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The US Air Force is seeking additional contractors to support communications upgrades for the B-52, while multiple Stratofortress modernisation programmes continue to experience delays, cost growth and technical challenges.

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Exclusive: Ottawa says its future NORAD interceptor must be highly stealthy, resistant to jamming and capable of engaging threats at very long range, while leaving the competition open to domestic and international suppliers.

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Autonomous naval assets on the horizon

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After two years of planning the UK’s Unmanned Warrior event is underway off the west coast of Scotland and Wales and while the event was …

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and UAVision of Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the production of UAS in Nigeria, the NAF …

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Peru gets R-312ATs radios

14th October 2016

Rosoboronexport, the state intermediary agency for Russia's defence exports, has made the delivery of R-312ATs radios to Peru, the company announced on 10 October. The …

New mission for DSCS satellite

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New mission for DSCS satellite

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A Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) satellite has embarked on a new mission supporting the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Amundsen-Scott Station at the South Pole. …

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USAF, Battelle target UAS ice protection

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Helitech 2016: Lord looks for more aftermarket opportunities

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Helitech 2016: Lord looks for more aftermarket opportunities

13th October 2016

Lord Corporation has been vocalising its long history in the aftermarket at Helitech International 2016, while looking to also branch out with its platform bases.  …

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Helitech 2016: On Trakka for EMS missions (video)

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Trakka Systems unveiled its TrakkaBeam TLX and TC-300 payloads to the European market at Helitech International on 11-13 October. The company specialises in searchlights and …

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DJI, Datumate launch site survey solution

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L-3 Communications’ Vertex Aerospace division has started work to support the US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 aircraft fleet, the company announced on 11 October. The …

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