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Land Warfare

Romania signs for 1,059 Otokar Cobra II vehicles

The deal was signed after Otokar became the last bidder standing. The first 278 vehicles will be manufactured in Turkey and the rest built in Romania.

Naval Warfare

Indian naval crew awaits delayed Russian-built frigates

India has been re-evaluating its naval capabilities as its maritime objectives continue to expand beyond the Indian Ocean.

Naval Warfare

Steel cutting begins on German Type 424 SIGINT ships

The new signals vessels will replace the ageing 423 Oste-class ships, which have been operating since the late 1980s.

Air Warfare

Turkey scales back F-16 deal while US shifts position on F-35s, minister claims

Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler gave updates on the country’s F-16 and Eurofighter acquisitions in Parliament, while signalling the US could reinstate Turkey into its F-35 programme.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

BAE Systems secures Autonomous Systems Capability Technology Demonstrator Contract

29th June 2009

A contract awarded to BAE Systems by the Federal Government will significantly enhance Australia’s development of enhanced surveillance technology for unmanned aircraft systems, according to …
Defence Helicopter

FN Herstal reveals 'armed' AW101

29th June 2009

Belgian weapons specialist FN Herstal has revealed pictures of an armed AW101 Merlin undergoing weapons integration testing. It is understood AgustaWestland borrowed an Italian Navy …
Defence Helicopter

SNC awarded contract for 200 TactiLink Eagle video point to point data communications system for LUH

29th June 2009

Sierra Nevada Corporation announced today that it has received a competitive contract award from American Eurocopter, a business unit of EADS North America, to produce …
Defence Helicopter

Pave Hawks rescue 'unwell' sailor

27th June 2009

Crews onboard a pair of United States Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters have successfully rescued an ill sailor off the coast of Ireland. The …
Defence Helicopter

Pave Hawks en route to Atlantic rescue rendezvous

26th June 2009

An international rescue effort is currently en route to a ship in the Atlantic approximately 700 miles off the west coast of Ireland. A crew …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman and USAF unveil next generation Global Hawk

26th June 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation and the US Air Force unveiled the next-generation of high-flying unmanned aircraft - the RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk - in a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

QinetiQ North America Receives New $56.4M Contract for TALON Robots

26th June 2009

QinetiQ North America, makers of the leading TALON family of military/first-responder robots, announced today that it has received a $56.4 million IDIQ (indefinite delivery, indefinite …
Defence Helicopter

L-3 Awarded Contract to Build CH-47F Operational Flight Trainer

25th June 2009

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) has been awarded a $31.8 million contract modification from Computer Sciences Corporation in support of the U.S. Army’s …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III Demonstrates Level IV UAS Control

25th June 2009

Boeing today announced that the AH-64D Apache Block III prototype helicopter successfully demonstrated Level IV unmanned aircraft system (UAS) connectivity on June 8 during a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Army cancels FCS program; transitions to broader networking effort

24th June 2009

On 23 June 2009, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics issued a long-awaited acquisition decision memorandum (ADM) covering the U.S. Army's …
Defence Helicopter

Australia prepared to consider Tiger deployment to Afghanistan

24th June 2009

Australia is prepared to deploy its Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters to support its own forces in Afghanistan once the aircraft reach initial operational capability …
Defence Helicopter

Torpedo decisions for RAN helicopters still in the air

24th June 2009

The Australian Department of Defence says long awaited decisions on whether it will proceed with integration on the Eurotorp MU90 MK II lightweight torpedo onto …
Defence Helicopter

Australia offers debrief on Sea Sprite cancellation for potential buyers

24th June 2009

The Australian Defence Material Organisation has confirmed that it is preparing to provide detailed briefings to foreign military forces interested in acquiring the eleven Kaman …
Defence Helicopter

PARIS 2009: Protecting Le Bourget

23rd June 2009

An airborne ring of steel was thrown around this year's Paris Air Show, but not that you would have noticed. Thousands of Gendarmes and members …
Uncrewed Vehicles

PSS provide high-tech solution for Sistac's Venture into new territory

23rd June 2009

Marine diving and construction specialist Sistac has chosen Perry Slingsby Systems (PSS) to provide their first workclass ROV system for deployment on a range of …
Defence Helicopter

Kaman Helicopters Reaffirms Maritime Helicopter Program Safety and Effectiveness after ANAO Issues Audit Report

22nd June 2009

Kaman Helicopters reaffirmed its strong support for its SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime multi-mission helicopter today in response to an audit report from the Australian National …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Thales and Sagem take major role in EDA's MIDCAS contract, preparing the integration of UAVs in civilian airspace

22nd June 2009

Sagem (Safran group) and Thales are major contributors to the MIDCAS (Mid-air Collision Avoidance System) contract, signed today at the Paris Air Show by the …
Defence Helicopter

PARIS 2009: NASA Looking at $26.1 million R&D Budget for Rotary Research in FY10

19th June 2009

NASA is back in the research and development business with regard to rotorcraft, if only in a relatively small way. Odilyn Maria, an aerospace engineer …
Defence Helicopter

Elbit Growth Will Continue Despite Downturn Says CEO Ackerman

19th June 2009

This week at Paris Airshow, Joseph Ackerman, president and CEO, Elbit Systems, stated that his company’s sales grew 29% CAGR 2004-2008. “We have moved from …