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With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
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What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?
The use of air power by both sides in the ongoing conflict has been extensively focused on, influencing policy and procurement around the world. But are the lessons from the front line universally applicable, or should other nations be planning for very different scenarios?
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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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Military Logistics
UK to sign 13 year LCST contract with Leidos
26th March 2015
Following successful negotiations, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced its intention to sign a 13 year logistics programme contract with Leidos on 24 March. …
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US considers CH-47F sale to Netherlands
25th March 2015
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of the Boeing CH-47F Chinook and associated equipment and support to the Netherlands for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US DoD developing airborne SAA capability for UAVs
24th March 2015
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is developing airborne sense-and-avoid (SAA) capabilities for improving the agility and autonomous collision avoidance manoeuvring capabilities of UAVs. Work …
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Afghan Air Force receives six MD 530F helicopters
23rd March 2015
The Afghan Air Force in Kabul has received six MD 530F Cayuse Warrior scout attack helicopters from MD Helicopters, the company announced on 20 March. …
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Military Logistics
Northrop signs partnership with USAF Sustainment Center
23rd March 2015
Northrop Grumman has signed a partnership agreement with the US Air Force (USAF) Sustainment Center establishing the terms and conditions for future collaborative weapon system …
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Military Logistics
Curtiss-Wright acquires Bolt's Metallizing assets
23rd March 2015
Curtiss-Wright has acquired certain assets and liabilities of Bolt's Metallizing - a thermal spray coatings provider for critical aerospace applications - it announced on 16 …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2015: Thales focusing on regional naval and air defence sectors
23rd March 2015
Thales announced at LIMA 2015 that it has delivered the first of two further Airborne Maritime Situation and Control System (AMASCOS) mission systems to the …
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Digital Battlespace
LIMA 2015: HeiTech improving simulation in Malaysia’s armed forces
22nd March 2015
HeiTech Defence Systems is stretching its technological boundaries with its Simulated Interactive Maintenance Aid (SIMA), which was designed to help Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
LIMA 2015: Uconsystem launches UAV drive in Asia
21st March 2015
Uconsystem signed an agreement on 18 March to market the South Korean company’s UAVs in Malaysia and beyond. This cooperation with BMT Diversified will see …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army activates Apache-Shadow V2 UAV unit
20th March 2015
The first US Army Apache battalion to organically pair with new Shadow V2 (RQ-7Bv2) UAVs has been activated. US Army officials announced that the 1st …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
LIMA 2015: EMT cooperates with Malaysian university to offer UAV expertise
20th March 2015
German firm EMT is participating in highlighting not only its own UAV products such as the Aladin and Luna, but also its close collaboration with …
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Military Logistics
Cascade completes first foreign military aircraft test flight
19th March 2015
Cascade Aerospace has completed the first test flight of a foreign military aircraft at its base in Abbotsford, British Columbia, the company announced on 18 …
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Military Logistics
US Navy selects AMSEC for modernisation programme
19th March 2015
AMSEC, a Huntington Ingalls subsidiary, was awarded a contract by the US Navy to provide technical and engineering services in support of navy modernisation. The contract …
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Airbus, Huneed to produce MILDS components for Surion
19th March 2015
Airbus Defence and Space and Huneed Technologies signed a cooperation agreement to produce the components of the former's Missile Launch Detection System (MILDS) missile warning …
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Military Logistics
Philippines receives first Airbus C295 aircraft
19th March 2015
The Philippines Air Force took delivery of the first Airbus C295 medium transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space, the latter announced on 18 March. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US SOCOM to start MEUAS III
19th March 2015
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is expected to release a Request for Proposals (RfP) this month for next-generation UAS. This will be a continuation …
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Defence Helicopter
LIMA 2015: MD showcases scout helicopter range
19th March 2015
Aircraft manufacturer MD Helicopters is exhibiting at LIMA for the first time, asit pushes its revamped product line-up at the emerging scout/light attack helicopter requirements …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2015: S&T Airborne Systems ready to build on Malaysian success
19th March 2015
S&T Airborne Systems, a Swedish company that integrates airborne maritime surveillance solutions, is seeking to build on past successes in the Malaysian market as growing …
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Defence Helicopter
LIMA 2015: Airbus Helicopters enters simulation centre JV
18th March 2015
Airbus Helicopters Malaysia has signed a joint venture agreement for its Malaysia-based helicopter simulation centre with Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC), the company announced on …
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
