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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary

The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.

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Defence Notes

Baboo operates first E-190 service into London City

10th February 2010

The first commercial service using the Embraer 190 into London City Airport has been operated by Baboo on its Geneva–London City route. “Today is a …
Defence Notes

AirAsia moves into Vietnam with share in VietJet Air

10th February 2010

AirAsia has acquired a 30% equity stake in VietJet Aviation JSC (VietJet Air) to create a Vietnam-based joint venture low-fare airline named VietJet AirAsia which …
Military Logistics

Oshkosh Defense receives $158 million order for US Marine Corps heavy fleet

10th February 2010

Oshkosh Corporation today announced that its Defense Division received a delivery order to an existing contract valued at more than $158 million from the US …
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin awarded $160 million for continued support of US Navy land-based Aegis test facility

10th February 2010

The US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $160 million follow-on contract for technical and engineering support of its land-based test facility for the Aegis Ballistic …
Digital Battlespace

Herley's Lancaster division receives $1 million contract from US prime contractor

10th February 2010

Herley Industries announced today that its Herley Lancaster division has received a follow-on contract valued at more than $1 million from a major US prime …
Defence Helicopter

Marine aviators complete operational assessment of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon system with 8-for-8 performance

10th February 2010

Aviators from the US Marine Corps have completed their operational assessment of BAE Systems' Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, scoring eight direct hits in eight …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon awarded $38 million US Air Force delivery order to modify weapons training equipment

10th February 2010

Raytheon Company has received a $37.9 million delivery order from the US Air Force to modify weapons data link equipment used in pilot training for …
Defence Helicopter

Northrop Grumman begins full rate production of US Navy's Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures System for Heavy Lift Helicopter fleets

10th February 2010

The Department of the Navy's CH-53E heavy lift helicopter fleet will continue to receive new Northrop Grumman Corporation-designed, built and tested Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter celebrates maiden flight of CH-53GA right on schedule

10th February 2010

The CH-53GA medium-lift military transport helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight over the Bavarian town of Donauwörth today before an admiring crowd of approximately 150 …
Defence Helicopter

SAR-H: United Kingdom selects Soteria Consortium to provide dedicated search and rescue services for the next 25 years

10th February 2010

Sikorsky Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92 helicopters are expected to provide turnkey helicopter services in the United Kingdom well into the 21st century as the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

EADS Defence & Security delivers second batch of DRAC UAVs to French Ministry of Defence

10th February 2010

On 25 January 2010, EADS Defence & Security delivered 35 specially modified new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) DRAC systems to the French Army to enhance …
Digital Battlespace

Romanian proposal to Host US Missile Defense System similar to failed courtships by Poland and the Czech Republic

10th February 2010

Riki Ellison, Chairman and Founder of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA), has released a statement today regarding the recent announcement by the president of …
Defence Helicopter

SAR-H: CHC selected as Preferred Bidder for 25-year UK SAR Contract

10th February 2010

CHC Helicopters, through its membership in the Soteria consortium, has won preferred bidder status on a 25-year contract to provide comprehensive search and rescue (SAR) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Remote Ocean Systems unveils new premiere LED Floodlight for ROVs

10th February 2010

Remote Ocean Systems (ROS) unveiled their new Q-LED III Floodlight at this year's Underwater Intervention Show. A long time leader in underwater lighting development, the …
Land Warfare

Army positioning for RECAP of 60,000 Up-Armored HMMWVs

10th February 2010

The US Army is preparing for a projected March 2010 release of a draft Request For Proposals (RFP) for the recapitalization of thousands of Up-Armored …
Land Warfare

Industry awaits FMTV announcement

10th February 2010

This week’s 2010 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference, sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Agency (NDIA), brought nearly 1000 attendees to two days of briefings and …
Military Logistics

Tracer Repair & Overhaul and Messier Bugatti complete ownership transaction of MBT

10th February 2010

Tracer Repair & Overhaul, a provider of commercial aviation aftermarket parts and military aviation wheel and brake repair and management services, announced the sale of …
Defence Notes

Lufthansa Systems navigation charts for Air Dolomiti

9th February 2010

Air Dolomiti is to use navigation charts from Lufthansa Systems with the two companies having recently signed a 10-year-contract for the usage of Lido/RouteManual. The …
Defence Notes

easyJet selects WorkBridge ground planning software

9th February 2010

easyJet has selected WorkBridge to supply resource planning software for all the airline’s ground handling operations. WorkBridge and its software platform will provide planning support, …