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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
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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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Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)
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Lockheed Martin-led team to develop new autonomous technology
9th October 2012
A team led by Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to explore highly advanced autonomous technologies aboard an unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) …
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PARS 3 LR enters full scale production
9th October 2012
MBDA has announced that PARS 3 LR, the main armament for the German Army’s Tiger helicopter, has passed into full scale production. The news follows …
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Saab, DigitalGlobe partner for 3D mapping
8th October 2012
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Autonomous aerial refuelling inches closer
8th October 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has recently completed a series of flight demonstrations with DARPA and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, marking an important …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing awarded CH-47 Chinook logistics contract
8th October 2012
Boeing has announced that the US Army has awarded it a five-year Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract for CH-47 Chinook support worth $185 million. The contract …
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Defence Helicopter
French Navy re-activates Caiman Marine squadron
8th October 2012
The French Navy has re-activated the 31 Flottille squadron to begin NH90 Caiman Marine operations on the Mediterranean. The unit, which previously operated the Lynx, …
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Digital Battlespace
General Dynamics to help USMC see more clearly
5th October 2012
General Dynamics C4 Systems has announced that its team has received a contract from the US Marine Corps (USMC) to build up to four Engineering …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ONR awards autonomous unmanned aerial cargo prototype contracts
5th October 2012
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has announced the awarding of two contracts for its Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AACUS) programme. Two industry teams …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman ESM officially designated AN/ALQ-240(V)1
5th October 2012
Northrop Grumman’s Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system for the US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft has officially been designated the AN/ALQ-240(V)1. Assigning nomenclature is an important …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aurora's Skate poised for SWAT team operations
3rd October 2012
Aurora Flight Sciences has announced that it has recently signed an agreement with the Boston area Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (MetroLEC) to establish a programme …
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Helibras to build indigenous aircraft in mid-2020s
3rd October 2012
Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling has confirmed that Helibras will design and develop an indigenous helicopter in the mid 2020s. Speaking at the opening ceremony of …
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Defence Helicopter
Helibras and Lider sign MoU for Brazilian EC225 production
3rd October 2012
Oil and gas helicopter operator Lider Aviacao has signed an MoU with Helibras to become the first operator of Brazilian-built Eurocopter EC225s. The deal, announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Logos Technologies wins Kestrel surveillance system contract
2nd October 2012
Logos Technologies has announced that it has been awarded a contract by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to develop an additional 22 Kestrel wide-area persistent …
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French DGA takes delivery of Rafale C137 aircraft
2nd October 2012
Dassault Aviation and Thales have announced that the the French defence procurement agency (DGA) has officially taken delivery of the Rafale C137, the first production …
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Digital Battlespace
New HC-130J aircraft for US Coast Guard
2nd October 2012
Lockheed Martin has announced that it has received a contract worth $218 million for three additional HC-130Js for the US Coast Guard. This order will …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Swiss begin trials for a new reconnnaissance UAS
2nd October 2012
The Swiss air force and Armasuisse, the Swiss defence procurement agency, have recently commenced flight testing of two MALE UAS designs, it has emerged. The …
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Digital Battlespace
VSI receives Danish F-16 night vision contract
1st October 2012
Vision Systems International (VSI) has announced that it has been awarded a contract from the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) to provide its Night Vision …
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Defence Helicopter
Helidax reaches 40,000 flight hour mark
1st October 2012
DCI and INAER subsidiary Helidax has announced that it has exceeded 40,000 flight hours on EC120 Colibri aircraft, in their Calliope configuration, after 2 years …
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Land Warfare
Australia deploys new Giraffe radars in Afghanistan
1st October 2012
The Australian Department of Defence (DOD) has announced that two new Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) Giraffe radars are now operational at the multinational …
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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
