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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
Air Warfare
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
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Defence Notes
Typhoon trials Brimstone
15th March 2017
The Royal Air Force's (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon has successfully completed a new series of flight trials with MBDA's Brimstone air-to-surface weapon at BAE Systems' site …
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Defence Helicopter
Russian Helicopters trains India in Mi-17 repairs
15th March 2017
Russian Helicopters is training Indian aviation engineers in Mi-17-1V helicopter repair techniques at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Repair Plant owned by Russian Helicopters.The plant is carrying …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA Global: New divestiture thinking for US Army
14th March 2017
The US Army is looking at new concepts for the divestiture of obsolete military equipment.This means re-defining how they manage processes at the US Army's …
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Training
SEA delivers EC135 simulator
14th March 2017
SEA has delivered helicopter simulator technology to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity as part of work to boost public engagement with the charity, the company …
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Military Logistics
USAF looks at UAS flightline maintenance
14th March 2017
The US Air Force's 412th Test Wing's Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force (CTF) has used a quadcopter UAS to carry out maintenance inspection of a …
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Digital Battlespace
IAI shrinks EOIR payloads
14th March 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced the launch of two new tactical electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payloads, with the market for unmanned vehicles a key target. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed upgrades AML testbed
14th March 2017
Lockheed Martin has updated its Airborne Multi-INT Lab (AML) testbed aircraft in order to improve its ability to deliver intelligence for its customers, the company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Gray Eagle deploys to Korea
14th March 2017
The US is increasing its unmanned systems capability on the Korean Peninsula providing more surveillance and strike assets.It is sending a UAV company to South …
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Military Logistics
Qinetiq North America wins WiPPR contract
13th March 2017
The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has awarded a $3 million contract to Qinetiq North America for its Wind Profiling Portable Radar …
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Defence Helicopter
GE’s T700-701D cleared for commercial sales
13th March 2017
GE Aviation has supplied its T700 military-designated turboshaft engine to Firehawk Helicopters following an exemption from the FAA to sell the engine to commercial customers.Firehawk …
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Defence Notes
RAF faces challenges at home and abroad (video)
13th March 2017
The Royal Air Force is going through a significant modernisation period with several new platforms, such as the F-35, being introduced to service. However, the …
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Defence Helicopter
Thai navy eyes extra H145Ms
11th March 2017
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN), which has been performing both civilian and military missions with its H145M helicopters, is expected to buy more to replace …
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Military Logistics
GOLDesp for Kuwait Air Force
10th March 2017
Tapestry Solutions will work with Kay and Associates to modernise maintenance processes for the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) under a contract modification from the US …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos receives target drone contract
10th March 2017
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has been awarded a $5.6 million contract by a US government agency for the supply of unmanned aerial target drone …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Thales launches ECOsystem UTM
10th March 2017
Thales has launched a new UAS traffic management (UTM) system called ECOsystem UTM, the company announced on 7 March.The platform incorporates UAS management technology from …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop poised to support German Triton bid
9th March 2017
Northrop Grumman has confirmed that Germany will select the US Navy's MQ-4 Triton in a move that will see it effectively replace the cancelled Euro …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus adds Intelsat General as Skynet partner
9th March 2017
Intelsat General has become the newest company to join Airbus Defence and Space's channel partner programme for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services, Airbus announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Silent Falcon UAS selected for BVLOS operations
9th March 2017
Precision Vectors Aerial has selected the Silent Falcon UAS for its UAS services business in the US and Canada, Silent Falcon UAS Technologies announced on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Gilo seeking Chinese JV
9th March 2017
The recent investment of $30 million into UK-based Gilo Industries by Chinese technology group Kuang-Chi represent the first of its kind by the company, following …
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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![Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades]()
Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
