Air Warfare
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.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
Air Warfare
What lessons could Europe learn from air power use in Ukraine?
The use of air power by both sides in the ongoing conflict has been extensively focused on, influencing policy and procurement around the world. But are the lessons from the front line universally applicable, or should other nations be planning for very different scenarios?
Air Warfare
Paraguayan Air Force receives four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
Six Super Tucano aircraft were ordered in July 2024, with Paraguay the fifth South American country to add the aircraft to modernise its fleet.
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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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Defence Notes
USAF selects Cubic P5CTS/TCTS
3rd February 2012
Cubic has been awarded a new contract for its P5 Combat Training System/Tactical Combat Training System (P5CTS/TCTS) by the US Air Force Range Instrumentation Systems …
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Defence Helicopter
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force selects ALMDS
3rd February 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has purchased four of its Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to help protect its …
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Defence Helicopter
Whales inspire rotor blade efficiency study
2nd February 2012
After studying humpback whales, scientists working for the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) have discovered and flight tested a way of making helicopters more manoeuvrable, it …
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Digital Battlespace
UK tests wind farm resistant radar
1st February 2012
The UK MoD has tested a newly-installed radar designed to counter interference associated with wind farms, it has been revealed. In a statement on 12 …
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Defence Helicopter
Extra Chinooks arrive in Australia
1st February 2012
The Australian Defence Force's (ADF) fleet of CH-47 Chinooks has increased to seven with the arrival of two ex-US Army examples, it has been revealed. …
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin marks 2400th C-130 Hercules delivery
31st January 2012
Lockheed Martin has announced that its C-130 Hercules programme has reached an historic milestone, following the delivery of its 2400th aircraft. The aircraft is an …
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Digital Battlespace
US Coast Guard receives 13th HC-144A Ocean Sentry
31st January 2012
Airbus Military has announced that along with prime contractor EADS North America, it has delivered the 13th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft to the …
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Defence Helicopter
First NH90 TTH in Final Operational Configuration delivered
31st January 2012
Eurocopter has announced that it has officially delivered the first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) qualified in its final operational configuration to the French armament …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing announces Canadian CH-47F suppliers
30th January 2012
Boeing has selected a number of firms for the first group of work packages for in-service support of 15 Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters. According to …
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Military Logistics
Cobham Body Fuel Tanks selected for KC-46A
30th January 2012
Boeing has selected Cobham Mission Equipment to provide Body Fuel Tanks in support of the US Air Force’s KC-46 Tanker programme. Cobham revealed its selection …
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Defence Helicopter
USAF moves forward with HH-60 replacement
30th January 2012
Despite budget cuts continuing to cast a long shadow over US helicopter programmes, the US Air Force is looking to advance plans for a new …
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Defence Helicopter
Becker Avionics DVCS6100 selected for UH-72A Lakota
27th January 2012
Becker Avionics has announced that its Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS 6100) has been selected for the US Army’s new UH-72A Lakota Mission Equipment Package …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman, US Navy test UCAS refuelling
27th January 2012
Northrop Grumman and the US Navy successfully completed a series of flight tests to demonstrate technology that could help extend the operating range and flight …
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Defence Helicopter
EC135 selected for Boeing, Thales ADF bid
27th January 2012
The Eurocopter EC135 has been selected as the preferred platform for Boeing and Thales bid for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Project AIR 9000 Phase …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Pentagon cancels Global Hawk Block 30 programme
27th January 2012
The US Department of Defence (DOD) has announced that it is planning to cancel the Global Hawk 30 programme in favour of the Lockheed Martin …
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Digital Battlespace
AFCEA West 2012: Action urged over cyber security
27th January 2012
An industry expert has emphasised the importance of a universal sense of responsibility when it comes to enhancing cyber security. Speaking to Shephard during the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AFCEA West 2012: Hybrid aerostat nears completion
27th January 2012
Sofcoast's efforts to develop the Small Tactical Hybrid Aerostat are coming to fruition, with the CEO of the company predicting it is near completion. John …
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Defence Helicopter
General Dynamics wins US Army Gatling contract
26th January 2012
General Dynamics has announced that its Armament and Technical Products business has received an order from the US Army for the GAU-19/B Gatling gun system. …
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Defence Helicopter
Panther eliminated from Danish Maritime Helicopter programme
26th January 2012
The Eurocopter AS565 Panther has been eliminated from Denmark's maritime helicopter competition, leaving the Lynx Wildcat and MH-60R Romeo in a race that is expected …
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