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Defence Notes

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Land Warfare

Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.

Land Warfare

Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline

Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter

After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.

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Military Logistics

Chromalloy crosses one-year milestone on KC-10 support team

15th February 2011

Chromalloy announced today that it has crossed the one-year milestone as a member of the Northrop Grumman team on the KC-10 Extender Logistics Support program, …
Land Warfare

Canada buys more Leopard 2s

14th February 2011

The Canadian armed forces has purchased 12 surplus Leopard 2 (Pz 87 Leo) main battle tanks (MBT) from Switzerland. Due to be converted to ‘protected …
Military Logistics

A new Shadow is cast

14th February 2011

The first Combat Shadow II for the United States Air Force Special Operations Command has completed manufacture at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta. Following …
Digital Battlespace

General Dynamics wins $9m Marine Corps network systems integration contract

14th February 2011

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $9.3 million, eight-month task order to perform network systems integration for …
Land Warfare

Smith Enterprise to supply Special Operations Command .50 Cal. Vortex Flash Eliminator

14th February 2011

CRANE Naval Service Warfare announced they are awarding Smith Enterprise's patented Vortex Flash Eliminator a 5-year $1.5 million contract after it was rated the number …
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin integrates MONAX system with aerostat platform

14th February 2011

Lockheed Martin recently demonstrated the integration of the MONAX 3G wireless communications system with an aerostat platform demonstrating the ability to deliver real-time video and …
Digital Battlespace

Ness Technologies signs $16m contract with MoD of foreign country

14th February 2011

Ness Technologies, Inc., a global provider of IT services and solutions, announced today that its defense and homeland security business unit has signed an approximately …
Land Warfare

Increased scope of CROWS II framework agreement

14th February 2011

KONGSBERG has signed a contract with the US Army increasing the number of Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (CROWS) in the existing CROWS II framework …
Defence Helicopter

Aero India: Eurocopter showcases armed Fennec

12th February 2011

Eurocopter exhibited its armed AS550 C3 Fennec publicly for the first time at Aero India in Bangalore from 9-13 February. The rotorcraft is Eurocopter's contender …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aero India: DRDO hands over Nischant

12th February 2011

The Indian Army has accepted the Nishant multi-mission UAV following a series of confirmatory endurance trials. At Aero India 2011 in Bangalore from 9-13 February …
Defence Helicopter

Aero India: Indian Army takes delivery of more powerful Dhruvs

11th February 2011

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) officially handed over to the Indian Army Aviation Corps (AAC) the first Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) powered by Shakti engines …
Military Logistics

Western MROs strengthen Indian partnerships

11th February 2011

Western industry is furthering its Asian footprint with a series of movements into the Indian defence marketplace. In one development, GE Aviation and Hindustan Aeronautics …
Military Logistics

Boeing submits final NewGen Tanker proposal to US Air Force

11th February 2011

The Boeing Company today submitted its final proposal for the US Air Force’s KC-X tanker competition. The proposal offers a fleet of Boeing NewGen Tankers …
Military Logistics

EADS North America responds to Air Force request for final proposal revisions in tanker competition

11th February 2011

EADS North America today will submit its response to the US Air Force's request for final proposal revisions in the KC-X aerial refueling tanker competition. …
Military Logistics

Boeing completes industrial participation programs for first five UK C-17s

11th February 2011

Boeing has announced that it has successfully completed -- ahead of schedule -- its industrial participation (IP) programs for the first five C-17 Globemaster III …
Land Warfare

Oshkosh Defense to deliver Additional M-ATV protection kits

11th February 2011

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation will deliver more than 2,000 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) underbody improvement kits following an order from the US …
Defence Helicopter

Aero India: HAL showcases new helicopter designs

10th February 2011

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is displaying two new indigenous helicopters at the Aero India airshow in Bangalore - a mock-up of the Light Utility Helicopter …
Land Warfare

Norway buys rubber tracks for CV90 Afghan operations

10th February 2011

Two Norwegian Army CV9030 infantry fighting vehicles have been using rubber tracks in northern Afghanistan since December. The 28-tonne BAE Systems vehicles are the heaviest …
Digital Battlespace

Larsen & Toubro and Cassidian join forces in India to forge a long term partnership

10th February 2011

Cassidian and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Mumbai, join forces in the field of defence electronics. The Indian authorities have now approved the formation …