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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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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
Zephyr could fit data link solution
9th December 2015
The Zephyr high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) is ‘an obvious candidate’ for a new high altitude cellular communications technology being developed by Roke Manor Research …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Penguin B granted Section 333 exemption
9th December 2015
A UAV Factory Penguin B UAS owned by an unnamed customer has been granted a Section 333 exemption by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters delivers German H145Ms
9th December 2015
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two H145M military multi-role helicopters to the German armed forces, the company announced on 8 December. The helicopters will be …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Venom plays C-UAS role
9th December 2015
Northrop Grumman’s ground-based targeting system Venom has demonstrated the ability to identify and track small UAS and deliver accurate targeting data while on the move, …
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Defence Helicopter
Russia strengthens support for Egyptian helicopters
9th December 2015
Russian Helicopters will retool its repair base located in Heluane, Egypt to provide after-sales services and maintenance to its helicopters operated by the Egyptian Air …
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Digital Battlespace
MX-10 for UK NPAS aircraft
8th December 2015
The UK’s new P68 fixed-wing aircraft will be equipped with L-3 Wescam’s MX-10 electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems under a contract from Airborne Technologies …
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Military Logistics
JBT, AMSS team for aviation support
8th December 2015
JBT Corporation and Aircraft Maintenance Support Services (AMSS) have teamed up to offer complementary support and services to the military aviation market, JBT announced on …
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Training
Team 21 success in Australia
8th December 2015
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has signed a contract worth A$1.2 billion ($880 million) with Lockheed Martin to provide a new Pilot Training System as part …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing completes Chinook Mk6 deliveries to UK
8th December 2015
Boeing has delivered the fourteenth Mk6 Chinook aircraft to the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF), the company announced on 7 December. The delivery marks …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2015: BISim closing on US Army deal
8th December 2015
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is preparing to finalise a deal with the US Army on data and image gathering via UAV, with a contract announcement …
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Military Logistics
DynCorp supports Saudi land forces
8th December 2015
DynCorp International has been awarded a contract to provide maintenance management and support for Saudi Arabia’s Land Forces Aviation Command, the company announced on 7 …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2015: Helicopter sim is rocking well (video)
7th December 2015
Motion systems manufacturer D-Box teamed up with Rockwell Collins at this year’s I/ITSEC to present a low-cost, high-fidelity helicopter simulator that was developed in just …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2015: That's a wrap (video)
7th December 2015
Military Training and Simulation News editor Trevor Nash runs through some of the key trends and events at this year's I/ITSEC exhibition, held in Orlando …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2015: Cubic sets out future vision (video)
7th December 2015
Cubic Global Defence’s new chief technology officer Amy Kruse spoke with Shephard at this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando about the training challenges faced today by …
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Training
Saab cleared for technician training
7th December 2015
Saab has been authorised to provide technician training for the Gripen fighter and SK60 trainer aircraft by the Swedish Military Aviation Safety Inspectorate, the company announced …
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Defence Helicopter
H225M integration with AM39 begins tests
7th December 2015
In-lab testing of the Exocet AM39 missile integrated with the H225M helicopter for the Brazilian Navy has begun, with several simulated missile launches undertaken during …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kratos conducts UTAP-22 flight test
7th December 2015
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has successfully performed the second flight of its Unmanned Tactical Aerial Platform (UTAP-22) on the US Navy test range at …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2015: Inside the V-280 simulator (video)
4th December 2015
During this year's I/ITSEC show in Orlando, Shephard was given special access to Tru Simulation + Training's V-280 Valor technology demonstrator, which is being developed …
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy accepts fourth MUOS satellite
4th December 2015
The US Navy has accepted the fourth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite built by Lockheed Martin following the successful completion of on-orbit testing. The …
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