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Why Embraer’s C-390 Millennium’s star is on the rise

The medium airlift aircraft is swiftly becoming the top pick for an array of countries wishing to enhance their tactical transport capabilities.

Lockheed secures more than $12 billion in contracts for F-35 production and TR-3 upgrades

The contracts include a $678.4-million contract for F-35 modification kits, along with an earlier December 2024 contract worth $11.7 billion for the production and delivery of 145 F-35 Lot 18 aircraft.

Land Warfare

Nurol Makina sets up shop for the British Army’s Land Mobility Programme

The British Army’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) has struggled to make it to competition but there are hopes progress will be made this year.

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.

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Defence Helicopter

Ike Takes Part in Dramatic Rescue at Sea

4th January 2010

Only hours after departing for its 2010 deployment, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) diverted from flight operations to assist the US …
Defence Helicopter

NLR tackles helicopter brownouts

4th January 2010

Due to blowing sand, a helicopter pilot’s in-flight visibility can be severely restricted during landings in deserts. At the request of the Dutch Ministry of …
Defence Helicopter

USAF begins search for new support helicopter

4th January 2010

The United States Air Force has restarted its search for Common Vertical Lift Support Platform (CVLSP). The programme will replace USAF's fleet of aging Bell …
Digital Battlespace

Indra collaborates with the Spanish Air Force to guarantee efficacy of the air surveillance network

4th January 2010

Indra will provide the Air Force with technological support to guarantee maximum performance and efficacy of the early warning and surveillance system of Spain's air …
Defence Helicopter

Dutch helicopters close jubilee year

4th January 2010

The helicopters of the Netherlands' Helicopter Defence Command celebrated a significant anniversary last year. Besides providing an important contribution to missions abroad, they proved always …
Defence Helicopter

Sea King helicopter retires from US Navy after 50 years

4th January 2010

The last operational UH-3H Sea King helicopter was retired from the US Navy on Friday December 11 during a ceremony here ending 50 years of …
Defence Helicopter

Merlin Fleet deliver Christmas boost to frontline troops

31st December 2009

Merlin helicopters have been delivering morale-boosting Christmas post from loved ones to soldiers on the front line in Afghanistan. The helicopters, which arrived in Afghanistan …
Digital Battlespace

MC-12 arrives in Afghanistan

31st December 2009

The newest aircraft to the Air Force's inventory arrived December 27, 2009 at Bagram Airfield. The MC-12 aircraft, tail number 090623, was the first of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System Equipped with Tactical Common Data Link

31st December 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation has equipped and fielded Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) on a US Army Hunter MQ-5B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), which has been …
Digital Battlespace

Brigade Combat Team Modernisation Increment 1 to Enter Production

31st December 2009

Boeing today announced that Increment 1 of the US Army's Brigade Combat Team Modernization program was approved to begin Low-Rate Initial Production early in 2010 …
Land Warfare

Iveco Defence Vehicles Awarded Contract to Deliver Further 90 LMVs to Czech Army

28th December 2009

Iveco Defence Vehicles announces that on December 18, 2009 the Czech Army placed order for a further batch of 90 Light Multirole Vehicles (LMV) in …
Defence Helicopter

French Army, Air Force Cougars to be refurbished

23rd December 2009

The French defence procurement agency, the DGA, has ordered the refurbishment of five Cougar helicopters. Four of the aircraft are operated by the Army, fifth …
Land Warfare

France Orders 53 High-Mobility Vehicles from Hagglunds AB

23rd December 2009

Defense Minister Hervé Morin announced the order of 53 Vehicules de Haute Mobilité (VHM) for the French Army. It is the first installment of a …
Defence Helicopter

BAE Systems equips US Army helicopters with infrared countermeasures

23rd December 2009

BAE Systems has successfully installed the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system on U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook aircraft. The ATIRCM system is a laser-based, directable …
Defence Helicopter

Korea Coast Guard orders another AW139 Helicopter

22nd December 2009

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Korean Government has signed a contract for one more AW139 medium-twin helicopter in Maritime Patrol configuration for the …
Defence Helicopter

First four Lynx Mk9A helicopters delivered just 12 months after contract award

22nd December 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the first four upgraded Lynx Mk.9A helicopters for the British Army have been delivered, with the fourth aircraft delivered today, just …
Defence Helicopter

Bulgarian Ministries of Finance and Interior order an AW139 to meet border police requirement

22nd December 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria have ordered an AW139 medium twin helicopter to meet the latest Bulgarian Border …
Defence Helicopter

Swiss Air Force receives 20th Eurocopter EC635 Helicopter

22nd December 2009

The Swiss federal procurement, technology and real estate competence centre, armasuisse, handed over the last of 20 EC635 helicopters to the Swiss Air Force. The …
Land Warfare

Brazilian Army Signs EUR 2.5 billion Defence Vehicle Supply Contract

22nd December 2009

Iveco Defence Vehicles announces that on December 18, 2009 the Brazilian Army signed a contract for the supply of 2,044 units of the base model …