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HII delivers first two Lionfish SUUVs to US Navy

The SUUVs could be part of a programme that scales to 200 vehicles.

Italy boosts UAV fleet with Jump-20 procurement and ScanEagle additions

The Jump-20 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) procurement will replace Italy’s RQ-7 Shadow UAS fleet.

Ireland plans for radar capability in 2026

The Irish Government has previously outlined ambitious plans, the furthest reach of these being the possible purchase of fighter aircraft to provide a capability the country’s defence force currently doesn’t have. A more advanced procurement effort for a primary radar is being fast tracked.

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US Army LTAMDS enters production phase

LTAMDS was approved in multiple flight trials and assessments.

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Boeing returns E-4B National Airborne Operations Center aircraft to service

18th February 2010

The Boeing Company delivered an E-4B National Airborne Operations Center aircraft to the US Air Force on Feb. 8, after 11 months of maintenance at …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Project Heron 1 on the right track

18th February 2010

Eight Luftwaffe airmen have graduated and are now licenced to fly the Heron 1 UAV and operate its sensor equipment. The Heron 1 project will …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aurora's DA42M-OPV on track for Summer 2010 flights

18th February 2010

Aurora Flight Sciences announced today that the DA42M aircraft that will serve as its Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV) prototype has arrived at its Manassas, Virginia …
Land Warfare

Python snakes into action against the Taliban

18th February 2010

The Royal Engineers have fired their latest weapon in their battle against the Taliban for the first time – an exploding hose which punches safe …
Digital Battlespace

Project Vigilare Command and Control system passes factory acceptance testing

18th February 2010

Boeing Defence Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, this week announced that Project Vigilare, a Network Centric Command and Control System (NC3S) …
Digital Battlespace

Becker Avionics announces first delivery of the brand new MR510 Personal Locator Beacon

18th February 2010

Becker Avionics, a leading provider of communication, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications, announced today the first delivery of …
Digital Battlespace

ATK prepares to ship the operationally responsive Space-1 (ORS-1) Bus

18th February 2010

Alliant Techsystems celebrated a major milestone today as it prepares to conduct final testing and ship the Operational Responsive Space-1 (ORS-1) satellite bus, after building …
Defence Helicopter

Nancy Lematta Named Chairman of Columbia Helicopters

18th February 2010

Columbia Helicopters is pleased to announce that the company’s Board of Directors has named Nancy Lematta as Chairman of the Board. She assumes the role …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft Launches Twitter Page

18th February 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched its own page on the Twitter social media Web site, reaching out to a broader audience to provide information on …
Defence Helicopter

Garmin announces affordable HTAWS Option for the GNS 430W/530W family of products

18th February 2010

Garmin International has announced a new Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) for the GNS 430W/530W series navigators. HTAWS is available as an option …
Defence Notes

Bombardier opens third US commercial aircraft service centre

17th February 2010

Bombardier Aerospace has added a third commercial aircraft service centre, in Macon, Georgia, to its growing customer support network worldwide and has announced a launch …
Defence Notes

airBaltic Training open for business in Riga

17th February 2010

airBaltic has announced the establishment of airBaltic Training at Riga International Airport, Latvia, to provide commercial aviation training for flight crews. “After a profitable year …
Defence Notes

Indaer International?s first ATR 42 heavy check on time and on budget

17th February 2010

Indaer International has announced that it and its joint venture partner AvCraft Support Services have completed their first ATR 42 heavy check for launch customer …
Defence Notes

BAE Systems targets Russia for Avro RJ85 placements

17th February 2010

BAE Systems has announced that it will offer Russian airlines the Avro RJ85 as an immediate replacement for ageing aircraft operated on domestic and regional …
Defence Notes

New president and CEO for Aircell

17th February 2010

Aircell has appointed Michael Small as president and CEO of the company, with current president and CEO, Ron LeMay, returning to the position of chairman …
Defence Notes

WestJet achieves 19 consecutive profitable quarters and full-year profit in 2009

17th February 2010

WestJet has announced its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2009, with profits reported for both time periods. The airline reported fourth quarter net earnings …
Defence Notes

Routes Americas Strategy Forum discusses region?s air transport industry

17th February 2010

“A spirited enquiry” into the shape and direction of the aviation industry in North and South America was the description applied to the debate at …
Land Warfare

SELEX Galileo awarded a £10 M contract by the Canadian Department of National Defence

17th February 2010

SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica Company, has been awarded a £10M contract by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) for the supply of the Company's …
Defence Helicopter

Lockheed Martin awarded $49.5 million TADS/PNVS AND M-TADS/PNVS support contract

17th February 2010

AgustaWestland has awarded Lockheed Martin a $49.5 million sustainment and support contract for the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (TADS/PNVS) and Modernized TADS/PNVS …