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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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Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman's LEMV programme completes Critical Design Review

2nd February 2011

Six months after signing the Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) agreement with the US Army to build three airships with 21-day persistent intelligence, surveillance and …
Defence Helicopter

New tests for the Cyclone

2nd February 2011

The new CH-148 Cyclone, which arrived at Shearwater January 6, will be undergoing further testing on board HMCS Montréal. The tests will last several weeks, …
Land Warfare

US Army reveals Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy

1st February 2011

The US Army is preparing for the arrival of its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and is looking to rebalance its fleet, as outlined in …
Military Logistics

VSE awarded contract for US Army Reserve equipment engineering

1st February 2011

VSE Corporation reported today that the Engineering and Logistics Directorate of its Federal Group has been awarded a base year with four one-year options LOGWORLD …
Military Logistics

Boeing delivers 11th C-40A to US Navy

1st February 2011

The Boeing Company delivered the 11th C-40A transport aircraft to the US Navy on Jan. 28 from the company's Wichita facility. In this photo, the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Kratos receives contracts totaling $23m for unmanned systems

1st February 2011

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it had recently received funded contract awards for the delivery …
Digital Battlespace

Goodrich awarded US Army contract for Laser Warning Systems

1st February 2011

Goodrich Corporation has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the US Army for an anticipated maximum value of $47 million …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Brock Technologies Inc announces newest SHARK UAS design

1st February 2011

Brock Technologies Incorporated (Tucson, AZ USA) announces one of their newest unmanned system designs dubbed the SHARK. The SHARK is a small tube launched Unmanned …
Land Warfare

Kongsberg receives CROWS order valued at MNOK 152

1st February 2011

Kongsberg has booked an order valued at MNOK 152 to the CROWS II program. The CROWS II order with the US Army is for spare …
Land Warfare

PROTECTOR contract valued at 80 MNOK with Swedish Defence Forces

1st February 2011

Kongsberg has booked an order on PROTECTOR remote weapon stations (RWS) valued at NOK 80 millions from the Swedish Defence Forces (FMV). The order is …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DARPA selects RE2 to bring robotic control to the general public

1st February 2011

RE2, Inc., a leading developer of intelligent modular manipulation systems, announced today that it has been selected by DARPA to develop a dual-arm robot and …
Digital Battlespace

MEADS radar completes rotation tests

1st February 2011

The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has successfully completed milestone tests as the first Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) advances toward system tests …
Land Warfare

Cubic receives ID/IQ contract, $14.5m task order to support training simulators

1st February 2011

Cubic Worldwide Technical Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Cubic Corporation, has been awarded one of eight indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) multiple award contracts for Fielded Training …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing and iRobot team delivers 1st SUGVs to US Air Force

31st January 2011

The Boeing Company and partner iRobot Corp. today announced that they have delivered the first 30 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGV) under a contract with …
Defence Helicopter

UK exercise prepares helicopter crews for Afghanistan

31st January 2011

England’s Salisbury Plain is playing analogue to the environs of Helmand Province for the next three weeks as UK troops prepare to deploy to Afghanistan …
Military Logistics

NAMSA renews C-130 support contract

31st January 2011

To support the C-130 heavy maintenance activities of alliance members, the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) has awarded Marshall Aerospace a three year maintenance …
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin receives $139m contract for HIMARS

31st January 2011

Lockheed Martin has received a $139.6 million contract to provide 44 combat-proven High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to the US Army. This order will …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AeroVironment wins $7.8m order for Raven UAS digital module upgrade kits

31st January 2011

AeroVironment, Inc.(AV) announced that it received a firm fixed-price order valued at $7,800,003 under an existing contract with the US Army on January 25, 2011. …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky delivers first two S-92 helicopters for utility operations in Afghanistan

31st January 2011

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., has delivered two S-92 helicopters to airlift services provider AAR CORP., for operations in Afghanistan. AAR …