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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Air Warfare
Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)
With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.
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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment
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Navigating the Waters of Modern Warfare: The Role of Maritime Unmanned Aerial Systems
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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Defence Helicopter
US Navy declares Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System ready for production and deployment
12th April 2010
APKWS, developed by BAE Systems in partnership with the US government, provides aviators with a highly precise weapon that is effective against soft and lightly …
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Defence Helicopter
The Sea King not done yet
9th April 2010
It may be the oldest aircraft in the Air Force. It may even be slated for decommissioning and replacement. But the Sea King’s not done …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Rollout of first production BroadSword MQM-171A UAS
9th April 2010
Griffon Aerospace, US Army officials, and local political leaders conducted the rollout of the first production BroadSword Unmanned Aircraft System - Target (UAS-T) designated the …
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Defence Helicopter
First live warhead flight for Lockheed Martin's multi-purpose Hellfire II missile
9th April 2010
Lockheed Martin's multi-purpose AGM-114R Hellfire II missile scored another success in its second proof-of-principle (POP) flight test, the first armed with a live warhead. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Ness Technologies signs additional defence contract with Latin American country
9th April 2010
Ness Technologies has announced a multi-million dollar contract with a Latin American government, to install a command and control system in military helicopters and ground …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Successful maiden flight of MUSECO VTOL UAV with combat proven Ground Control Station
8th April 2010
In a joint effort Swiss UAV and EMT Penzberg successfully flew the first fully automated mission on the combat proven EMT LUNA Ground Control Station …
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Digital Battlespace
MC-12 begins mission in southern Afghanistan
8th April 2010
Airmen from the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing here welcomed one of the newest members of the Air Force's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance weapons systems to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
NASA's unpiloted Global Hawk completes first science flight
8th April 2010
NASA has successfully completed the first science flight of the Global Hawk unpiloted aircraft system over the Pacific Ocean. The flight was the first of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Predator UAS family achieves one million flight hours
8th April 2010
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced that its Predator-series UAS has reached a historic industry milestone, with combat missions over the past weekend pushing its …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Fire Scout scores first-ever drug bust with McInerney
8th April 2010
During a routine test flight, a MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Take-off and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) supported its first drug interdiction with USS McInerney …
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Military Logistics
General Dynamics awarded $20 million contract by Boeing for production of composite C-17 aircraft components
8th April 2010
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products was awarded a contract valued at approximately $20 million from The Boeing Company for the production of composite components …
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Defence Helicopter
Apache IOS goes live
7th April 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract is now fully operational just six months after contract …
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Defence Helicopter
Afghan National Air Corps spreads its wings
7th April 2010
The Kandahar Air Wing of the Afghanistan National Air Corps has come on leaps and bounds since its arrival in October 2009. Now there are …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
CAA sets out guidelines on unmanned aircraft
7th April 2010
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today issued updated guidance on the use of unmanned aircraft, following recent legislative changes. The advice includes the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aurora awarded contract for integrated energy scavenging and storage system
7th April 2010
Aurora Flight Sciences announced today that it has been selected for an award through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland and EADS make Helitech Portugal debut
7th April 2010
AgustaWestland and EADS's Defence and Security division are the latest big names from the helicopter industry to sign up for Helitech 2010, which is taking …
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Military Logistics
First HC-130J combat rescue tanker completes assembly
6th April 2010
The first of a new fleet of combat rescue tankers for the US Air Force's Air Combat Command left Lockheed Martin's main assembly building here, …
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Defence Helicopter
Christian Gras named Executive Vice President, Customers for the Eurocopter Group
6th April 2010
Christian Gras has been named within the Eurocopter Group as Executive Vice President, Customers and will be reporting directly to Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling. In …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland names Wynnwith Technical Services as labour provider for Apache IOS at Wattisham Airfield
6th April 2010
AgustaWestland has selected Wynnwith Technical Services to provide technical staff and engineers in support of AgustaWestland’s depth maintenance activities at Wattisham Airfield, the British Army’s …
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