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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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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
The US Navy’s answer to a sixth-generation fighter has experienced a range of setbacks and delays to the programme, with only $47 million in this latest proposed budget set aside for completing the aircraft.
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
With roughly 80% of combat missions flown by Typhoons in Europe, the Eurofighter consortium is emphasising the continued relevance of its jet and wants to ramp up production to continue to deliver combat mass in light of a shifting geo-political world order.
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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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Defence Notes
Airbus begins Skynet 6A production
12th October 2021
Next-generation UK military SATCOM platform is ‘on track for launch in 2025’, says government minister.
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Air Warfare
Valor v Defiant X: Who will win?
12th October 2021
At AUSA 2021, Shephard spoke to Bell and Sikorsky about their advanced concepts that are designed to meet future US Army FLRAA requirements.
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Training
AUSA 2021: Scarlet Dragon exercises AI-aided kill chain
12th October 2021
The US armed forces are training in ways to shorten the time it takes to transmit mission-critical targeting data from satellites to shooters.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Arnold Defense displays Trident
12th October 2021
New three-rocket prototype launcher goes on display at AUSA 2021.
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Air Warfare
Australia courts Romeo after divorcing Taipan
12th October 2021
Australia is expanding its fleet of naval helicopters, consolidating upon the MH-60R as its platform of choice.
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Land Warfare
Taiwan's new air defence system will soon enter service
12th October 2021
Taiwan continues to face serious security threats from sabre-rattling China.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Raider X on display
12th October 2021
Sikorsky has developed the Raider X prototype for the US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) scout programme. Under FARA the Army is looking for an agile, …
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Taekyung looks to break into the US market
11th October 2021
South Korean-made Searchlight Drone platform can be used for EO/IR reconnaissance, logistics operations, surveillance patrol, object tracking and warfighting experiments.
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Air Warfare
Polish anti-A2AD system blends ISR and strike capabilities
11th October 2021
W2MPIR is designed to swamp layered air defence systems.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2021: UVision reveals its new HERO Multi-Canister Launcher
11th October 2021
UVision has introduced its new Hero Multi-Canister Launcher during the 2021 AUSA annual meeting.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2021: Textron makes the cut for FTUAS downselect
10th October 2021
As the US Army's Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) programme ramps up, Textron has revealed it plans on scaling up the company's Aerosonde HQ in a bid to outdo competitors and support future needs of the service.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2021: Kaman announces new KARGO UAV
10th October 2021
Kaman claims its new KARGO UAV will raise standards in expeditionary logistics.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: US Apache helicopters to receive Elbit Systems’ IHADSS
8th October 2021
Elbit Systems will equip US Army Apache helicopters with their IHADSS as part of a $76 million contract.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: GA-ASI developing modular open systems approach for Gray Eagle
8th October 2021
Modular open systems approach (MOSA) components are currently being tested on a simulator ahead of flight tests in early 2022.
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Air Warfare
Safran demonstrates Patroller surveillance capabilities at OCEAN2020
8th October 2021
During the European Commission-funded project, the Patroller proved its ability to meet the surveillance requirements of European navies and maritime surveillance agencies.
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Defence Notes
Latest SBIRS missile warning satellite ready for 2022 launch
7th October 2021
Lockheed Martin’s SBIRS GEO-6 missile warning satellite for the US Space Force was completed in September 2021.
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2021: Raytheon set to sign off on new AESA radar contracts in ‘short order’
7th October 2021
After recently bringing a new AESA radar to market, Raytheon is close to securing production contracts for the lightweight system which it plans on flight testing before the end of 2021.
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Air Warfare
France seeks support solutions for heavily utilised CN235 fleet
7th October 2021
French Air Force issues MRO RfP for CN235 transports as high utilisation and harsh operating environments impact expected airframe service life.
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Training
Northrop Grumman in first AMC DTCN exercise
7th October 2021
Northrop Grumman has, for the first time, used the USAF's DTCN to link US and allied air mobility aircraft simulators allowing them to take part in a networked training exercise.
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![DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract]()
DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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![US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed]()
US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)]()
Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed]()
US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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![DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract]()
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]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway]()
Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
