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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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Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
With roughly 80% of combat missions flown by Typhoons in Europe, the Eurofighter consortium is emphasising the continued relevance of its jet and wants to ramp up production to continue to deliver combat mass in light of a shifting geo-political world order.
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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
GA-ASI forms Team SkyGuardian Belgium
17th January 2019
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has teamed with five Belgium companies to form Team SkyGuardian Belgium, the company announced on 15 January. Shephard reported in …
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Defence Notes
Russia starts production of a new-generation strategic bomber
17th January 2019
The first production works on the Russian PAK-DA new-generation strategic bomber programme are set to be given a go-ahead this year. According to the Russian military …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus to support DARPA’s Blackjack programme
16th January 2019
Airbus Defense and Space has received a contract from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a satellite bus in support of …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris to upgrade USMC tactical radios
16th January 2019
Harris Corporation will provide Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) narrowband satellite communication upgrades for the US Marine Corps’ Falcon III AN/PRC-117G manpack radios, the company …
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Digital Battlespace
SAIC completes Engility acquisition
16th January 2019
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has completed its acquisition of Engility Holdings, the company announced on 14 January. Under the terms of the merger agreement, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ukraine buys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 UAVs
16th January 2019
Ukraine has placed an order for Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Male class UAV systems. This was revealed by the country’s president Petro Poroshenko on 12 January. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Surface Navy 2019: Federal shutdown creating delays for USCG ScanEagle integration
15th January 2019
The integration of ScanEagle UAS onto the US Coast Guard (USCG) Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC) fleet is being further delayed by the ongoing shutdown …
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Special Operations
US Navy issues presolicitation for new SOF scope
15th January 2019
The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane (Indiana) has issued the presolicitation announcement for the SOF Precision-Variable Power Scope (P-VPS). The 14 January 2019 …
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Digital Battlespace
EDA’s CySAP project launched
15th January 2019
Spain, Germany and Italy have launched the European Defence Agency’s (EDA's) Cyber Defence Situation Awareness Package Rapid Research Prototype (CySAP-RRP) project, EDA announced on 11 …
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Special Operations
Georgia expands SOF capacity
15th January 2019
The Georgian Armed Forces (GAF) have announced a strategy to expand the operational capacity of its special operations forces, senior service personnel have disclosed.Speaking on …
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Special Operations
PLA SOF expands counter-terrorism training
15th January 2019
The New Year has seen Chinese special operations forces prioritizing counter-terrorism (CT) capabilities with partner nation forces across the Indo-Pacific region. As the People’s Liberation …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
HAV receives POA from CAA
15th January 2019
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has received Production Organisation Approval (POA) from the UK's Civil Aviation Authority, the company announced on 9 January. The POA follows …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Insight: Open skies for unmanned maritime operations?
15th January 2019
While the maritime environment is arguably an easier one for unmanned systems to operate in due to a relatively low amount of airspace traffic and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
InstantEye Robotics launches Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS
15th January 2019
InstantEye Robotics is set to begin full rate production of its new InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 small UAS multiple capability system in March 2019, the company …
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Digital Battlespace
Dassault signs Rafale F4 development contract
14th January 2019
French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has signed a Rafale F4 standard development contract with the French Armed Forces, which will offer the platform a host of …
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Training
GDIT receives training contract
14th January 2019
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has received the US Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Force Development contract vehicle, the company announced on 11 January. The …
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Defence Helicopter
New H225M delivered to Brazil Navy
14th January 2019
Helibras has delivered a new H225M helicopter to the Brazilian Navy, the company announced on 7 January. The Brazilian Navy is to receive 50 aircraft …
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Military Logistics
US Army tests low-cost parachute system
14th January 2019
The US Army and US Marine Corps have tested a new low-cost parachute system at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Four low-velocity-low-cost, four high-velocity-high-cost, and two Joint …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed to continue upgrading GPS ground systems
14th January 2019
Lockheed Martin has received the GPS Control Segment Sustainment II (GCS II) contract to continue to sustain and modernise the GPS satellite constellation’s ground control …
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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]()
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]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway]()
Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
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![US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed]()
US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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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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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway]()
Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
