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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAS to weather the storm
17th November 2015
Universities in the US have begun looking at how small UAS could be used to predict extreme weather events and double warning times for those …
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Defence Helicopter
UK funds two Airbus projects
17th November 2015
The UK Department for Business Innovations and Skills (BIS) has funded Airbus Helicopters for two separate projects, the company announced on 17 November. The projects mark …
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Naval Warfare
India stands up first P-8I squadron
17th November 2015
The Indian Navy (IN) stood up its first P-8I squadron in a ceremony in southern India on 13 November. In attendance, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Schiebel tests heavy fuel engine for S-100
16th November 2015
Schiebel has completed testing of a new heavy fuel engine (HFE) for the Camcopter S-100 UAS, the company announced on 14 November, in response to …
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Digital Battlespace
Next-Generation Jammer PDR complete
16th November 2015
Raytheon and the US Navy have completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) programme, the company announced on 13 November. …
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Training
GA-ASI’s RPA training facility breaks ground
13th November 2015
Construction is now underway for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI’s) new RPA training facility at Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) business and aviation park …
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Military Logistics
GD to supply radios for D-ILS
13th November 2015
The Deployable Instrument Landing System (D-ILS) being delivered to the US Air Force will use General Dynamics Mission Systems' radios, the company announced on 12 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai 2015: Sky’s the limit for UAE start-up
13th November 2015
A new UAS start-up is looking to push its unmanned concepts into the UAE market in the next couple of years, in a bid to …
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Defence Helicopter
Additional UH-72A Lakotas for US Army
13th November 2015
The US Army has exercised contract options worth $65.8 million for 12 additional UH-72A Lakota helicopters and associated mission equipment packages, Airbus Helicopters announced on 12 November. …
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Defence Helicopter
UK seeks more Hellfire missiles
12th November 2015
The UK government has requested a new batch of Hellfire missiles from the US under an $80 million foreign military sale. The Defense Security Cooperation …
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Military Logistics
Rockwell selected for KC-390 CHADCS
12th November 2015
Rockwell Collins will provide the Cargo Handling and Aerial Delivery Control System (CHADCS) for the Brazilian Air Force’s KC-390 aircraft following its selection by programme …
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Military Logistics
Harris wins satellite support extension
12th November 2015
Harris Corporation has been awarded a nine-month extension to the Network and Space Operations and Maintenance contract by the US Air Force to support the Air …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Catching some rays
12th November 2015
Alta Devices, manufacturer of the AnyLight solar technology, is preparing to ramp up production in its US factory to meet an expected demand in a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
China tests ‘military’ paragliding UAV
12th November 2015
In another innovation in the unmanned field from China, news emerged this week of a paragliding UAV that has recently concluded tests in Tibet. Chinese …
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Defence Helicopter
Second Mi-171A2 enters flight testing
12th November 2015
Russian Helicopters has begun flight testing the second Mi-171A2 helicopter prototype at the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, the company announced on 9 November. In addition to the …
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Training
QinetiQ commences new RAF training
12th November 2015
QinetiQ has started delivering a new training programme for students of the Royal Air Force (RAF) aimed at improving operators’ confidence and lessening the chance …
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Military Logistics
C295W collaboration underway
11th November 2015
A new water bomber version of the C295W transport aircraft will be industrialized, supplied and supported under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Airbus Defence and …
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Military Logistics
US says ‘oui’ to French C-130Js
11th November 2015
The French Air Force’s plans to bolster its medium lift capabilities with the addition of C-130J Hercules transport aircraft has moved one step closer with …
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Digital Battlespace
UAE orders Saab SRSS
11th November 2015
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to expand and enhance its airborne surveillance capabilities under a contract with Saab for a new airborne Swing Role …
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