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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.
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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
China conducts anti-satellite test
17th October 2013
The Chinese government is believed to have conducted anti-satellite tests in September, an act that is being closely monitored by the US, Shephard has been …
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AUSA 2013: Night Stalkers order hostile fire warning system
17th October 2013
The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) plans to award a contract to Raytheon-BBN Corporation for an undisclosed number of Boomerang Air acoustic hostile fire indicator …
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Naval Warfare
Northrop Grumman wins French E-2C Hawkeye work
16th October 2013
Northrop Grumman has been issued a $34.5 million contract by the US Navy to upgrade the French Navy’s fleet of three E-2C Hawkeyes with an …
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UAE seeks $4 billion munitions for F-16 fleet
16th October 2013
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested munitions and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support from the US government under a possible foreign military …
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Elbit Systems receives ROK HMD system order
16th October 2013
Elbit Systems will supply advanced Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) systems for the Republic of Korea (RoK) Army’s Surion helicopter under a follow-on order announced on …
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Military Logistics
Airbus logistics hub begins operations
15th October 2013
A new facility housing the Airbus Military Services Logistics Hub in Seville has started operations to deliver spare parts worldwide. The company announced the beginning …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon demonstrates new secure waveform
15th October 2013
An unclassified but secure waveform has been used by Raytheon to transmit sensitive data through small, low-cost satellite terminals as part of a demonstration effort …
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SOCOM seeks Little Bird cockpit upgrade
15th October 2013
US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has approached industry to help upgrade the cockpit of the A/MH-6 Mission Enhanced Little Bird (MELB) helicopter. On 8 …
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SOCOM develops DVE avionics for helicopters
14th October 2013
Three companies have been chosen to develop a synthetic-vision system for US Special Forces helicopters, to counter brownouts and degraded visual conditions (DVE), it has …
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Military Logistics
Pratt & Whitney announces Norway F-16 engine support contract
14th October 2013
Pratt & Whitney will support the Royal Norwegian Air Force's F100-PW-220E engine fleet under a contract between the company and the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation …
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Digital Battlespace
Novawurks launches satellite recycling programme
11th October 2013
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Novawurks a $30.7 million contract to advance its ‘Phoenix’ initiative, aimed at recycling ageing satellite …
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Defence Helicopter
Ex-Jordanian Cobras enter service in Pakistan
11th October 2013
The Pakistan Army Aviation (PAA) has recently inducted eight former Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters into service. The gunships’ arrival has …
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New Zealand evaluates cost of NH90 lightning strike
11th October 2013
The cost of repairing a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 tactical transport helicopter (TTH) that was struck by lightning is likely to run …
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit Systems announces GPS Immunity system contract
10th October 2013
Elbit Systems’s subsidiary Elisra will deliver its advanced GPS immunity system, iSNS, to an unnamed Asia-Pacific nation under a new contract announced on 9 October. …
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Moog joins Team Valor as flight control system expert
10th October 2013
Moog has been announced as the newest addition to Team Valor for the Bell V-280 Valor helicopter programme. The company has been selected to design, …
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Canada considers Cyclone alternatives
10th October 2013
The Canadian government has confirmed meetings are underway with rival aircraft manufacturers to determine the future of the troubled CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter project (MHP). …
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Afghans receive two C-130s
10th October 2013
The Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) has taken delivery of two C-130H Hercules transport aircraft from US armed forces during a ceremony at Kabul International Airport …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales IFF systems selected for Brazilian Air Force
9th October 2013
Thales Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders will be installed on A1M fighters and E-99 AEW surveillance aircraft in service with the Brazilian Air Force …
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Military Logistics
Dutch choose Airborne Systems delivery system
9th October 2013
The Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has selected Airborne Systems to deliver Firefly and Microfly guided precision aerial delivery systems to Dutch SOF units. Airborne …
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