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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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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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UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
Naval vessels are at high risk when in harbour, port or dockside and the threat from asymmetric attacks has been shown in the Ukraine war against Russian ships. A demonstration of combined systems in the UK hoped to show a potential solution to defence, government and commercial delegates.
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Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
X-47B UCAS successfully operated by CDU
15th November 2012
Northrop Grumman has taken a first critical step toward demonstrating that the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator can be manoeuvred safely and wirelessly …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing advances F/A-18E, F-15E training simulation
15th November 2012
Boeing is working on a three-year contract with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to adapt innovative training technologies for the F-15E Eagle and the …
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Defence Helicopter
Airshow China 2012: Avicopter displays concept rotorcraft
15th November 2012
Chinese helicopter manufacturer Avicopter gave a glimpse into its level of ambition this week with the unveiling of three high-speed rotorcraft designs at Airshow China. …
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Land Warfare
Airshow China: CASIC showcases air defence weapons
15th November 2012
The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) used Airshow China to trumpet its air defence credentials, displaying a range of systems, including the FD-2000 …
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin to upgrade US Navy C-130T avionics
14th November 2012
Lockheed Martin will carry out work to upgrade the avionics and software on multiple US Navy C-130T aircraft under a contract announced on 14 November. …
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Military Logistics
VPT introduces new 5W dual output DC-DC converter
14th November 2012
HEICO company VPT has announced the introduction of a new dual output DC-DC power converter to its portfolio of products. Called the VPT5-2800D DC-DC power …
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Defence Helicopter
Turbomeca, Chinese MoT mark decade of cooperation
14th November 2012
Turbomeca has marked the ten year anniversary of its work with the China Rescue & Salvage, Ministry of Transport (CRS-MOT) at the Airshow China 2012. …
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Defence Helicopter
Airshow China 2012: Chinese attack helicopters shown for the first time
13th November 2012
Two secretive Chinese attack helicopter designs were shown to the public for the first time with the opening of Airshow China in Zhuhai. Both the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airshow China 2012: New UAV designs unveiled
13th November 2012
The China Aviation Industry Corporation used Airshow China in Zhuhai this week to publicly unveil the new Wing Loong UAV. The Wing Loong was among …
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Military Logistics
Saudi Arabia seeks C-130J-30, KC-130J aircraft
13th November 2012
Saudi Arabia is seeking to buy C-130J-30 and KC-130J aircraft from the US government in a foreign military sale (FMS) at an estimated cost of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BAE Systems QF-4 programme milestone reached
12th November 2012
BAE Systems has announced the successful conversion of its 300th F-4 Phantom fighter jet into an unmanned flying drone for the US Air Force (USAF). …
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Defence Helicopter
SAIC wins US Army helicopter simulator contract
12th November 2012
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) will provide the US Army with 11 additional integrated crew member simulators for CH-47 and UH-60 helicopters under a contract …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DGA reports Watchkeeper programme progress
9th November 2012
The French DGA has reported that it has begun evaluation of the Watchkeeper UAV. The Watchkeeper system is being developed by Thales UK to meet …
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Military Logistics
Airbus Military, PT DI team for C212 upgrade
9th November 2012
Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) will jointly launch an upgraded version of the Airbus Military C212-400 under a teaming agreement announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
Italian NH90 Afghan deployment hampered by teething problems
8th November 2012
The Italian NH90 helicopter detachment to Afghanistan has been initially hampered by problems such as windshield cracks and the poor availability of spares, it has …
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Land Warfare
Estonia receives first armoured SISU 8x8 vehicle
8th November 2012
Sisu Defence Oy has announced that it has delivered the first armoured SISU 8x8 military truck for Estonian Forces, with the Estonian Air Force receiving …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ADS-B tracking system demonstrated in UAV flight test
8th November 2012
Sagetech has announced that a joint flight demonstration has been carried out between manned aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with the FAA NextGen …
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Military Logistics
DragonFly JPADS 10K enters full-rate production
8th November 2012
Airborne Systems’ DragonFly Joint Precision Aerial Delivery System (JPADS) 10,000 lb (10K) has entered full-rate production for the US Army, with the first 243 type …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Helishow 2012: Black Hawk gains momentum in the Middle East
7th November 2012
The UH-60 Black Hawk continues to sell well in the Middle East with a number of new opportunities in the pipeline. The Saudi Ministry of …
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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
