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US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129
The F-15EX Eagle II had already been singled out for further funding in January 2025, when it was chosen to replace the A-10 aircraft for the US National Guard.
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Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition
Spain’s Defence Minister told the Senate Defense Commission on 27 June of the decision to acquire Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) trainers as the country seeks to replace its Northrop F-5M aircraft.
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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.
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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
Serbia exhibits latest UAVs
7th September 2012
During the recent airshow at Batajnica near Belgrade the Serbian defence ministry provided the public with an opportunity to view the range of UAS being …
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Digital Battlespace
Shadows reach 10,000 operational flying hours
7th September 2012
The RAF's fleet of five Shadow R1 reconaissance aircraft have clocked up 10,000 flying hours. The milestone was marked at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire by …
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Military Logistics
Oman accepts first C-130J Super Hercules
6th September 2012
Lockheed Martin has announced that the Sultanate of Oman has formally accepted the first of three C-130J Super Hercules on order for Oman. The formal …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman submits CAC2S proposal
6th September 2012
Northrop Grumman has submitted its proposal for the development and integration phase of the US Marine Corps (USMC) Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S). …
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Military Logistics
Honeywell to provide F124 engine to Israel MoD
6th September 2012
Honeywell announced on 5 September that it has signed a contract to supply its F124-GA-200 turbofan engine to the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment receives additional US Army RQ-11B Raven funding
6th September 2012
AeroVironment has received additional $16,472,298 in funding from the US Army to deliver RQ-11B Raven UAV systems, payloads and spares under a contract dated 10 …
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Military Logistics
Iraq's C-130J programme moves forward
5th September 2012
The first C-130J Super Hercules for the Iraq Air Force has completed its first flight at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Georgia. The company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos awarded aerial target services contract
5th September 2012
Kratos Defense & Security has announced that it has been awarded a US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Aerial Target Systems Services contract for …
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Defence Helicopter
PZL-Swidnik launches naval W-3 Sokol development
4th September 2012
PZL Swidnik has started the development of a naval version of its W-3 Sokol twin-engined helicopter. The aircraft, which has been given the designation W-3PL/N …
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Defence Helicopter
PZL-Swidnik reveals optionally piloted version of the SW-4
4th September 2012
PZL-Świdnik has taken the covers off an optionally piloted version (OPV) of its SW-4 light helicopter at the MSPO event in Kielce, Poland on 3 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Training and Logistics Support Activity for small UAS launched
3rd September 2012
The US Naval Air Systems Command has launched a new UAV training and logistics programme at at Camp Lejeune, NC, giving future UAV operators access …
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Defence Helicopter
Malta plans new helicopter purchase
3rd September 2012
The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is looking for a fleet of new helicopters to be used for border protection, it has emerged. Details of …
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Military Logistics
Engine trouble causes further A400M delays
3rd September 2012
Ongoing engine problems will delay the A400M Atlas airlifter's entry into service, Airbus Military has announced. The detection of metallic chips in the oil system …
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Military Logistics
Boeing awarded USAF F-15 radar contract
31st August 2012
Boeing has announced that it received a Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract for continued support of US Air Force (USAF) F-15 mechanically scanned and Active Electronically …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman's BACN reaches mission milestone
31st August 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that its Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) has reached a significant milestone, having completed 3,000 missions flying aboard the E-11A Bombardier …
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Digital Battlespace
DLS wins MIDS-LVT Link-16 terminal contract
31st August 2012
Data Link Solutions (DLS) has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) for …
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Defence Helicopter
Thailand orders four EC725s for SAR duties
31st August 2012
The Government of Thailand has reportedly ordered four EC725 helicopters for SAR duties, it has emerged. According to reports in the French media, the €100 …
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Military Logistics
Turbomeca, Saab sign A109 LUH contract
31st August 2012
Turbomeca has announced that it has signed a contract with Saab for the repair and overhaul of Arrius 2K2 modules and engines installed on A109 …
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Defence Helicopter
GE38 engine testing remains on schedule
30th August 2012
GE has reported that the GE38 turboshaft engine selected by Sikorsky for the US Marine Corps’ CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter is continuing to 'demonstrate maturity and …
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
