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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

Two major C-130 Hercules milestones

24th September 2010

At a special event here, Sept. 23, employees celebrated the delivery of the 200th C-130J Super Hercules. The HC-130J, the first for the US Air …
Land Warfare

U.S. Army Awards General Dynamics $35m to produce M2A1 quick change barrel conversion kits

24th September 2010

The US Army Joint Munitions and Lethality Life Cycle Management Command, Picatinny, N.J., awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products an order valued at approximately …
Defence Helicopter

Air Comm wins multi-million dollar US Army contract

24th September 2010

Air Comm Corporation has been awarded a contract by the US Army to develop a cockpit heater/windshield defroster system for up to 400 OH-58D Kiowa …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAD 10: Seeker 400 ready in two years

23rd September 2010

Denel Dynamics is planning to have the Seeker 400 UAV operational in two years, with the first flight in the next 12 to 16 months, …
Military Logistics

AAD 10: SAN awards services contract

23rd September 2010

Tellumat, a South African defence and electronics company, announced at African Aerospace and Defence 2010 that it has been awarded a ZAR 49.5 million contract …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman and US Army complete another phase of testing of the Common SIGINT System

23rd September 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation and the US Army recently completed another phase of testing of the Common Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) System 1500 (CSS-1500), validating several key …
Defence Helicopter

International Rescue

23rd September 2010

The ISAF mission in Afghanistan is, by its very nature, a multinational, multi service one. However there are few units that embody this international partnership …
Defence Helicopter

South African Air Force carries out hot-extraction of troops in Democratic Republic of Congo

23rd September 2010

It is still amazing how the intricacies of communication, combined with technology, can impact on international peace keeping missions. At dusk, on the first day …
Land Warfare

ATK receives more than $50 million for continued production of 20mm PGU ammunition

23rd September 2010

Alliant Techsystems has received an order valued at more than $50 million from the US Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center (RICC), Rock Island, …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon Global Broadcast Service delivers full-motion video to improve intelligence imagery for warfighters

23rd September 2010

Raytheon Company delivered the final phase of expanded Global Broadcast Service full-motion video capabilities to improve intelligence video imagery available to warfighters. The GBS installation …
Digital Battlespace

Kratos announces multi-million dollar situational awareness, cybersecurity and network management contract award

23rd September 2010

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that a major Department of the US Federal Government with National …
Defence Helicopter

New era for transport medicine in Ontario

23rd September 2010

Ornge is proud to introduce the most significant fleet upgrade in the history of aero medical transport in Ontario. The first of the new AgustaWestland …
Military Logistics

India has power

23rd September 2010

The first C-130J for India ran engines for the first time on Tuesday, Sept. 21. The aircraft is being prepared for its maiden flight early …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Unmanned option for surplus Snatch vehicles

22nd September 2010

Providing a solution for ‘several thousand’ Snatch Land Rovers earmarked for disposal, Marshall Land Systems yesterday unveiled an unmanned version of the much-maligned vehicle, designed …
Land Warfare

Force Protection Europe selected for LPPV

22nd September 2010

The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected Force Protection Europe ahead of Supacat as preferred bidder for its Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (LPPV) programme. …
Defence Helicopter

AAD 10: Eurocopter sales in region increase

22nd September 2010

The head of Eurocopter's southern African operations, Fabrice Cagnat, said at African Aerospace and Defence 2010 that Eurocopter Southern Africa was expecting a 35% growth …
Land Warfare

AAD 2010: OTT targets vehicle market gaps

22nd September 2010

OTT Technologies, a South African company, has launched two new vehicles to the international market at African Aerospace and Defence 2010. A company spokesman said …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Air Force Sea King crew hailed for Cumbrian flood rescues at Shephard 2010 SAR Awards

22nd September 2010

A rescue helicopter crew from 22 Sqn 'C' Flight of the UK's Royal Air Force have become the first winners of the new annual Shephard …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman-built NASA Global Hawk soars through hurricane surveillance missions

22nd September 2010

NASA's unmanned Global Hawk aircraft, developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation, flew from NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. towards the …