanic aircrew operating the …
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Digital Battlespace
L3 Technologies to demo NGJ-LB
6th November 2018
L3 Technologies has been selected to demonstrate existing technologies for the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB), which will fly on the E/A-18G …
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Defence Helicopter
Erickson to provide aerial services to USPACOM
6th November 2018
Erickson has received an IDIQ contract from the US Department of Defense to provide dedicated rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft to the US Pacific …
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA eyes low-earth orbit for Blackjack programme
6th November 2018
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking a range of proposals for a new programme that will build a constellation of small, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Elbit to provide UAS maritime patrol for EMSA
6th November 2018
Elbit Systems has received a framework contract from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide maritime UAS patrol services within the European Union, the …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army demos ALIAS technology
5th November 2018
US Army pilots have carried out a series of demonstrations of technology developed by Sikorsky and DARPA, Lockheed Martin announced on 29 October. The flights …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
European Union expands UAV maritime surveillance service providers
5th November 2018
Elbit Systems and CEiiA have become the latest team to be contracted to provide UAV services to support the European Union (EU) in monitoring waters …
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Military Logistics
Tactical power drives Marine Corps capabilities focus
5th November 2018
The United States Marine Corps is expanding its focus on tactical power and related technologies for future operations. Interest in the power logistics area was …
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Special Operations
Policymakers look to SOF future
3rd November 2018
US policymakers will be provided with the opportunity to question the future role of Special Operations Forces as part of a series of legislative reviews …
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Defence Helicopter
Kongsberg opens helicopter MRO facility
2nd November 2018
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has opened a new helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Kongsberg, Norway, the company announced on 31 October. A …
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Military Logistics
Honeywell receives aircraft power support contract
2nd November 2018
Honeywell has been selected to provide support for the US Air Force’s secondary power systems on seven aircraft types and ground based auxiliary power systems, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Cranfield University joins EuroDRONE programme
2nd November 2018
Cranfield University has joined the EuroDRONE programme, to test the European Union’s (EU's) readiness to manage a broad range of UAS operations including interaction with …
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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
