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QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons
Notable projects under the Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract include the British Army determining the impact of a vehicle-mounted laser weapon on drones and testing a vehicle-mounted Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW).
Air Warfare
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
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Will Canada and Latin America seek new sources for combat aircraft?
US-made combat aircraft are being passed over in favour of European types, as Latin America and Canada question their ageing fleet replacement choices.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army picks Skydio for unit-level ISR
12th February 2021
Programme aims to equip US soldiers with a rapidly deployable small UAS to for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon aids DARPA effort to improve battlefield airspace management
12th February 2021
US company will create software and sensors for de-conflicting friendly air assets and tracking airborne platforms.
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Training
Jordan requests F-16 combat training centre
12th February 2021
The Royal Jordanian Air Force will use equipment and services from Lockheed Martin to enhance pilot training.
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Defence Helicopter
South Korea goes on the attack with helicopters
11th February 2021
Attack helicopters are the object of desire for both the army and marines in South Korea, both new platforms and upgrades of existing assets.
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Defence Notes
NGAD exemplifies usefulness of digital engineering
11th February 2021
Digital engineering techniques enabled the next-generation USAF fighter to be designed, assembled, tested and flown in rapid time.
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Digital Battlespace
France picks Airbus and Thales to deliver future digital battlefield solutions
11th February 2021
Ten-year project will see development of new joint tactical SIGINT system.
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Defence Helicopter
GE Aviation to make King Stallion spare engines
11th February 2021
Four more T408-GE-400 turboshafts will be provided under latest contract modification.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop and Ultra move towards production-ready MQ-8 sonobuoy launcher
11th February 2021
A collaboration between Northrop Grumman and Ultra Electronics could hold the key to new ASW capabilities for the MQ-8C Fire Scout UAV.
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Training
BISim dampens China speculation
10th February 2021
Bohemia Interactive Simulations says it has no commercial links to Bohemia Interactive, following Chinese investment by Tencent Holdings in the latter.
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Special Operations
Abaco supports Ghostrider HUD upgrade
10th February 2021
MAGIC1A embedded computing system is intended to enhance operational visibility.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Liebherr joins US unmanned tanker effort
10th February 2021
German company to provide tailhook actuator for Boeing MQ-25A Stingray UAV.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Liebherr joins US unmanned tanker effort
10th February 2021
German company to provide tailhook actuator for Boeing MQ-25A Stingray UAV.
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Air Warfare
DARPA lines up LongShot
10th February 2021
If LongShot reaches fruition, it will provide the USAF with an alternative means of generating combat capability.
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Special Operations
USSOCOM awards new modification for Long Endurance Aircraft
10th February 2021
Contract ceiling raised to $75 million for programme to acquire new UAV capability for US SOF.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia to develop new satellite RF payload
10th February 2021
Australia has issued an RfP seeking vendors who can help develop radio frequency sensor payloads for a constellation of future military satellites.
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Training
Boeing to improve LCT simulators
9th February 2021
Manufacturer will enhance software and add cybersecurity features.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Manufacturers deliberate FVL Maritime Strike options
9th February 2021
As a search for successors to MH-60 and MQ-8 aircraft under the US Navy's Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike effort begins in earnest, attention turns to which new systems could compete for programme spoils.
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Air Warfare
F-35 Block Four testing includes two types of F135 engine
9th February 2021
Pratt & Whitney to make STOVL and conventional engines.
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Defence Helicopter
Jamaica orders Bell 505s
9th February 2021
Helicopters to be used for training and public safety missions.
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
