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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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Digital Battlespace
Deal reached for Qatari early warning radar
15th December 2016
The United States Defence Secretary has announced that an agreement has been reached to allow Qatar to purchase a long range early warning radar (EWR) …
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Boeing delivers upgraded E-3A to NATO
15th December 2016
Delivery to NATO of E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft with cockpit upgrades has now begun with the first of 14 aircraft now …
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Safran signs NH90 engine support contract
14th December 2016
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract to support engines powering French, Belgian and Netherlands NH90 helicopters with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA). The …
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Military Logistics
Germany receives tactical standard A400M
14th December 2016
Germany has received its first A400M configured for tactical transport operations, Airbus Defence and Space announced on 12 December. Germany has previously received five A400Ms …
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Analysis: Saudi Arabia - A close customer (part 2 - air)
14th December 2016
As we have already seen in Part 1 – Land, the close defence relationship between Saudi Arabia's ruling House of Saud and Western governments is …
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VV-2 in Iranian helicopter market
14th December 2016
The first flying prototype of the VV-2 light helicopter was unveiled by Softex Aero for the first time during the eighth International Iran Kish Air …
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Defence Notes
Saudi Arabia to receive first F-15SA
14th December 2016
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) is set to receive this week the first batch of F-15SA aircraft from Boeing Defense. The US congress was …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Enhanced Epsilon 140 introduced
14th December 2016
Octopus ISR Systems Europe has introduced an enhanced version of the Epsilon 140 UAV gimbal with dual sensor payload, the company announced on 13 December. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Navy UAV requirements up in the air
14th December 2016
The deployment of an Insitu Blackjack to a UK Royal Navy (RN) ship intended for 2017 has been put on hold due to US Marine Corps requirements. …
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Land Warfare
Thailand orders Chinese SAM
13th December 2016
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bought a battery of KS-1C medium-range surface-to-air missiles from the China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC), with delivery expected …
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Defence Helicopter
Saudi Arabia wants Chinook helicopters
13th December 2016
The US State Department has approved a $3.51 billion foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related equipment, training and support, the …
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Defence Notes
Qatar and Kuwait closer to fast jet deals
13th December 2016
Last month the GCC states of Qatar and Kuwait moved one step closer to completing one of the largest fast-jet programmes in recent years with …
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Defence Helicopter
Ka-52 first export deliveries set for 2017
13th December 2016
Russian Helicopters plans to begin export deliveries of the Ka-52 coaxial rotor attack helicopters in 2017. The launch export customer for the type is Egypt, …
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Military Logistics
Qatar requests spare C-17 engines
13th December 2016
The US State Department has approved a $81 million foreign military sale (FMS) to Qatar for spare C-17 engines, equipment and support, the Defense Security …
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Defence Helicopter
UAE requests Apaches from US
13th December 2016
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested Apache AH-64E helicopters and services from the US government under the foreign military sales programme. The potential $3.5 billion …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Brimstone planned for Protector UAS
13th December 2016
Plans are underway for UK’s Protector UAS is to be armed with the Brimstone precision strike missile when it enters service with the Royal Air …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky opens testing lab for CRH
12th December 2016
Sikorsky has inaugurated a new Systems Integration Lab in Stratford, Connecticut, to begin testing key systems for the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) programme. The 2,500 …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army orders MK90 propellant grains
12th December 2016
BAE Systems will supply the US Army with additional MK90 propellant grains under a $69 million contract announced on 7 December. The MK90 grain is …
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Defence Helicopter
Chilean S-70i contract signed
12th December 2016
The Chilean Air Force has ordered six S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky under a contract announced on 7 December. The force originally announced its …
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