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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurodrone proceeds to development and manufacturing phase
24th February 2022
Twenty Eurodrone UASs will be made for four European countries.
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Air Warfare
New Zealand looks to sell off its Orions
24th February 2022
The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking buyers for five out of its six P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Debut deployment and future capabilities spark MQ-8C export interest
24th February 2022
Now that the MQ-8C Fire Scout has entered service and with a variety of new capabilities potentially being integrated on the aircraft, export orders could soon be on their way.
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Air Warfare
India trains on MH-60Rs ahead of arrival midyear
24th February 2022
Indian personnel are currently training on three MH-60R helicopters in the US.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to build AH-6i helicopters for Thai army
24th February 2022
With cost being a factor, Thailand chose AH-6i helicopters instead of dedicated attack helicopters.
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Defence Helicopter
Military helicopter operators urge common HUMS standards
23rd February 2022
Delegates at a helicopter conference in London heard calls for common standards to be introduced for health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) on rotary-wing platforms.
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Global defense industry to tap into Middle East market at Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show (Sponsored)
23rd February 2022
Taking place from 6-9 March 2022 in Riyadh, World Defense Show, the global stage for interoperability, will bring together the global industry for four action-packed days of exhibits, live demonstrations, conferences, and seminars.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Canada shines more light on RPAS plans
23rd February 2022
The Canadian Department of National Defence has confirmed the programme schedule for its optionally armed UAS procurement plan, while also identifying where the aircraft will be based.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia requests anti-missile kit for transport aircraft via FMS
23rd February 2022
Australia requests an FMS for LAIRCM replacement components to be installed on transport aircraft as part of an RAAF upgrade programme.
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Air Warfare
India pushes ahead with Ka-31 AEW purchase
23rd February 2022
India's fleet of Ka-31 AEW helicopters is ageing, and new examples are needed to equip forthcoming warships.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
EDGE showcases Hunter-2 at UMEX
22nd February 2022
The smallest member of the Hunter UAV family went on display at the UMEX/SimTEX exhibition in the UAE.
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Air Warfare
UK funds additional F-35 squadron but doubts persist over future fleet total
22nd February 2022
The UK has committed to spend more money on a second tranche of F-35B fighter jets but it has not divulged how many it plans to buy.
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Defence Helicopter
Disarray engulfs Russian light/medium transport aircraft plans
22nd February 2022
Russian plans to field new light military transport aircraft are already in disarray after the crash of the prototype Il-112V in August 2021, and now even a stopgap measure to use Mi-26 helicopters may be stymied by Moscow’s aggression towards Ukraine.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDF eyes bulked-up multirotor UAVs
22nd February 2022
Traditionally small multirotor drones are growing in size and payload capacity, and the IDF may even explore the option of arming these platforms.
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Air Warfare
NZ leads the pack with NH90 availability rates
22nd February 2022
Many countries are dissatisfied with their NH90 helicopters, but New Zealand seems to have found a recipe for success.
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Naval Warfare
Chinese navy provocatively lases an Australian P-8
21st February 2022
China stands accused of illuminating an Australian military aircraft with a laser, something it has not denied.
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Defence Notes
Irish government dedicates €2.4 million to new brain trust
21st February 2022
Irish Ministers Simon Harris and Simon Coveney have announced ten research teams have been shortlisted for the defence innovation competition.
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Training
Australia extends Hawk 127 contract for BAE Systems
21st February 2022
The Hawk 127 will continue as the lead-in fighter training platform for the RAAF until 2031.
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2022: Airbus highlights A400M mercy relief track record
18th February 2022
A400M missions over recent months included COVID-19 and HADR responses, and the evacuation effort from Afghanistan.
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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
