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.
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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.
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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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Stratobus prepares for lift-off
2nd March 2017
Thales Alenia Space is on course to fly a full-scale prototype of its Stratobus high-altitude 'drone satellite' by 2020, with a sub-scale demonstrator expected to …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus secures first HForce sales
2nd March 2017
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed that HForce is alive with the sound of sales, the company revealing it has sold two versions of the weapon system …
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Defence Helicopter
Leonardo to work on RWUAS CCD Phase 2
2nd March 2017
Leonardo UK will work on the Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System, Capability Concept Demonstrator (RWUAS CCD) Phase 2 programme under a contract with the UK …
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Special Operations
New command transforms European SOF
2nd March 2017
On 16 February, three NATO members signed an agreement which could have significant implications for the command and control (C2) structures of the international special …
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Training
Avalon 2017: Lockheed Martin Australia to open demo centre
2nd March 2017
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is currently undertaking a number of projects to network and integrate capabilities throughout defence. These include initiatives contained within Plan …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Avalon 2017: Heron TP wants fair Australian competition
2nd March 2017
With the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) eyeing a future armed MALE UAV platform to join its fleet, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) wants the right …
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Training
Avalon 2017: RPAS training growth
1st March 2017
The opening day of Avalon 2017 saw General Atomics launch its Team Reaper Australia consortia to bid for the Royal Australian Air Force's AIR 7003 …
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Defence Helicopter
Avalon 2017: Bell positions Viper-Venom combo
1st March 2017
The marketing focus for Bell Helicopter at Avalon Air Show 2017 was a major push of its AH-1Z Viper. With the Australian Army's Tiger Armed …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Harris to develop BVLOS network for UAS
1st March 2017
Harris Corporation will develop a network to enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations for UAS, the company announced on 28 February.The work will be carried out under …
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Digital Battlespace
Avalon 2017: RAAF embarks upon road to Jericho
1st March 2017
Plan Jericho, an effort by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to bring down walls between users and operators and create a fifth-generation fighting force, …
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Defence Helicopter
Avalon 2017: NorthStar offers Australia an alternative
1st March 2017
NorthStar Aviation is offering the Australian Defence Force (ADF) an alternative solution to meet its requirement for a deployable light attack and reconnaissance helicopter for …
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Defence Helicopter
Avalon 2017: USMC aviation ramps up As-Pac capability
1st March 2017
The aviation wing of the US Marine Corps (USMC) has been enjoying unprecedented modernisation in the Asia-Pacific region, with the recent deployment of Lockheed Martin …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Avalon 2017: Ninox cashes in on UAV service boom
28th February 2017
Ninox Robotics, established in late 2014, is one of only four to five companies offering clients turnkey services with longer-endurance, fixed-wing UAVs. Indeed, as such, …
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Training
Avalon 2017: RAAF opts for CAE Hawk support
28th February 2017
The Australian Department of Defence has selected CAE to provide support and training for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) BAE Systems Hawk MK127 training …
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Military Logistics
Qinetiq acquires Rubikon Group
28th February 2017
Qinetiq Australia has acquired Australia-based integrated logistics support provider RubiKon Group, the company announced on 27 February. The acquisition will see the company become a …
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Defence Helicopter
German Tigers join the fight in Mali
28th February 2017
The four Tiger attack helicopters from Germany's Combat Helicopter Regiment 36 that will deploy to Mali at the end of March will each carry an …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Heli-Expo 2017: Airbus to deliver with Skyways
28th February 2017
Construction of the Airbus Helicopters drone delivery service at the National University of Singapore is well underway with two UAV prototypes already flying in Marginane, …
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Digital Battlespace
ALR-69A(V) demos geolocation capability
28th February 2017
Raytheon's ALR-69A(V) radar warning receiver has demonstrated a single-ship geolocation capability, the company announced on 27 February.The demonstration, which took place during a recent flight …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus to retrofit German CH-53 helicopters
28th February 2017
Airbus Helicopters has received a contract to retrofit the German armed forces' CH-53 heavy transport helicopters, the company announced on 27 February.This contract covers work …
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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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![UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats]()
UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
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![US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers]()
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
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![Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone]()
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
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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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![UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats]()
UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
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![Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone]()
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
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![NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme]()
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
