Air Warfare
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.
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.
Land Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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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Uncrewed Vehicles
Natural disaster market sparks geo-reference technology growth
8th April 2019
The need for disaster relief agencies to carry out unmanned aerial surveillance of affected areas has prompted a growth in requests for access to geo-referencing …
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Digital Battlespace
Hughes receives CRADA contract for BFT-3
8th April 2019
Hughes Network Systems has received a two-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) from the US Army for the third phase of the Blue Force …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Remote identification key to solving drone incursion headache
8th April 2019
The unmanned traffic management provider AirMap is advocating the adoption of a UAS remote identification system as a means to prevent drone incursions at airports. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment introduces 360 MSA for Puma AE
8th April 2019
AeroVironment has introduced a new 360 multi-sector antenna (MSA) for its Puma AE small unmanned aircraft system (UAS), the company announced on 3 April. Specifically …
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Defence Helicopter
Russian MoD set to order the Mi-26T2V
8th April 2019
The Russian military has revealed plans to order a production batch of the new Mi-26T2V heavy lift helicopter. The first Mi-26T2V contract - covering as …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Moog joins Boeing’s MQ-25 industry team
8th April 2019
Moog Aircraft Group has received a contract from Boeing to supply the wing flight control actuator and wingfold actuation systems for the MQ-25 unmanned refuelling …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky warned on King Stallion deficiencies
7th April 2019
Sikorsky has been explicitly warned by NAVAIR that the service will no longer continue to accept deficient CH-53K King Stallion aircraft under terms of a second/third …
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Special Operations
USSOCOM highlights transition and transformation
6th April 2019
In a keynote address at the March 2019 Global SOF Foundation US Symposium in Tampa Bay, FL, Vice Admiral Tim Szymanski, Deputy Commander, USSOCOM, highlighted …
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Defence Helicopter
Crowsnest flight test programme picks up steam
5th April 2019
Following ‘aero-mechanical’ first flight trials held at Leonardo’s Yeovil facility on 28 March, Lockheed Martin, prime contractor of the Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) …
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Defence Notes
LAAD 2019: News round up from Rio (video)
5th April 2019
Across the land, sea and air domains the Shephard Media news team talk through some of the highlight's of this year's LAAD 2019 exhibition in Rio …
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Defence Helicopter
Mi-26T2V completes preliminary flight tests
5th April 2019
Russian Helicopters has successfully completed preliminary flight tests of the Mi-26T2V helicopter, the company announced on 3 April. The aircraft is being prepared for delivery …
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Training
Leonardo proposes TH-119 helicopter to US Navy
5th April 2019
Leonardo has submitted a proposal to the US Navy for the manufacture and support of up to 130 TH-119 IFR training helicopters, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: Indonesia follows regional trend with ubiquitous ScanEagle
5th April 2019
Indonesia will become the latest country in the Asia-Pacific region to integrate ScanEagle UAVs into its aerial operations, following a contract modification award on 29 …
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Digital Battlespace
Russia receives sixth upgraded A-50U
5th April 2019
Rostec's Vega Concern and the Beriev Aircraft Company have supplied the sixth modernised A-50U airborne early warning and control (AEW&C;) aircraft to the Russian Air …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment receives FMS contract for Puma AE
5th April 2019
AeroVironment has received a $17.4 million contract to provide its Puma AE II small UAS, training and support to an allied nation, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
uAvionix products receive approval from India’s DGCA
5th April 2019
uAvionix’s products for UAS have been accepted by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India for use within Indian-controlled airspace, the company announced …
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Defence Helicopter
Kaman receives AH-1Z blade skin contract
4th April 2019
Kaman Composites Wichita will manufacture and supply composite skin to core assembly structural components for the Bell AH-1Z helicopter blades, Kaman announced on 1 April. …
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2019: Lockheed keen to offer armed Black Hawks in Brazil and beyond
4th April 2019
With a large number of UH-60 Black Hawks already operating in Brazil, Lockheed Martin could offer up its armed version to the country for its …
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Defence Notes
SOFINS 2019: Certification continues for A400M special mission capabilities
4th April 2019
Airbus Defence and Space continues to certify a series of mission capabilities for the A400M tactical transport aircraft designed to further enhance the platform’s support …
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