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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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South Korea considers cancellation of second AH-64E Apache helicopter purchase
The likely scrapping of Boeing’s Apache helicopter comes after a huge budget cut approved by the South Korean National Assembly. The helicopter procurement had already been reconsidered by the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff earlier in the year.
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
Air Warfare
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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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
Lockheed Martin develops new control system for SUAS
25th April 2014
Lockheed Martin is migrating its Group 1 family of UAS to enhanced automation capabilities using its Kestrel "Fly Light" flight control systems and mobile Ground …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airbus launches Zephyr 8 project
25th April 2014
Airbus Defence and Space announced on 23 April that it had launched the Zephyr 8 programme to develop the next generation of the world record …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
French Reaper reaches 500 Mali flight hours
24th April 2014
The French Air Force has reported that the Reaper detachment deployed in support of Operation Serval in Mali passed the 500 hour flight milestone on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Arcturus UAV enables VTOL for fixed-wing UAVs
24th April 2014
Arcturus UAV has introduced a new vertical takeoff and landing system to enhance launch and recovery processes for its T-20 and T-16 fixed wing unmanned …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky reports sales and profit growth
24th April 2014
Increased international and commercial sales have led to overall sales growth for Sikorsky after declining revenues for the division had a negative impact on parent …
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Defence Helicopter
Optionally Piloted Black Hawk takes off
23rd April 2014
The Optionally Piloted Black Hawk (OPBH) demonstrator currently in development between Sikorsky and the US Army has completed a successful first flight at Sikorsky’s Development …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MDA to support Canadian DND UAV solution
22nd April 2014
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has been awarded a CA$5 million contract by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to provide support for the …
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Defence Helicopter
UH-60M sale to Mexico approved by US State Department
22nd April 2014
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 18 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico as part of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) …
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Military Logistics
Leidos to manage NATO Fuel Monitoring System
21st April 2014
Leidos will manage the NATO Fuel Monitoring System (NFMS) under a new contract awarded by the NATO Support Agency (NSPA), announced on 21 April. The …
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Defence Helicopter
BAE Systems’ CMWS software update achieves CDR
21st April 2014
The latest software update for BAE Systems’ Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) has completed Critical Design Review (CDR), marking a key milestone in the advancement …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2 achieves certification
18th April 2014
The Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2 has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for customer deliveries to begin in the …
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Defence Notes
First international contract for Paveway IV
17th April 2014
Raytheon has received a contract valued at more than $200 million from an undisclosed international customer for the Paveway IV precision guided bomb, it was …
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Digital Battlespace
Defence Services Asia: Matlamat Havelsan MoU untuk meningkatkan keupayaan EW Malaysia
17th April 2014
Havelsan telah bersetuju untuk satu Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dengan syarikan Malaysia, Impressive Communications, untuk bekerjasama dengan pengurusan pangkalan data dan sistem informasi Electronic Warfare …
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Defence Helicopter
Defense Services Asia: Russia advances Malaysia connection
17th April 2014
Rosoboronexport courted the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) with tanks, attack helicopters, boats, and medium and short-range air-defence systems at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Keputusan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia untuk meninggalkan keupayaan UAV
17th April 2014
Panglima Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia, Admiral Tan Sri Aziz Jaafar, telah mengesahkan bahawa 6-ship Second Generation Patrol Vessel – Littoral Combat Ship (SGPV-LCS) yang dirancang …
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Digital Battlespace
Selex ES proves BriteCloud decoy technology
17th April 2014
Selex ES has successfully completed testing of its BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) technology, clearing the way for the company to begin production of the …
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Defence Helicopter
Russia to design new IFF system
16th April 2014
The Russian Ministry of Defence is considering creating a cluster for the development of a single identification, friend or foe (IFF) system for the national …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Aibot X6 takes flight
16th April 2014
Aibotix conducted a live demonstration of its Airbot X6 UAV within one of the exhibition halls at Defence Services Asia (DSA) on 14 April. Launched …
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Defence Helicopter
New Zealand’s first SH-2G(I) helicopter takes flight
16th April 2014
The Kaman programme to deliver ten NZ SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopters to New Zealand has achieved a significant milestone, with the first helicopter commencing production …
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
