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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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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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Royal Navy's SAR crew races specialist medical team to premature twins in Stornoway
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Army celebrates delivery of 100th Lakota
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Northrop Grumman delivers 500th directional infrared countermeasures system
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the delivery of the 500th Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) aircraft self-protection system to the US Government. Representatives of the US …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Vought Defense Systems Corp. announces contract for the acquisition of Cyber Aerospace, LLC
16th March 2010
Vought Defense Systems Corp. (VDSC) announced today that it has signed a contract to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Cyber Aerospace, …
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Irish Government confirms preferred bidder for SAR Helicopter contract
16th March 2010
The Department of Transport has confirmed that a preferred bidder has been nominated to supply the Coast Guards search and rescue (SAR) helicopter contract service. …
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China to focus attention on heavy-lift helicopters
16th March 2010
China's Aviation Industry has announced its intention to develop its own heavy-lift helicopter. At a press conference on March 11, Hang Zhang Biao, director of …
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HMS Gannet, claims four new UK records in SAR
15th March 2010
HMS Gannet, the Royal Navy’s helicopter search and rescue unit in Prestwick, Scotland is bigger and busier than anywhere else in the UK – and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing A160T proves resupply capability for US Marines
15th March 2010
The Boeing A160T Hummingbird has successfully completed a cargo delivery demonstration under a US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory contract, proving the unmanned rotorcraft's ability to …
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Near-term growth expected in medium/heavy military rotorcraft market
15th March 2010
In a new study, “The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft,” Forecast International projects that 4,319 such rotorcraft will be produced during the 10-year time period …
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First S-70i helicopter fully assembled at Sikorsky facility in Poland
15th March 2010
Sikorsky and PZL Mielec, its company in Poland have announced the completion of final assembly on the first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter, an international variant …
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Chopper crash test a smash hit
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Osprey landing at naval hospital provides new life-saving option
15th March 2010
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Military Logistics
Boeing, Qatar Emiri Air Force laud C-17 fleet's achievements
15th March 2010
Boeing and the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) celebrated Qatar's deployment of C-17 Globemaster III airlifters during an Air Force Day ceremony held March 10 …
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy honoured for world record
15th March 2010
The C-5M Super Galaxy was honoured yesterday by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) for setting one of the most memorable aviation records of 2009. The …
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Defence Helicopter
RUAG takes over the Helicopter Maintenance Division of Linth Air Service AG
15th March 2010
On 1 April 2010 RUAG Aviation takes over from Linth Air Service AG in Mollis (GL) the Helicopter Maintenance Division, including a staff of four. …
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Nimrod MRA4 declared 'ready to train'
15th March 2010
The Nimrod MRA4 has made significant steps forward with the UK Ministry of Defence formally accepting the aircraft and declaring it ‘ready to train'. This …
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Surion takes to the air
12th March 2010
The first flight of the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH), known as the Surion, has taken place in South Korea. The 30-minute flight took place on …
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Swedish Helicopter Wing training by landing on icebreakers
12th March 2010
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Boeing launches compact 3-D imaging camera
12th March 2010
The Boeing Company has announced it has begun offering a new, compact, energy-efficient camera that provides three-dimensional images for military and commercial applications. Boeing Directed …
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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
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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
