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.
Land Warfare
Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
Air Warfare
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
Defence Notes
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Air Warfare
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Training
USAF boom operators train on new kit
27th August 2018
An upgraded three-dimensional simulator at US Air Force base Travis is providing advanced training for KC-10 Extender boom operators. The boom operator trainer at the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army, Bell advancing micro-UAS technologies
24th August 2018
The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and Bell are continuing their joint effort to further advance the development of new micro UAS technologies, the army …
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Digital Battlespace
GPS III SV02 ready for launch
24th August 2018
Lockheed Martin’s second GPS III satellite (GPS III SV02) built for the US Air Force is complete, fully tested and ready to launch, the company …
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Defence Helicopter
Modernised Mi-26T2V helicopter flies
23rd August 2018
Russian Helicopters has successfully completed the first flight of the modernised Mi-26T2V helicopter, the company announced on 19 August. Preliminary flight tests of Mi-26T2 are …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed, MBDA receive second RFP for Germany’s TLVS
23rd August 2018
Lockheed Martin and MBDA have received a second request for proposal (RFP) to develop German military’s next generation integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) system, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USMC acquires additional Backjack UAVs
23rd August 2018
The US Marine Corps (USMC) will receive four more RQ-21A Blackjack UAVs following a contract award on 22 August. The Naval Air Systems Command awarded …
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Digital Battlespace
MHR heads to the UK
23rd August 2018
RADA Electronic Industries will supply its Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radars (MHR) as part of a larger system being delivered to the British Army.As part of Rafael …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Hermes bags new customer in Philippines
23rd August 2018
The Philippines is expected to receive a first Hermes 450 MALE UAV from Elbit Systems sometime before the year’s end. The first aircraft ‘was supposed …
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Defence Helicopter
Qatar NH90 contract comes into effect
22nd August 2018
Leonardo has made effective the contract for the supply of 28 NH90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters to the Qatar Ministry of Defence, the company …
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Special Operations
New night vision capabilities from Qioptiq
22nd August 2018
Excelitas Technologies’ Qioptiq company is utilizing this week’s “Modern Warfighting Symposium,” co-sponsored by the Global SOF Foundation and US Army Special Operations Command and held …
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA reviews satellite servicing robot design
22nd August 2018
DARPA has concluded the preliminary design review of a satellite servicing payload for its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) programme. According to DARPA, results …
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Defence Notes
US Army continues to question AI role in modernisation plans
22nd August 2018
Just days before the US Army activates its new Futures Command in Austin, Texas, top brass is urging that the service come to terms with …
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Defence Helicopter
SB>1 Defiant blades issue appears solved
22nd August 2018
The Sikorsky-Boeing in-development SB>1 Defiant demonstrator team appear to have resolved production issues concerning the future medium class helicopter's blades. Manufacturing issues of the components, being …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australian Army receives DJI Phantom 4 UAS
22nd August 2018
The Australian Army’s 17th Combat Service Support Brigade (17 CSS Bde) has received its first DJI Phantom 4 UAS, the Australian Department of Defence announced …
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Naval Warfare
Opinion: Southeast Asia’s mixed record on airborne maritime patrol
22nd August 2018
The P-8A maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA) has become a ‘poster boy’ in the Indo-Pacific region. Gradually supplanting the P-3C Orion as a workhorse …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Insight: Unmanned influence on counter-insurgency operations
21st August 2018
Since the start of the conflict in Afghanistan, strikes by unmanned systems have become synonymous with its battlespace as international forces seek to combat militant …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop’s IBCS shows long-distance capability
21st August 2018
Northrop Grumman's Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) has successfully demonstrated the ability to scale up and network across long distances …
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Defence Notes
First modernised Tu-22M3M delivered for testing
21st August 2018
Tupolev, part of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation, has delivered the first completely modernised Tu-22M3Mlong-range missile carrier bomber for ground and flight tests. The Tu-22M3M is being …
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Training
US Army evaluates aviation training bids
21st August 2018
The US Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) is currently assessing responses for its Advanced Helicopter Flight Training Support (AHFTS) requirement. The contract is currently …
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative]()
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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![Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades]()
Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
