Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
Air Warfare
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.
Air Warfare
UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence
The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Defence Notes
Canada boosts defence spending by 70%
8th June 2017
The Liberal government in Canada is planning a 70% increase in defence spending under the long-awaited defence policy review (DPR) finally laid out on 7 …
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Military Logistics
EDA’s AM lab completes flight test
8th June 2017
The European Defence Agency’s (EDA) Additive Manufacturing (AM or 3D-printing) lab has completed a successful test flight on-board a Spanish C-130, fulfilling all airlift requirements …
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Military Logistics
MCL wins new THPS, IECD contracts
8th June 2017
Marlborough Communications (MCL) has received two new contracts worth a combined £5.5 million from the UK Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 5 June. …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Leonardo launches low-cost RF protection (video)
8th June 2017
Leonardo has unveiled a new integrated electronic warfare survivability product, which combines sensing and countermeasure solutions. Known as BriteEye, the new product is being exhibited …
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Defence Helicopter
Helicopter delays cause Indian Navy anxiety
8th June 2017
As the Indian Navy (IN) tackles cost-effectiveness, timely deliveries and upgraded technologies, delays in resolving the Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH) contract for 16 Sikorsky S-70Bs may …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
EW Europe: Sierra Nevada validates SkyCAP C-UAS
7th June 2017
Sierra Nevada demonstrated its SkyCAP counter-UAS (C-UAS) system earlier this month during the US military’s Black Dart C-UAS exercise at Eglin Air Force Base. SkyCAP …
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Training
ATTower for German Air Force training
7th June 2017
UFA’s ATTower training simulator is part of a package being delivered to train German Air Force controllers in Kaufbeuren, Germany. The solution is being delivered …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Testing times for EW sensors
7th June 2017
Electronic warfare systems – whether for land, sea or air platforms – can often mean the difference between life and death, particularly when it comes …
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Naval Warfare
First HC-130J delivered to Alaska Guard
7th June 2017
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of four HC-130J Combat King II aircraft to the Alaska Air National Guard (AK ANG). The new aircraft will …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Textron goes multispectral (video)
7th June 2017
Textron Systems Electronic Systems is showcasing a range of technologies at this year's EW Europe, including devices that can be used to train aircrews on …
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Defence Helicopter
VEB to support Russian Helicopters project
7th June 2017
Rostec has announced that Vnesheconombank (VEB) will support a Russian Helicopters’ programme to design a light multipurpose helicopter. According to the company, an agreement for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF orders Dronebuster
6th June 2017
Radio Hill Technologies (RHT) has received a $2.5 million contract to deliver 100 Block 3 Dronebuster counter-UAS detection and jamming systems to the US Air …
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Defence Helicopter
COTSEA to manufacture CH-47 components
6th June 2017
Germany's COTESA has been awarded a five-year contract by Boeing to manufacture key components for the global CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet, Boeing announced on 1 June. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Netherlands MoD orders Integrator UAS
6th June 2017
Insitu has received a contract for its Integrator UAS from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 1 June. Under the contract, Insitu …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: BriteCloud tested with Danish F-16
6th June 2017
Leonardo’s newest generation BriteCloud expendable active decoy is on track for initial deliveries by the end of 2017, having been tested for the first time …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Typhoon goes 5th gen (video)
6th June 2017
The Eurofighter Typhoon is one of the most advanced multirole fighters in the world, and now there are plans afoot to upgrades the sensors and …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Thales tackles drone threat (video)
6th June 2017
Shephard recently spoke to French aerospace company Thales about its development of a new counter-UAS system, which has been developed to address the growing threat from …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: Top trends in electronic warfare (video)
6th June 2017
Ahead of this year's EW Europe conference and exhibition in London, we look at the top trends in the electronic warfare arena and how technology …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe: IAI Elta seeks unified vision
5th June 2017
Technology associated with signals intelligence (SIGINT) must feature improved levels of sensitivity and frequency coverage in order to keep pace with emerging requirements from the …
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