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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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Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin successfully launches target missile for air defense system test

16th October 2009

Lockheed Martin announced that it successfully launched a target missile for today’s ATM-48 intercept test of the US Army’s Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) air defense …
Defence Helicopter

Mi-26 lifts Chinook in Afghanistan

15th October 2009

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has hired in a Russian Mi-26 to airlift a CH-47 Chinook damaged in a hard landing. The accident happened on …
Defence Helicopter

Airmen train, advise, assist Iraqi helicopter pilots

15th October 2009

Air Force pilots from the 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron here train, advise and assist Iraqi helicopter pilots around the clock, helping the Iraqis further …
Defence Helicopter

Navy Lynx Squadron Recognised For Efficiency in Afghanistan

15th October 2009

Royal Navy and Royal Marine Lynx helicopter crews from 847 Naval Air Squadron were recently honoured for maintaining the highest level of operational efficiency in …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Protonex fuel cell sets endurance flight record for small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

15th October 2009

Protonex Technology Corporation today announced that the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), through a program sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), has documented a …
Defence Helicopter

French Air Force rescue air crash survivors off Corsica

15th October 2009

The French Air Force has rescued six passengers from a crashed Cessna light aircraft off the coast of Corsica. The accident happened on Monday, October …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Opens New Facilities for Design and Manufacture of Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Coventry

15th October 2009

Northrop Grumman officially opened its newly extended UK facilities for the design, manufacture and technical support of the company’s unmanned ground vehicles. The enhanced facilities …
Defence Helicopter

Canadian Helicopters announces renewal of United States Transportation Command Contracts

15th October 2009

Canadian Helicopters Income Fund announces Notices of Intent to Award Contracts from the United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”) in respect of two of Canadian Helicopters’ …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing A160T Unmanned Helicopter Flies With Foliage-Penetrating Radar in DARPA Tests

15th October 2009

The Boeing A160T Hummingbird unmanned helicopter successfully completed 20 test flights from Aug. 31 to Oct. 8 with the Foliage Penetration Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Tracking and …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ZALA 421-08 Payload Upgrade

15th October 2009

Today ZALA AERO has announced the latest modular payload upgrade for ZALA 421-08. The latest development comes in time to celebrate the ZALA 421-08 platform …
Defence Helicopter

HMS Ocean Hosts Army's Apache Helicopters

15th October 2009

Two Apache helicopters from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps have recently been conducting maritime aviation training in the North Sea onboard the Royal Navy's largest …
Digital Battlespace

Rheinmetall Defence to equip Hungarian Army with command and control systems

14th October 2009

The Hungarian Army has contracted with Rheinmetall Defence to supply it with tactical command and control systems. The company has signed a five year framework …
Defence Helicopter

Selex Galileo Defensive Aids Suite selected by the RAF to protect upgraded Pumas

13th October 2009

Selex Galileo, a division of Finmeccanica, will provide the Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) as part of the £300 million upgrade programme for 28 of the …
Defence Helicopter

Twentynine Palms infantry, New River Ospreys team up in Yuma for helo raid

13th October 2009

A platoon of infantry Marines specializing in helicopter raids completed its first exercise from an MV-22 Osprey on Oct. 10, 2009. Taking advantage of the …
Defence Helicopter

US Navy and Marine Helicopters Begin Relief Flights in Indonesia

12th October 2009

Just hours after USS Denver (LPD9) and USS McCampbell (DDG 85) arrived offshore here, helicopters from both ships started flying urgently needed emergency supplies to …
Defence Helicopter

Guard Retires UH-1 Huey After 50 Years of Service

12th October 2009

The UH-1 Iroquois helicopter was officially retired in a ceremony on October 2 by the Army National Guard, ending a service life of more than …
Defence Helicopter

LaBarge Awarded $1.8 Million Contract from Sikorsky for Black Hawk Helicopter Program

12th October 2009

LaBarge has been awarded a $1.8 million contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. to continue to produce electronic assemblies for various models of UH-60 Black Hawk …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Reaper takes flight at Holloman

12th October 2009

The first MQ-9 Reaper to arrive at Holloman AFB made its first local flight on October 1, expanding the capacity for the remotely piloted vehicle …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky X2 Technology Demonstrator Wins Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics

12th October 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s X2 Technology demonstrator program has been recognized by Popular Mechanics magazine with a 2009 Breakthrough Innovator Award. Members of the X2 Technology …