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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.
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Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
Air Warfare
Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s
The two aircraft flew more than 70 sorties in seven months and tested the system in various conditions and mission scenarios.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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Defence Notes
Pentagon report warns of PLA’s meteoric rise
2nd September 2020
On 1 September the Pentagon issued its 20th and most comprehensive report on developments within the Chinese military, for the benefit of the US Congress …
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Defence Helicopter
Alligator variant makes progress with contract in the offing
2nd September 2020
Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company (a Russian Helicopters subsidiary) conducted the maiden flight of the latest Ka-52M attack helicopter prototype last month, according to the Russian …
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Digital Battlespace
Scytalys to develop national C2 system for Indonesia
2nd September 2020
EFA Group subsidiary Scytalys on 1 September announced a $49 million contract award to provide an interoperable C2 system for Indonesia, as the armed forces …
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Digital Battlespace
New ISR sensor pod beckons for MQ-9
2nd September 2020
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Spanish engineering and technology firm SENER are developing the customisable NATO Pod for carrying sovereign, cross-domain ISR sensors that …
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Training
Thailand selects trainer and light attack aircraft
2nd September 2020
According to Thai media, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the Textron Aviation T-6C Texan II as its new trainer aircraft, while its …
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Digital Battlespace
DoD orders small tactical comms terminals from Viasat for FMS customers
1st September 2020
US Naval Information Warfare System Command, acting on behalf of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Program Office, has ordered KOR 24A multi-channel small tactical terminals from …
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Air Warfare
DoD picks Alliant Techsystems to enhance AARGM capabilities
1st September 2020
Orbital ATK is to develop new technology to increase the capability of the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) family of air-to-surface missiles, the US …
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Digital Battlespace
EDA turns its thoughts to cognitive radio and radar
1st September 2020
The steering board of the European Defence Agency (EDA) has approved the launch of a new AI-focused research project to harden military communication and radar …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Black Eagle family expands with new electric members
1st September 2020
Israel-based Steadicopter has developed new lightweight electrically powered versions of its Black Eagle family of rotary-wing VTOL UAVs. Black Eagle 25E and Black Eagle 50E …
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Training
Training for the Future Capability Profile (Studio)
1st September 2020
The world of work is changing, with COVID-19 and emerging technologies accelerating existing trends in defence and wider afield. Raytheon UK believes the training sector …
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Air Warfare
Singapore fighter squadron takes on ‘aggressor’ role
1st September 2020
The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) 140 Squadron ‘Osprey’ has taken on an ‘aggressor’ training role, as indicated by shoulder patches, believed to be …
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Defence Notes
China goes ballistic in South China Sea
28th August 2020
China fired four of its most capable conventional ballistic missiles into the South China Sea from bases in mainland China on 26 August. Most commentators saw these …
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Training
BISim promotes easier simulation
28th August 2020
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has released a new software update for its VBS4 whole-Earth virtual and constructive simulation system. The company claims the v.20.1 update is …
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Air Warfare
Canada to build new facilities for FFCP fighters
28th August 2020
A new facility to house future Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighters will be built at the Cold Lake airbase by EllisDon Construction Services. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed to integrate Network Enabled Weapon software with Seahawks
28th August 2020
The US Navy, via Naval Air Systems Command, has ordered labour and hardware from Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems for Phase 2 Network Enabled …
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Air Warfare
Saab adds LADM to the mix for Finnish fighter programme proposal
28th August 2020
Saab is planning to offer a new decoy missile system called the Lightweight Air-launched Decoy Missile (LADM), as part of its Gripen E/F proposal for Finland’s …
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Digital Battlespace
Leidos to help improve F/A-18 electronic countermeasures
28th August 2020
Leidos has been awarded a $58.91 million contract modification by US Naval Air Systems Command, to develop adaptive radar countermeasure software and firmware (ARC SW/FW) …
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Military Logistics
Belgium builds hangar for A400Ms
28th August 2020
A new hangar to accommodate Airbus A400M military transport aircraft is being built at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels, Belgium. Laying the foundation stone on 24 …
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Training
FlightSafety to provide AHTS aircrew training services
28th August 2020
FlightSafety Services Corporation was awarded a contract on 27 August for Aircrew Training Services (ATS) in support of the Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) programme. …
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Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
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Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s
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![F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost]()
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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![Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal]()
Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal
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![Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF]()
Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
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![Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s]()
Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s
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![F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost]()
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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![Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal]()
Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal
