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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.
Air Warfare
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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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment
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Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Watchkeeper report details crash factors
12th August 2016
The UK Military Aviation Authority report into the crash of a Watchkeeper at West Wales Airport (WWA) in 2014 has been released with the finding that …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army eyes new helo protection in 2020s
12th August 2016
The US Army has set a date of 2023 to begin equipping its helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft with new self-protection systems that can warn against …
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Military Logistics
DCS awarded KC-46A mission planning order
12th August 2016
DCS will carry out mission planning software development and integration for the US Air Force’s KC-46A programme, the company announced on 8 August. The work …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Japan professes desire for Israeli UAVs
12th August 2016
The Japan Self-Defence Force (JSDF) is buying three Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30 UAVs, but it is simultaneously exploring cooperation with Israel because …
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Digital Battlespace
EPS CAPS programme on track
11th August 2016
The US Air Force’s Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) hardware has been delivered to operational sites by Northrop Grumman as the …
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Digital Battlespace
PAL Aerospace acquires CarteNav
10th August 2016
Provincial Aerospace (PAL Aerospace) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CarteNav Solutions, a Nova Scotia-based software development company that develops situational awareness and …
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Training
LVC training in Alaska
10th August 2016
One of the major issues in conducting live training with fifth-generation aircraft such as the F-22 and F-35 is range space. These aircraft have long …
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Training
CRIIS to roll out at US test ranges
10th August 2016
Rockwell Collins will deliver and support initial fielding of the Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS) at US military test ranges under a $31 million …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAS inspection for Indian power grid
10th August 2016
US company Sharper Shape and Indian power company Sterlite Power are set to introduce UAS inspection services for utility asset monitoring in India under a …
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Defence Notes
Dual Mode Plus in new flight tests
10th August 2016
Lockheed Martin’s Dual Mode Plus laser guided bomb (LGB) has chalked up new successes in recent flight tests, the company announced on 8 August. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Between a rock and a hard place
10th August 2016
In the face of domestic insurgency and an increasingly belligerent China, updating or replacing military helicopter fleets in the Philippines has become a matter of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US approves Iraq ScanEagle contract
10th August 2016
The government of Iraq is set to expand its unmanned ISR capabilities following an $8.3 million contract awarded to support the ScanEagle UAS. In an …
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Military Logistics
Orbital ATK to continue Iraqi CLS
10th August 2016
Orbital ATK will continue to provide Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) for the Iraqi Air Force’s Armed Caravan programme under an $11 million contract announced on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Era Group, Total Safety launch UAS service
10th August 2016
Era Group is venturing into the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service market, with a newly launched Unmanned Aerial Solutions offering, the company announced on 8 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Heron crashes in Israel
9th August 2016
A Heron 1 has crashed over northern Israel during a test flight on 9 August, while Israeli media reported that a number of people on …
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Defence Helicopter
Kuwait buys 30 H225M helicopters
9th August 2016
Kuwait has firmed up a commitment for 30 H225M Caracal medium helicopters, signing a €1 billion contract with France’s defence minister on 9 August. The …
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Training
US integrates fighter jets in LVC training
9th August 2016
Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force (USAF) have successfully completed the integration of fifth- and fourth-generation fighter aircraft in a live, virtual and constructive …
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Defence Helicopter
FVL aims to avoid mistakes of the past
8th August 2016
The US military has been in no rush to decide whether it stays entirely with helicopters or adopts more tiltrotors from 2030, but next year …
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Digital Battlespace
SBIRS GEO 3 satellite on track for launch
8th August 2016
The US Air Force’s next Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite is on track for its October launch, having been delivered …
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