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Northrop Grumman’s completes flight tests of new EW system for F-16s

The two aircraft flew more than 70 sorties in seven months and tested the system in various conditions and mission scenarios.

Estonia takes delivery of six HIMARS

Estonia has taken delivery of six Lockheed Martin High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) weapons. The delivery comes only a month after Australia received its first system and the company outlined plans to improve missiles fired from the system.

Air Warfare

F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost

The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.

Air Warfare

Poland approved for another buy of AMRAAMs under $1.3 billion deal

The deal is for 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). It increases the stocks the country already has and follows a US$1.7 billion order for 745 missiles approved in March last year.

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US Army H-60 fleet nears 1 million flight hours in Iraq, Afghanistan

16th June 2009

Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters flown by the US Army in the Iraq and Afghanistan theatres of war have accumulated more than 900,000 flight hours without a single …
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New infrared decoys for French military helicopters

16th June 2009

As part of the French economic recovery plan, on 18 May 2009, the DGA (French defence procurement agency) awarded a contract to Etienne Lacroix Tous Artifices SA (Etienne …
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Sikorsky and L-3 Link join forces on UH-60M simulation and training

16th June 2009

Sikorsky Aerospace Services has announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with L-3 Link Simulation & Training to explore teaming on simulation and training …
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Sikorsky adapts business model to enhance customer experience and advance growth

16th June 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp has completed the realignment of its business into three distinct divisions to provide greater clarity for customers and respond to market demand. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

New mission capabilities for Elbit Hermes 450 UAV

16th June 2009

Elbit Systems' Hermes 450 has been a major player in counter-terrorism operations for years. The Hermes 450 now provides new additional features that enhance its …
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FLIR Systems' Talon selected for US Army HH-60M Black Hawks

16th June 2009

FLIR Systems announced today that Sikorsky, with US Army concurrence, selected the Talon for its HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The US Army will utilise these …
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Sagem's Euroflir 350 chosen for French special forces Caracal helicopters

16th June 2009

The new Euroflir 350 optronic observation system made by Sagem (SAFRAN group) has been selected by Eurocopter for the EC725 Caracal helicopters deployed by French …
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UH-60 aviators thank Air Comm for heating their helicopters in Afghanistan

16th June 2009

The effectiveness of Air Comm's UH-60 cabin heaters inspired a group of grateful Army aviators to publicly thank the company recently at the Army Aviation …
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PARIS 2009: The Caracal's new line of defence

15th June 2009

Crews flying the EC725 Caracal in Afghanistan have long-desired a new heavier self-defence weapon deter ground fire. Since the type began flying in Afghanistan more …
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PARIS 2009: Bell Boeing V-22: Affordability Issues Made Worse by Economic Crisis for Foreign Buyers

15th June 2009

The economic crisis has done nothing to assist international sales of the V-22. According to Bob Fitzpatrick, senior VP business development and commercial programmes, there …
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PARIS 2009: Boeing's CEO Albaugh Says Rotorcraft R&D Needs Investment Focus

15th June 2009

With Boeing’s IDS business expecting to generate $33-34 billion in revenue during 2009, Jim Albaugh president and chief executive officer of Integrated Defence System (IDS) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Raytheon's KillerBee UAS tests new data link

15th June 2009

Raytheon Co has tested a miniature common data link that enables the KillerBee unmanned aircraft system to operate on an open network architecture. 'With a …
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Latest variant of AW101 makes Paris debut

15th June 2009

The latest variant of the AgustaWestland AW101 medium lift helicopter is making its debut at the Paris Air Show. The latest variant of the AW101 …
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L-3 WESCAM launches MX-10 EO/IR imaging turret

15th June 2009

L-3 WESCAM announced today the launch of its MX-10 EO/IR turret. The flight-proven MX-10 incorporates the company’s multi-spectral MX-series technology into a smaller turret to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DGA to procure 3 next-generation SDTI UAVs for French Army

15th June 2009

As part of the Economic Recovery plan, the DGA (French defence procurement agency) has initiated the procurement of three next generation unmanned aerial vehicles. These new UAVs …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Rockwell Collins flight controls selected for SnowGoose UAV

15th June 2009

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology (MMIST) has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Athena 411 flight control and navigation system for the CQ-10A SnowGoose unmanned …
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Bell Boeing team awarded contract for next phase of V-22 Osprey support

15th June 2009

The Bell Boeing Programme Office announced today that it has been awarded phase 1.5 of a two-phase joint performance based logistics (PBL) contract from the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

PARIS 2009: Boeing forms UAS division

15th June 2009

The president and CEO of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), Jim Albaugh, announced today that the company was creating a UAS division within its military …
Uncrewed Vehicles

PARIS 2009: Northrop Grumman develops cargo UAV

15th June 2009

Northrop Grumman has completed wind tunnel testing of a demonstration cargo carrying UAV that it hopes to offer as a future logistics capability. Speaking at …