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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.
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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.
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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Air Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Golden Eagle soars in Paris
13th June 2022
Israeli UAS company Steadicopter is displaying two systems at Eurosatory 2022: the Golden Eagle and Black Eagle 50H.
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine effect influences Neptune Shield
11th June 2022
Motivated by Russian aggression against Ukraine, more NATO allies and partner countries than expected joined the recent Neptune Shield 2022 vigilance activity.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force launches new test series for C2 capabilities
10th June 2022
The USAF conducted the first experiment of its TOC-L’s capabilities, with more to follow before exercise Virtual Flag.
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Defence Notes
Netherlands to increase F-35 order and double MQ-9 fleet
10th June 2022
Additional fighter jets and MALE UAVs are to be procured by the Netherlands.
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Digital Battlespace
The role of the Five Eyes in shaping military interoperability (podcast)
10th June 2022
In this bonus episode of the Shephard Defence Podcast, we bring you the first episode from the latest series of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast.
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Training
HTX to upgrade USAF B-52 maintenance training
10th June 2022
A new immersive learning environment called EMPACT will address the lack of available B-52s and supporting equipment and can help speed up the training of maintenance crews.
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Defence Helicopter
Norway terminates NH90 helicopter contract, seeks full compensation
10th June 2022
Norway has decided to terminate its NH90 helicopter contract, citing failure of the aircraft to meet operational requirements.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems develops M-Code receiver for precision weapons
10th June 2022
SABR-M uses advanced beamforming technology to improve GPS signal reception and counter threat signals against guided weapons.
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Training
Newton changes physics of EW simulation
10th June 2022
The new physics-based simulator allows users to test and validate training techniques, platforms and countermeasures in a high-fidelity virtual environment.
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Training
Indian indigenous basic trainer passes certification milestone
10th June 2022
It took six years since its maiden flight for the HTT-40 to obtain airworthiness certification.
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Defence Notes
Raytheon subsidiary showcases inter-satellite communication
9th June 2022
Raytheon’s subsidiary, SEAKR Engineering, has demonstrated the ability for data transfer between two satellites in orbit.
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Land Warfare
Land Warfare magazine: Amphibious assault vehicles; Arctic warfare equipment; and more
9th June 2022
Read the latest edition of Land Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Digital Battlespace
Alpha UASs feature robust GNSS-denied navigation capability
9th June 2022
UAV Navigation provides military-grade VECTOR-600 autopilot for Alpha 800 and Alpha 900.
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Defence Helicopter
MBDA launches Akeron tactical missile series
9th June 2022
MBDA has unveiled a new weapons family named Akeron.
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Defence Helicopter
US Army looks for ‘efficiencies’ to protect FARA production timeline
9th June 2022
The US Army has spoken of how it expects to manage the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft effort, after a delay in engine development had a knock-on effect on aircraft prototype flight tests.
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Defence Notes
LOM PRAHA overhauls Algerian trainer aircraft engines
9th June 2022
Algeria sends engines for its Zlin trainer aircraft to the Czech Republic for MRO work.
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus pushes Racer derivative for NGRC and European independence
9th June 2022
Will a solution based on the Rapid and Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft demonstrator offer next-generation capabilities for NATO members seeking to replace about 1,000 helicopters in 2035-2040?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Royal Thai Navy chooses Hermes 900
8th June 2022
The Hermes 900 will add improved range, mission endurance and altitude capabilities to the Royal Thai Navy UAV fleet.
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Defence Notes
Rafael deepens EO presence in US
8th June 2022
Rafael continues to expand in the US, most recently with the acquisition of an EO surveillance specialist for an undisclosed sum.
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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
