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Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
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NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.
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UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence
The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Military Logistics
UK MOD signs on for 8th C-17 Globemaster III
29th March 2012
Boeing has announced that the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed an agreement for the acquisition of an additional C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. This …
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Military Logistics
Northrop Grumman delivers NATO C3 ATC
29th March 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that its Europe-based air traffic management systems subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a contract by the NATO …
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Military Logistics
NDIA Logistics 2012: TRANSCOM demands 'trust and transparency'
29th March 2012
The deputy commander of the US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has outlined the organisation's strategy to fall in line with current budgetary constraints. According to the …
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Digital Battlespace
VSI wins US military NVCD contract
29th March 2012
Vision Systems International (VSI) has announced that it has been awarded a contract for the delivery and engineering support of Night Vision Cueing Display (NVCD) …
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Military Logistics
FIDAE 2012: Boeing offering surplus KC-135s to Latin American and Asia-Pacific nations
29th March 2012
Several Latin American countries have expressed an interest in purchasing surplus KC-135 Stratotankers, it has been revealed. According to Earl Godby, head of business development …
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Defence Helicopter
FIDAE 2012: Helibras soon to begin local assembly of EC725s
29th March 2012
The Brazilian subsidiary of Eurocopter, Helibras, is preparing to start the assembly of EC725 helicopters for the Brazilian armed forces' H-XBR programme. A new final …
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Military Logistics
NDIA 2012: Logistics contractor support set to flourish after drawdown
28th March 2012
DHL Express expects significant market potential for contracted service provision of logistics beyond the drawdown of coalition forces from Iraq and Afghanistan. Speaking to Shephard …
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Military Logistics
NDIA Logistics 2012: Primes backing small businesses
28th March 2012
The US Department of Defense (DoD) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) 'primes' must rethink their relationship with small businesses, according to representatives from the leading …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FIDAE 2012: Spanish Aerospace Technology Institute reveals details of hybrid UAV
28th March 2012
The Spanish National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) has revealed details of a hybrid UAV able to land vertically like a helicopter but with fixed-wing …
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Military Logistics
Rockwell Collins selected for KC-390 communications
28th March 2012
Rockwell Collins has announced that it has been selected by Embraer to provide its DF-430 Direction Finder and HF-9000 high frequency radios for the Embraer …
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Military Logistics
KC-46 engine contract signed
28th March 2012
Boeing and Pratt & Whitney have signed the contract that will see Pratt & Witney supply the PW4062 engine to power Boeing's KC-46, the US …
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Defence Helicopter
FIDAE 2012: AEL Sistema and Ares promoting Brazilian-made laser guided rocket system
28th March 2012
Elbit Systems' Brazilian subsidiaries AEL Sistemas and rocket manufacturer Ares are using the FIDAE air show to promote a new laser guided rocket system. The …
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Defence Helicopter
FIDAE 2012: Boeing offers AH-6i to South American customers
28th March 2012
Boeing negotiations with Chile over a possible purchase of the AH-6i have been revealed at FIDAE 2012. According to Brad Rounding, manager of AH-6 business …
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Defence Helicopter
FIDAE 2012: Latin American countries express interest in former Marine Corps Sea Knights
28th March 2012
Three Latin American nations have expressed interest in purchasing former US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knights, it has been revealed. The aircraft, which are …
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Defence Helicopter
FIDAE 2012: FAdeA to push ahead with Chinese helicopter production
27th March 2012
Officials from Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) say they hope to fly their first locally assembled Z-11 light helicopter at the end of this year. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
British UAV nears completion
27th March 2012
UAV manufacturer Blue Bear has highlighted the importance of British technology that is aiding the development of its iStart UAV. Mike Humphreys, military account manager …
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Military Logistics
NDIA Logistics 2012: Logistics answer to global 'moral imbalance'
27th March 2012
Military logistics can lead efforts to respond to 'perceived moral imbalances' around the world, SAIC's new CEO John Jumper has urged. After only a month …
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Military Logistics
NDIA Logistics 2012: Afghanistan logistics strategy to outweigh Iraq drawdown
27th March 2012
The drawdown of US forces from Iraq was a 'significant accomplishment' but logistical requirements to pull out of Afghanistan will prove more problematic, a senior …
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Military Logistics
JBT receives Halvorsen 25K loader order
27th March 2012
JBT has announced that it has been awarded a contract for Halvorsen 25K loaders to support the C-17A Globemaster III heavy transport aircraft recently acquired …
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