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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Less talk, more action from drone task force (video)
2nd May 2019
As AUVSI's 2019 edition of Xponential draws to a close, the Shephard Media team comprising of Richard Thomas, Editor-in-Chief, Helen Haxell, Air Editor and Senior …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Flying Sea Glider programme nears the end
2nd May 2019
A US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) programme to explore the technological feasibility of a swing-role UAV/UUV platform will enter flight and underwater tests in the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Lord sensing the movement
2nd May 2019
Lord’s inertial systems are now in the seventh generation, spanning wireless, pressure, load and displacement and are being utilised throughout autonomous, navigational, robotic, unmanned vehicle …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Common frustrations loom large over sector
2nd May 2019
The development of the commercial unmanned market is being held back by a series of common challenges that continue to baffle decision-makers. Among concerns shared …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Electrafly’s flying machine ready to test
2nd May 2019
Whilst OEMs are developing pilotless technology demonstrators for the urban air mobility (UAM) market, one start-up, Electrafly is exploring the art of the possible with a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Autonomous gas leak detection gets ‘smart’ boost
2nd May 2019
An autonomous, Smart Methane Emission Detection System (SLED/M) currently under development by the Southwest Research Institute (SRI) is proving itself as a capable addition to …
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Training
Aeralis looks to jet training leasing model
2nd May 2019
Aeralis has announced plans to offer a new leasing model for its fighter jet pilot training aircraft.The company is developing a new generation of fighter …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Xsens module goes smaller for more capability
2nd May 2019
Netherlands company Xsens has launched the next iteration of its inertial sensor module portfolio, the MTi 600 for the unmanned commercial market. The newest introduction to …
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Special Operations
Lockheed Martin adds tether option to Indago
2nd May 2019
Lockheed Martin has added a tether option to its Indago UAS platform to support US Special Forces' ISR operations, the company announced on 29 April. …
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit, DA-Group to offer GNSS immune technology
2nd May 2019
Elbit Systems and DA-Group have partnered to offer immune solutions to global navigation satellite systems, Elbit Systems announced on 26 April. Under the agreement, DA-Group …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Collins Aerospace technology supports MQ-9B flight
2nd May 2019
Collins Aerospace’s technology has supported the first end-to-end flight of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft in civil airspace, the company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ATA partners with Harris to deliver LAANC services
2nd May 2019
ATA has partnered with Harris Corporation to provide safety-critical aerospace management solutions for the UAS market, the company announced on 29 April. The two …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: First time a charm for Talisman?
1st May 2019
While many exhibitors, if not most, attending an event or show will look at number of units sold as a quantitative measure of success, there …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Resolute Eagle to double payload capacity
1st May 2019
The PAE ISR made, tactical group 3 UAS Resolute Eagle is set to receive a 75kg payload capability increase in June, rounding off comprehensive modification …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Hirth scaling back engines and variants after acquisition
1st May 2019
A year to the day after Hirth Engines was acquired by UMS Skeldar, a move which secured the engine used by the latter company’s V-200 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
R22-UV UAS completes first full-scale test flight
1st May 2019
UAVOS has completed the first full-scale test flight of the R22-UV helicopter converted to a UAS, the company announced on 29 April. During the flight, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: Collins Aerospace’s civil avionic solutions aid military missions
1st May 2019
The application of Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line Fusion avionics system is reducing crew workloads and being applied to military aircraft with ease due to its …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: UAS Denmark leads flight test charge
1st May 2019
In a sector that that has so often witnessed limited opportunities for unmanned operators to flight test their platforms and push capability boundaries due to …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris receives F/A-18 EW contract modification
1st May 2019
Harris Corporation has received a $212 million contract modification to supply the next production lot of electronic jammers for US Navy and foreign military sales …
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