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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.
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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
The US Navy’s answer to a sixth-generation fighter has experienced a range of setbacks and delays to the programme, with only $47 million in this latest proposed budget set aside for completing the aircraft.
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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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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Naval Warfare
India opens Naval Air Enclave
11th October 2016
A new Naval Air Enclave (NAE) has been opened at Cochin International Airport (CIAL), India, the national Ministry of Defence announced on 5 October. The …
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Digital Battlespace
South Korea mulls extra AEW&C aircraft
11th October 2016
The South Korean air force is planning to add two Boeing E-737 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to its fleet. The acquisition of …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2016: The future is bright for FVL (video)
10th October 2016
The US Army's ambitious Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme is moving forward with the material solutions and analysis phase imminent. Shephard spoke with Rich Kretzschmar , …
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Training
Training in motion at Dobbins
10th October 2016
In an ambitious drive to become a centre of excellence for training air force aeromedical evacuation (AE) personnel, Dobbins Air Reserve Base is continuing expansion of …
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Defence Helicopter
31st MEU aviators soar in Philippines
10th October 2016
Much is being written about maritime tensions in the South China Sea, but for pilots of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) of the USMC …
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Digital Battlespace
Taiwan offers new night vision scope
10th October 2016
Forever Plus Corp, a Taiwanese company, has begun marketing a new lightweight, multifunctional digital night vision scope. The company describes the FPC-NVP300 as the ‘most …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon, Logos partner on ISR sensors
7th October 2016
A new collaboration between Raytheon and Logos Technologies will address intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) requirements with advanced multi-intelligence (multi-INT) sensor systems, Raytheon announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
Rockwell to service UH-60 displays
7th October 2016
Rockwell Collins has been awarded a five-year firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract by the US Army to service the MFD-268C4 multi-function display (MFD) units …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop counters UAS in Black Dart
7th October 2016
Northrop Grumman has participated in the annual US Department of Defense (DoD) Black Dart counter-UAS technology demonstration exercise, the company announced on 5 October. Black …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2016: GMS ‘King Cobra’ strikes at the military market
7th October 2016
Quick question - who is the oldest computer manufacturer in the United States? According to Ben Sharfi, CEO of General Micro Systems (GMS), it’s his …
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US Army gets first CIRCM systems
6th October 2016
Northrop Grumman has made the delivery of the first Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) missile defence systems to the US Army, the company announced on 4 …
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Military Logistics
Airborne Systems launches Hi-5 military parachute
6th October 2016
Airborne Systems has added the new Hi-5 to its line of high performance Ram Air military parachutes, the company announced on 3 October. The Hi-5 …
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Military Logistics
C295W in aerial refuel testing
6th October 2016
The C295W medium transport aircraft has demonstrated its ability to operate as an airborne tanker during a test flight carried out in late September, Airbus …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2016: Trends and hot topics
5th October 2016
Tony Skinner and Tim Fish discuss the key US Army trends and hot topics for this year's AUSA in Washington DC.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2016: Robots at the ready (video)
5th October 2016
Following its formation in April 2016 from the military division of iRrobot, Endeavor Robotics is now prepared to participate and win in various US military …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2016: Future attack helo lighter, more lethal
5th October 2016
The replacement of the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter under the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme is likely to see a smaller, lighter helicopter introduced, rather …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky orders CH-148 weapon pylons
5th October 2016
CPI Aerostructures has received purchase orders worth around $5 million from Sikorsky to manufacture the weapon pylon for the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, CPI announced on 3 …
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Defence Helicopter
Poland scraps H225M buy
5th October 2016
The Polish government has cancelled its proposed plan to buy 50 H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, media reports indicate. Uncertainty has surrounded the $3.5bn …
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Defence Helicopter
Thailand orders additional H225Ms
5th October 2016
Airbus Helicopters will deliver a further two H225M Caracal (EC725) multi-role utility helicopters to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) under an order announced on …
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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![Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight]()
Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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![DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract]()
DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
