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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
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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?
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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Training
HATS programme accepts first students
22nd January 2018
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Australian Army have begun training rotary wing crew at a new joint helicopter school as part of the …
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Special Operations
Composite Command for Belgium, Denmark and Netherlands SOF
19th January 2018
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the generation of the Composite Special Operations Component Command (C-SOCC) by Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands is, pending political …
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Military Logistics
France receives first C-130J Super Hercules
19th January 2018
The first C-130J Super Hercules aircraft has been delivered to the French Air Force 62st Transport Wing at Orléans-Bricy Air Base in France, Lockheed Martin …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indonesia angles towards Turkey for UCAV requirement
19th January 2018
Alongside its participation in an effort to field a domestically designed MALE UAV for surveillance purposes, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is also planning to jointly …
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Defence Helicopter
HMS Queen Elizabeth begins rotary trials
19th January 2018
The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has begun rotary wing trials. According to the Royal Navy, a Merlin helicopter from Royal Naval Air …
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National Guards of Ukraine take upgraded helicopters
19th January 2018
The National Guards of Ukraine (NGU) took on strength its first two Mi-2MSBs at the Motor Sich plant in Zaporozhya. The ceremony for the handover …
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Digital Battlespace
UK's ISR gaps to be plugged by new platforms
19th January 2018
The UK's capability to collect intelligence from airborne platforms will be affected by the impending retirement of the Sentinel R1 and Tornado, but other platforms …
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Training
Cobham to support NATO EW training
19th January 2018
Cobham has received a follow-on contract from NATO to deliver operational readiness training for up to five years, the company announced on 16 January. Under …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
First SkyGuard1 aerostat set for testing
19th January 2018
Aero-T has produced the first SkyGuard1 tactical aerostat system, the company announced on 16 January. All system components have been successfully tested as part of …
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Military Logistics
KeyW wins place on TTL support contract
18th January 2018
The KeyW Holding Corporation has received a position on the US Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic contract for providing tagging, tracking and …
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Training
Raytheon receives BMDS radar test work
18th January 2018
Raytheon has received an IDIQ contract worth up to $642 million from the Missile Defense Agency to perform Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) test related …
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Military Logistics
Airbus delivers 15th A400M to Germany
18th January 2018
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the 15th A400M multi-role military transporter aircraft to the German Air Force, the company announced on 15 January. Germany …
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Defence Helicopter
British Army’s Lynx officially retired
18th January 2018
The British Army has officially retired its Lynx helicopter fleet after almost 40 years in service, the army announced on 16 January. Lynx entered into …
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Military Logistics
Three dead in Turkey military plane crash
17th January 2018
A Turkish military transport plane has crashed in southern Anatolia, claiming the lives of three army personnel on board, the Turkish Army announced on 17 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airbus, Naval Group collaborate on RUAV project
17th January 2018
Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group have been contracted by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to develop technologies for the integration of a rotary-wing UAV …
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Defence Helicopter
Mi-28NM bound for Russian MoD
17th January 2018
Two enhanced Mi-28NM attack helicopters bound for the Russian MoD are due to delivered by the end of this year. This was revealed on 18 December …
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Training
Qatar boosts Hawk trainer purchase
17th January 2018
Qatar intends to increase its purchase of Hawk training aircraft from BAE Systems, the country's defence minister has announced. Speaking at the Royal United Services …
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Digital Battlespace
ETSO certification for Thales’ ADU 3208
17th January 2018
Thales’ Air Data Unit (ADU) 3208 has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, the company announced on 12 January. The ADU 3208 has received …
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Training
MASS supports Eagle Warrior exercise
17th January 2018
MASS has supported the Royal Air Force (RAF)-led exercise Eagle Warrior at the RAF College in Cranwell, the company announced on 12 January. More than …
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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
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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?
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
