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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Military Logistics
Kaman to produce FTE kits for KC-46A
2nd February 2015
Kaman’s Aerosystems division has won a multi-year contract for the production of the fixed trailing edge (FTE) kits and assemblies for the Boeing KC-46A Tanker …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US and India to co-produce Raven B
2nd February 2015
The hand-launched Raven B is to be co-developed and co-produced by US-based AeroVironment and Bangalore-based Dynamatic Technologies after President Barack Obama extended the Defense Trade …
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Digital Battlespace
Cambridge Pixel introduces ASD-100 display
2nd February 2015
Cambridge Pixel has introduced the ASD-100 Air Situation Display target tracking software, the company announced on 29 January. The system is aimed at the military …
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Digital Battlespace
Leidos wins contract from US AFLCMC
30th January 2015
The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has awarded Leidos a $12 million contract to provide Unit Command and Control (UC2) software solutions, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Raytheon acquires Sensintel
30th January 2015
Raytheon announced on 26 January that it has acquired Sensintel, which will be part of its missile systems business. Terms of the agreement were not …
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Military Logistics
DynCorp wins US aircraft maintenance contract
30th January 2015
DynCorp International has won a contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command, the company announced on 27 January. Under the contract, the company will …
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Digital Battlespace
South Korea to launch five spy satellites by 2022
30th January 2015
A contract for the first of five spy satellites for South Korea is expected to be signed in October. Managed by South Korea’s Agency for …
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Defence Helicopter
RNLAF NH90 helicopters to get MASE EW pods
29th January 2015
Terma has won a contract to integrate the Modular Aircraft Survivability (MASE) Pod onto Dutch air force NH90 helicopters, the company announced on 27 January. …
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Digital Battlespace
Exelis wins US Navy jammer redesign contract
29th January 2015
US Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded Exelis a $15.3 million contract to perform essential sustainment work on the ALQ-99 tactical jamming system. The work …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Nigeria suspected of using Chinese UCAS
29th January 2015
Photographs of a crashed UCAS in Nigeria – apparently a Chinese-built CH-3A – began circulating online on 25 January 2015 and show that two intact …
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Military Logistics
Antonov delivers AN-70 airlifter to Ukraine
29th January 2015
Antonov handed over an AN-70 military Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) transport aircraft to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on 22 January. The AN-70 …
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Digital Battlespace
L-3 completes Miteq acquisition
28th January 2015
L-3 Communications completed its acquisition of Miteq for $41 million on 21 January, subject to customary adjustments. Its Narda Microwave-East business will be combined with …
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Defence Notes
Israeli Air Force starts jet training with M-346
28th January 2015
Israeli Air Force (IAF) flight school cadets have commenced flights with the new Aermacchi M-346 instructional aircraft for the first time, the air force announced …
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Military Logistics
First A400M for Malaysia moves toward delivery
28th January 2015
The first A400M for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is set to begin its first round of test flights and ground tests at the Airbus …
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Military Logistics
European Air Transport Fleet plans solidify
28th January 2015
The European Air Transport Fleet (EATF) partnership has now entered its second phase, the European Defence Agency announced on 19 January. The EATF three-phase strategy …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters bullish in face of low oil price
27th January 2015
Despite the recent plunge in oil prices creating some short-term pain, Airbus Helicopters is bullish that strong opportunities remain for larger rotorcraft such as the …
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Digital Battlespace
DRS demonstrates new laser designating gimbal
27th January 2015
DRS Technologies has successfully performed the first airborne demonstration of its GS205-XRZ laser designating gimbal, the company announced on 21 January. The GS205-XRZ variant executed …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Exelis to supply BRU-71/A for MQ-9 Reaper
27th January 2015
Exelis has received a $27 million follow-on contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the BRU-71/A ejector rack, the company announced on 21 January. The …
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Digital Battlespace
DRS to supply JTT-Rs for US, Australian Growlers
27th January 2015
DRS Technologies will deliver up to 180 Joint Tactical Terminal-Receivers (JTT-R) for US Navy and Australian EA-18G electronic warfare aircraft, the company announced on 22 …
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