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Farnborough 2012: Raytheon signs JV for Saudi work

Raytheon and Saudi Arabian company Pannesma have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to develop a company in the kingdom to develop C4I capabilities. The …
Farnborough 2012: Boeing focuses on aircraft support

The president of Boeing's defence global support division has identified that demand for services may decease in coming years, but is confident it will continue …

Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2012: AgustaWestland pushes AW169 for scout requirement

After demonstrating the capabilities of its common set of new helicopters to the US Army, AgustaWestland is confident the AW169 will meet the cost and …

Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2012: L-3 Wescam launches latest MX-10D

L-3 Wescam has used the Farnborough International Airshow to launch its new MX-10D EO/IR imaging and designating turret. The MX-10D will operate as a medium- …

Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2012: Eurocopter pitches SAR centre of excellence

Eurocopter is proposing to establish the UK as a ‘centre of excellence’ for the SAR variant of the EC175, should the aircraft be chosen for …

Military Logistics

Farnborough 2012: KC-390 continues on track

Following the recent development in Embraer's KC-390 programme that saw Boeing join with it to participate in 'technical discussions', the company is confident that the …

Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2012: Oklahoma plans UAV test range

13th July 2012

The Oklahoma Unmanned Aerial Systems Council is anticipating the release of an RfP from the FAA for the establishment of six test sites for UAVs. …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2012: Eurocopter expands order book

10th July 2012

Eurocopter is on track to exceed €6 billion in orders over 2012, on the back of strong growth in the oil and gas market, and …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2012: New helicopter to be jointly produced in Russia

10th July 2012

AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters have signed a teaming agreement to jointly produce a new 2.5 tonne, single engine helicopter, it has been revealed. Speaking at …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2012: Boeing signs Tucano coop agreement with Embraer

10th July 2012

Boeing has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Embraer for the former to provide weapon integration on the A-29 Super Tucano for the US …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2012: Insitu announces Asian contracts

10th July 2012

Insitu, a Boeing subsidiary, has announced two new major contracts for its Scan Eagle UAS in Asia as well as an upgrade to the aircraft's …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2012: Lockheed Martin continues international push

10th July 2012

Lockheed Martin is continuing its push into the international market with a commitment to grow the non-US proportion of its business by at least 3% …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2012: Boeing unveils MSA concept

10th July 2012

Boeing has revealed details of a new offering that it is making to the maritime surveillance market based on the mission system capabilities of the …
Naval Warfare

Farnborough 2012: MBDA completes Sea Spear live firing

10th July 2012

MBDA has recently completed live firing trials of its new Brimstone Sea Spear missile system for anti-FIAC (fast inshore attack craft) applications. The system is …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2012: TRS pitches for interoperability

10th July 2012

The recent experience of air operations over Libya has highlighted the continuing difficulties that NATO nations and other allies continue to have when it comes …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2012: Exelis and SNC demonstrate Vigilant Stare

9th July 2012

ITT Exelis and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) will demonstrate its new Vigilant Stare wide-area airborne surveillance (WAAS) system to several US agencies over the next …
Military Logistics

Farnborough 2012: Aero Sekur exhibits new portable MRO facility

9th July 2012

Aero Sekur has introduced its inflatable controlled-environment maintenance enclosure for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow. The company has experience in developing maintenance, …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2012: Moog looks to further ProtectIR

9th July 2012

Moog has used the Farnborough International Airshow to demonstrate the potential that its ProtectIR sensor pod has for developing military markets. Robert Coveny, strategic consultant …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2012: Raytheon unveils missile defence analysis tool

9th July 2012

Raytheon has unveiled a new missile defence system architectural analysis capability at the Farnborough International Airshow. According to Wes Kremer, VP air and missile defence …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2012: France assesses brown-out solution

9th July 2012

French special forces are evaluating a new system that aids helicopter operations in degraded visual environments (DVE) with flight tests planned on a Puma helicopter …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 12: MBDA looks to UAV future

9th July 2012

MBDA has launched the CVS301 Vigilus concept for the weaponisation of MALE UAVS. Speaking at a media briefing at the Farnborough International Airshow, Chris Allard, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2012: Selex captures fourth customer for Falco

9th July 2012

Selex Galileo announced on the opening day of Farnborough International Airshow that it had secured another export contract for its Falco tactical UAS. The company …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2012: Raytheon IDS sees opportunity as missile threat evolves

9th July 2012

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) is betting on the persistent missile threat to help it secure continued business despite a global downturn in defence budgets. …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2012: Boeing stresses international strength and competitiveness

9th July 2012

The leadership of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has outlined some of their main ambitions in the logistics platform market as the company looks …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2012: Lockheed reveals F-35 HMD upgrade plan

9th July 2012

Lockheed Martin has outlined a three-point upgrade plan for the F-35 Lightning II helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) ahead of a proposed critical design review (CDR) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2012: Phantom Eye testing continues

9th July 2012

Following the first flight of the Phantom Eye UAV on 1 June, Boeing Phantom Works is working to get the system modified after the testing …