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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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Defence Helicopter
Japanese Osprey buy moves a step closer
7th May 2015
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified the US Congress on 5 May that it had cleared a sale of 17 Bell Boeing V-22B Osprey …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BAE Systems to provide TSP systems to US Army
7th May 2015
BAE Systems has received an order for the initial production of 12 Tactical Signals Intelligence Payload (TSP) sensors for the US Army, the company announced …
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IDEF 2015: New ammo R&D company for Turkey
7th May 2015
Rheinmetall and MKEK will set up a new ammunition research and development company in Turkey within one year. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding …
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Defence Notes
IDEF 2015: First sight of SOM-J cruise missile
7th May 2015
The new SOM-J (stand-off missile) cruise missile destined for the F-35 aircraft is about to begin Phase IIB risk reduction studies. According to Roketsan, which …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Textron expands unmanned training options
7th May 2015
Textron announced the introduction of its new unmanned systems training course catalogue on 4 May, with a comprehensive range of unmanned systems coursework. The company …
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Defence Notes
IDEF 2015: Gunship solution heading for Italian SF
7th May 2015
A six-barrelled variant of Oto Melara’s 20mm Gatling Gunship system for cargo aircraft is destined for the Italian Special Forces. Roberto Rossi, project manager at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indago UAS used for Cyclone Pam disaster relief
7th May 2015
Heliwest deployed Lockheed Martin's Indago UAS to conduct a rapid damage assessment in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu, Lockheed Martin announced on 4 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2015: FAA opens the skies, slowly…
6th May 2015
As hundreds of companies showcase their unmanned credentials at AUVSI in Atlanta, the US Federal Aviation Administration used the event to announce that three firms …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
CPI awarded MALE UAV antenna contract
6th May 2015
Communications & Power Industries' (CPI) Malibu Division has been awarded a $3.5 million contract to supply advanced antenna products for a medium altitude long endurance …
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Defence Helicopter
Australia commissions first pair of CH-47F Chinooks
6th May 2015
The Australian Army commissioned its first pair of Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville on 5 May. They will be operated by the …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEF 2015: TAI position for Polish Kruk attack helicopter
6th May 2015
TAI has signed two MoUs with Polish defence companies at the IDEF exhibition as it builds up to compete for Poland’s attack helicopter programme – …
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Digital Battlespace
OnTime Networks launches Cloudberry CM-4000 MIL Series
6th May 2015
OnTime Networks announced the launch of its new Cloudberry CM-4000 MIL Series military-grade Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches on 4 May. The Cloudberry CM-4000 MIL Series …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AirMap digital map launches for UAS
6th May 2015
The US version of the AirMap digital map and airspace database for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators has launched, giving UAS operators a clearer understanding …
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Digital Battlespace
Curtiss-Wright introduces SVDU1800 mission display
6th May 2015
Curtiss-Wright has announced the introduction of its SVDU1800 7-inch rugged LCD mission display, designed for use in ground vehicle environments, as well as helicopter and …
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Military Logistics
USAF selects Array to support DCAPES requirements
6th May 2015
The US Air Force (USAF) has selected Array Information Technology to support its Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) system sustainment and …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEF 2015: Fotoniks and BAE to deliver Turkish digital displays
6th May 2015
Turkish electronics company Fotoniks will deliver 16 new LiteHUD (Heads Up Display) systems to the Turkish Air Force with the assistance of BAE Systems. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2015: Army searches for new Shadow engine
5th May 2015
The US Army is on the hunt for a new engine for its RQ-7Bv2 Shadow tactical UAS as part of a wider near-term modernisation effort …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2015: Industry appeals for regulation overhaul
5th May 2015
As the AUVSI’s Unmanned Vehicles conference opened its exhibition hall to attendees, a leading panellist at the general session called for easier access to US-based …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2015: NASA moves like Greased Lightning
5th May 2015
NASA's Langley Research Center is moving its Greased Lightning GL-10 electric VTOL prototype into endurance testing after proving it can successfully transition from vertical to …
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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
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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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![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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![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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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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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
