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
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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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
UH-60V digital cockpit software build delivered
17th July 2018
The UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter will enter Limited User Testing (LUT) with a digital cockpit software build provided by Northrop Grumman.Northrop Grumman delivered the software …
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Training
Farnborough 2018: USAF C-17 AMTS falls to Boeing
17th July 2018
Boeing has been awarded a contract that is potentially worth up to $986 million to ‘operate, sustain, modify and upgrade’ the USAF’s C-17 Globemaster III …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RT LTA tests improved bladder material
17th July 2018
RT LTA Systems has completed field testing of a newly developed light-weight, elastic material for its aerostat bladders that will allow all SkyStar aerostats to …
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Military Logistics
Farnborough 2018: Dual purpose for LM-100J flight demo
17th July 2018
Despite showcasing its civilian-spec LM-100J at Farnborough, manufacturer Lockheed Martin has said that the flight demonstrations serve to highlight the capabilities of the original military …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough 2018: US Army acquiring Coyote C-UAS
17th July 2018
As the threat of incoming, armed drones becomes increasingly prevalent, the US Army is moving out and acquiring Raytheon's Coyote UAS and the KRFS radar …
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Military Logistics
RAF’s 20th Atlas enters service
17th July 2018
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) 20th A400M Atlas transport aircraft has formally entered into service following its handover at Brize Norton, the UK Ministry of …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2018: GECO ready for UK helicopters
17th July 2018
Inzpire has been selected for the UK MoD’s Rotary-wing Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) programme with its GECO military air mission support system, the company …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2018: Leonardo unveils new sensor systems
16th July 2018
Defence manufacturer Leonardo has used this year’s Farnborough airshow to lift the lid on several new electronic systems for the aerial domain. The new products …
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Training
Farnborough 2018: Industry awaits USAF decision on T-X trainer
16th July 2018
Industry is waiting with bated breath for the US Air Force to pick its new Advanced Pilot Trainer (T-X) aircraft. Speaking with Shephard at Farnborough on …
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Defence Notes
Raytheon UK CEO talks FIA 2018
16th July 2018
The week before Farnborough International Airshow 2018, Shephard Studio spoke to Raytheon UK CEO, Richard Daniel, about what vistors can expect from Raytheon at the …
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Defence Notes
Welcome to FIA 2018 | Raytheon
16th July 2018
Senior Staff Reporter Beth Maundrill introduces Shephard Studio's Farnborough International Airshow 2018 coverage from the Raytheon Pavilion. Studio will be covering all the news and …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Team Tempest tempting global interest in new platform
16th July 2018
As Britain faces a tumultuous political future outside the European Union, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson used this year's Farnborough airshow to highlight the government’s commitment …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough 2018: SkyX pushes service model for unmanned business (video)
16th July 2018
As the commercial UAS sector continues to mature, companies have to be able to offer a variety of services to potential customers and diversify business …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2018: Industry competitors united on accelerating FVL timelines
16th July 2018
The main industry figures involved in developing the US Army’s medium lift FVL aircraft, commonly referred to as capability set 3, are working together to …
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Special Operations
MH-47G Block II Chinooks for USASOAC
16th July 2018
Boeing has received a $139.8 million contract from the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command for the delivery of four MH-47G Chinook Block II helicopters, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough 2018: Swedish Air Force outline air defence wish list
16th July 2018
The Swedish Air Force is looking to a future of more unmanned capabilities as part of its enhanced air defence over the next few decades …
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Defence Notes
Key themes at FIA 2018 | Raytheon
16th July 2018
There will be a number of key themes that companies such as Raytheon will be highlighting this week at Farnborough International Airshow 2018. Studio will …
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Digital Battlespace
Slovak MoD plans to procure 3D radars
16th July 2018
The Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved plans to procure new 3D radars through government-to-government sales, the MoD announced on 11 July. Between the …
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Training
Farnborough: CAE details capabilities of new 700MR (video)
16th July 2018
With flight training increasingly being conducted on simulators, the integration of cross domain capabilities is widely regarded as the next vital step in the industry. …
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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]()
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
