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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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Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation unveils MBC-100 mobile subscriber

10th August 2011

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, today introduced the Harris MBC-100 mobile subscriber device for high-bandwidth applications over 700 MHz LTE networks. …
Digital Battlespace

DRS receives security support services contract

10th August 2011

DRS Defense Solutions announced that its Technical Services business unit has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) task order contract by SSC Atlantic for …
Land Warfare

GMLRS+ completes successful test flight

10th August 2011

Lockheed Martin's new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Plus (GMLRS+) extended-range rocket successfully completed a 120-kilometer mission at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., an improvement in …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin awarded contract from NAVAIR

10th August 2011

Lockheed Martin will continue to maintain the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS), a critical system that integrates the launch hardware and software to provide …
Digital Battlespace

Elbit Systems introduces MRS-2000L

9th August 2011

The latest generation MRS-2000L is an all digital, ruggedized, transportable video receiving system for precise situational awareness picture build up of the battlefield, providing an …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Kreuz Subsea boosts fleet with Saab Seaeye Cougar XT

9th August 2011

After winning a five year contract with Shell in Brunei, Singapore based Kreuz Subsea has added a Saab Seaeye Cougar XT to its ROV fleet. …
Defence Helicopter

MH-60S headed to Thailand in 1st international delivery

9th August 2011

Two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters flew into the Port of Baltimore headed to the Royal Thai Navy, marking the first delivery of the MH-60 to an …
Military Logistics

C-17s welcomed to Stewart ANG Base

9th August 2011

Boeing joined the US Air National Guard at Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANGB) on Aug. 6 to commemorate the base's transition to the Boeing …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Logos Technologies delivers Kestrel surveillance systems

9th August 2011

Logos Technologies Inc. announces delivery of the first two Kestrel wide area persistent surveillance systems to NAVAIR, after successful completion of testing at Yuma, AZ …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky delivers S-70i Black Hawks

8th August 2011

Sikorsky has delivered three S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to an undisclosed customer. The helicopters -- assembled, completed to customer specifications, and flight tested at Sikorsky's …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman awarded $795m E-2D contract

8th August 2011

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded $795 million in contracts by the US Navy for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Program. Under a sole source, firm-fixed …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon chosen by DARPA for cybersecurity programme

8th August 2011

Raytheon Company has been selected to support an insider threat research programme led by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The goal of the …
Military Logistics

Boeing, Siemens form alliance for DOD energy modernisation

8th August 2011

Boeing and Siemens today announced a strategic alliance for the joint development and marketing of "smart grid" technologies to improve energy access and security for …
Military Logistics

Eighth C-5B inducted to become Super Galaxy

5th August 2011

The sun shines above the newest addition to the C-5M modernization program. Tail number 85-0003, a C-5B Galaxy, is the eighth aircraft inducted into modernization …
Digital Battlespace

Xsens supplies sensor fusion DSP module to Sagem

5th August 2011

Xsens, the leading global supplier of 3D motion tracking systems and Sagem (Safran Group), today signed an agreement for the supply of advanced sensor fusion …
Military Logistics

Raytheon, Tobyhanna Army Depot enter partnership

5th August 2011

Raytheon Company and Tobyhanna US Army Depot have signed a pledge of commitment for a public-private partnership to support various electronic and radar systems. Signed …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Insitu introduces Inceptor SUAS

5th August 2011

Insitu Inc. announced today that it has introduced the Inceptor small unmanned aircraft system (UAS), which will provide the public safety market with real-time video …
Military Logistics

Booz Allen awarded US Army TSS contract

5th August 2011

Booz Allen Hamilton today announced it was awarded a prime contract to support the US Army Training Support Center (ATSC). Booz Allen will provide mission …
Digital Battlespace

12th HC-144A Ocean Sentry delivered to US Coast Guard

5th August 2011

Airbus Military with prime contractor EADS North America have delivered to the US Coast Guard its 12th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft, four months …