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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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Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin UK conducts successful live firing trials of Warrior CSP turret

15th December 2009

The Lockheed Martin UK-led Warrior Transformation Team has successfully tested its design for the Warrior Capability and Sustainment Programme (WCSP) in a series of limited …
Defence Helicopter

Czech Republic deploying helicopters to Afghanistan

15th December 2009

The government of the Czech Republic has announced it is deploying helicopters to Afghanistan for the first time. Three Mi-171 transport helicopters will be sent …
Defence Helicopter

Big changes for the UK's Helicopter Fleet

15th December 2009

Today's announcements by the UK Ministry of Defence have more or less confirmed the many rumours that have been floating around the blogosphere in recent …
Defence Helicopter

BAE Systems, Navy and Marine Corps continue testing of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System

15th December 2009

BAE Systems, in concert with the US Navy and Marine Corps, scored four hits in four shots during the final phase of integrated testing of …
Defence Helicopter

National Audit Office reports on MoD Major Projects

15th December 2009

The current defence programme is unaffordable, according to a report from the National Audit Office. The Ministry of Defence has already reduced the deficit between …
Defence Helicopter

New Canadian Chinooks will be based in Petawawa

15th December 2009

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced today that Canada's new fleet of 15 F-model Chinook helicopters …
Military Logistics

'Sparkling' first flight for A400M

14th December 2009

After months of setbacks and frustration, Airbus' controversial military airlifter, the A400M has finally flown. Seville's San Pablo airport was the venue and in front …
Defence Helicopter

Apache Block III Aircraft Tests New Technology

14th December 2009

Developmental prototypes of the US Army's next-generation Block III Apache Attack helicopter tested emerging technologies which allow pilots to control UAVs and their sensor payloads …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing Delivers 500th Combat Track II Airborne Intelligence System to US Air Force

14th December 2009

Boeing today announced that it has delivered the 500th Combat Track II kit, an airborne intelligence system for US Air Force cargo and bomber aircraft …
Defence Helicopter

Helinet Aviation Formalizes Aerial Surveillance Services Business with Launch of Helinet Technologies Division

14th December 2009

Evolving out of the firm’s longstanding work providing aerial surveillance systems and services to major law enforcement and government agencies including the Los Angeles Police …
Defence Helicopter

Armed Black Hawk Demonstrator completes test program

14th December 2009

Sikorsky Military Systems and Elbit Systems have successfully completed the Armed Black Hawk (ABH) demonstrator program, proof-of concept for the development Battlehawk helicopter. The ABH …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy Sea King Crew Battle with Taliban

14th December 2009

In the two years that the Royal Navy Sea Kings have been flying over Afghanistan the crews have taken their helicopters into treacherous environments and …
Defence Helicopter

Airman helps rescue 3 injured warriors during battle in Afghanistan

14th December 2009

An Air National Guard member from the 129th Rescue Squadron here recently returned home from her deployment to Afghanistan after being wounded by enemy forces …
Defence Helicopter

Simulation training for Dutch Chinook crews updated

14th December 2009

Simulator training for pilots of Dutch Chinook helicopters is being modernised. The Royal Netherlands Air Force is also expanding the number of training hours, after …
Defence Helicopter

CAE wins military contracts valued at more than C$100 million

14th December 2009

CAE today announced a series of military contracts with the Netherlands, Germany, and other global defence forces. The contracts, valued at more than C$100 million, …
Defence Helicopter

Tigre flies off the Mistral

14th December 2009

Just two weeks after playing host to the first-ever shipborne landing of a Russian Ka-52 Alligator, two Tigres, two Pumas and two Gazelles have been …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Successful Maiden Flight for Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 UAV

14th December 2009

Elbit Systems announced today that its Hermes 900 UAV completed a successful Maiden Flight and will commence serial production following the completion of additional flight …
Defence Helicopter

First Sea Lord honours Sea King crews for Afghanistan deployment

12th December 2009

The Sea King crews from 854 Naval Air Squadron were recently presented with their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals by Head of the Royal Navy, First …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America receives $247 million contract for Light Utility Helicopter program

12th December 2009

The US Army awarded the fifth year contract for the Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) to EADS North America for $247.2 million. This contract increases …