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Naval Warfare

Fincantieri joins roster of major companies working to protect undersea cables

The group’s collaboration with network provider Sparkle is the latest move to improve the robustness of submarine cable networks.

Land Warfare

Australian Army experiments with UGVs, but seeks understanding before proliferation

The Australian Army is exploring the options and benefits of a wide range of UGVs.

Air Warfare

JF-17 fighter fills expanding niche in a competitive geopolitical market

With orders from three countries, 2024 is unlikely to be the last of the export years for the joint Pakistan-Chinese fighter jet.

Land Warfare

British Army’s Archer hits bullseye for capability and procurement

The Archer artillery system was rushed into service and training of British Army trainers began in October 2023 before live fire trials just over a year later.

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Defence Notes

ExpressJet reports January 2010 traffic results

16th February 2010

ExpressJet Holdings has reported performance figures for ExpressJet Airlines in January 2010. During the month, ExpressJet revenue passenger miles (RPMs) totalled 611 million, a 15% …
Defence Notes

SkyWest to fly Denver?Minot service for United

16th February 2010

United Airlines is to add Minot, North Dakota, to its global network with twice daily nonstop service to Denver beginning on 9 June with flights …
Defence Notes

Pinnacle repays remaining 3.25% Senior Convertible Notes due 2025

16th February 2010

Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has announced that substantially all of the holders of its remaining $31 million par amount of 3.25% Senior Convertible Notes due …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft and Terma Sign MOU to explore potential collaboration on Danish Maritime Helicopter Program opportunity

15th February 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Terma A/S today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential collaborations if the Danish government decides to …
Military Logistics

Boeing-led team submits proposal for C-17 training

15th February 2010

A team led by Boeing has submitted a proposal to the US Air Force to provide aircrew and maintenance training support for the service's C-17 …
Land Warfare

Upgraded powertrain extends military vehicle's operational life

15th February 2010

The introduction of a new engine and the latest fully automatic transmission technology has seen a military vehicle produced by Engesa that was a success …
Military Logistics

Boeing submits proposal for US Army Ground-Vehicle support

15th February 2010

The Boeing Company today announced that it has submitted a proposal to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide supply chain services to the US …
Digital Battlespace

Rockwell Collins communication, GPS systems selected by Electronics Corporation of India

15th February 2010

Rockwell Collins was awarded a contract for Electronic Counter-Counter Measure (ECCM) radio modules by Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL). The component hardware card sets …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout Unmanned Aerial System demonstrates critical resupply capability

15th February 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully demonstrated that its MQ-8B Vertical Unmanned Aerial System (VUAS) can resupply US or coalition troops deployed on a combat mission. …
Defence Notes

Athens Airport rates Baboo ?Best Performing New Airline? in 2009

15th February 2010

Athens International Airport (AIA) has given Baboo its “Best Performing New Airline Award” for 2009 thanks to the airlines recording the highest passenger traffic numbers …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon Joint Standoff Weapon C-1 proves networked capability with JSTARS aircraft

15th February 2010

Raytheon Company's Joint Standoff Weapon C-1 completed a major milestone when the weapon's Strike Common Weapon Datalink (SCWDL) communicated via Link-16 nodes with a Joint …
Defence Notes

Air Dolomiti announces Milan Malpensa?Dresden route

15th February 2010

Lufthansa Regional member Air Dolomiti has announced a new service between Milan Malpensa and Dresden beginning on 28 March. The new flight is operated as …
Defence Helicopter

Luminator to furnish the LS16 Searchlight on the US Army's UH-72A Lakota for Security and Support Missions

15th February 2010

Luminator has been selected to provide its LS16 Searchlight on the US Army’s UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter for Security and Support missions. From Luminator’s …
Defence Notes

Flybe to link Edinburgh and ?the Garden of England?

15th February 2010

Flybe has announced a new daily service between Edinburgh and Manston, Kent, in the southeast of England. The airline notes that, apart from opening up the …
Defence Notes

easyJet adds services to Kosovo and the Isle of Man

15th February 2010

easyJet is to add Kosovo and the Isle of Man to its network this spring, with services between Liverpool and Isle of Man as well …
Defence Helicopter

Turbomeca strengthens its presence in India

15th February 2010

Turbomeca has inaugurated its new site, Turbomeca India Engines Private Limited with the aim of consolidating the close partnership with Indian operators. “The main purpose …
Defence Helicopter

Satish Kirtikar has been appointed Turbomeca India Engines

15th February 2010

Turbomeca, has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Indian operations. Satish Kirtikar has taken up the position of Managing Director at …
Defence Helicopter

'Heavy Haulers' Transfers Authority to 'Wolfpack' in Afghanistan

15th February 2010

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 "Heavy Haulers" transferred control of air support for Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, to HMH-466 "Wolfpack" during a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Airmen continue to fly Predator missions over Haiti

15th February 2010

Members of the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron continue to maintain RQ-1 Predators from here and Creech Air Force Base, Nev., to provide reconnaissance to troops …