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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.
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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Special Operations
Wearable C-UAS for special ops forces
16th May 2018
MyDefence has developed a wearable UAS detection platform for Special Operations Forces, the company announced on 14 May. Called Wingman 103, the counter-UAS solution has …
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Training
ITEC 2018: CAE take pressure off live training assets (video)
16th May 2018
With live training presenting budgetary challenges for militaries, industry continues to meet demands for increased capabilities across virtual and simulated environments. Marc-Olivier Sabourin, VP Defence …
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Defence Helicopter
Insight: ‘Cyber awakening’ for rotary-wing operators
16th May 2018
BAE Systems is seeing growing interest in the military rotorcraft domain for a new range of cyber defence systems, with both new and legacy platforms …
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Digital Battlespace
PreTalen to continue to PANACEA development
16th May 2018
PreTalen has received a $23.9 million contract from the US Air Force to develop an automated platform that analyses wireless communication systems. Under the contract, …
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Training
ITEC 2018: 3D Perception to deliver visual display upgrades
16th May 2018
Norwegian visual display specialists, 3D Perception, is to deliver upgraded visual display systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the retrofit of four …
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Training
ITEC 2018: Wildcat time shaved in simulator delivery
16th May 2018
One of the major challenges facing manufacturers of training systems is the delivery of synthetic training equipment to coincide with operators receiving their operational airframes. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IMT Vislink, K2 partner on Knight Hawk UAS
16th May 2018
XG Technology’s IMT Vislink is collaborating with K2 Unmanned Systems to provide video downlink capability for K2's new law enforcement UAS, XG announced on 11 …
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Training
ITEC 2018: Calytrix sharpen Titan's industry impact (video)
16th May 2018
Titan Vanguard - a new virtual and gaming simulation for military training is being developed by Australian industry partners Calytrix and TitanIM. Shawn Parr, CEO …
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Training
Nautilus to achieves JALO accreditation
16th May 2018
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has supported Nautilus International Risk Consultants in achieving Joint Air Land Organisation (JALO) accreditation using the Holovis International’s Joint Terminal Attack …
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Defence Notes
Australian innovation hub contracts awarded
16th May 2018
Defence Innovation Hub contracts have been issued to three Australian companies for development of three new defence technologies, the Australian Department of Defence announced on …
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Military Logistics
Opinion: Futenma relocation on Okinawa deserves medal for mediocrity
16th May 2018
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma on Okinawa has distracted from more important needs in the Japan-US defence relationship for more than two decades. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Insitu and partners progress payload offerings
15th May 2018
Alongside its recently launched ScanEagle 3, Insitu is evolving its payload capabilities for its family of unmanned solutions with new technologies on the horizon. At its …
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Training
ITEC 2018: Holovis forms simulation group
15th May 2018
UK-based Holovis has formed a simulation group to leverage technologies from its enterprise and entertainment divisions. Formed in 2004, the company has its roots in …
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Military Logistics
Hybrid Halvorsen loader set for demo
15th May 2018
The US Air Force has awarded a contract to Concurrent Technologies Corporation to design, develop and test a hybrid repower kit to convert the Halvorsen …
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Training
ITEC 2018: German Navy awaits Sea Lion sim decision (video)
15th May 2018
The German Navy is awaiting a decision on the future of its NH90 Sea Lion training. The training device will be located at Nordholz naval …
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Special Operations
AAR to repair ISU containers for USASOC
15th May 2018
AAR Mobility Systems has received a $1.2 million contract from the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) to repair 500 ISU containers for the 1st …
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Defence Helicopter
Black Hawk to enter the Matrix
15th May 2018
Sikorsky’s Matrix, a capability tool kit that includes hardware and software as well as multi-spectral sensors to enable scalable automation, is now ready for its …
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Training
ITEC 2018: CAE USA wins support services contract for US Navy
15th May 2018
CAE USA has announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) with Contract Instruction Services (CIS) …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SkyStar aerostats available for Australian lease
15th May 2018
RT LTA Systems has made its SkyStar aerostat systems available for lease on a ‘pay by the hour’ plan for the Australian market, the company …
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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
