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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.

Land Warfare

US Army LTAMDS enters production phase

LTAMDS was approved in multiple flight trials and assessments.

Naval Warfare

HALO programme decommissioned by US Navy in favour of LRASM upgrades

The programme was due to be at full operational capability in the US Navy by 2031, but has been pulled over cost and timeline concerns.

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Defence Helicopter

Super Puma/Cougar/EC225 family marks 4 million flight hours

16th February 2010

Eurocopter’s heavy-duty family of helicopters, the AS332 Super Puma/AS532 Cougar and their latest-generation derivatives, the EC225/EC725, have accumulated a total of four million flight hours …
Defence Helicopter

AgustaWestland and Tata Sons establish a Joint Venture company

16th February 2010

AgustaWestland and Tata Sons have signed a Shareholders’ Agreement for the formation of an Indian joint venture company which will establish in India a final …
Land Warfare

Raytheon teams with Larsen & Toubro on India tank upgrade proposal

16th February 2010

Raytheon Company and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) have submitted an L&T-led proposal to upgrade Indian Army T-72 tanks. The announcement was made Tuesday at …
Digital Battlespace

RAF will lead future ISTAR efforts

16th February 2010

The head of the Royal Air Force (RAF) says the air arm should play a leading role in future ISTAR gathering efforts and cyber warfare. Speaking …
Uncrewed Vehicles

5,000 hours and a new commanding officer

16th February 2010

Canada’s CU-170 Heron unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) recently achieved a milestone of 5,000 hours of operational flying time. On Jan. 7, 2010, after little more …
Defence Notes

Lufthansa Systems launches Integrated Commercial Platform

16th February 2010

Lufthansa Systems (LSY) has announced the release of its Integrated Commercial Platform (ICP), which covers all of an airline’s network and revenue management processes, ensuring …
Defence Helicopter

Bangladesh Navy orders two AgustaWestland AW109 Powers

16th February 2010

AgustaWestland has announced the award of a contract by the Bangladesh Navy for two AW109 Power maritime helicopters. The helicopters will be used for a …
Defence Helicopter

SAIC awarded $12 million delivery order to develop US Army aviation crew member simulators

16th February 2010

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced that it was awarded a delivery order by the US Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and …
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 …