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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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F-35s for Australia reach IOC milestone
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Almost half of the 72 aircraft on order have been delivered.
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4th January 2021
Total of 24 helicopters included in $4 billion package.
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Russia plans airborne surveillance radar on rotary-wing UAV
30th December 2020
Rostec subsidiary also delivers helicopter UAVs as target drones for Russian Aerospace Forces.
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USAF makes strides in stealthy connectivity, hypersonics and use of AI
24th December 2020
In a busy December, the USAF has tested concepts for fifth-generation fighter connectivity, the loyal wingman UAV, hypersonic weaponry and advanced AI.
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India clears path for novel AEW solution
24th December 2020
India has been seeking new AEW aircraft for a long time — bolting a radar onto ex-commercial jets is now seen as the way forward.
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Hungarian H145M fleet is almost complete
23rd December 2020
Hungarian Air Force now has 16 H145M helicopters plus eight Zlin light trainers.
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FMV seeks longer life for Swedish Gripens
23rd December 2020
Saab will define what is needed to meet Swedish requirements for the continued effective operation and availability of Gripen C/D until 2035.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics continues support for French Reapers
23rd December 2020
Latest modification brings cumulative value of FMS contract to $73.3 million.
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Boeing supports Lancers and Stratofortresses
23rd December 2020
Work on $400 million contract modification to be completed by end of 2022.
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Air Warfare
Japan chooses US partner to assist with F-2 successor
22nd December 2020
Given the technological challenges associated with developing a stealth fighter, Japan has enlisted the help of a US aerospace OEM.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed continues JASSM-ER development
22nd December 2020
Contract modification provides risk reduction testing, cyber testing and coatings to support the Group One development effort.
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Military Logistics
Belgium receives first A400M
22nd December 2020
Aircraft arrives in-country to serve in joint air transport wing with Luxembourg.
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Military Logistics
Danes and Norwegians pick Marshall for C-130J-30 maintenance
22nd December 2020
Seven-year MRO deal covers combined fleet of eight Super Hercules aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Ukraine aims high with aviation modernisation plan
22nd December 2020
Ukraine's Soviet-era combat aircraft fleet is overdue for modernisation, as Kiev seeks to spend big on buying from Western suppliers.
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Digital Battlespace
France orders upgrade and life extension for air force radars
22nd December 2020
Improvements to the Giraffe AMB radar are intended to enhance information assurance, IFF capabilities and interoperability with NATO allies.
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Air Warfare
How does China’s leadership view its fighter pilots?
21st December 2020
There is a trust deficit between the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party and the nation's pilots who would be tasked to go to war.
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Digital Battlespace
USN jammer development continues with latest contract award
21st December 2020
L3Harris Technologies will support engineering and manufacturing development of Next Generation Jammer-Low Band.
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Finland spotlights the future of training
21st December 2020
The Finnish Air Force has completed the latest phase of its I-LVC project, by bringing together a cloud-based architecture, performance data analytics and physiological monitoring.
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US Army sends draft FLRAA RfP to industry
21st December 2020
A new FLRAA draft RfP signals the US Army is making steady progress with a key FVL programme.
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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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![Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway]()
Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
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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
