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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
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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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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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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Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)
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.
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Air Warfare
US State Department approves continuation of MSS to Saudi Arabia
17th September 2021
US announces possible FMS for continued maintenance support services for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Raytheon shows space capabilities through VR
17th September 2021
At DSEI, Raytheon UK is showcasing their space VR experience.
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Training
DSEI 2021: First time at Pápa for EDA course
17th September 2021
October will see the EDA and its training provider, Inzpire, undertake live flying training in Hungary as part of its Helicopter Tactics Instructor course.
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Air Warfare
SPIKE™ FAMILY – 5th Generation E/O-Guided Missile Systems Deliver Unparalleled Accuracy (sponsored)
17th September 2021
The SPIKE™ Family Multi-Purpose Missile Systems with Powerful Warheads Ensure Tactical Overmatch on Land, at Sea, and in the Air.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2021: 2Excel gears up for Tempest sensor testbed work
17th September 2021
After completion of a feasibility study, 2Excel is commencing design and build work on a Boeing 757 testbed aircraft to develop sensor capabilities for the UK's Tempest sixth generation fighter programme.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Leonardo supports USAF and RAF collaboration
16th September 2021
Leonardo has supported RAF and USAF Synergia R&D programme through its integration of C-UAS technology.
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Defence Notes
US hypersonic weapons trail those of competitors
16th September 2021
China and Russia are leading the way in terms of fielding hypersonic missiles.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Irish Air Corps selects C2 software for PC-12 fleet
16th September 2021
Longstanding operator of Systematic’s SitaWare, Defence Forces Ireland, selects the software for its Pilatus PC-12NG fleet.
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Digital Battlespace
RAFAEL's BNET SDR – A New Level of Tactical Communications (sponsored)
16th September 2021
The BNET™ Family is a Spectrum-Aware Software Defined Radio and Network Architecture addressing the challenges of future digitised warfare.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2021: BAE Systems debuts weaponised T-650 heavy-lift UAV
16th September 2021
BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have teamed up to develop the T-650 heavy-lift UAV armed with the ASW Sting Ray torpedo.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: BAE and Leonardo outline future Typhoon weapon and sensor capabilities
16th September 2021
Weapons and sensor changes will be the primary focus of Eurofighter future capability enhancements, under plans laid out by BAE Systems and Leonardo.
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Air Warfare
MSPO 2021: Polish F-35 delivery schedule confirmed
16th September 2021
Poland will receive its first F-35A fighter in 2024.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned systems support peacekeeping rehearsals in China
16th September 2021
China explored the use of unmanned systems for United Nations peacekeeping missions in a recent multilateral exercise.
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Training
New sims as VMFA-314 intensifies training tempo
15th September 2021
With its six new F-35C Full Mission Simulators now in service, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 is training full steam ahead for its carrier strike group deployment in 2022.
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Training
DSEI 2021: BISim adds capability with VBS4 v.21.1 launch
15th September 2021
BISim launches v.21.1 of its VBS4 visualisation and simulation platform as the UK MoD contemplates the award of DVS2.
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Air Warfare
USAF upgrades first Turkish KC-135
15th September 2021
A second Turkish KC-135 is currently undergoing the new modification, with the remaining fleet expected to receive the update no later than 2023.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Raytheon UK comes to DSEI laser focused (Studio)
15th September 2021
Raytheon UK has been awarded a demonstrator contract to provide a High-Energy Laser Weapon System to the UK Ministry of Defence.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Tekever and Aerovel announce collaboration
15th September 2021
Aerovel’s Flexrotor will be incorporated into Tekever’s line of UAS as part of a new collaboration agreement.
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2021: Nimble telecoms giant eyes slice of defence market
15th September 2021
First-time DSEI exhibitor Vodafone wants to find military customers for its 5G network and other services.
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)
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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
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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
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Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
