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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.
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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.
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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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Military Logistics
A400M engines delivered
18th April 2012
EPI Europrop International (EPI) has announced that it has started delivery of the first production series TP400-D6 engines that will power the French Air Force’s …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Datron Scout examined by USN
18th April 2012
Datron's Scout quad rotor UAV is set to participate in the US Navy's (USN's) Trident Spectre exercise in Virginia, US this May. Christopher Barter, programme …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: GIDS modifies Uqab UAV
18th April 2012
Pakistani company Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) expects to have modifications to its Uqab ('Falcon') UAV completed by October. In service with the Pakistan …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Denel adds to UAS family
18th April 2012
Denel is currently developing the new Hungwe SUAS in an effort to develop a small system to add to its family of unmanned systems. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Swiss Air Force receives first upgraded Super Pumas
17th April 2012
The Swiss Air Force has taken delivery of its first pair of upgraded Super Puma transport helicopters, it has been revealed. The first upgraded aircraft …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Sapura developing new Cyber Quad design
17th April 2012
Sapura is developing a foldable version of its Cyber Quad mini UAV, which it expects to be ready for production by the end of the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: SCS nears design completion
17th April 2012
Malaysia's SCS is approaching completion of several new UAV designs targeted at the local market.. Speaking to Shephard on 17 April at DSA 2012 in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Malaysian university looks to adapt UAS for local climate
17th April 2012
The National Defence University of Malaysia is conducting research into how the Malaysian Armed Forces can enhance its UAVs to make them more durable in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: China marches towards exports
17th April 2012
Chinese company Aerospace Long-march International Trade Company (ALIT) has exhibited at DSA2012 to seek interest for its UAVs and missile systems. Speaking to Shephard at …
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Military Logistics
BAE Systems, ADF define AMACCS extension
16th April 2012
BAE Systems has announced that it has been issued with a five year extension to its Australian Military Airspace Control Communications System (AMACCS) support contract. …
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Digital Battlespace
ViaSat awarded MIDS JTRS contract
16th April 2012
ViaSat has announced that it has been awarded a Full Production and Fielding (FP&F) order valued at $31.5 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint …
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Defence Helicopter
North America purchases S-300C helicopters
16th April 2012
Sikorsky Aircraft has announced that it has received an order for two S-300C training helicopters with an option for four more, from IPTN North America, …
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Land Warfare
Cobham wins Ground-Penetrating Radar awards
16th April 2012
Cobham has announced that it has been awarded orders totalling over £13 million during the first quarter of 2012, for its Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) and …
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Military Logistics
DSA12: A400M arrives in Asia
16th April 2012
The Airbus Military A400M made its first appearance in Asia this week when it arrived in Malaysia to take part in DSA 2012. The aircraft …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army seeks brown-out solution
16th April 2012
The US Army expects a new radar system to aid helicopter pilots in degraded visual environments (DVE) to be ready to begin operational testing in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Turkey turns to indigenous UAV capability
16th April 2012
Turkish manufacturer TAI is advancing its HALE UAV design in an effort to replace the air force's Israeli UAV due to political tension between the …
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Digital Battlespace
DSA12: Selex hopes for announcement on MPA
16th April 2012
Selex Galileo is preparing to submit a tender for a range of capabilities for the Malaysian Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) programme when an announcement for …
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Training
DSA12: Meggitt expects Sprite sales in Asia
16th April 2012
Meggitt has showcased its Sprite remote controlled surface target for the first time in Asia in an effort to attract local business. Sprite has 'a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA12: Saab hopeful for Skeldar deployment
16th April 2012
A Saab official has outlined the company's plans to demonstrate the Skeldar UAV to Asian customers next year as it hopes current anti-piracy campaigns will …
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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
