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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary

The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.

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Land Warfare

Harris Corporation receives $44 million order from international customer for Falcon Radios

18th March 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $44 million order to supply Falcon tactical radio systems to a customer in …
Defence Notes

European Commission must investigate state aid, says ELFAA

18th March 2010

The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has called on the European Commission to investigate what it sees as state aid cases concerning SAS, Malev, …
Digital Battlespace

EADS Defence & Security delivers its 1000th Digital Map Generator

17th March 2010

EADS Defence & Security (DS) has delivered its 1000th digital map generator system to BAe Systems for use in the Eurofighter. Map systems support helicopter …
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin opens second security intelligence center In Denver to defend against cyber attacks

17th March 2010

Strengthening its ability to identify and respond to cyber attacks on its networks, Lockheed Martin has officially opened the Corporation's second Security Intelligence Center (SIC) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Contineo Robotics launched to commercialize advanced robotics technologies

17th March 2010

A new technology venture has been formed to enhance the ability of military and homeland security robots to perform tasks that otherwise would place personnel …
Land Warfare

Oshkosh corporation Defence Division to expand its technical operations in Michigan

17th March 2010

Oshkosh Corporation announced today plans for its Defense Division to expand technical operations in Michigan and move into a new leased state-of-the-art technical facility in …
Digital Battlespace

MTN Government Services wins major Federal contract with US Defence Information Systems Agency

17th March 2010

The US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has awarded a bid contract worth over $50 million to MTN Government Services (MTNGS), a subsidiary of MTN …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Barrett Technology and RE2 selected by DARPA to lead the Autonomous Robotic Manipulator research program

17th March 2010

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced a new initiative to create robotic autonomous manipulators that mimic human arms and hands. DARPA will …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy's SAR crew races specialist medical team to premature twins in Stornoway

17th March 2010

In an epic nine hour sortie, the duty crew of the Royal Navy’s search and rescue unit at HMS Gannet, Prestwick delivered a four-strong medical …
Defence Helicopter

Army celebrates delivery of 100th Lakota

17th March 2010

The 100th delivery of the UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter was celebrated at a rollout ceremony at the American Eurocopter facility on March 11. The delivery …
Defence Notes

Lufthansa Systems 2009 revenues down, but still in profit

17th March 2010

Despite a 7.9% decline in revenues, Lufthansa Systems ended its 2009 fiscal year with a profit of €16 million. The revenues decrease took the income …
Defence Notes

Air Berlin cuts firm 787 orders by 10

16th March 2010

Air Berlin has agreed with Boeing a plan to revise its order book to account for a change in market conditions and in order to …
Defence Notes

Gogo optimises with Venturi Wireless

16th March 2010

Aircell has deployed Venturi Wireless’s data optimisation products on the Gogo Inflight internet system, following a successful initial trial deployment in 2009. Venturi's patented operator-grade …
Defence Notes

Robin Hood Airport welcomes back Wizz?s Wrocław service

16th March 2010

Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield in the UK has welcomed its first passengers from Wrocław since Wizz Air reinstated the popular twice weekly route. Wizz …
Defence Notes

February 2010 traffic figures announced by JetBlue

16th March 2010

JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for February 2010. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in February increased by 2.7% to 1,911,455,000 from February 2009’s …
Defence Notes

Sun Country to go transatlantic

16th March 2010

Sun Country Airlines has announced a new international seasonal service between Minneapolis/St Paul and London, UK, scheduled to operate weekly from 11 June until 15 …
Defence Notes

JetBlue launches second daily service to Kingston

16th March 2010

JetBlue Airways has announced a second daily nonstop flight to Kingston, Jamaica, from New York JFK. The airline, which has been steadily expanding in Jamaica …
Defence Helicopter

Northrop Grumman delivers 500th directional infrared countermeasures system

16th March 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the delivery of the 500th Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) aircraft self-protection system to the US Government. Representatives of the US …
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin Awarded task order for continued production of Symphony IED Jammer Systems

16th March 2010

The US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a sole source indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity contract for Symphony Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RC-IED) Defeat jammer systems. With an initial …