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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.
Naval Warfare
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
Defence Notes
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Camcopter S-100 completes 'DeckFinder' flight tests
3rd July 2013
Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has recently conducted a series of flight trials with EADS Astrium’s Pseudolite-based ‘DeckFinder’ local positioning system. The successful …
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Defence Helicopter
Russia revives $4.3 billion Iraq arms deal
3rd July 2013
Russia plans to deliver ten Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters to Iraq within the next few months, it has been revealed. Speaking to Russian press …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sell-off no reflection on wider UAS strategy, says BAE Systems
2nd July 2013
BAE Systems has sold its Unmanned Aircraft Programs (UAP) business to former business development director Matthew Pobloske, as the company looks to diversify away from …
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Digital Battlespace
ESA calls for international measures to combat space debris
2nd July 2013
Immediate action is required to mitigate the amount of space debris threatening to jeopardise future satellite operations, a leading expert at the European Space Agency …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
India debuts manpack VTOL UAVs for HADR
2nd July 2013
Search and rescue agencies operating in Northern India have successfully used man-portable VTOL UAVs for the first time in humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR) operations, it …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin launches international division
2nd July 2013
Lockheed Martin has launched a new international division as the company attempts to strengthen international partnerships and create new opportunities. By integrating all of its …
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Digital Battlespace
USAF takes delivery of third SBIRS satellite
1st July 2013
The US Air Force has taken delivery of the third of four Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) satellite payloads as part of its Space Based Infrared …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US details French Reaper purchase ahead of Mali ops
1st July 2013
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has progressed with plans to sell 16 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to France as the European nation considers deploying …
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Land Warfare
CGS say UK must be prepared for future deployments
28th June 2013
British politicians must be prepared to deploy troops on challenging overseas operations when national interests are at stake, the head of the British Army has …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems announces US Navy Mk 41 VLS contract
28th June 2013
BAE Systems will advance the development of the US Navy’s Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) under a new $91.4 million contract announced on 27 …
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Land Warfare
Norway receives first HML upgrade
28th June 2013
The first High Mobility Launcher (HML) has been delivered to the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) as part of an upgrade to their National Advanced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
German MoD reveals UAS losses
27th June 2013
The German MoD has published an overview of its UAS ‘losses’, revealing a staggering number have been lost on operations in the past decade. Released …
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Military Logistics
Boeing starts up KC-46A tanker aircraft production
27th June 2013
Boeing has begun production of the KC-46A aerial refuelling tanker for the US Air Force, with the first wing spar loaded at the company’s facilities …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Rockwell Collins technologies used in RQ-21A tests
25th June 2013
When the US Navy’s RQ-21A Integrator Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) completed its first flight tests at sea recently, technologies provided by Rockwell Collins …
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Land Warfare
DE&S highlights industry opportunities on UK armour programmes
24th June 2013
The UK Armoured Vehicles Programme team is expected to spend about £350 million this year and about £10 billion over 10 years, the head of …
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Military Logistics
UK DE&S outsourcing transactions to DSG
24th June 2013
The UK’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Armoured Vehicles Programme will outsource the contract management of repairs to the Defence Support Group (DSG) next month. …
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Defence Notes
UK cements second place in global defence exports
21st June 2013
UK defence and security exports have increased by £3.5bn to £11bn between 2011 and 2012, making it the second largest exporter behind the US. According …
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Digital Battlespace
Paris Air Show 2013: FAB-T alternative passes CDR
21st June 2013
Raytheon has confirmed that it has completed its CDR as part of its Family of Beyond-Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) Alternative contract with the US Air Force, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK MoD selects ScanEagle UAV for Royal Navy
20th June 2013
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a £30 million contract that will see the Insitu ScanEagle become the first maritime specific unmanned aerial …
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