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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: Lockheed Martin HALE-D set for 2011 test flight
27th August 2010
Lockheed Martin is to conduct the maiden flight of its High Altitude Long Endurance- Demonstrator (HALE-D) in the middle of next year, company officials have …
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Digital Battlespace
AUVSI: Harris ISR module to reduce SWAP
27th August 2010
Harris is developing an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) 'module' for its AN/PRC-117G radio, designed to extend its capability and reduce size, weight and power …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: LEMV hovers towards PDR
27th August 2010
The first prototype of Northrop Grumman's Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) will be ready for its maiden flight in the middle of 2011, according to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: DoD credits offshore cooperation for UAS advances
27th August 2010
US Department of Defense (DoD) representatives cite a need for continuing offshore cooperation in ensuring future UAS developments. Speaking at AUVSI’s North America 2010, Dyke …
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Military Logistics
First Airbus Military A330 MRTT for RAF leaves hangar
27th August 2010
The first A330 MRTT Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) for the Royal Air Force has completed the in-door trials, such as systems trials, required prior …
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Defence Helicopter
Enstrom Helicopters flies the first 480B destined for the JGSDF training programme
27th August 2010
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has completed the first day of flying for the first 480B helicopter destined for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Pilot …
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Defence Helicopter
United Rotorcraft Solutions delivers two Bell 430s to Ecuador Navy
27th August 2010
On August 1, 2010 United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) delivered two Bell 430’s to the Ecuadorian Navy. The first 430 received a Garmin GNS400 GPS coupled …
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Defence Helicopter
Lakota marks new program milestone with initial MEDEVAC mission in Germany
27th August 2010
The UH-72A Lakota has performed its initial MEDEVAC (medical evacuation) mission in Germany, marking an operational first for the US Army’s Light Utility Helicopter in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: BAMS continues to hit major milestones
26th August 2010
Capt Robert Dishman, PMA 262 Program Manager for the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) UAS at Naval Air Systems Command has confirmed that the programme …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: ITT delivers Gorgon Stare payload
26th August 2010
ITT has delivered its Wide-Area Airborne Surveillance (WAAS) sensor system to the US Air Force ahead of its proposed deployment as part of the 'Gorgon …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: Raytheon offers up Griffin for UAS
26th August 2010
Raytheon is in early talks with the US Army, Navy and Air Force to integrate its Griffin lightweight, precision kinetic effects munition onto a variety …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: STUAS II set for early deployment
26th August 2010
The US Navy and Marine Corps (USMC) have backed calls for the 'early deployment' of its Small Tactical Unmanned Air System (STUAS) Tier II system …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Global Hawk program prepares for major evaluation
26th August 2010
Beale's RQ-4 Global Hawk program is set to undergo an Initial Operation Test and Evaluation in October 2010 in support of an exercise, conducted by …
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Digital Battlespace
EADS North America awarded US Coast Guard contract for HC-144A maritime patrol aircraft
26th August 2010
The US Coast Guard has awarded prime contractor EADS North America a $117 million contract for three HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft, with options …
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin receives $111.4M contract modification for F-22 Raptor sustainment
26th August 2010
Lockheed Martin Corp. has received a $111.4 million contract modification from the US Air Force for sustainment of the F-22 Raptor fleet, resulting in a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Real-time failure detection sensor system performs successfully in Shadow UAS flight tests
26th August 2010
In recent flight tests on the Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS), Rockwell Collins demonstrated a new technology that is able to perform real-time data …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Rockwell Collins reaches new heights in UAV damage tolerance flight testing
26th August 2010
Rockwell Collins today unveiled the results of successful flight tests with dramatically increasing levels of damage on an unmanned F/A-18 subscale model air vehicle. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: USAF outlines evolving procedures for Global Hawk
26th August 2010
Lessons learned from ongoing tactical applications are leading to an evolution in advanced operational procedures for the United States Air Force (USAF) RQ-4 Global Hawk. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: Northrop Grumman offers unmanned future vision
26th August 2010
Northrop Grumman executives used the opening day of AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2010 to offer a corporate vision for the future of unmanned systems. …
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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?]()
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
