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Defence Notes

Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up

The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.

Air Warfare

Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines

The contract covers maintenance and service for the EJ200 engine that powers the UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.

Naval Warfare

Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?

The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.

Land Warfare

How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication

A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.

Featured Industry Spotlights

Land Warfare

Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?

Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario

Land Warfare

Need to develop AI-powered red pictures for battlefield situational awareness?

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Digital Battlespace

New broadband for soldiers in Afghanistan on Eutelsat EB4 & W6 satellites

13th January 2010

TS2 Satellite Technologies company is introducing new broadband services on Eutelsat EB4 & W6 satellites to the Afghan market. These types of telecommunication products are …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation successfully completes Preliminary Implementation Review of US Army's MET program

13th January 2010

Harris Corporation has successfully completed the Preliminary Implementation Review for the US Army's Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET) program - next-generation military satellite communications terminals …
Defence Helicopter

Elbit Systems of America awarded $8.2M contract for Helmet Display and Tracker System (HDTS) for US Marine Corps AH-1W

13th January 2010

Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems announced receipt of contracts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for Elbit …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Falmouth Scientific Solar-powered AUV (SAUV) to be used in tectonic plate monitoring

13th January 2010

Falmouth Scientific, Inc. (FSI) announced today it has supplied a Solar-powered Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (SAUV) to the University of Tokyo for use in monitoring tectonic …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Heron UAV to support Australian troops in Afghanistan

13th January 2010

The first Australian-leased Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has started initial operations supporting Australian, Afghan and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Under Project …
Military Logistics

Boeing Delivers 4th KC-767 Tanker to Japan Ministry of Defense

13th January 2010

The Boeing Company on Jan. 8 delivered the last of four KC-767 aerial refueling tankers to the Japan Ministry of Defense, completing one of the …
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall and MAN Nutzfahrzeuge form joint company for wheeled military vehicles

12th January 2010

With the founding of Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH, the market for logistical and tactical military vehicles has an important new provider of complete solutions. …
Digital Battlespace

SAIC awarded $249 million task order by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command

12th January 2010

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it has been awarded a task order by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command to provide modeling, …
Military Logistics

Fighting Talk

12th January 2010

EADS’ CEO, defence industry veteran Louis Gallois, was in fighting mood concerning the A400M programme contract at the New Year’s press conference. ‘I cannot accept …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Urban Aeronautics AirMule completes first phase of flight testing

12th January 2010

The AirMule (formerly MULE), a single-engine, VTOL Cargo and MedEvac UAS developed by Urban Aeronautics has successfully completed the first phase of its flight testing. …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin receives $344 million in ongoing funding for C-5 modernisation

12th January 2010

Lockheed Martin has received ongoing funding through a recently issued Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) that authorizes Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) associated with the C-5 …
Digital Battlespace

Velodyne Lidar expands global reseller network

12th January 2010

Velodyne Lidar, a leading manufacturer of high definition 3-D lidar sensors, has secured international agreements with five major distributors worldwide to expand marketing for the …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman wins $577 million Army Integrated Battle Command System contract

12th January 2010

The US Army has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation to develop the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) under a $577 million, five-year, …
Defence Helicopter

Onboard Systems Receives FAA Certification for Eurocopter AS355 Replacement Cargo Hook Kit

12th January 2010

Onboard Systems has announced that its new replacement cargo hook kit for the Eurocopter AS355 aircraft has been certified by the FAA and is currently …
Defence Helicopter

Farther, faster, stronger; Osprey enhances battlefield capabilities

12th January 2010

The 40-year legacy of the CH-46 "Sea Knight" is built on stories of valor and heroism from Marines in combat missions around the world, but …
Defence Helicopter

Flying Tigers sling lead to sharpen skills

12th January 2010

Many Marines are proficient shooting an M2 .50-caliber machine gun on the ground, but Marines with Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 must be proficient shooting it …
Naval Warfare

Northrop Grumman makes early delivery of Mine Detection System

11th January 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation delivered the first Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Phase 2 Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) to the US Navy more than six …
Defence Notes

Two new routes announced by airBaltic

11th January 2010

airBaltic is to launch flights from Riga to Umeå in Sweden and between Vilnius and London. The start date for the former is 29 March, …
Defence Notes

Combined December and full 2009 traffic announced for SkyWest and ASA

11th January 2010

SkyWest, Inc. has released the combined traffic figures for its two airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) during December 2009 and the …