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Naval Warfare

Entire Black Sea “a contested maritime area”, says Commander of Estonian Navy

The use of uncrewed vessels and vehicles has been crucial so far, but the Commander of the Estonian Navy warns against inflating their importance.

Land Warfare

US to invest nearly $600 million in Israeli defence in 2025

Jerusalem’s air defence capabilities procurement efforts will receive up to $190 million.

Air Warfare

Saudi Arabia “considering its options” with potential 100 Kaan jet acquisition

Despite local media reports, an analyst has suggested that the country could be using these discussions as a way to gain bargaining power to bolster its bid to join the Global Combat Air Programme.

Land Warfare

Romania acquires additional Patriot air defence systems

The third Patriot order from the country comprised radars, control stations and missiles.

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Defence Helicopter

AUSA Aviation 2010: CIRCM programme moving ahead

8th January 2010

The US Army is on the verge of releasing a request for proposals (RfP) for a new directed infrared countermeasures system to defend helicopters against …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's MQ-8B Fire Scout demonstrates interoperability with the army's One System Remote Video Terminal

8th January 2010

A Northrop Grumman land-based MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System, designated P7, successfully demonstrated interoperability with the Army's One System Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT) …
Defence Helicopter

Danish Fennecs make the most of the snow

8th January 2010

Fennec helicopter crews in Denmark have been practicing flight operations in the snow. The crews from 724 Squadron are preparing used the snow to practice …
Defence Helicopter

Busy week for RAF and Navy Search and Rescue teams

8th January 2010

Royal Navy and RAF Search and Rescue crews have had a busy start to 2010 with their Sea King helicopter crews responding to various call-outs …
Military Logistics

India submits letter of request for potential Boeing C-17 order

8th January 2010

The Boeing Company announced today that the US government has received a Letter of Request from India's Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Indian Air …
Military Logistics

A400M flies for third time

8th January 2010

The Airbus Military A400M airlifter has flown for the third time as the flight-test programme for the type picks up pace after the year-end break. …
Defence Helicopter

2,000th Makila engine of Turbomeca flying round the world

8th January 2010

Turbomeca has delivered its 2,000th Makila engine to Eurocopter. The 2A1 variant was installed in an EC225 and has just entered into service. In nearly …
Defence Helicopter

300 rescues for 771 Naval Air Squadron in 2009

8th January 2010

771 Naval Air Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose has clocked up over 300 emergency call-outs during 2009, ranging from long range rescues at …
Defence Helicopter

Navy enhances warhead for Marine helicopters

8th January 2010

The Department of the Navy is increasing capability of existing rocket systems with the recent introduction of a flechette warhead for use by Marine Corps’ …
Defence Helicopter

VX-31 SAR crew rescues lost boy near Chimney Peak

8th January 2010

The Navy search and rescue (SAR) team assigned to NAWCWD China Lake delivered a late Christmas present to Ruben and Crystal Arroyo on Dec. 28 …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA Aviation 2010: Army to fast track search for Kiowa replacement

8th January 2010

The United States Department of Defense is looking to fast-track its analysis of alternatives (AoA) process as it searches for a new Armed Aerial Scout …
Defence Notes

EXCLUSIVE: Pegasus announces three new UK?Turkey routes

7th January 2010

Turkish low-fare airline, Pegasus Airlines, is to launch new direct flights from the UK to Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman for the summer season. Growing demand …
Defence Notes

Comores Aviation International chooses Travel Technology Interactive

7th January 2010

Travel Technology Interactive has announced a six-year contract to supply Comores Aviation International with its Aeropack Next Generation integrated commercial system. The web-based solution will …
Defence Notes

Wizz Air traffic up 33% in 2009

7th January 2010

Wizz Air carried 7.8 million passengers in 2009 representing 33% growth year-over-year.‪ Last year the company opened a new base in Prague, taking its total …
Defence Notes

airBaltic passenger figures rise 6% in 2009

7th January 2010

airBaltic has reported that it transported a total of 2,757,404 passengers in 2009, some 6% more than during 2008. Bertolt Flick, president and CEO of …
Defence Notes

December and full-year 2009 traffic announced for American Eagle and Executive Airlines

7th January 2010

American Eagle Airlines has reported December 2009 and full calendar year traffic figures for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Executive Airlines. In December, American Eagle …
Defence Helicopter

CH-53K helicopter programme sustains progress with successful Integration Design Review

7th January 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft today announced that an Integration Design Review (IDR) of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter program has charted a course for a successful Critical …
Defence Helicopter

US Navy employs non-kinetic air power over Afghanistan

7th January 2010

Carrier Air Wing 11 employs non-kinetic force to support troops on the ground in Afghanistan, minimizing the potential for civilian casualties. Non-kinetic force is intended …
Defence Helicopter

Turbomeca do Brasil: the preferred partner of the Brazilian Army Aviation

7th January 2010

The Brazilian Army Aviation signed a contract with Helibras and Turbomeca do Brasil to upgrade its 34 AS365K Panther helicopter fleet. Through this contract, Turbomeca …