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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
Malaysian auditor takes aim at A400Ms and submarines
14th December 2020
The MoD comes under fire for its handling of the delayed A400M aircraft acquisition and the overhaul of Scorpene submarines.
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Military Logistics
Lockheed to set up first US-based F-16 industry depot
14th December 2020
Facility in South Carolina will be the third in the world: depots are already in place in Europe and Asia.
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Digital Battlespace
France looks to enhance space capabilities
14th December 2020
Safran is leading a largely secretive SIGINT effort to detect RF emissions from satellites.
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Training
Elbit supports Romanian trainer aircraft
14th December 2020
IAR-99 fleet to receive new avionics from Israeli company
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Training
RNZAF orders P-8 training systems
14th December 2020
The RNZAF has ordered a range of equipment for its P-8A Poseidon fleet under the FMS process, with deliveries scheduled for January 2024.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
French Navy boosts its ISR capabilities
14th December 2020
Additional VTOL UAVs will be deployed on Mistral-class vessels
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Naval Warfare
Japan to build two BMD warships and improve Type 12 missile
11th December 2020
Two new ballistic missile defence warships will be even more expensive than the Aegis Ashore system that Japan cancelled earlier.
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines inducts first S-70i units
11th December 2020
The S-70i will be a workhorse in the Philippine Air Force, and even more of them could be procured.
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Digital Battlespace
Survey shows little improvement in US military communications
11th December 2020
A change of political culture is needed to procure better and more resilient technology from outside the traditional defence industry.
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Air Warfare
Airbus finishes pilot phase of FCAS innovation initiative
11th December 2020
Projects included a secure combat cloud demonstrator, real-time AI for analysing sensor emissions, and a means of launching UAVs from the A400M
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Defence Helicopter
Rheinmetall to maintain two CH-53G docks in Germany
11th December 2020
Will the work at Diepholz pave the way for STH, if the German government revives the programme?
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Training
Project Anywhere creates cloud-based simulation database
10th December 2020
Epic Games led a team comprising Microsoft, Cesium and NVIDIA to demonstrate cloud-based simulation. Known as Project Anywhere, the demonstration occurred during vIITSEC.
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Training
SPEAR is put to use in Checkered Flag as Cubic claims first customer
10th December 2020
Cubic has sold SPEAR to an unnamed US ally, having assisted the USAF in transitioning from the legacy ICADS system.
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Special Operations
German SOF training to use H145 helicopters
10th December 2020
Three H145Ds to be provided by Belgian company NHV
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Industry partners prepare for Eurodrone production ramp up
10th December 2020
Four partner nations leading the Eurodrone/European RPAS programme are expected to sign off on a full development contract next year, but industry are already making production plans.
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Land Warfare
Japan developing laser to knock down UAVs
10th December 2020
As Japan's military looks to gain experience with UAVs, it is also developing lasers to shoot them down too.
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Defence Helicopter
Czechs sign deal to upgrade Mi-171Sh fleet
9th December 2020
All 15 helicopters will receive new transponders, while some will be modernised with new avionics and communication systems
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Defence Notes
FCAS narrows concept designs to five ‘best’ architectures
9th December 2020
The Franco-German-Spanish FCAS programme looks to be making substantial development progress after key approval from air force leaders.
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin receives eCASS contract modification
9th December 2020
Electronics troubleshooting system is intended to improve USN aircraft readiness
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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
