Airbus says it will aim to have a working prototype of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector by the end of the decade as it bids for a contract with the US Marine Corps.
Funding of £300 million will go towards training personnel on the FIRCTS programmes to meet a growing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) platforms.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
Poland first issued a requirement for up to 24 helicopters and associated training systems in January 2024.
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With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.
4th October 2016
QinetiQ has been cleared to approve structural design changes for all Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft following the company’s 21 Subpart-J accreditation under Australia’s new …
3rd October 2016
The first Certifiable Predator B (CPB), which itself will be the template for the future UK Protector UAV, has completed integration testing and is expected …
3rd October 2016
MBDA has submitted its proposal for Germany’s TLVS programme to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, the company announced on …
3rd October 2016
Development work to militarise the Mi-26T2 heavy lift, originally designed for civil use are underway as part of a delivery programme to the Russian military. The …
3rd October 2016
Russian Helicopters has launched a new flight test campaign, using the Mi-38-2 prototype, in an effort to expand the type’s operational characteristics upon request by …
3rd October 2016
Despite a lot of factors impacting the helicopter engine market, Safran Helicopter Engines are optimistic that developments in China, Russia and India will right the …
3rd October 2016
Raytheon will develop a transition to production process to incorporate Gallium Nitride (GaN) components into existing and future AN/TPY-2 radars under a contract modification awarded …
3rd October 2016
Adacel Systems will supply the US military with Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System (ATNAVICS) training simulators under a contract from the US Naval …
3rd October 2016
With counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology a quickly expanding market with an immediate requirement, SRC will be showcasing its Silent Archer C-UAS to the US Army at AUSA …
3rd October 2016
Northrop Grumman will build ten more MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopters for the US Navy, the company announced on 29 September. This will take the …
3rd October 2016
Boeing has rolled-out the first Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft in Seattle, Washington, US, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced on 28 September. The aircraft, …
1st October 2016
Shephard talks to Lorenzo Pariani, head of region South East Asia with Leonardo about the helicopter models they are displaying at the ADAS exhibition in …
30th September 2016
Lockheed Martin’s Vector Hawk UAS has been launched by an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) during a US Navy exercise, the company announced on 28 September. …
30th September 2016
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully demonstrated the ability of its Network Centric Communications Pod’s (NCCP) to provide a robust communications data link. The demo …
30th September 2016
The US Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 has successfully used an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter as a laser designator platform for an MH-60S …
30th September 2016
In recent years the Philippine Air Force (PAF) has introduced several new helicopter platforms from disparate manufacturers. For a service used to keeping robust but …
30th September 2016
Lockheed Martin has been awarded $395 million in contract options by the US Air Force (USAF) for the production of the ninth and tenth Global …
29th September 2016
The US Marine Corps sees broad tactical operational potential for current quadcopter camera designs and is looking to roll such small UAVs out across the …
29th September 2016
Serco has received a contract from Public Services and Procurement Canada to continue providing site support services at the 5 Wing Canadian Forces Base in …
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