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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
Air Warfare
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
GA-ASI Avenger ER sets new flight record
11th April 2018
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) Avenger Extended Range (ER) UAS has set a new endurance record by flying for 23.4 consecutive hours, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
European UAS airspace integration on the horizon
11th April 2018
As the European transport commissioner pushes for a more open drone market in the continent, the SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) will begin implementing its U-Space …
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Digital Battlespace
Systel servers for Fire Scout programme
11th April 2018
Systel will supply computing servers for the US Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scout programme, the company announced on 9 April.The MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS is designed …
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Military Logistics
Cobham tests VigilOX pilot breathing sensors
11th April 2018
Cobham’s VigilOX pilot breathing sensor system has flown three test flights on the US Navy’s F-18 and T-45 aircraft, the company announced on 9 April. …
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Defence Helicopter
DSA 2018: Indonesia receives final Apache Guardians
11th April 2018
The Indonesian Army received its five remaining AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters on 29 March. Photos of the arrival and unloading of the helicopters from a …
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Special Operations
DSA 2018: Philippines activates unified SOF command
11th April 2018
The Armed Forces of the Philippines stood up a new integrated joint command, called the AFP Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM), on 6 April. Putting them …
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Military Logistics
DSA 2018: Indonesia seeks new transport aircraft
11th April 2018
Marshal Yuyu Sutisna, chief of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), revealed plans at a press conference on 7 April to increase his force’s heavy airlift …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sea-Air-Space 2018: Manned-unmanned aircraft integration underway
10th April 2018
Integration testing between the US Navy's manned P-8A Poseidon aircraft and its MQ-4C Triton UAS is underway with plans to ramp up efforts in the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kongsberg, Survae partner on UAS video management
10th April 2018
Kongsberg Geospatial has integrated its Iris UAS ground control station (GCS) with Survae’s digital asset management platform for geolocated video, imagery and data, the company …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army releases Sentinel radar upgrade RfP
10th April 2018
The US Army is pushing ahead with upgrades to its fielded Sentinel A3 radar systems as it looks to address growing threats on the battlefield, …
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Defence Helicopter
Greece fires warning shots at Turkish helicopter
10th April 2018
Greek soldiers fired warning shots at a Turkish helicopter after it approached the small island of Ro, which marks their border in the Aegean Sea, …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters signs two HCare Smart contracts
10th April 2018
Airbus Helicopters has signed contracts with the Brazilian armed forces and the Mexican Air Force for its HCare maintenance programmes, the company announced on 5 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Germany requests MQ-4C Triton UAS
10th April 2018
The US State Department is considering a potential foreign military sale of MQ-4C Triton UAS to Germany. Under a package worth $2.5 billion, Germany has …
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Defence Helicopter
US government closes in on third V-22 multi-year
10th April 2018
The Pentagon is preparing to finalise and sign off on a third multi-year (MY3) Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey contract, with the deal expected to be completed …
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Training
Aero receives L-39NG contract from Senegal
10th April 2018
Aero Vodochody has received an order from the government of Senegal to deliver four L-39NG aircraft in light attack configuration, the company announced on 4 …
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Defence Helicopter
US agrees guided missile sale to Qatar
10th April 2018
The United States approved a deal to sell Qatar $300 million in guided missiles on 9 April, on the eve of President Donald Trump's White …
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Defence Helicopter
Sea-Air-Space 2018: USMC says CH-53K 'not a zero risk proposition'
9th April 2018
Despite Pentagon reports of development and testing challenges, the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter is on track to meet initial operational capability in 2019, according to …
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Defence Helicopter
US approves CH-47F helicopters sale to Spain
9th April 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of CH-47F helicopters to Spain, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos opens new Australian facility
9th April 2018
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has opened a new facility in New South Wales, Australia, near Naval Air Station HMAS Albatross. Kratos said it will …
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative]()
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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![Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades]()
Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
