Air Warfare
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.
Land Warfare
QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons
Notable projects under the Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract include the British Army determining the impact of a vehicle-mounted laser weapon on drones and testing a vehicle-mounted Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW).
Air Warfare
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
Air Warfare
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
Air Warfare
Will Canada and Latin America seek new sources for combat aircraft?
US-made combat aircraft are being passed over in favour of European types, as Latin America and Canada question their ageing fleet replacement choices.
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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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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment
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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Defence Helicopter
US Navy delivers first three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Denmark
22nd June 2016
The US Navy has made the delivery of first three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to Denmark, it was announced on 15 June. The helicopter will be …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FAA introduces commercial UAS rules
21st June 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moved to finalise the operational rules for commercial use of small UAS on 21 June, a move widely expected following …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Blackjack to get EO/IR zoom
21st June 2016
Insitu is developing a new nose turret for its Blackjack unmanned system amid deliveries to the USMC. By September this year Insitu will have delivered …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky comes to agreement for T70 in Turkey
21st June 2016
Sikorsky, together with the government of Turkey and members of the Turkish aerospace industry, has entered into contractual agreements under the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program …
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Training
India’s HTT-40 trainer proves it can fly
21st June 2016
India’s indigenous HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), performed its first public flight in Bengaluru on 17 June. Witnessed by Defence …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airbus eyes growing UAV market
20th June 2016
As the UAV industry continues its apparent exponential growth and new applications appear in the commercial sector, Airbus Defence & Space will look to explore …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Tern two for NG in Phase 3
20th June 2016
Northrop Grumman will build a second prototype UAV for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), it has been revealed. In an announcement on 17 …
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Defence Helicopter
Hose about that for AAR capability
20th June 2016
Airbus Defence & Space is advancing plans to provide a helicopter air-to-air refuelling (AAR) capability to the A400M transport aircraft during military operations. Launched in earnest late …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Predator C flies with MS-177 sensor
20th June 2016
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI) has conducted successful flight tests of its Predator C Avenger developmental UAV featuring an MS-177 Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor from UTC …
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Defence Helicopter
Norway outlines MCM fleet reduction
20th June 2016
Norway could reduce its mine-countermeasure fleet from six vessels to four, while maintaining five crews on rotation to maintain availability. The news was announced last …
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Military Logistics
US considers AC-208 support for Iraq
20th June 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of AC-208 sustainment, logistics, and spares support to Iraq, it was …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Pakistan outed as Wing Loong 2 user
20th June 2016
Pakistan has emerged as being yet another user of the Chinese-built Wing Loong MALE UCAV, courtesy of a crash on 18 June. What is even …
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Training
Australian PC-21s to get TERPROM
20th June 2016
Pilatus has selected UTC Aerospace Systems' TERPROM terrain referenced navigation (TRN) system for the Australian Defense Force's (ADF) Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft. UTC Aerospace announced …
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Training
AIDC readies new AJT for Taiwan
20th June 2016
A programme to meet Taiwan’s need for a new advanced jet trainer (AJT) started soon after President Tsai Ing-wen assumed office in May. The Republic …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory: Lockheed illustrates Infirno technology (video)
17th June 2016
Lockheed Martin demonstrated its high definition ISR sensor, Infirno, at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris. The system’s modular turret allows users to reconfigure Infirno to meet …
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Defence Helicopter
GECO Puma MSS FOC on track
17th June 2016
Inzpire Ltd has announced that the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) two Puma squadrons, part of Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), are shortly to announce final operating …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory: At the end of the tether
17th June 2016
ECA Group have shown the IT180-999 tethered UAV system in public for the first time, as they pursue potential programmes in France and other countries …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory: Saft battery supply
17th June 2016
Saft will supply specialised military batteries to Team Leidos under a two year contract announced on 13 June. Under the contract Saft will supply around …
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Military Logistics
First Y-20s delivered to PLAAF
17th June 2016
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) received its first examples of the Y-20 transport aircraft built by the Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) on …
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
