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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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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?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.
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Training
Singapore Airshow 2018: Malaysia and India pursue Su-30 cooperation
1st February 2018
Malaysia and India have agreed to conduct an exercise in Malaysia, centring on their respective versions of the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter. Prime Minister Najib Tun …
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Digital Battlespace
Luxembourg launches first military satellite
31st January 2018
Luxembourg’s first military satellite, GovSat-1, was successfully launched into orbit onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket from Florida on 31 January. The launch of the platform …
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Defence Helicopter
Ecuadorian MoD receives first H125
31st January 2018
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H125 helicopter to the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense, the company announced on 26 January.The company signed a contract in …
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Training
HÜRKUŞ-B takes flight
31st January 2018
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI’s) HÜRKUŞ-B aircraft has performed its first flight test in Ankara, Turkey. The basic trainer aircraft is being developed for the Turkish …
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2018: Aircraft on display (video)
31st January 2018
The Shephard team will be out in full force at Singapore Air Show 2018. In this latest video we take a look at some of the aircraft …
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Digital Battlespace
Astro Aerospace completes NISAR CDR
31st January 2018
Astro Aerospace has completed the critical design review of the AstroMesh radar antenna reflector for the NASA-Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) synthetic aperture radar (NISAR) …
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Training
Brunei pushes for more S-70i pilots
31st January 2018
The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAF) currently has 24 qualified pilots for its 12 strong Sikorsky S-70i fleet and is pushing hard to increase that …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Atlas Dynamics, Luxriot enter partnership
31st January 2018
Atlas Dynamics has partnered with Luxriot to develop UAS-based solutions for the defence, security and first response markets, the companies announced on 29 January. Atlas Dynamics …
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Digital Battlespace
ADECS 2018: CRFS making spectrum waves (video)
31st January 2018
CRFS is exhibiting for the first time at ADECS 2018, the RF spectrum monitoring solutions company already has a footprint in the Asia-Pacific region but …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Should we be alarmed when China beats its war drums?
31st January 2018
Why are constant references to ‘preparations for war’ emanating from China? And should neighbours and the wider world be alarmed?
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Defence Helicopter
Leonardo files another lawsuit to halt US Army Lakota buy
31st January 2018
Airbus Helicopters is warning the Pentagon that its acquisition process is under attack by Italian defence company Leonardo. The warning came after Leonardo filed another lawsuit …
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Digital Battlespace
ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells
31st January 2018
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facility on Woody Island in the Paracel Islands is set to become a major SIGINT facility for its operations in …
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Defence Notes
Leonardo outlook sends shares into tailspin
30th January 2018
Shares in Italy's Leonardo, one of world's top ten defence companies, went into free fall on 30 January after the company presented a recovery plan …
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Defence Helicopter
Triumph to continue AH-1Z bonded panel production
30th January 2018
Triumph Group has signed a new agreement with Bell Helicopter to extend its production of bonded panel structures for the AH-1Z attack helicopter through 2021, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos expands UAV production facilities
30th January 2018
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ Unmanned Systems Division is opening new engineering and production facilities in Oklahoma City, US, to meet increased demand for jet …
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Training
Singapore Airshow 2018: S-92 pilot training begins in Brunei
30th January 2018
Offshore oil and gas helicopter support specialists, Thai Aviation Services (TAS), has started Sikorsky S-92 pilot training at the CAE Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC) in …
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Digital Battlespace
RAF eyes the skies in Shetland
30th January 2018
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is getting a new remote radar facility at Saxa Vord, Unst, Shetland, to support the tracking of unidentified military and …
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Training
ADECS 2018: Phantom detects training opportunities (video)
30th January 2018
Textron Systems is showcasing at ADECS 2018 its Phantom-UL Beam Rider - an open range training and test and evaluation tool. The Phantom has a …
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Military Logistics
LAV-25 A2 in airdrop testing
29th January 2018
The US Army is conducting airdrop certification testing on the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25 A2), it was announced on 25 January. The introduction of the …
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