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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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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.
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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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Australia looks to Growler support
3rd October 2014
Australia has revealed that it is seeking approval to build electronic warfare ranges in the country to support Boeing EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack aircraft …
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India restarts RSH tender
3rd October 2014
Within a month of cancelling the 197 Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters (RSH) tender, the new Indian government has released a request for information (RfI) for …
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Digital Battlespace
Spanish MoD orders additional SPOT Gen3 devices
3rd October 2014
The Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the use of GSP-1700 satellite phone by personnel, and will expand its use of SPOT Gen3 GPS …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment receives US Army UAS spare parts orders
2nd October 2014
AeroVironment will provide the US Army with RQ-11B Raven and RQ-20A Puma AE UAS spare parts under orders worth a combined $27 million, announced on …
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Merlins go Commando at Benson
2nd October 2014
The first of the Royal Air Force’s Merlin HC3/3A transport helicopters have been handed over to the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force (CHF). In a …
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First new-build MH-47G Chinook delivered
2nd October 2014
The first new-build MH-47G configured Chinook helicopter has been delivered to the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command by Boeing, the company announced on 1 …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales awarded active array radar study contract
2nd October 2014
Thales will undertake a technology study for the next generation of active phased array radars under a contract awarded by the French defence procurement agency, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman selected for TERN Phase II
1st October 2014
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a Phase II contract for the DARPA-Office of Naval Research (ONR) Tactical Exploited Reconnaissance Node (TERN) programme. The company will …
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Military Logistics
Marshall wins Canadian CC130 support contract
30th September 2014
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Canada will support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF’s) CC130 Avionics Optimised Weapons System Management (AVS OWSM) programme under a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Watchkeeper flying in Afghanistan for British Army
30th September 2014
Watchkeeper has been operationally deployed in Afghanistan by the British Army, providing information, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) in support of British Forces. The UK Ministry …
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Indian Navy MRH – will it, won't it?
29th September 2014
Despite India’s Defence Acquisition Council having cleared the opening commercial bids for the delayed Indian Navy 16 Multi-Role Helicopters (MRH) tender on August 28, uncertainty …
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Defence Helicopter
Thailand orders two Mi-17V-5s
29th September 2014
Thailand has ordered two Mi-17V-5 tactical transport helicopters at a price of about $40 million, according to details released on 29 September by Russia’s RIA …
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Military Logistics
AAR Airlift receives USAFRICOM support contract
29th September 2014
AAR Airlift will provide personnel recovery airlift services in West Africa in support of US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) under a $49 million contract from the …
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Military Logistics
RAF advances AAR capability (video)
29th September 2014
The Royal Air Force's air-to-air refuelling capability has taken significant steps forward, with the tenth Voyager multi-role tanker transport delivered in August. Contractor AirTanker Services invited …
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines searches for ASW helicopter
29th September 2014
The Philippines is set to open bidding for two anti-submarine warfare helicopters (ASW) in October, after invitation-to-bid documents were despatched on 25 September. An earlier …
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Land Warfare
MEADS fire control radar completes 6-week test
25th September 2014
The Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) has completed a six-week performance test at Pratica di Mare Air …
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Military Logistics
First Malaysian A400M airlifter takes shape
25th September 2014
The first A400M for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is progressing toward delivery, with all fully equipped major sections including the wing, tailplane, cockpit, fuselage …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USMC orders RQ-12 Wasp AE SUAS
25th September 2014
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has ordered additional AeroVironment RQ-12 Wasp AE small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as part of a $22 million contract announced …
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AgustaWestland sues the US government
23rd September 2014
AgustaWestland has filed a bid protest in a US federal court over the US Army’s move to procure additional UH-72 Lakota helicopters to fulfil its …
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Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative]()
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
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![Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades]()
Netherlands bolsters armed forces with Leopard tanks and Puma UAS fleet upgrades
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
