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Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV to collaborate on land systems

New agreement between Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV signals deepening cooperation on land systems, with potential focus on counter-UAS and mobile air defence solutions.

Company formed to lead Franco-German main battle tank replacement

Launched at the initiative of the French and German governments, the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project aims to replace the German Leopard 2 and French Leclerc main battle tanks with a multi-platform ground combat system by 2040.

Land Warfare

British Army defeats swarm with Thales radio frequency anti-drone system

Developed by a Thales UK-led industry consortium, the demonstrator has been designed to explore the potential of radiofrequency weapons for the UK Armed Forces and is being trialled by the British Army.

Air Warfare

UK MoD unveils first steps for British Army Watchkeeper replacement

Project Corvus will look for a replacement for the Watchkeeper Mk1 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) that was retired from service in the British Army in March 2025.

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Egypt CH-47D Chinook Helicopters

12th August 2009

Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of six CH-47D Chinook Helicopters, …
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Honeywell to Provide New T55 Engines for UK's Ministry of Defense Chinook Fleet

12th August 2009

Honeywell announced today that the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense (MOD) will purchase the Honeywell 55-L-714A engine and spares, valued at approximately $185 million, to …
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AUVSI: US Navy continues NEO trials

12th August 2009

In partnership with the US Navy (USN) Northrop Grumman and Harris last week completed the latest in a number of demonstrations that are part of …
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EADS North America names Gary M. Bishop to lead its Armed Scout 645 helicopter program

12th August 2009

Gary M. Bishop has joined EADS North America as vice president of its Armed Scout 645 program. EADS North America is offering the Armed Scout …
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AUVSI: Boeing, Schiebel team for US market opportunity

12th August 2009

At ceremony on 11 August Boeing and Schiebel Industries signed a teaming agreement that will see the two companies work together to access the market …
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Rockwell Collins successful adaptation of unmanned technology for manned aircraft demonstrates enhanced safety through automation

12th August 2009

Rockwell Collins recently demonstrated its ability to adapt unmanned auto land technology to manned systems in an effort to enhance safety in the future airspace. …
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Aurora Excalibur unmanned aircraft makes first flight with Rockwell Collins flight controls

12th August 2009

The Rockwell Collins Athena 511 flight control and navigation system recently played a key role in the successful first hover flight of Aurora Flight Sciences' …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI: LAPD to get Bat Cat Telehandler UGV by January

12th August 2009

Northrop Grumman subsidiary Remotec is under contact to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to convert a Caterpillar Telehandler 1255 lift truck into a teleoperated …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI: Congressional conference will decide direction of US airspace access laws

11th August 2009

The future of a US House of Representatives proposal for unmanned air systems (UAS) to be allowed to operate in non-segregated airspace alongside manned aircraft …
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AUVSI:A160 operational deployment talks for JIEDO sensor

11th August 2009

The US Army’s Unmanned Air Systems Program Executive office has confirmed it is in three way discussions with US Special Operations Command about integrating a …
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AUVSI: Insitu hits major milestones with Scan Eagle

11th August 2009

Boeing subsidiary Insitu is positioned well after reaching a number of major milestones with its Scan Eagle UAS and passing the critical design phases for …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing, Schiebel to Pursue Opportunities in Unmanned Airborne Systems With Camcopter S-100

11th August 2009

The Boeing Company and Schiebel Industries AG of Austria today announced they have signed a teaming agreement to pursue marketing and support opportunities for Schiebel's …
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AUVSI: BAMS-D Global Hawk to join counter piracy campaign

11th August 2009

The US Naval Air Systems command’s PMA-262 persistent maritime surveillance program office says that it is hoping to deploy its Northrop Grumman RQ-4N Global Hawk …
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QinetiQ North America Develops Kit to Transform Bobcat Loaders into Robots

11th August 2009

QinetiQ North America, makers of the TALON robots used extensively to defuse roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan, announced a new large-scale robotic capability today …
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AUVSI: USN TIER 2 / STUAS will see only one contract awarded

11th August 2009

The United States Navy's PMA-263 program office overseeing the joint navy-Marine Corps Tier 2 / STUAS competition says that it will not be looking at …
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Commando Pilot Recieves Special Award

11th August 2009

Commando Helicopter Force pilot, Lieutenant James Coleman Royal Navy, of 846 Naval Air Squadron received the coveted Darren Chapman award at RNAS Yeovilton in a …
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AUVSI: USAF and USN renew UCAS links for AAR trials

11th August 2009

In a sign of renewed cooperation between the US Air Force (USAF) and US Navy on future UAV development a number of air force personnel …
Uncrewed Vehicles

L-3 Mobius Makes First Public Flight

10th August 2009

L-3’s Mobius an optionally piloted aircraft system built by L-3 Communications, made its first public flight today at the 5th Biennial Unmanned Systems Demonstration hosted …
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L-3 Showcases Unmanned Aircraft Virtual Training and Augmented Reality System

10th August 2009

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) is showcasing Blue Box HD, a real-time network service that supports distributed virtual training or operations for any …