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US and UK military targeted for GPS-free navigation system for UAVs in contested environments
Flare Bright TACTERA software solution will be introduced at SOF Week 2025 in Tampa this week.
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StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences
StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.
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Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Blue Bear opens 5G-enabled UAS test facility
1st April 2019
Blue Bear has opened its 5G-enabled beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight test facility in Bedfordshire, UK, the company announced on 26 March. The …
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Military Logistics
LIMA 2019: RMAF focuses on MRO out of necessity
1st April 2019
The Malaysian government put a positive gloss on LIMA 2019 in Langkawi, stating that MYR3.67 billion’s ($913.8 million) worth of deals was concluded. These included …
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Military Logistics
Jacobs to support USAF’s PEX software
1st April 2019
Jacobs has received the Patriot Excalibur (PEX) software and systems engineering support contract from the US Air Force, the company announced on 26 March. Under …
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Digital Battlespace
India's ASAT test reflects space race
1st April 2019
India’s Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test carried out on 27 March by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), makes it the fourth …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Israeli drone boutique in major pilot security project
29th March 2019
CopterPix Pro, a small Israeli startup is embarking on an innovative homeland security pilot project together with the local council of Hof Ashkelon, a coastal …
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Defence Helicopter
CH-47F Block II makes maiden flight
29th March 2019
Boeing’s CH-47F Block II EMD Chinook has made its first flight at the company’s Philadelphia facility, marking a key milestone in a programme that has …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia to purchase second Triton RPA
29th March 2019
The Australian government is set to purchase a second MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), the Australian Department of Defence announced on 27 March. The …
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Defence Helicopter
IAF inducts first batch of Chinooks
29th March 2019
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally inducted its first CH-47F(I)-Chinook heavy lift helicopters into its inventory at Air Force Station Chandigarh, the Indian Ministry …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
France to arm MQ-9 Reapers with GBU-12 bombs
28th March 2019
The French Air Force is to weaponise its MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided bombs, in a move that …
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Defence Notes
LIMA 2019: Malaysia explores light combat aircraft, but why?
28th March 2019
Flight displays are always an important part of LIMA shows in Langkawi, and this year there were two newcomers – the Yakovlev Yak-130 and the …
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Digital Battlespace
Blighter, Genetec partner on airport surveillance
28th March 2019
Blighter Surveillance Systems has partnered with Genetec to integrate its range of ground surveillance radars with Genetec’s Security Center, the company announced on 26 March. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
LIMA 2019: Malaysia expresses a liking for large UAVs
28th March 2019
Malaysia issued a rather general RfI for a MALE UAV last December, and three OEMs from China, Turkey and the US exhibited their potential solutions …
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Training
LIMA 2019: Malaysian Hawks soldier on but await upgrade decision
28th March 2019
Hawk trainer jets of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will continue to play an important role in the RMAF as they are expected to …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA Global 2019: Army keen to open up FVL competition phase
27th March 2019
US Army Aviation is keen to move the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme into the competition phase but is still considering an extension of the …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon developing ASARS-2B for U-2
27th March 2019
Raytheon is developing a new version of the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar System (ASARS) for the US Air Force’s U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance aircraft, the …
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Training
LMCO Australia wins prestigious ADF Core Simulation Capability
27th March 2019
Negotiations have been completed for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) JP9711 Core Simulation Capability requirement and Lockheed Martin Australia, including partners Calytrix Technologies and NEC …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Schiebel receives EN 9100 certification
27th March 2019
Schiebel received the EN 9100 certification for quality management systems in the aviation, space and defence industry on 1 March. Throughout the civil and military …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Study considers Ag-Cormorant for crop spraying
27th March 2019
ADAMA has partnered with Tactical Robotics to carry out a joint study of the use of high-payload UAS for aerial crop spraying, the company announced …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy orders Block III Super Hornet
27th March 2019
The F/A18 Super Hornet will remain as the backbone of the US Navy strike fighter fleet for the foreseeable future as the service orders the …
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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)
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US and UK military targeted for GPS-free navigation system for UAVs in contested environments
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StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences
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Why is the defence market ‘exploding exponentially’ for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)
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US and UK military targeted for GPS-free navigation system for UAVs in contested environments
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Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
