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Paris Air Show: Striker II from testbed to head
BAE Systems showcased for the first time a new modified version of its Striker II Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) at Paris Air Show last week. …
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Paris Air Show: Variety spices up special mission aircraft
Various companies were at this year’s Paris Air Show showcasing their intelligence-gathering special mission aircraft with one theme in particular seeming to take precedent; the …
Defence Helicopter
Paris Air Show: Test pilot talks CH-53K (video)
While the CH-53K was not present at this year's Paris Air Show, Shephard had the opportunity to speak with Lt Col Jonathan Morel, CH-53K government chief …
Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Anka on path to commercial market
While Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) showcased the weaponised version of its Anka UAV at the Paris Air Show the company said that it is also …
Land Warfare
Paris Air Show: Le Bourget under air defence ‘bubble’ (video)
While most visitors at this year’s Paris Air Show were concerned with applying enough sun protection, the French Air Force had another more pressing concern; …
Training
Paris Air Show: T-100 on top form (video)
Of all the companies present at this year's Paris Air Show, Leonardo was the only one to bring its offering for the US Air Force's …
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Defence Notes
Paris Air Show: Kenya close to ‘Longsword’ contract
23rd June 2017
L3 Technologies expects to receive a contract to supply 12 new AT-802L ‘Longsword’ light-attack aircraft to Kenya later this year, after an FMS case was …
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Defence Helicopter
Paris Air Show: TAI bullish about future prospects
23rd June 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is ambitious about expanding its current portfolio of rotorcraft for the domestic and international market. Currently manufacturers of the T129 Atak and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Experts focus on Korean border
23rd June 2017
Autonomous Device Experts is putting forward the Vivace UAS and Pathfinder seismic detection sensor for possible use by South Korea along sensitive border areas. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Paris Air Show: Hot off the press (video)
23rd June 2017
Despite this year's Paris Air Show being a scorcher, with temperatures unseasonably high, the Shephard team worked to provide all the aviation news from the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Additional payload requirement for MEUAS III
22nd June 2017
The NAVAIR and MEUSS III awards announced recently, which will enable Textron Systems to put itself forward for future UAS-based tasking orders, has been met positively …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Rafael showcase Drone Dome laser capability
22nd June 2017
Rafael has debuted the laser capability of its Drone Dome anti-UAV system at Paris Air Show, the latest upgrade to a system designed for the …
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Military Logistics
Paris Air Show: KC-390 preps for IOC (video)
22nd June 2017
Embraer’s KC-390 transport aircraft is on track to achieve initial operating capability (IOC) later this year, with the aircraft recently completing armoured vehicle and cargo loading qualifications. …
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Training
Paris Air Show: UK leads the way in synthetic wrap
22nd June 2017
Following the award of a $35 million Area Weapons Effects Simulation (AWES) upgrade contract to Cubic Global Defense earlier this year by the UK MOD, …
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Defence Notes
Paris Air Show: F-35 makes its debut (video)
21st June 2017
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II made its Paris Air Show debut and first flight demonstration to the public at Le Bourget. Alan Norman, chief test …
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Training
Paris Air Show: CAE sets a record
21st June 2017
On 31 May, CAE released its end of year financial results. By any standard, the results were significant and saw a record breaking CAD$7.5 billion …
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Defence Helicopter
Paris Air Show: Sikorsky on track with CH-53K
21st June 2017
As Sikorsky’s CH-53K King Stallion enters production, company officials are confident that the US Marine Corps (USMC) Heavy Lift Replacement Programme is on track. With initial …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: EMSA signs off on UAS capabilities
21st June 2017
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) was named in two deals this week for fixed-wing and VTOL unmanned systems that will be used to provide …
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Defence Helicopter
Paris Air Show: Eye of the Tiger (video)
21st June 2017
The French Tiger attack helicopter is a prominent addition to this year's Paris Air Show, with models taking part in both the static displays and …
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Military Logistics
Paris Air Show: Up close with the A400M (video)
20th June 2017
At this year's Paris Air Show, the French Air Force is showcasing one of its new A400M tactical transport aircraft, and demonstrating its capability to transport large …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Tight timeframe in Heron saga
20th June 2017
The unmanned systems arm of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is hopeful that a decision on the proposed lease of Heron TP medium altitude, long endurance …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Wing Loong II makes its mark
20th June 2017
As the presence of China’s Wing Loong II UAV at Paris Air Show continues to draw crowds, officials associated with the system were coy in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Thales tests counter-UAS solution
20th June 2017
Thales has recently tested its counter-UAS solution and successfully used its jammer to neutralise small unmanned vehicles, the company confirmed during the Paris Air Show. …
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Training
Paris 2017: Leonardo plays T-100 US content card
20th June 2017
One of three contenders for the USAF’s Advanced Pilot Training (APT) T-X programme, the Leonardo T-100 will be ‘an aircraft made in the US with …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Falco to enter commercial airspace
20th June 2017
Leonardo is aiming to get ahead of anticipated regulations on the use of UAVs in civil airspace as its lines up its Falco UAV and …
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Training
Paris Air Show: New target drone on target
20th June 2017
Leonardo has introduced its new Mirach 40 (M-40) aerial target system to the market at the Paris Air Show 2017. The company is looking to …