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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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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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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Military Logistics
EaglePicher to expand Li-Ion battery production capabilities
7th November 2014
EaglePicher Technologies will expand its Lithium-Ion battery production capabilities under Phase II of the US Department of Defense’s Lithium-Ion Battery for Military Applications (LIMA) project. …
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Military Logistics
Cubic details new training support contracts
6th November 2014
Cubic has announced two training contracts that will see it support the training requirements of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the US Army. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Transport Canada simplifies SUAS operational framework
6th November 2014
Steps have been taken to simplify regulations on the use of small UAS (SUAS) in Canadian airspace, with Transport Canada announcing changes to the regulatory …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FCAS programme feasibility phase launched
6th November 2014
The two-year feasibility phase of the joint French-UK Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme has been launched by the UK and French governments, with the …
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Defence Helicopter
Apache radar updated with maritime mode
6th November 2014
Longbow LLC, the joint venture that manufactures the AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radar, is to upgrade the radars equipping the US Army’s new AH-64E helicopters …
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Digital Battlespace
Inmarsat and Spectra launch SlingShot VHF
6th November 2014
Together Spectra and Inmarsat launched the SlingShot VHF version of the L-band Tactical Satellite (L-TAC) service in London on 4 November. The two companies developed …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon receives DCGS support follow-on award
5th November 2014
Raytheon will provide field support for the US Air Force’s high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and the Distributed Command Ground System (DCGS) mission under …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales unveils Searchmaster ‘5-in-1’ (video)
5th November 2014
Thales launched its new Searchmaster multirole surveillance radar with active electronic scanning antenna (AESA) technology at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris. Speaking to Shephard Media, …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing’s anti-jamming technology completes testing
5th November 2014
Boeing’s anti-jamming communications technology has proven its ability to operate as a ground-based user terminal and satellite-based networking hub, providing a potential alternative to existing …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indo Defence: Wulung UAV goes into production for TNI
5th November 2014
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has begun production of the Wulung medium range UAV for the Indonesian armed forces (TNI). R&D organisation Badan Pengkajian Dan Penerapan …
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Defence Helicopter
Indo Defence: Indonesian Navy orders Panther helicopters
5th November 2014
The Indonesian Navy has ordered 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, with a contract announced for the purchase at Indo Defence on 5 …
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Defence Helicopter
New Zealand NH90 TTH fleet complete
4th November 2014
The ninth and final NH90 tactical transport helicopter (TTH) has been delivered to the New Zealand Defence Force by NH Industries, the company announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed details progress of MH-60R (video)
4th November 2014
George Barton, vice president of business development for Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training talks to Shephard Media about the status of the MH-60R Romeo …
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Military Logistics
Airbus to deliver C295 simulator to Poland
4th November 2014
The Polish Ministry of Defence has ordered a full flight simulator (FFS) for the Polish Air Force’s (PAF’s) C295 aircraft fleet, with a contract for …
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Digital Battlespace
Singapore employs aerostat as radar cover
3rd November 2014
A helium-filled aerostat will be tethered inside an undisclosed military base in Singapore to provide high-resolution radar coverage of sea-space and airspace out to a …
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Defence Helicopter
Battling for the Apache
3rd November 2014
The turmoil between the Indian Army Aviation Corps (AAC) and Air Force (IAF), locked in a spat for years over who will operate attack helicopters, …
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Military Logistics
Mexican Navy expands Airbus C295 fleet
3rd November 2014
Airbus Defence and Space will supply the Mexican Navy with two additional C295 transport aircraft under a contract announced on 29 October. The Mexican Navy …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Euronaval: TANAN UAS set for surface vessel integration
31st October 2014
Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) has teamed with DCNS to target the ship-based UAS market with the TANAN vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS. The …
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Military Logistics
Slovak-Alenia Aermacchi C-27J Spartan contract signed
30th October 2014
The Slovak Defence Ministry’s selection of the C-27J Spartan aircraft has been formalised with the signing of a contract with Alenia Aermacchi for two aircraft …
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