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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Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)
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DSEi 2011: Weatherhaven unveils Chinook-liftable container system
14th September 2011
Weatherhaven has debuted an expandable container system designed to fit inside a Chinook transport helicopter. The Tactical Re-deployable Expanding Container Capability (TRECC) is system of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEi 2011: UAV training offered for civilian applications
14th September 2011
Sky-Futures is taking a new approach to UAV training by using military operators and equipment to provide training to pilots for civil applications. Speaking to …
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DSEi 2011: Raytheon nears Talon production contract
14th September 2011
Raytheon is in discussion with the UAE government for a production contract of its Talon laser-guided rocket following qualification tests on a US Army AH-64D …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEi 2011: Elbit underlines UAV strategy
14th September 2011
Elbit Systems has told Shephard that 'various options' are being considered for the fleet of Hermes 450 UAVs operating in Afghanistan ahead of their replacement …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEi 2011: Selex develops new UAS mission system
14th September 2011
Selex Galileo is developing a new open-architecture sensor mission system for UAS, company officials revealed at the DSEi exhibition in London on 14 September. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEi 2011: Lockheed Martin readies Desert Hawk for US experiment
14th September 2011
Lockheed Martin is moving its Desert Hawk SUAS further into the US marketplace as it prepares to take part in a US Army warfighter experiment. …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: SAFIR looks ahead towards CJEF
14th September 2011
Cassidian has revealed details on how it intends to build on the first Anglo-French command and control (C2) exercise conducted in June this year. Speaking …
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Defence Helicopter
Danish Lynx helicopters return to flight operations
14th September 2011
Danish Lynx helicopters have restarted flying operations after an accident in Greenland grounded the fleet. An investigation is underway into the incident, which occurred on …
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Defence Helicopter
DSEi 2011: Making brown-out a BLAST
14th September 2011
A BAE Systems programme to make brown-out landings safer is now in its final phases of testing. The Brownout Landing Aid System Technology (BLAST) has …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing receives Wideband Global SATCOM orders
14th September 2011
Boeing on Sept. 1 received a $1.09 billion contract modification from the US Air Force adding funding to the existing Block II follow-on contract for …
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Military Logistics
Airbus Military A330 MRTT FSTA for UK RAF awarded certification
14th September 2011
Airbus Military has obtained military and civil certification for the Future Strategic Transport Aircraft (FSTA) version of the A330 MRTT for the Royal Air Force …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: Cockpit tablet map now in use over Libya
13th September 2011
A mapping system developed in months for use in Afghanistan has also been used to great effect over Libya. The Digimap software - developed by …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: Raytheon highlights dual-band data link for European BMD capability
13th September 2011
Raytheon has described how an initial flight test date for the SM-3's dual-band data link will be dependent on interest from European nations. Speaking at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEi 2011: BAE confident in Anglo-French MALE bid
13th September 2011
BAE Systems considers Telemos, its offering for the Anglo-French MALE UAV requirement alongside Dassault Aviation, as a 'strong bid' in light of how the two …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEi 2011: NG opens up HART to Europe
13th September 2011
Northrop Grumman (NG) introduced its Heterogeneous Airborne Reconnaissance Team (HART) solution to the European market at DSEi on 13 September. According to Tim Beard, deputy …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEi 2011: Roke Manor and MLS team for unmanned EW solution
13th September 2011
Roke Manor Research and Marshall Land Systems (MLS) will use DSEi to show off a prototype of an updated UGV designed for EW missions as …
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Defence Helicopter
Goodrich receives sensor production order for Roketsan's CIRIT missile
13th September 2011
Goodrich Corporation has received its first production order for the SiIMU02 inertial measurement unit (IMU) from Turkey’s Roketsan Missiles Industries Inc. The IMU is used …
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Defence Helicopter
Meprolight announces the new MEPRO M5
13th September 2011
Meprolight, an international electro optics provider for military, law enforcement and civilian markets, is launching its MEPRO-M5 another addition to the company's advanced line of …
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Defence Helicopter
Northrop Grumman demonstrates 5th generation IRCM system
13th September 2011
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the successful demonstration of the company's fifth generation infrared countermeasures (IRCM) system specifically designed to protect military rotary-wing platforms. The …
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