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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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Alaska Coast Guard aviator receives Royal award for service in England

18th November 2009

Not quite a knighthood but instead U.S. Coast Guard aviator Lt. Sean Krueger recently received a Royal award for leading a rescue mission in 2008 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing Laser Systems Destroy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Tests

18th November 2009

The Boeing Company in May demonstrated the ability of mobile laser weapon systems to perform a unique mission: track and destroy small unmanned aerial vehicles …
Defence Helicopter

Canadian Sea King helicopter detachment prepares to fight piracy

18th November 2009

A Sea King helicopter detachment from 12 Wing Shearwater, NS, is transiting the Mediterranean embarked aboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Fredericton. They entered the Mediterranean …
Digital Battlespace

ARINC to Install Rockwell Collins Upgrade on OC-135 ?Open Skies? Observation Planes

18th November 2009

ARINC Engineering Services, LLC today announced it has been awarded a contract by Rockwell Collins to install new navigation systems and communications equipment on the …
Defence Helicopter

Abu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland form UAE Joint Venture

17th November 2009

Abu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland have reached an agreement to set up in the UAE a joint venture to operate in the field of maintenance …
Defence Helicopter

US Army's Black Hawk Helicopter Fleet Surpasses 1 Million Flight Hours in Iraq and Afghanistan

17th November 2009

Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters flown by the US Army in the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of war have accumulated more than 1 million fleet flight …
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 …