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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.
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
Northrop Grumman awarded US Army JTAGS P3I contract
14th November 2013
The development phase of the US Army’s Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) pre-planned product improvement (P3I) programme has been kicked off with a contract awarded …
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Military Logistics
Supreme awarded MoD civil airport refuelling contract
14th November 2013
Supreme Group has been awarded a contract by the UK MoD to provide aviation fuel and refuelling services to 96 civilian airports worldwide. The company …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland receives approval for India joint venture
13th November 2013
Despite bribery allegations lingering over the contract to supply 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters to the Indian Air Force, AgustaWestland has been cleared to establish assembly …
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Digital Battlespace
RAF receives first Rivet Joint aircraft
12th November 2013
The first of three Rivet Joint SIGINT aircraft has been delivered to RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, ahead of its entry into service next year. The UK’s …
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Defence Helicopter
Dstl working to protect helicopter engines from sand erosion
12th November 2013
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is contributing to a project set up by The Technical Cooperation Panel (TTCP) to investigate erosion-resistant coatings …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman receives funding for more USAF Global Hawks
12th November 2013
Northrop Grumman has received $114 million in advance funding from the US Air Force (USAF) to build three additional RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems …
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Defence Helicopter
First NH90 Step B helicopter delivered to Italian Navy
12th November 2013
The Italian navy has taken delivery of the first NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) Step B from NHIndustries. The helicopter, delivered on 8 November, will …
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Digital Battlespace
Global Xpress on track for 2013 launch
12th November 2013
The first spacecraft in Inmarsat’s Global Xpress satellite constellation remains on course to be launched by the end of the year, according to Andy Start, …
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Defence Helicopter
Pentagon raises Afghan Mi-17 concerns
11th November 2013
The planned withdraw of NATO forces from Afghanistan by the end of 2014 will leave Afghan special forces without adequate helicopter support, a Pentagon report …
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Military Logistics
Boeing enters AFSC logistics agreement
11th November 2013
Boeing has entered into an agreement with the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) that will see supply chain contracting streamlined and cost-efficiencies increased. The overarching …
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Defence Helicopter
Norway selects AW101 for SAR requirement
8th November 2013
Norway has decided to commence ‘final negotiations’ with AgustaWestland for the delivery of new SAR helicopters to replace its fleet of ageing Sea Kings, it …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FAA unveils inaugural UAS roadmap
8th November 2013
The FAA has released its first UAS roadmap aimed at facilitating and guiding the integration of civil platforms into the national airspace system (NAS). The …
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Defence Helicopter
Poland advances weapons upgrade for combat helicopters
8th November 2013
Poland’s Ministry of Defence is considering the purchase of Ukrainian-built anti-tank and missile defence systems for its fleet of Mil Mi-24 combat helicopters, it has …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman to continue Joint STARS sustainment
8th November 2013
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $178 million contract to continue to sustain the US Air Force E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint …
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Defence Helicopter
US DoD retains civilian airlift contractors in Afghanistan
7th November 2013
The US has extended three civilian contracts for helicopter air transportation in Afghanistan worth $272.9 million, it has emerged. On 1 November, the US Department …
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Digital Battlespace
New RF decoy for Gripen jets
7th November 2013
Selex ES’ BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) has been selected by Saab for use on-board the Gripen fighter jet. Launched on 6 November, the latest …
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Land Warfare
MEADS achieves new programme milestone
7th November 2013
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) has marked a new milestone with the successful interception of two simultaneous targets attacking from opposite directions during …
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Defence Helicopter
Philippine Air Force selects AW109 Power helicopters
7th November 2013
AgustaWestland will supply eight AW109 Power light twin-engine helicopters to the Philippine Air Force under a contract announced on 6 November. The aircraft will be …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Arcturus T-20 UAV flies with COMINT/DF payload
6th November 2013
The Arcturus T-20 Tier II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been integrated with a communication intelligence and direction finding (COMINT/DF) payload capable of detecting, intercepting, direction finding …
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