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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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Norway cleared for $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter buy
The sale for nine HH-60W makes Norway the first Foreign Military Sale customer for the rescue and combat helicopter and adds to the country’s ongoing acquisition of Sikorsky-made helicopters.
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Bell selected over Boeing to build DARPA SPRINT X-Plane
The programme first began in 2023 with Bell and Boeing’s concepts progressing to Phase 1B, in which testing has been carried out over the last year.
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National Audit Office report highlights major delays in UK’s F-35 programme
The report discloses that while the capability provided by the F-35 is superior to previous UK aircraft, delays from the UK Ministry of Defence on the programme have significantly impacted the country’s warfighting capabilities.
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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
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Training
US Army enhances BAT technology
10th December 2018
The US Army has enhanced the UH-60 Black Hawk aircrew trainer (BAT) with the development of the Collective Aircrew Proficiency Environment (CAPE) to jointly train …
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Special Operations
Special Operations explores “Mindfulness” training
10th December 2018
Special operations forces could use mindfulness training to overcome cognitive burdens associated with increased reliance upon C4ISTAR technology and other human machine interfaces, academic sources …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Poland orders Flyeye mini UAS
10th December 2018
WB Group has signed a $3 million contract with Poland's Ministry of National Defence for the supply of four sets of its Flyeye mini UAS …
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines sizes up Black Hawk as best fit
10th December 2018
According to a Philippine Air Force (PAF) technical working group (TWG), Sikorsky’s S-70/UH-60 has been identified as the best solution for the air force’s Combat …
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Military Logistics
New C-27J Spartan completes maiden flight
10th December 2018
Leonardo completed the first flight of its new C-27J Spartan baseline configuration at its Aircraft Division Turin plant on 3 December. The new C-27J Spartan …
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Digital Battlespace
Bittium products for Austrian tactical comms
10th December 2018
Bittium’s tactical backbone network has been selected by the Austrian defence force as part of its new tactical communication system. The contract signing is scheduled …
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Land Warfare
Saab to improve Swedish radars
10th December 2018
Saab has received an order to develop and maintain the Swedish armed force’s artillery and weapon locating capability, the company announced on 5 December. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Japan to establish Space Monitoring Unit in 2022
10th December 2018
Japan’s MoD will establish a Space Monitoring Unit within the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in FY2022, its mission to track space debris and hostile …
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Military Logistics
Marines preparing logistics recommendations
9th December 2018
Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) representatives are in the final stages of preparing a report for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, which will include …
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Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: Egyptian MoD develops new decoys and anti-drone systems
7th December 2018
The Egyptian MoD’s research and development (R&D;) unit displayed various new decoys and C-UAS products at EDEX 2018 in Cairo. Several inflatable decoys were showcased, …
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Military Logistics
KC-46 completes Phase II certification testing
7th December 2018
Boeing’s KC-46 tanker programme has completed its planned Phase II receiver certification flight testing following three weeks of flights with F-15E aircraft out of Edwards …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
PAE ISR to participate in RASP-B programme
7th December 2018
PAE ISR has been selected by the US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to participate in the Robotic Aircraft Sensor Program – …
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Defence Helicopter
Safran to support Danish Arriel engines
7th December 2018
Safran Helicopter Engines is to support engines on the Royal Danish Air Force’s AS550 C2 Fennec helicopters, the company announced on 3 December. Under …
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo sets its sights on E-scan radar prototype testing
6th December 2018
The newest electronically scanning radar, Grifo-E, developed by manufacturer Leonardo, is set to undergo a series of prototype tests by the end of 2019. The company …
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Training
Saab select VE Studio for VMT development
6th December 2018
DiSTI’s VE Studio has been selected by Saab Aeronautics for the development of a virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) for Saab’s Gripen E aircraft, the company …
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Defence Notes
Five missing after two US military planes crash off Japan
6th December 2018
Rescue operations were underway on 6 December for five US marines missing after two American military aircraft crashed during a refuelling operation off the coast …
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit Systems bags airborne intelligence systems contract
6th December 2018
Elbit Systems has received a contract from an unnamed Asia-Pacific country to supply advanced airborne intelligence systems, the company announced on 3 December. The $112 …
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Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: Egypt close to IOMAX Archangel deal
6th December 2018
US based IOMAX has confirmed it is currently in discussions with the Egyptian Air Force for a potential sale of 12 Archangel Border Patrol Aircraft …
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Special Operations
USSOCOM seeks enhanced SRSE capabilities
5th December 2018
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking enhanced stand-off capabilities for operators conducing Special Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Exploitation (SRSE) operations, according to new request …
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