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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

Doosan Infracore Makes First Shipment of K-21 Infantry Combat Armed Vehicles

7th December 2009

Doosan DST held a ceremony to mark the first shipment of K-21 infantry combat armed vehicles, which have been mass produced for the first time, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Mystery UAV declassified

7th December 2009

The mystery UAV first revealed by UVOnline back in April now has an identity. In a statement, the United States Air Force (USAF) announced the …
Digital Battlespace

L-3 to Deliver ROVER 5i Systems to the Canadian Forces

7th December 2009

L-3 Communication Systems - West was selected by the Canadian Forces, through a competitive process, for the delivery of its international version of the ROVER …
Defence Helicopter

Up to 6 billion roubles to be invested in the modernisation of Arsenyev Aviation Company Progress through 2015

7th December 2009

Russian Helicopters is pursuing modernisation of constituent companies by introducing prospective industry technology to the manufacturing process. As part of this move Arsenyev Aviation Company …
Defence Helicopter

Deputy commandant for aviation visits Marines in Iraq, discusses future

7th December 2009

There are many questions within the Marine Corps aviation community these days, including airframe transitions, future deployments and combat zone developments. To answer these questions, …
Defence Helicopter

Herley Industries receives a $1.2M Contract Award From a US Prime Contractor

7th December 2009

Herley Industries announced that it has received a follow-on contract award valued at more than $1.2 million. Herley Lancaster will provide electronic components for helicopter …
Defence Helicopter

Possible UAE Chinook Buy

4th December 2009

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of 16 Chinook helicopters, and communication …
Land Warfare

General Dynamics to Modernize Stryker Family of Vehicles

4th December 2009

The US Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $203 million contract to design the Stryker of the future. The …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III Structures Test Aircraft Makes 1st Flight

4th December 2009

The Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III program has completed the first flight of its structures test aircraft. The test, conducted Nov. 23 in Mesa, demonstrated …
Defence Helicopter

Russian Helicopters and UZROSAVIA Boosting Maintenance in Central Asia

4th December 2009

Russian Helicopters, JSC, and UZROSAVIA (Uzbekistan) have signed an agreement on the principles of cooperation in service and maintenance of Russian rotorcraft. The agreement was …
Defence Helicopter

French Navy crews training for NH90

4th December 2009

French Navy aircrews have started simulator training for the naval NH90. The crews are using the recently opened HeliSim NH90 simulator which opened at Marignane …
Defence Helicopter

Sweden prepares helicopters for Afghanistan

3rd December 2009

Sweden's fleet of Kawasaki-built Boeing Vertol 107 helicopters are being prepared for possible deployment to Afghanistan. Sweden has 14 of the type - designated locally …
Defence Helicopter

HMS Gannet Smashes through 400 SAR Sorties during 2009 ? Exceeding Last Year?s Record with a Month to Go

3rd December 2009

The Royal Navy’s duty crew of HMS Gannet’s Search and Rescue (SAR) unit has created a bit of history after attending its 400th call out …
Digital Battlespace

EADS Defence & Security protects new Australian Amphibious Ships

3rd December 2009

EADS Defence & Security (DS) provides the new "Canberra" class amphibious ships of the Royal Australian Navy with the latest technology identification systems in order …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Robotic Boat launched in Abu Dhabi this December

3rd December 2009

A 7m, unmanned surface vessel (USV) will be making its debut in the Middle East on December 8th in Abu Dhabi, demonstrating the latest technologies …
Digital Battlespace

NC3A and Poland to cooperate closely

3rd December 2009

On 23 and 24 November, a delegation of the NATO C3 Agency went to Poland at Director Information Technology and Telecommunications Department, Dr. Romuald Hoffmann, …
Land Warfare

Oshkosh Corporation Commemorates Handoff of 1,000th M-ATV to US Armed Forces

2nd December 2009

Oshkosh marked the handoff of the 1,000th MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) to the US Armed Forces on Nov 30 at a ceremony with military …
Land Warfare

French Army Tests Counter-IED Device in Afghanistan

2nd December 2009

On 26 November, the French Command and Support Battalion (BCS) carried out its first resupply convoy between Kabul and Nijrab, in the Kapisa valley, using …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter Japan delivers first EC135 training helicopter to Japan Maritime Self Defense Force

2nd December 2009

Eurocopter Japan handed over today the first EC135T2i training helicopter to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (MSDF). The delivery ceremony took place at the …