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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.
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MBDA backs British startup to continue development on heavy-lift drone
The investment will bring together the Hybrid Drones and MBDA to enable the former to further develop its Hydra 400 UAV, previously showcased by the British Army.
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Norway receives final F-35 aircraft and unveils first Joint Strike Missile delivery
Work has begun on stockpiling the Joint Strike Missile (JSM), following the first missile’s delivery from Kongsberg and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency.
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US Air Force has big plans for the F-47
The USAF Chief of Staff has claimed that the sixth-generation fighter would allow for guaranteeing “air superiority for generations to come”.
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India and France seal Rafale-M deal as plans for local assembly advance
Inter-governmental agreement signed as final assembly line plans inch closer.
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Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)
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Navigating the Waters of Modern Warfare: The Role of Maritime Unmanned Aerial Systems
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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to support RAF Sentinels
1st November 2016
Raytheon UK has been awarded a £131 million contract extension from the British Royal Air Force (RAF) to continue to manage support services for the …
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Defence Notes
Zhuhai 2016: Mysterious J-20 sneaks in…and out
1st November 2016
China’s fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighter made a cameo appearance during the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in China, this being its first public foray anywhere in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment receives Dutch UAV order
1st November 2016
AeroVironment will provide the Netherlands Ministry of Defence with small UAS, upgrades and support services under a contract announced on 31 October. The contract will …
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Defence Helicopter
Analysis: Polish Navy’s ASW and SAR in jeopardy
1st November 2016
The Polish Naval Aviation service fell into a difficult situation following the Polish government’s end of H225M contract talks with Airbus Helicopters on 5 October …
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Defence Helicopter
Zhuhai 2016: Armed Z-11WB makes debut
1st November 2016
Even though it achieved its maiden flight back in September 2015, Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) displayed its Z-11WB light helicopter to the public for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Zhuhai 2016: China reveals Cloud Shadow UAV for export
31st October 2016
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled the first high-altitude, high-speed fixed-wing UAV available for export by China at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show, …
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Defence Helicopter
Peru to get helicopter training centre
31st October 2016
Russian Helicopters announced on 27 October that it will build and equip a helicopter training centre for the land forces of Peru. The training facility …
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Defence Helicopter
Zhuhai 2016: China unveils new unmanned rotorcraft
31st October 2016
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) unveiled its AV500W unmanned helicopter at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show, being held this week in southern China …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Israeli Heron UAS conduct naval patrols
28th October 2016
Israeli Air Force Heron 1 UAS have begun conducting naval patrols in response to an operational need to improve border protection in the country. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Zhuhai 2016: China comes out fighting?
28th October 2016
The 11th Zhuhai Air Show, 1-6 November, will showcase the newest aerial weaponry available not just to the Chinese military, but for export to an …
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Training
Inzpire expands Typhoon QWI training support
27th October 2016
Inzpire will support the Royal Air Force Typhoon Qualified Weapon Instructor (QWI) course under a contract extension announced on 24 October. The course, delivered by …
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Military Logistics
Cobham to develop MV-22B refuelling system
27th October 2016
Cobham has been awarded a contract to develop a palletised aerial refuelling system to enable the US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22B Osprey to refuel other …
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Defence Helicopter
Lord delivers Chinook IVCS to Boeing
27th October 2016
Lord Corporation announced the delivery of the first production orders of its Improved Vibration Control Systems (IVCS) to Boeing for the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter on 25 …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2016: ASEAN defence spending on the rise
27th October 2016
It is becoming clear that Southeast Asia is expanding its influence in the global defence industry. Recent data suggests that the upward trend in military …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris to sustain USAF EW tech
27th October 2016
Harris Corporation has been awarded a four-year, $55 million contract to sustain electronic warfare technology used on large US Air Force (USAF) aircraft, the company …
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Defence Helicopter
Russia deploys Ka-31SV to Syria
27th October 2016
Russia has deployed a covert helicopter optimised for ground surveillance and reconnaissance to Syria, new video footage taken from the town of Latakia on 25 …
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Defence Helicopter
Indo Defence 2016: Top five Indonesian procurements (video)
27th October 2016
The Indonesian government plans to increase its defence spending in a drive to modernise equipment in service with the armed forces. Jakarta aims to allocate …
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Naval Warfare
Philippines leases patrol aircraft
27th October 2016
During President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to Japan from 25-27 October, the Philippines signed an MoU and letter of arrangement with Tokyo to lease five TC-90 …
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Defence Helicopter
Indo Defence 2016: Indonesia bolsters aerospace sector (video)
26th October 2016
I Gusti Putu Suryawirawan, director general of Indonesia's Ministry of Industry, briefs Shephard on the country's ambitions to further develop its aerospace industry. For more …
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