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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI and Carter Aviation Technologies Enter Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Slowed Rotor/Compound Technology

17th November 2009

AAI Corporation has announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Carter Aviation Technologies LLC, giving AAI exclusive access to Carter’s Slowed Rotor/Compound …
Defence Helicopter

Australian Army seeks additional Blackhawk support

17th November 2009

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation has released a competitive tender for additional maintenance support for Army Sikorsky S-70A-9 helicopters. The "Black Hawk Maintenance Manpower Supplementation" …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Draft US NRC report suggests fuel cell augmented Mako UAS is operational

17th November 2009

The US Special Operations Command may be operationally deploying a fuel cell augmented version of the Navmar / L3-BAI Mako unmanned air system according to …
Defence Helicopter

BAE Systems Advanced Precision Targeting System begins final testing

17th November 2009

BAE Systems has entered the final phase of testing on its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), a technology that increases the accuracy and cost-effectiveness …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing Achieves Key Milestones for Australian NC3S Project Vigilare

17th November 2009

Boeing today at the Dubai Airshow announced that Project Vigilare, a Network Centric Command and Control System (NC3S) solution for Australia, has completed two major …
Digital Battlespace

Saab signs contract with United Arab Emirates for airborne surveillance system

17th November 2009

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract for the sale of an airborne surveillance system to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The contract …
Naval Warfare

Tomahawk Test Demonstrates Time-Critical Use

17th November 2009

A US Navy Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile was launched during an operational test Nov. 5 which demonstrated the effectiveness of the missile’s new anti-jam …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Dubai 09: Further details on Mantis emerge

16th November 2009

Andy Wilson, BAE Systems' business development director for autonomous systems, has revealed further details of the first flight of the UK's Mantis MALE UAV, which …
Uncrewed Vehicles

QinetiQ Dragon Runner robots are sent to Afghanistan to support British troops

16th November 2009

Responding to an urgent operational requirement QinetiQ, a leading international supplier of military robots, today announced that it has been awarded contracts by the UK …
Defence Helicopter

SELEX Galileo secures £10 million order to enhance the capabilities of the UK Chinook fleet

16th November 2009

SELEX Galileo of Finmeccanica has been awarded a contract for the supply of 21 Titan 385ES-HD airborne turrets for the UK MoD’s Chinook fleet SH …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Cyber Technology quad UAS inspects fire damaged offshore oil rig

16th November 2009

In what is believed to be a world first the Perth, Australia-based Cyber Technology has carried out a close up inspection of a fire damaged …
Defence Helicopter

First Merlin helicopter arrives in Afghanistan

16th November 2009

The first RAF Merlin helicopter has arrived in Afghanistan as part of a move to boost air support on the frontline, the MOD announced today. …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon Completes Critical Design Review for CVN 78?s Dual Band Radar

16th November 2009

Raytheon Company and the US Navy recently completed a critical design review (CDR) for the Dual Band Radar, which will be installed on the Navy’s …
Digital Battlespace

Dubai 09: Thales sees Middle East future in C4I programmes

16th November 2009

The head of Thales’ Middle East operations, Olivier Badard, has described military networking solutions as of paramount importance to the companies future in the United …
Digital Battlespace

Rockwell Collins receives $450 million contract for ARC-210 radios

16th November 2009

The US Navy has awarded a four-year production contract to Rockwell Collins for ARC-210 radios. The contract has a potential value of $450 million over …
Defence Helicopter

RAF Chinooks in Afghanistan

13th November 2009

Because of its versatility the current Chinook Force is operating at full stretch, says Gp Capt Turner, with both crewmen and helicopters 'wrung out when …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MQ-9s begin operations in the Seychelles

13th November 2009

US Air Force MQ-9 Reapers have begun anti-piracy operations from the Seychelles Islands. The operation, led by the newly formed United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America Delivers First H-72A Training Helicopter to the US Navy

13th November 2009

EADS North America has delivered the first of five H-72A training helicopters for the US Navy today, marking a new milestone in the company's production …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Mantis makes first flight

13th November 2009

BAE Systems has successfully flown the largest fully autonomous unmanned aircraft ever to be built in the UK. The next generation autonomous system, Mantis, completed …