Airbus says it will aim to have a working prototype of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector by the end of the decade as it bids for a contract with the US Marine Corps.
Funding of £300 million will go towards training personnel on the FIRCTS programmes to meet a growing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) platforms.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
Poland first issued a requirement for up to 24 helicopters and associated training systems in January 2024.
With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.
17th June 2019
The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is seeking industry information for market research purposes relative to technologies for a Low to Medium …
17th June 2019
Airbus Helicopters has received an order from the French Defence Procurement Agency DGA for an additional H225M for the French Air Force. The aircraft will …
17th June 2019
Saab has selected Collins Aerospace Systems to provide power and control systems for the US Air Force’s Boeing T-X trainer aircraft, the company announced on 17 …
17th June 2019
The Russian Air and Space Forces Su-34 bombers have begun receiving the new KNIRTI Khibini-2 pod-mounted electronic warfare (EW) system. The first front-line unit to …
17th June 2019
Unlike plans to refresh fighter jet capabilities with a forthcoming Gripen E fleet, the Swedish Air Force is in no hurry to change the look …
17th June 2019
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) commissioned an FA-50PH flight simulator on 14 June, this device having been provided by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the maker …
16th June 2019
As the 2019 edition of the Paris Air Show thrusts into public view, Shephard examines some of the platforms on display, others being kept under …
15th June 2019
The Polish Armaments Inspectorate has recently announced the start of its technical dialogue in preparation for the future acquisition of a new fleet of transport …
14th June 2019
Two pilots were killed in Vietnam on 14 June after their military plane crashed during a training session, an official told AFP. Though Vietnam has …
14th June 2019
AeroVironment announced on 11 June that it has acquired Pulse Aerospace, a developer and supplier of small VTOL UAS. Pulse Aerospace had recently been awarded …
14th June 2019
A key study on the US Air Force’s (USAF) future Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) is on track to be finished this fall, according to …
14th June 2019
The Liaoning aircraft carrier and five accompanying surface ships of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) passed through the Miyako Strait, which separates Okinawa and …
14th June 2019
Airbus has carried out a flight demonstration of a connected airborne battlespace scenario using an A330 MRTT aircraft. Carried out as part of the development …
14th June 2019
Large category UAS sales to US allies in the Middle East have been complicated by strict guidelines contained within the international Missile Technology Control Regime …
14th June 2019
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14th June 2019
Leonardo will supply a further 13 M-345 High Efficiency Trainer aircraft to the Italian Air Force under a contract announced on 13 June.The order, valued …
13th June 2019
US special operations forces could soon benefit from Gesture Control Technology (GCT), allowing personnel to interact with connected platforms, devices and sensors with simple hand …
13th June 2019
Lockheed Martin has delivered the GPS III Contingency Operations (COps) software upgrade to the US Air Force's current GPS ground control system. The upgrade will …
13th June 2019
Lockheed Martin has launched a new version of its Rely3D visualisation and training tool for Apache AH-64 sensor system maintainers. Rely3D leverages capabilities from commercial …
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