F-16 training capabilities have expanded with the delivery of the first Deployable Mission Trainer (DMT) from Lockheed Martin to the Middle East. This new system is the latest delivery in the comprehensive suite of fully networked, high-fidelity full mission simulators and combat tactics trainers delivering advanced, realistic training. The DMT …
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As one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, EDGE has seized the opportunity to further expand its defence manufacturing, communications, and trading capabilities by incorporating GRADEONE into the Group. On the acquisition, Mansour AlMulla, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, said: “EDGE is rapidly growing, and with …
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EDGE Group entity, AL TARIQ, a leading developer and producer of highly modular long-range precision-guided munitions (LR-PGMs), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of India-made missiles and underwater weapons. The MoU was signed during Aero India 2023, Asia’s largest …
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Airbus has launched two defence research and development projects that it is coordinating as part of the 2021 European Defence Fund (EDF). In July 2022, the European Commission selected, among others, eight collaborative projects that Airbus is part of, covering different innovative technology areas. The EDF promotes cooperation among European …
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L3Harris Technologies announced today achieving a critical design review (CDR) milestone for the Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system, which will provide improved offensive and defensive EW capabilities for F-16 Block 70/72 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft. The AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield successfully completed a CDR milestone with partner Lockheed Martin …
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VITEC will showcase its complete range of Full Motion Video (FMV) technologies at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), 20 – 24 February 2023, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. On show at the VITEC stand (01-B03) will be the military-grade MGW Pico+ TOUGH and MGW Diamond TOUGH encoders, …
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Collins Aerospace will coordinate the development of new high-voltage electric power distribution technologies under the European Union’s Clean Aviation HECATE project. For HECATE, which stands for Hybrid-ElectriC regional Aircraft distribution TEchnologies, Collins will lead the project’s steering committee, while Safran will serve as technical coordinator. The two companies will work …
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VITEC, a market-leading provider of IPTV, Video Streaming and Digital Signage Solutions, will showcase a wide range of new products and enhancements at ISE 2023 (Fira Barcelona, 31st January to 3rd February 2023, Stand 5.C350). Following a year of considerable growth for the company, VITEC will be demonstrating a host of user experience …
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The UAE’s EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced a strategic investment in High Lander, the company behind Universal UTM, a drone-agnostic unmanned traffic management solution which provides the automation, coordination, and safety much needed in increasingly crowded skies. The US$14 million investment creates …
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Leonardo will supply the high-resolution optical camera for PLATiNO 3 and the hyperspectral instrument for PLATiNO 4. The payloads will support the monitoring of the territory, natural resources and the atmosphere, for a more sustainable and safer management of the environment. Leonardo’s instruments are at the technological heart of the …
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