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.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
Air Warfare
What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?
The use of air power by both sides in the ongoing conflict has been extensively focused on, influencing policy and procurement around the world. But are the lessons from the front line universally applicable, or should other nations be planning for very different scenarios?
Air Warfare
Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
Six Super Tucano aircraft were ordered in July 2024, with Paraguay the fifth South American country to add the aircraft to modernise its fleet.
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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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Navigating the Waters of Modern Warfare: The Role of Maritime Unmanned Aerial Systems
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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Defence Helicopter
Bell explores possibilities in Poland
4th December 2017
Bell Helicopter continues to perceive Poland as one of the most attractive export markets in the Central and Eastern Europe region, putting high hopes on the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ScanEagle aids disaster recovery missions
4th December 2017
Insitu's ScanEagle UAS has taken part in disaster recovery and fire suppression missions in California, Oregon and Texas, the company announced on 28 November. Insitu's …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: VBS3 integrated into Australia’s air defence sim
2nd December 2017
BAE Systems has selected Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) to integrate its VBS3 and VBS IG into Australia’s Advanced Air Defence Simulator (AADS). The AADS is …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Cubic eyes greater integration (video)
1st December 2017
Shephard spoke with Cubic Global Defense's president Dave Buss about the company's presence at this year's I/ITSEC in Orlando, Florida, and the recent technology trends in …
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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell’s ARC-210 radio for USAF F-16
1st December 2017
Rockwell Collins will equip a US Air Force F-16 aircraft with its next-generation ARC-210 RT-2036(C) networked communications airborne radio, the company announced on 29 November. …
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Military Logistics
Engility awarded ATC systems work
1st December 2017
Engility has received a $20 million task order to provide maintenance and upgrades for the US Navy’s air traffic control (ATC) systems, the company announced …
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Defence Notes
Super Tucanos are finally Philippines bound
1st December 2017
On the final day of November, the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced that it had been awarded ‘a firm order' of six A-29 Super Tucano …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt, Huneed Technologies team for Mode 5
1st December 2017
Hensoldt and Korea's Huneed Technologies have signed a cooperation agreement for the localisation of identification-friend-or-foe (IFF) Mode 5 equipment for the Korean armed forces, Hensoldt …
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Defence Notes
China’s ICBMs come to maturity
1st December 2017
Recent Chinese-language media reports indicate that China’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) will be deployed by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) in early 2018. The …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: That's a wrap (video)
30th November 2017
Shephard's training and simulation duo Trevor Nash and Beth Maundrill run through some of the key events that took place at this year's I/ITSEC in Orlando, …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: The race for T-X enters the final stages
30th November 2017
The US Air Force is continuing to mull over its options for its next advance and the contract for the TX programme is now expected …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: US Army trials digital sandbox
30th November 2017
The US Army Research Laboratory continues to advance its Augmented Reality Sandtable (ARES), which is aiming to give soldiers greater battlefield visualisation compared with older …
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Defence Helicopter
Second NH90 Sea Lion flies
30th November 2017
The second prototype of Germany’s NH90 Sea Lion helicopter has completed its maiden flight, Airbus announced on 28 November. The aircraft flew from the Airbus …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Europe ‘informally’ agrees on new drone rules
30th November 2017
The European Union’s aviation sector looks to have been given a shot in the arm following an ‘informal’ agreement between the European Parliament (EP) and …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017. Thales upgrades Swiss helicopter sims
30th November 2017
Thales has delivered upgrades to simulators used by the Swiss Air Force to train crew on the AS532 Super Puma and EC635 helicopters, the company announced …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Lockheed outlines training strategy (video)
29th November 2017
At this year's I/ITSEC exhibition in Orlando, Florida, Shephard spoke to Lockheed Martin about the company's presence at the show and how it is evolving cost-effective …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Dreams of open architecture continue for USAF
29th November 2017
The US Air Force continues to strive towards commonality within its training systems and to this end will release an RfP for its Simulator Common …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Trailer-based UH-72 simulator delivered (video)
29th November 2017
Pennsylvania company Fidelity Flight Simulation Inc. (F2Si) announced at I/ITSEC this year that it has now successfully delivered six UH-72A Synthetic Flight Training Systems (SFTS) …
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Training
Elbit Systems inaugurates MTC in Colombia
29th November 2017
An interconnected, multi-cockpit Mission Training Centre (MTC) built by Elbit Systems for the Colombian Air Force has been inaugurated , the company announced 27 November. …
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
