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
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.
Naval Warfare
UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
Naval vessels are at high risk when in harbour, port or dockside and the threat from asymmetric attacks has been shown in the Ukraine war against Russian ships. A demonstration of combined systems in the UK hoped to show a potential solution to defence, government and commercial delegates.
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.
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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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NAVAIR seeks new V-22 engine
2nd September 2014
The Pentagon has launched an effort to find a drop-in replacement engine for all variants of the US military’s V-22 Ospreys. On 26 August, the …
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First upgraded Mi-8AMTSh helicopters delivered to Russian MoD
2nd September 2014
The first four upgraded Mi-8AMTSh transport helicopters for the Russian military have been delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defence by Russian Helicopters. The aircraft …
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Boeing secures Saudi AH-6i contract
1st September 2014
Boeing been awarded a contract to manufacture 24 AH-6i light attack helicopters for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of the National Guard (SAMNG), marking the first …
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Military Logistics
Royal Air Force’s first A400M takes flight
1st September 2014
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) first A400M airlifter has moved closer to delivery, with the completion of its first flight on 30 August. The flight …
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Digital Battlespace
Honeywell signs Global Xpress hardware agreement
1st September 2014
Honeywell Aerospace will provide hardware for government and military customers of Inmarsat’s commercial global, high-speed connectivity Global Xpress services. The two companies have signed an …
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Defence Helicopter
India clears purchase of Apaches, Chinooks
29th August 2014
India has cleared the offsets proposal for 22 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack and 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy helicopters for the Indian Air Force. The Defence …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Zephyr 7 HAPS flies for 11 days non-stop
29th August 2014
The Zephyr 7 High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) has reached a number of new programme milestones, completing an 11 day non-stop flight in winter weather conditions …
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Defence Helicopter
Northrop Grumman CIRCM completes US Army testing
29th August 2014
Northrop Grumman has announced that its Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system has successfully completed the entire government-designed test plan, following a final round of US …
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Military Logistics
A400M airlifter refuels F/A-18 Hornet in flight
28th August 2014
Airbus Defence and Space has reported that the A400M airlifter has performed successful air-to-air refuelling (AAR) tests with an F/A-18 Hornet jet. The test campaign …
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Military Logistics
KC-390 V2500-E5 engine achieves FAA certification
28th August 2014
The V2500-E5 engine for the Embraer KC-390 aircraft has achieved Federal Aviation Administration certification, IAE International Aero Engines announced on 27 August. The V2500-E5 engine …
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Defence Helicopter
DARPA advances Boeing’s Phantom Swift
28th August 2014
Boeing’s ‘Phantom Swift’ prototype for DARPA’s VTOL Experimental Aircraft (X-Plane) programme has advanced to the next stage of development. Valued at $130 million, the VTOL X-Plane …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New UAS pilot training course launched in Canada
27th August 2014
A new unmanned aerial system (UAS) pilot training course has been launched by Spectral Aviation and the UAS Centre of Excellence in Quebec. The course …
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Digital Battlespace
Australian Defence Force to upgrade GPS capabilities
27th August 2014
The Australian government has approved a project to upgrade and enhance the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities. Minister for Defence David …
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Military Logistics
B767-300ER flies with IAI's fly-by-wire boom
27th August 2014
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully flight tested a B767-300ER aircraft equipped with a fly-by-wire (FBW) boom system, it announced on 26 August. The successful …
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Naval Warfare
Australian P-8A acquisition gets underway
27th August 2014
The US Navy has placed an advanced acquisition contract with Boeing for four P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft, as part of a foreign military sale …
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Military Logistics
B767-300ER flies with IAI fly-by-wire boom
26th August 2014
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully flight tested a B767-300ER aircraft equipped with a fly-by-wire (FBW) boom system, it announced on 26 August. The successful …
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Honeywell HUMS for Singapore Chinooks
26th August 2014
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has chosen Honeywell to supply health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) for its Boeing Chinook CH-47SD helicopters. Honeywell …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman awarded French AN/ALQ-217 FMS work
26th August 2014
The French military’s E-2C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft will be fitted with AN/ALQ-217 electronic support measures units to improve situational awareness capabilities and enhance …
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Ka-62 maiden flight planned for December
21st August 2014
The first Kamov Ka-62 prototype will not now take to the air until December this year, it has been revealed. The delay in the KA-62’s …
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