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BAE Systems puts its nose to the Grindstone on weapons testing

The company has launched a new simulation software subscription for users of its Bofors weapons systems.

Turkish Aerospace eyes European and North African customers as Hürjet goes supersonic

The trainer aircraft will initially seek to replace the Turkish Air Force’s T-38 trainer fleet, with deliveries scheduled for 2026, but TAI confirmed that ‘closer talks’ were underway with potential export customers.

Defence Notes

UK boosts defence budget by 5.3%, but is this enough?

The UK budget announced in Parliament on 30 October is the first by a Labour government in 14 years. While it sees a boost in defence spending, this comes in the face of fiscal challenges and the effects of inflation.

Land Warfare

Raytheon transitions GhostEye MR radar into production phase

The sensor was recently tested by the US Air Force and US Navy and will continue to undergo testing and evaluation.

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Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin hopeful for continuing MEADS funding

25th August 2011

Lockheed Martin is ‘optimistic’ that funding will continue for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) programme beyond the two years that the tri-national agreement …
Digital Battlespace

LandWarNet 2011: LM readies miniature COTM technology

25th August 2011

Lockheed Martin is in the final stages of developing a 'miniaturised' version of its Communications-On-The-Move (COTM) technology with a view to submitting it for testing …
Digital Battlespace

LandWarNet 2011: US Army calls for more realistic NIE

25th August 2011

The US Army's Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) lacks sufficient realism in relation to ongoing operations in Afghanistan, senior service officials have admitted. The bi-annual exercise …
Digital Battlespace

LandWarNet 2011: 3eTI pitches perimeter protection solution for Afghanistan operations

25th August 2011

3e Technologies International (3eTI), an Ultra Electronics subsidiary, is preparing to install its Virtual Perimeter Monitoring System (VPMS) into the US Naval Base at Guantanamo …
Digital Battlespace

LandWarNet 2011: USSOCOM boss issues C4ISR wish-list

25th August 2011

The commander of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Adm William McRaven has revealed his wish-list for the future of special operations communications. Addressing delegates at …
Digital Battlespace

LandWarNet 2011: LGS develops next-generation 4G solution

25th August 2011

LGS Innovations is preparing to bring the next-generation variant of its Wimax 4G Readily Deployable Network (RDN) into service by the beginning of 2013 at …
Digital Battlespace

LandWarNet 2011: Christie unveils touchscreen C2 solution

25th August 2011

Christie Digital Systems has unveiled a solution to upgrade its high-definition C2 visual displays with touchscreen technology. Speaking to Shephard at the LandWarNet conference in …
Defence Helicopter

US Army UH-72A Lakota deliveries continue

25th August 2011

EADS North America has achieved another milestone on the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program as the company has delivered more than half of …
Military Logistics

Kratos receives $5.4m in contract awards

25th August 2011

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has received $5.4 million in contract awards from a …
Digital Battlespace

SAIC awarded $45m Task Order by NAVAIR

25th August 2011

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it was awarded a follow-on task order by US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide technical, engineering, …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin delivers USAF C-5M Super Galaxy

25th August 2011

Lockheed Martin completed delivery today of the third production C-5M Super Galaxy to the US Air Force. The sixth C-5M overall to be delivered to …
Land Warfare

Force Protection Australasia submits REDFIN bid

25th August 2011

Force Protection Australasia Pty Ltd (FPA), a FORCE PROTECTION, INC. group company today announced it has submitted a bid to the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation …
Defence Helicopter

Polycon AWIS for US Army's UH-72A Lakota helicopter

25th August 2011

Becker Avionics, partner with Axnes Aviation AS for sales and marketing, as well as product support services for the Polycon Wireless Intercom Extension System for …
Defence Helicopter

Ulan-Ude reaches agreements on Mi-171 deliveries

25th August 2011

At the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Salon, the Russian Helicopters holding company signed two macrocontracts for delivery of Mi-171 helicopters produced by JSC Ulan-Ude …
Defence Helicopter

Afghan Air Interdiction Unit conducts first integrated counter narcotics operation

25th August 2011

Members of the Afghan Ministry of Interior’s Air Interdiction Unit met a major milestone today with the completion of their first fully-integrated counter narcotics operation …
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems hits thermal weapon sight milestone

25th August 2011

BAE Systems has now delivered its 100,000th thermal weapon sight to the US Army in support of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The sights …
Digital Battlespace

LandWarNet 2011: US Army detail Cyber Vision 2020

24th August 2011

Senior officers have provided more details regarding the US Army's Cyber Vision 2020 plan at the LandWarNet conference on 27 August. In a roundtable discussion …
Digital Battlespace

LandWarNet 2011: DoD COI warns of cyber threat progression

24th August 2011

A 'growing cyber threat, exploding technologies and shrinking budgets' comprise the challenges ahead for the US Department of Defense (DoD), according to its chief ,information …
Digital Battlespace

LandWarNet 2011: Chiefs herald signals change

24th August 2011

US Army signals regiments are undergoing a sea-change in the way they train, learn and are equipped, according to senior service officials. Speaking at the …