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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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Update: India’s Rafale-M deal postponed
New Delhi had been gearing up to sign a Navy Rafale deal as talks swirled around a potential assembly line in Nagpur.
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Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
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Turkey’s Eurofighter process going to plan despite German block, says minister
The comment, made by Turkish defence minister Yasar Guler, also noted that the 40-strong sale of Eurofighter Typhoons was primarily managed by the UK, not Germany.
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Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme
Airbus has been advancing development of its uncrewed MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps, with a decision on the programme expected in early 2026.
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Military Logistics
KC-46A Pegasus achieves Milestone C
18th August 2016
The US Department of Defense has given Milestone C approval to the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus programme, signaling that the aircraft is ready to enter into …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SHAPO keeping watch at Rio Olympics
18th August 2016
Controp’s SHAPO airborne EO/IR surveillance payload is supporting security operations at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the company announced on 17 …
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Military Logistics
RAAF pushes MRTT’s envelope
18th August 2016
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has expanded use of its Airbus KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), carrying out its first boom refuelling of combat …
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Training
Lockheed opens Advanced Pilot Training facility
17th August 2016
Lockheed Martin has opened an Advanced Pilot Training facility in Greenville, South Carolina, as part of its bid for the US Air Force’s Advanced Pilot …
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Digital Battlespace
Airborne info sharing tests start
17th August 2016
Simulation testing is set to begin for DARPA’s Dynamic Network Adaptation for Mission Optimization (DyNAMO) project for new airborne information sharing system to allow the …
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Digital Battlespace
ARNG gets Ecliptus cameras
17th August 2016
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) has delivered 21 customised Ecliptus night vision video cameras to the US Army National Guard, the company announced on 15 August. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK MoD confirms third Zephyr
17th August 2016
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed it will purchase a third Zephyr high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) as part of a £13 million …
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Military Logistics
USAF receives new MC-130J
17th August 2016
Lockheed Martin has delivered an MC-130J Commando II aircraft to the US Air Force on 11 August, the company announced on 15 August. The aircraft …
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Defence Notes
MBDA secures UK ASRAAM contract
17th August 2016
MBDA will produce ASRAAM infra-red guided air-to-air missiles for the UK’s F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet under a £184 million contract with the UK …
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Defence Helicopter
Peru Mi-35 support contract awarded
17th August 2016
Russian Helicopters has been awarded a contract to supply technical aviation equipment for the Peruvian Air Force's Mi-35 attack helicopters. The contract was awarded in July …
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Training
Asian win for Aircrew Training
16th August 2016
As more and more flight training is being undertaken in the virtual domain, there is a fear that flight simulators can create an environment that …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Elbit Systems introduces Skylark C
16th August 2016
Elbit Systems has introduced a new mini UAS called Skylark C designed for martime applications, the company announced on 15 August. The UAS draws on …
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Defence Helicopter
USMC begins Super Stallion reset
16th August 2016
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has begun a complete reset of its ageing CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to address systemic issues and increase the …
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Defence Notes
AIM-9X Block I fired from F-35A
16th August 2016
Raytheon, along with the US Navy and US Air Force, has successfully test-fired three AIM-9X Block I short-range, air-to-air missiles from an F-35A aircraft. All …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aussie Herons migrate north
16th August 2016
A single Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Heron MALE UAV demonstrated high levels of integration during the recent Exercise Pitch Black in northern Australia. The …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army aviation takes the fight to Daesh
15th August 2016
The US Army’s deployment back to Iraq has given helicopter units the first operational experience of working as attack/reconnaissance units following the service’s recent restructure …
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Military Logistics
Engineering support contract for MTSI
15th August 2016
Modern Technology Solutions (MTSI) has been awarded a $28 million modernisation and engineering support contract by the US National Guard Bureau (NGB) for the Air …
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Military Logistics
Thai air force tests Guardian CAFFS
15th August 2016
Caylym has demonstrated its Guardian Containerized Aerial Fire Fighting System (CAFFS) for the Royal Thailand Air Force (RTAF) as the force looks to bolster its …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy destroyer tests RQ-20B Puma
15th August 2016
AeroVironment’s RQ-20B Puma small UAS is being tested by the US Navy aboard a Flight I Guided Missile Destroyer, the company announced on 11 August. …
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