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US Army seeks nearly $900 million to accelerate development and acquisition of CUAS capabilities
The branch plans to speed up the building and procurement of kinetic and non-kinetic systems for fixed, semi-fixed and on-the-move operations.
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Baykar completes Piaggio Aerospace takeover with plans to boost drone production
The takeover of the Italian firm by Baykar solidifies the company’s efforts to forge closer ties with Italian industry, bolsters its partnership with Leonardo to produce UAVs and secures its foothold in Europe.
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US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129
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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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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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Cassidian to supply IFF systems to French forces
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Cassidian will supply the French Armed Forces with advanced identification systems used to prevent friendly fire, the company announced on 16 July. The French defence …
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ALEA 2012: AgustaWestland promotes AW139 as a national security helicopter
14th July 2012
AgustaWestland is pushing its military variant of the AW139 to meet the envisaged future needs of the US Department of Homeland Security and its various …
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ALEA 2012: Air Claw to provide persistent surveillance
14th July 2012
Northrop Grumman is completing the integration of a persistent surveillance sensor onto a light turboprop aircraft. The system, christened Air Claw, uses the Hawkeye I …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough 2012: Oklahoma plans UAV test range
13th July 2012
The Oklahoma Unmanned Aerial Systems Council is anticipating the release of an RfP from the FAA for the establishment of six test sites for UAVs. …
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Digital Battlespace
Indiaâ??s P-8I begins flight testing
12th July 2012
Boeing has announced the first P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy has begun its official flight test programme at Boeing Field, Seattle. A three hour …
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Defence Helicopter
ALEA 2012: MD Helicopters making progress with MD540
12th July 2012
MD Helicopters is preparing its prototype MD540F light helicopter for upcoming flight demonstrations with the US Army, it has been revealed. The prototype aircraft, which …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2012: Raytheon signs JV for Saudi work
12th July 2012
Raytheon and Saudi Arabian company Pannesma have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to develop a company in the kingdom to develop C4I capabilities. The …
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Military Logistics
Farnborough 2012: Boeing focuses on aircraft support
12th July 2012
The president of Boeing's defence global support division has identified that demand for services may decease in coming years, but is confident it will continue …
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Digital Battlespace
TechNet South 2012: ECS presents their case
12th July 2012
With a lineage of building rack mount cases dating back to the 1950s and 1960s, ECScase used this week’s TechNet Land Forces – South gathering …
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Digital Battlespace
TechNet South 2012: New ISR capabilities mandate new tactics
12th July 2012
While the focus of this week’s TechNet Land Forces – South event was on land forces, the ubiquitous joint nature of all modern military operations …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2012: AgustaWestland pushes AW169 for scout requirement
11th July 2012
After demonstrating the capabilities of its common set of new helicopters to the US Army, AgustaWestland is confident the AW169 will meet the cost and …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2012: L-3 Wescam launches latest MX-10D
11th July 2012
L-3 Wescam has used the Farnborough International Airshow to launch its new MX-10D EO/IR imaging and designating turret. The MX-10D will operate as a medium- …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Raytheon to provide MTS-B for MQ-9 Reaper
11th July 2012
Raytheon has announced that it has been awarded a $191 million contract to provide its Multispectral Targeting System for the US Air Force's MQ-9 Reaper. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Fire Scout Training Centre established in Florida
11th July 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has established a new training facility for Fire Scout unmanned helicopter operators that offers improved flight simulators, hands-on aircraft …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2012: Eurocopter pitches SAR centre of excellence
11th July 2012
Eurocopter is proposing to establish the UK as a ‘centre of excellence’ for the SAR variant of the EC175, should the aircraft be chosen for …
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Military Logistics
Farnborough 2012: KC-390 continues on track
11th July 2012
Following the recent development in Embraer's KC-390 programme that saw Boeing join with it to participate in 'technical discussions', the company is confident that the …
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Digital Battlespace
TechNet South 2012: USSOCOM spotlights SOF C4 Enterprise
11th July 2012
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) outlined its ‘Special Operations Forces C4 Enterprise’ at the TechNet Land Forces – South conference. John A. Wilcox, J6 …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2012: Eurocopter expands order book
10th July 2012
Eurocopter is on track to exceed €6 billion in orders over 2012, on the back of strong growth in the oil and gas market, and …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2012: New helicopter to be jointly produced in Russia
10th July 2012
AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters have signed a teaming agreement to jointly produce a new 2.5 tonne, single engine helicopter, it has been revealed. Speaking at …
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![US Army seeks nearly $900 million to accelerate development and acquisition of CUAS capabilities]()
US Army seeks nearly $900 million to accelerate development and acquisition of CUAS capabilities
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![Baykar completes Piaggio Aerospace takeover with plans to boost drone production]()
Baykar completes Piaggio Aerospace takeover with plans to boost drone production
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![US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129]()
US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129
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![Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition]()
Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition
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![US Army seeks nearly $900 million to accelerate development and acquisition of CUAS capabilities]()
US Army seeks nearly $900 million to accelerate development and acquisition of CUAS capabilities
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![Baykar completes Piaggio Aerospace takeover with plans to boost drone production]()
Baykar completes Piaggio Aerospace takeover with plans to boost drone production
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![US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129]()
US budget boosts Boeing’s F-15EX with $3.1 billion investment to increase fleet to 129
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![Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition]()
Spain earmarks $1.6 billion for Hurjet trainer aircraft acquisition
