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QinetiQ wins ESA contract to develop a new satellite for in-orbit technology

Air July 12, 2021

The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed the appointment of DPRTE event partner, QinetiQ, to deliver and operate an important new satellite that will support technological innovation, de-risking and concept testing for public agencies and commercial enterprises in Europe. This new contract is an outcome of the Horizon 2020 In-Orbit Demonstration ...

GA-ASI completes first MQ-9A Block 5 for the Netherlands

Air July 9, 2021

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the completion of the first MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Ground Control Station (GCS) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). GA-ASI and RNLAF commemorated the occasion with a special roll-out ceremony at GA-ASI’s corporate headquarters in Poway, Calif., and ...

DPRTE partner DASA launches Zero Emissions Air System market exploration

Air July 8, 2021

Official DPRTE event partner, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), has launched a new Market Exploration called Zero Emissions Air System, which aims to investigate net-zero options for the next generation of light flying training aircraft. This Market Exploration is being run on behalf of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and seeks information on ...

Switzerland selects F-35 Lightning II for future air defence requirements

Air July 6, 2021

The Swiss Federal Council announced Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II is the aircraft selected from its New Fighter Aircraft competition. The Swiss Air Force will receive F-35A aircraft, a sustainment solution tailored to Swiss autonomy requirements, and a comprehensive training program. The F-35 selection will deliver economic and technical advantages to the ...