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Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV to collaborate on land systems

New agreement between Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV signals deepening cooperation on land systems, with potential focus on counter-UAS and mobile air defence solutions.

Company formed to lead Franco-German main battle tank replacement

Launched at the initiative of the French and German governments, the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project aims to replace the German Leopard 2 and French Leclerc main battle tanks with a multi-platform ground combat system by 2040.

Land Warfare

British Army defeats swarm with Thales radio frequency anti-drone system

Developed by a Thales UK-led industry consortium, the demonstrator has been designed to explore the potential of radiofrequency weapons for the UK Armed Forces and is being trialled by the British Army.

Air Warfare

UK MoD unveils first steps for British Army Watchkeeper replacement

Project Corvus will look for a replacement for the Watchkeeper Mk1 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) that was retired from service in the British Army in March 2025.

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Land Warfare

Rheinmetall wins contract for high-tech infantry system

17th December 2009

The German government has contracted with Rheinmetall Defence of Düsseldorf to manufacture a preproduction version of the company’s “Future Soldier – Expanded System”, or IdZ-ES. …
Defence Helicopter

BAE Systems wins $208 million Royal Australian Navy support contract

17th December 2009

BAE Systems has confirmed it will establish a new world-class aviation maintenance facility in Nowra, NSW, after securing the prime contract to support the Royal …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Selex Galileo Falco UAS reaches full operational maturity

16th December 2009

Selex Galileo’s Falco high-end Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) has recentlycompleted a six month campaign of extensive flight tests executed under extreme weather conditions: from …
Defence Helicopter

Tiger proves credentials in Afghanistan

16th December 2009

The Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopter has proven its operational worth in support of combat operations in Afghanistan, according to the commander of the French detachment’s …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Schiebel demonstrates Camcopter S-100 together with Boeing in psychological operations role

16th December 2009

Schiebel recently conducted, in cooperation with Boeing, a demonstration for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, integrating the Camcopter S-100 …
Defence Helicopter

QinetiQ fits satellite comms system to Merlin Mk3 fleet

16th December 2009

QinetiQ has successfully completed the integration of a beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) satellite communications system into each of the RAF’s fleet of 22 Mk3 Merlin’s in preparation …
Defence Helicopter

Moog Aerospace test solution to support Korean Aerospace Research Institute helicopter programme

16th December 2009

Moog’s Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc., has delivered an aerospace test rig to the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) that will perform a …
Defence Helicopter

MOD announces plan for 22 new Chinooks

15th December 2009

The Ministry of Defence will give a major boost to the military helicopter fleet with 22 new Chinook helicopters, the Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced …
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 …