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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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UK receives two additional F-35B aircraft as deliveries resume
The two aircraft were delivered in the TR-3 configuration, bringing the RAF one step closer to fulfilling its order for 48 F-35B aircraft.
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Lockheed Martin builds first Saudi Arabian THAAD components
The THAAD launcher was first procured by Saudi Arabia in 2017, with local production a key condition of the sale.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon fires up EW for Australia
4th May 2017
Fresh from a successful test demonstrating a single-ship geolocation capability, Raytheon is promoting its upgraded AN/ALR-69A(V) aircraft radar warning receiver (RWR) to export markets such …
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Military Logistics
NATO requests C-17 logistics support
4th May 2017
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential $300 million foreign military sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for …
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Defence Helicopter
Greece requests CH-47D helicopters
3rd May 2017
The US State Department is considering a potential $80 million foreign military sale of CH-47D helicopters to Greece, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on …
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Military Logistics
Updated ALIS for F-35 sites
3rd May 2017
Lockheed Martin has received approval to install the updated version of the F-35's Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) software at US Air Force (USAF) and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: FAA evaluates UAS detection systems
3rd May 2017
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its partners are continuing to conduct detection research into UAS with a number of recent evaluations of detection systems …
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Training
CAE aims for fixed wing training growth
2nd May 2017
Building on the success of its new Army fixed wing training program, CAE USA is looking for new opportunities and synergies at its facility in …
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Military Logistics
US Navy works on P-8A aerial refuelling
2nd May 2017
The US Air Force (USAF) has carried out the first operational aerial refuelling of the navy's P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft with its KC-135 tanker.Establishing …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Northwest UAV begins new engine development
2nd May 2017
The Northwest UAV (NWUAV) NW-44 Multi-Fuel Engine has reached a milestone of 1,000 combat flight hours on board small UAS.The NW-44 electronic fuel-injected engine is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Triton talks in commercial X-band
2nd May 2017
Commercial satellite operator XTAR has been selected by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to support X-band satellite bandwidth for the MQ-4C Triton.The blanket …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Heavy-lift UAV weighs in
2nd May 2017
Norwegian company Griff Aviation has produced a prototype of a UAV which it claims can lift hundreds of pounds, which is set to be showcased …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Autonomous sales steady for Northrop
2nd May 2017
Northrop Grumman reported a slight increase in sales of its autonomous systems in its first quarter financial results, released at the end of April 2017.Despite …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: New Wankel engine enters the market
2nd May 2017
German engine manufacturer 3W-International will present its new 3W-180 SRE Hybrid Wankel Engine for the first time at AUVSI Xponential in Dallas.The 3W-180 SRE will …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Homeland Security increases UAV focus
2nd May 2017
The Department of Homeland Security has selected Mississippi State University to lead a major research and development programme for a new demonstration facility.Mississippi State University …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: FAA research slow on emerging tech
2nd May 2017
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has highlighted that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could improve how it develops and reports its activities, including …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Chinese robotics investment grows
2nd May 2017
Wireless power and battery systems developer WiBotic has become the latest company to benefit from Chinese investment as the country looks to expand its interests …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New production line for Predator landing gear
2nd May 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and GKN Aerospace Fokker have opened a new production line for landing gear systems for the Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper UAS …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to upgrade USAF’s AOC WS
2nd May 2017
Raytheon has received a contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to sustain and modernise its Air and Space Operations Centre Weapon System (AOC WS), …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Centrik, AviComply to support RPAS operators
2nd May 2017
Centrik will work with AviComply to simplify remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) compliance and operational management in South Africa, the company announced on 26 April.Centrik's …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army Apaches train to counter-North Korean maritime SOF
2nd May 2017
US Army Apache helicopters are conducting training operations designed to counter the threat of North Korean maritime special operations forces. Designated 'maritime counter-SOF', the operations …
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