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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
Air Warfare
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
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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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Black Hawks arrive in Sweden
21st December 2011
The first two of 15 UH-60M Black Hawks ordered by the Swedish Armed Forces have been delivered just 18 months after the aircraft were ordered. …
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Military Logistics
Australia requests C-27Js
20th December 2011
The Australian government has requested the purchase of 10 Alenia C-27J transport aircraft through the US Government's Foreign Military Sale programme. According to a 19 …
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Costa Rica seeking two helicopters
20th December 2011
The Costa Rican government has issued a request for information (RfI) through the US Department of the Army for a pair of rotary-wing training helicopters. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FCAS contract cements UK unmanned strategy
20th December 2011
The UK MoD has signed a £40 million Future Combat Air System (FCAS) contract with BAE Systems in support of the British unmanned air system …
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Digital Battlespace
First MUOS satellite delivered to US Navy
20th December 2011
The first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite has been delivered by Lockheed Martin to the US Navy (USN) ahead of a 16 February 2012 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Lockheed Martin RMMV reaches testing milestone
19th December 2011
Lockheed Martin has announced that it has reached a critical milestone in the testing programme for the US Navy's Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV), having recently …
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French Navy NH90 rescues 19 from stranded cargo ship
19th December 2011
Just days after entering operational service, a French Navy NH90 has rescued 19 crew off a beached cargo ship. The 109-metre long TK Bremen carrying …
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Australian Sea Kings make their final flight
16th December 2011
The Royal Australian Navy has retired its Sea King helicopters from operational service after 35 years. The last Sea King unit, 817 Squadron made its …
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Helicopters to play a key role in Olympic security
16th December 2011
Helicopters from the British Army and the Royal Air Force have been slated to play a key role in the protection of the 2012 London …
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Naval Warfare
Kratos wins P-8A contract
15th December 2011
A subsidiary of Kratos Defense & Security solutions, Herley Industries, has been awarded a contract by a major US prime contractor for the production of …
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HP reflects on Libyan AMPA deployment
15th December 2011
Hewlett Packard (HP) has provided details regarding the UK RAF’s deployment of an enhanced version of its Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) during Operation Ellamy …
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Israeli Air Force reveals thoughts on Osprey
13th December 2011
Israeli Air Force (IAF) helicopter pilots who test flew the V-22 Osprey have said the aircraft would need to find a new role within the …
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Digital Battlespace
Second Peace Eye AEW&C delivered to ROK
13th December 2011
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has taken delivery of its second Peace Eye 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft at ROKAF …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Avenger set for Afghanistan deployment
13th December 2011
The USAF has released a special notice outlining its intention to deploy the Predator C Avenger UAS to Afghanistan. Released by Air Force Materiel Command …
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Land Warfare
Australia selects Thales Hawkei
13th December 2011
The Australian Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the selection of the Thales Australia Hawkei as the preferred choice for a new Light Protected Vehicle …
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Digital Battlespace
B-52 CONECT system poised for LRIP
12th December 2011
Boeing has announced that its B-52 Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT) is set to receive low rate initial production (LRIP) authorization from the US Air …
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Australia to buy extra Chinooks
12th December 2011
The Australian Department of Defence has announced it is to purchase two more Delta-model Chinooks to bolster its fleet. The announcement was made on 12 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Questions remain regarding captured RQ-170
9th December 2011
Images of an alleged US Air Force RQ-170 Sentinel UAV have been aired on television following claims that Iran has captured the ‘low-observable’ and highly-secretive …
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Defence Helicopter
Hungary requests Hueys
9th December 2011
The Hungarian government has issued a request to purchase more than 30 Bell UH-1N helicopters from the US. In a statement to the US Congress …
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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![Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights]()
Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
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![France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend]()
France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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![France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production]()
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
