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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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Defence Helicopter
MRH-90 added to Australian Projects of Concern list
28th November 2011
Australian defence ministers have said the programme to get the MRH-90 utility helicopter into service is at risk of further delay, with the $2 billion …
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Defence Helicopter
New contract to end UK military involvement in SAR
28th November 2011
The UK Department for Transport has begun the procurement process for a new fleet of SAR helicopters, which will see SAR being provided by contracted …
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Military Logistics
Finnish Air Force receives upgraded Hawk Mk66s
25th November 2011
The first Hawk Mk66 advanced trainers equipped with upgraded glass cockpits have been handed over to the Finnish Air Force by Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) …
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Military Logistics
Cubewano introduces lightweight portable generator
25th November 2011
Cubewano has introduced a new lightweight portable generator system for the use of troops in theatre, called Hornet. Cubewano made the announcement in a company …
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Military Logistics
MBDA wins demilitarisation award
25th November 2011
MBDA has been awarded a contract for the destruction of 36,000 complex munitions by the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA). This marks the beginning …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurocopter inaugurates new logistics platform
25th November 2011
Eurocopter has inaugurated its new logistics platform at its industrial site in Marignane, according to a company statement, marking the end to its programme to …
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Digital Battlespace
UK unveils Cyber Security Strategy
25th November 2011
The UK government has published its much-anticipated Cyber Security Strategy as it seeks to combat the ‘Tier One’ threat posed by state actors and terrorists …
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Military Logistics
France's first A400M begins final assembly
24th November 2011
Airbus Military has begun final assembly of the first A400M that will be delivered to a customer – the French Air Force. The programme milestone …
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Defence Helicopter
KAI Surion chosen to replace Korean police helicopters
24th November 2011
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced that the Surion utility helicopter has been chosen by the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) for its Police Helicopter …
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Defence Helicopter
New Zealand Air Force gets new training simulator
24th November 2011
The New Zealand Air Force has commissioned a new flight simulator complex that will provide critical training components for New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) helicopter …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin demos airborne border surveillance
23rd November 2011
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated advanced border surveillance capabilities from an optionally piloted vehicle, in order to show how traditional defence-focused integrated airborne intelligence, surveillance and …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurocopter ramps up aircraft production
23rd November 2011
Eurocopter plans to ramp up the production of key aircraft types, reflecting the company’s confidence in the recovery of the civil helicopter market. At Eurocopter’s …
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Defence Helicopter
Terma unveils new ALQ-213 EWMS
23rd November 2011
Terma has introduced of a new version of its ALQ-213 Countermeasures Management System Processor known as the Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS). The new version …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing awarded F/A-18E/F IRST sensor contract
22nd November 2011
Boeing is to engineer and develop a new Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor system for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet that can detect and track …
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Defence Helicopter
RNAS upgrades helicopter training equipment
22nd November 2011
The Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) has upgraded its full flight simulation system with the new Christie Matrix StIM WUXGA DLP LED projectors, bringing a …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurocopter mulls German helicopter cuts
22nd November 2011
Eurocopter plans to pitch a deal to the German government that would see aircraft cut from its NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) multirole helicopter procurement …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
TiaLinx releases new Phoenix50-A SUAS
21st November 2011
TiaLinx has announced the release of its software-defined multi-function radar sensor implemented in its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform. Called the Phoenix50-A VTOL Small …
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Defence Helicopter
German Army Tigers conduct live fire training for Afghanistan
21st November 2011
Germany Army Tiger attack helicopter crews have been carrying out live fire training in preparation for an October 2012 deployment of the helicopter to Afghanistan. …
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Defence Helicopter
French Navy unit begins operational use of Dauphin N3+
21st November 2011
The detachment of 35 Flotille of the French Navy has begun operations with its new Dauphin N3+ helicopters in French Polynesia. The first helicopter arrived …
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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
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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
