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.
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.
Air Warfare
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.
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Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)
With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.
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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Naval Warfare
Jeanne d’Arc ready to head home after eventful Asian tour
11th June 2018
The annual five-month Jeanne d’Arc deployment by the French Navy is on its last leg following series of drills and operations in Africa and Southeast …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2018: Show review (video)
8th June 2018
Shephard’s Digital Battlespace editor Grant Turnbull discusses some of the key trends and technology developments seen at this year’s EW Europe 2018 show in Lausanne, …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army completes LTLM II airborne testing
8th June 2018
The US Army has completed the final phases of airborne testing for the Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM II). The ruggedised LTLM II is designed …
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Military Logistics
Protonex receives fuel cell orders
8th June 2018
Protonex has received purchase orders from the US Navy to deliver 13 fuel cell propulsion systems for UAS platforms, the company announced on 4 June. …
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Military Logistics
IMP to maintain Norway's P-3 Orions
8th June 2018
IMP Aerospace has received a contract for the maintenance of the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft fleet operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force, the …
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Special Operations
New Capabilities for Sensitive Site Exploitation
8th June 2018
Forensics specialist Evidence Talks used the recent Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, Florida, to announce the arrival of the company’s Spektor Ultra …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DDC to participate in Canada’s BVLOS project
8th June 2018
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has been selected by Transport Canada to participate in its Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) pilot project, the company announced 1 June. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Russia banking on drone cash transport
8th June 2018
Sberbank, a large Russian Bank, is set to be the launch customer for Russian Helicopters’ new VRT300 VTOL UAV. The bank intends to use the …
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Defence Helicopter
Tata delivers first AH-64 Apache fuselage
8th June 2018
Tata Boeing Aerospace has delivered the first AH-64 Apache helicopter fuselage from its facility in Hyderabad, India. The fuselage will now be transported to Boeing’s …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Use of armed UAVs increasing under Trump: study
7th June 2018
The use of armed UAVs by the United States is increasing under President Donald Trump just as oversight of the lethal technology appears to be …
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Defence Notes
RAF strikes positive tone with F-35B Lightning arrival
7th June 2018
Known as The Dambusters, no 617 Sqn delivered the first four F-35B Lightning II to RAF Marham, Norfolk on the evening of 6 June.Their arrival from Marine …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2018: Saab to fly jamming pod by 2020
7th June 2018
Swedish company Saab has said it will begin flight tests for a new jamming pod by the beginning of next decade, as it eyes a …
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Training
Rockwell Collins receives order from CAE
7th June 2018
Rockwell Collins’ Panorama Collimated Display has been selected by CAE for the CC-295 full-flight simulator (FFS) it is supplying for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-4C Triton welcomed into US Navy fleet
7th June 2018
The US Navy has officially commenced operations with the MQ-4C Triton UAS. A ceremony welcoming the UAS into service was held on 31 May at …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2018: Leonardo launches BriteCloud 55-T (video)
7th June 2018
Leonardo has launched a new variant of its expendable active decoy at EW Europe 2018, designed for to protect wide body aircraft from modern radar …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2018: Patria revving up EW capabilities
7th June 2018
Finnish company Patria is probably best known for its work making highly-protected armoured vehicles, but it also has another lesser known specialisation in its repertoire; …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2018: Cobham highlights C-UAS capabilities (video)
7th June 2018
Cobham has displayed its advanced antenna solutions at EW Europe 2018, highlighting to Shephard their effectiveness against the threat of illegal drone activity.
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Defence Helicopter
First Enstrom 480B-G for Lom Praha breaks cover
7th June 2018
The first of six Enstrom 480B-G helicopters on order by Lom Praha appeared at the Pardubice Airshow in the Czech Republic on 2 June ahead …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2018: Avantix previews new COMINT system (video)
6th June 2018
Avantix, a French EW systems specialist, has unveiled Flashhawk, a new communications intelligence system designed for integration on UAVs and light aircraft. The podded solution is …
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