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Spain signs for two Quantum Systems UAS reconnaissance platforms

The Vector and Twister systems will be utilised for medium and short-range ISR missions across the Spanish Armed Forces.

Air Warfare

UK delays E-7 Wedgetail initial operational capability to 2026

The E-7 Wedgetail programme had been classified as ‘red’ in a previous UK government report, denoting that it would either not meet cost, timeline or capability targets.

Air Warfare

Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic

The US and Czech Republic have pledged different support packages, with the latter agreeing to jointly open a new F-16 training centre in partnership with a ‘coalition of the willing’.

Land Warfare

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).

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Air Warfare

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With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.

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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Air Warfare

Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment

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Navigating the Waters of Modern Warfare: The Role of Maritime Unmanned Aerial Systems

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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight

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Digital Battlespace

KBRwyle awarded cyber support work

23rd March 2018

KBRwyle has received $34.1 million task order to provide analytical and engineering weapons systems support to assist the US Air Force with air traffic safety …
Special Operations

USSOCOM looks to new munitions capabilities

23rd March 2018

At roughly the same time that USSOCOM representatives announced the intent to increase acquisition quantities of both current Griffin and GBU-69/B Small Glide Munitions, the command’s …
Defence Notes

US approves $1 billion in Saudi defence contracts

23rd March 2018

The US formally approved defence contracts totalling more than $1 billion with Saudi Arabia on 22 March, as the kingdom's crown prince continued his American …
Defence Helicopter

Bell 407s to support MQ-8 Fire Scout UAS

23rd March 2018

Bell Helicopter has received a contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command to provide three Bell 407 helicopters to support MQ-8 Fire Scout UAS …
Defence Helicopter

KBRwyle to support NAWCAD

22nd March 2018

KBRwyle has received a contract to provide engineering and technical services to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), KBR announced on 19 March. …
Naval Warfare

USCG’s MH-60T SLEP moves to next phase

22nd March 2018

The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) MH-60T Jayhawk Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) has received approval from the US Department of Homeland Security to proceed to …
Defence Helicopter

US Army’s 12th CAB receives three UH-60Ms

22nd March 2018

The US Army’s 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) has received three UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in Wiesbaden, Germany. The UH-60M …
Special Operations

Russia celebrates “SOF Day”

22nd March 2018

The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) celebrated the Special Operations Forces Day on 27th February with the disclosure of new video footage illustrating a series …
Military Logistics

Saab awarded flight safety equipment work

22nd March 2018

Saab has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding the maintenance of technical system support for flight safety equipment, the company …
Defence Helicopter

TAIGlobal keeping Black Hawks cool

22nd March 2018

TAIGlobal Group has been awarded a five year IDIQ contract to overhaul 750 vaneaxial fans used on the US Army’s Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, …
Digital Battlespace

Rohde & Schwarz introduces R&S SDAR

22nd March 2018

Rohde & Schwarz has added a new software defined airborne radio (SDAR) to its M3AR radio family, the company announced on 20 March. The R&S; SDAR …
Uncrewed Vehicles

French DGA launches PEA MMT

22nd March 2018

Dassault Aviation and Thales are to carry out the French DGA's Man-Machine-Teaming preliminary advanced study programme (PEA MMT), Dassault announced on 16 March. The programme …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aspen, Sensurion to co-develop UAV Avionics

21st March 2018

Aspen Avionics and Sensurion Aerospace have entered into a partnership to develop certified avionics for UAS and unmanned air-taxi platforms, Aspen announced 19 March. The …
Digital Battlespace

Doubts persist for laser-based ballistic missile defence

21st March 2018

Kinetic weapons are still the best option for intercepting ballistic missiles in their initial boost phase despite recent indications this could be performed by directed …
Digital Battlespace

DARPA announces COMPASS programme

21st March 2018

DARPA has announced a new programme called Collection and Monitoring via Planning for Active Situational Scenarios (COMPASS) to better understand and respond to adversary grey-zone …
Defence Helicopter

UK MoD extends TACDS support contract

21st March 2018

Petards has received a contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence’s Air Platform Systems Platform Protection team to support in use ALE 47 and …
Defence Helicopter

Lakota flies while Leonardo spies navy trainer

21st March 2018

Further to Leonardo's retreat over litigation procedures the company now turns its focus to opportunities with the US Navy while Airbus Helicopters remains dedicated to …
Naval Warfare

Australia’s P-8A Poseidon achieves IOC

21st March 2018

Australia’s P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft has achieved initial operating capability (IOC), the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced on 20 March. Together the Poseidon …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Raytheon directs energy towards drone countermeasures

20th March 2018

As the US military continuously looks for ways to protect convoys and forward operating bases from enemy UAVs, Raytheon is touting recent successes in shooting …

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