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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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Training
ROKAF retires T-103 training aircraft
4th May 2018
The Republic of Korean Air Force has officially retired its T-103 training aircraft for cadets, the Ministry of National Defence announced on 2 May. T-103, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Martek Marine develops D-FENCE solution
4th May 2018
Martek Marine has developed the D-FENCE maritime UAS detection and defeat system to counter UAS that pose a threat to commercial shipping vessels, the company …
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Defence Notes
US military pilots injured by Chinese lasers
4th May 2018
Chinese nationals have on multiple occasions shone military-grade laser pointers at US pilots operating out of the American base in Djibouti, the Pentagon said on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Predator-series RPAs hit flight hour milestone
4th May 2018
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) Predator-series family of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), has reached five million flight hours, the company announced on 9 April.The family …
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Training
Australia receives F-35A training equipment
4th May 2018
The Royal Australian Air Force has received F-35A training equipment for the F-35A Integrated Training Centre. This was the first delivery of Australia’s training equipment …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: Show talking points (video)
3rd May 2018
Shephard editors Richard Thomas and Helen Haxell talk through the news at AUVSI's Xponential this week in Denver. The team share their thoughts on the narrative …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: Heavy fuel feasibility study for AE110R
3rd May 2018
Austro Engine is exploring feasibility studies to determine the potential for the use of heavy fuel in its new AE110R UAV engine, designed for unmanned …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: Flexibility is key for tactical UAS
3rd May 2018
As militaries become more accustomed to the current operational practices involving tactical UAS platforms, the demand placed on industry by these services to provide increased …
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Military Logistics
Aviall joins AHRLAC team
3rd May 2018
Boeing subsidiary Aviall will lead the supply chain management for the production of the Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft (AHRLAC) developed by Paramount Group, the …
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Training
AFGSC undertakes Kratos training
3rd May 2018
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ Kratos Aircrew Training Center (KATC) in Orlando, Florida, has conducted aerial gunnery training (AGT) for US Air Force Global Strike …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Lockheed announces first US customer for VCSi
3rd May 2018
Aurora Flight Sciences has become the first US customer to purchase Lockheed Martin’s new Vehicle Control Station (VCS) software product, Lockheed announced on 1 May. …
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Defence Helicopter
Dutch AH-64E delivery schedule revealed
3rd May 2018
The Netherlands is planning on receiving its 28 strong fleet of remanufactured Apache AH-64E Guardian attack helicopters over a two and half year period beginning …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UMS Skeldar acquires Hirth Motors
3rd May 2018
UMS Skeldar has acquired the assets of Germany's Hirthmotoren (Hirth Motors), engine manufacturer for air, water and land applications, the company announced on 1 May. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: PrecisionHawk's eye for safety (video)
3rd May 2018
PrecisionHawk provides solutions to customers who seek to purchase drone technology, whether a platform itself, the software and/or the creation of bespoke algorithms to assist …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: Oklahoma boosted by Kratos drone production
2nd May 2018
Indigenous economies are being boosted by UV production and utilisation across states in the US, such as in Oklahoma where Kratos Defense has moved to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: Swift closes on Japan joint venture
2nd May 2018
Swift Engineering is looking to close on a joint venture that will enable it to conduct commercial UAS service operations in Japan, while also beginning …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: HALE internet provision service could be unviable
2nd May 2018
A study into the use cases of unmanned systems and overall market potential has indicated that HALE platforms being solely used for internet service provision …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2018: Flying-Cam unveils Discovery VTOL UAS (video)
2nd May 2018
Flying-Cam showcased Discovery, the latest of its range of platforms, at AUVSI's Xponential to meet demands of the commercial market. The company has also partnered …
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Digital Battlespace
AN/ALR-69A (V) receivers ordered by USAF
2nd May 2018
Raytheon has received an IDIQ contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to deliver the AN/ALR-69A (V) all-digital radar warning receiver, the company announced on …
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