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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.
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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
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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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Defence Helicopter
HCR systems installed at RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley
9th November 2011
Virtalis has announced the installation of three of its new Helicopter Crew Reality (HCR) systems at RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley by the Defence Helicopter …
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Digital Battlespace
SwAF reflects on Libyan mission
8th November 2011
Following Sweden’s completion of its role in the NATO mission in Libya last week, a military official has described lessons learned from the reconnaissance missions …
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Defence Helicopter
Development of multi-role NH90 TTH complete
8th November 2011
Eurocopter has announced that the declaration of compliance for the NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) variant’s Final Operational Configuration has been issued by the NATO …
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Digital Battlespace
General Dynamics completes NATO AWACS computer upgrades
8th November 2011
General Dynamics Canada has announced the recent completion of a series of updated computer system deliveries for NATO’s Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft. …
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Defence Helicopter
EADS UH-72A LUH enters service
8th November 2011
EADS North America’s first UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) equipped with the Security and Support (S&S) Battalion Mission Equipment Package (MEP) has entered operational …
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Military Logistics
Finmeccanica announces Italian Air Force contract
8th November 2011
Finmeccanica has announced the award of a EUR 100 million contract by the Italian Defence Ministry for logistical support services to the ATR 72 MP …
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Military Logistics
RAAF receives third A330 MRTT
8th November 2011
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its third A330 MRTT multi-role tanker/transport aircraft, according to a statement issued by Airbus Military …
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Defence Helicopter
India receives first Mi-17V-5 helicopters
8th November 2011
India has received its first batch of Mi-17V-5 helicopters manufactured by Kazan Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Russian Helicopters holding company. The order is part …
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Digital Battlespace
Hughes wins ISR contract
8th November 2011
Hughes Network Systems has been awarded a contract to provide satellite communications for an airborne solution to be utilised by a US government agency for …
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Digital Battlespace
Mercury Computer Systems announces new capabilities
8th November 2011
Mercury Computer Systems has announced ‘breakthrough capabilities’ for digital storage in embedded mobile applications in a company statement issued 7 November 2011. As a result …
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Defence Notes
Raytheon applies civil experience to military programmes
7th November 2011
Raytheon is making a series of moves to incorporate experience from the commercial aspect of its business to apply to military programmes, according to company …
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin wins USAF radar contract
7th November 2011
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force (USAF) to begin modernizing 29 long-range radars which provide advanced warning and air …
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Digital Battlespace
USAF cryptographic units to be updated by Raytheon
7th November 2011
Raytheon has won a contract from the US government to modernise the US Armed Forces cryptographic units under the VINSON/ANDVT Crypto Modernization (VACM) programme. The …
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Military Logistics
Airbus Military wins C212 support contract extension
7th November 2011
The existing maintenance contract between the Spanish Ministry of Environment, Rural Affairs and Fisheries has been extended for more than two years, according to a …
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Defence Helicopter
Germany outlines helicopter cuts
7th November 2011
The German government has revealed the planned changes to the armed forces, which sees a drastic reduction in helicopter numbers. Under the reforms plans outlined …
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Digital Battlespace
NATO outlines ACCS roadmap
7th November 2011
A NATO official has clarified that the UK has not been ruled out of the Air Command and Control System (ACCS) programme despite pulling out …
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Defence Helicopter
US DoD spends $400 million on contracted helicopter services in Afghanistan
4th November 2011
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $417 million in task orders for contractor-provided helicopter services in Afghanistan, providing insight into its reliance on …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing submits Chinook multi-year contract proposal to US Army
4th November 2011
Boeing has submitted a proposal to the US Army for a multi-year contract for the production and delivery of 155 CH-47F helicopters. The H-47 programme …
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Digital Battlespace
USAF officially designates aircraft flying Battlefield Airborne Communications Node system
4th November 2011
The two different aircraft platforms that fly the Northrop Grumman Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) system have been officially designated by the US Air Force …
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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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
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
