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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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Defence Helicopter

Scandinavian Safety Training Centre introduces new simulator

21st May 2009

The Scandinavian Safety Training Centre in Sweden (outside Gothenburg) introduces Multiway HUET, MWH-6, a new type of training device, which has been design for the …
Defence Helicopter

Ulan-Ude aviation plant has delivered next batch of Mi-171 helicopters to UTair airlines

21st May 2009

Ulan-Ude aviation plant has delivered the next five certified Mi-171 helicopters to UTair airlines under the January 2008 contract. UTair’s representatives have completed helicopter acceptance …
Defence Helicopter

AVIC Helicopters forecasts 300 aircraft per annum build plan

21st May 2009

The Chinese state-run China Aviation Industry Helicopters Corporation Ltd is flagging plans to secure at 15-20 percent share of the global helicopter business market by …
Defence Helicopter

ITT awarded $11.4 million special ops night vision contract

21st May 2009

ITT Corporation has been awarded an $11.4 million contract to supply image intensification tubes for existing night vision goggles to the United States Special Operations …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Mystery Kandahar aircraft also seen over southern California?

20th May 2009

An unidentified low observable aircraft seen on the ground and in the air at Kandahar, Afghanistan since 2007 may also been seen flying out of …
Defence Helicopter

New South Korean military helicopter requirements to be re-scoped

20th May 2009

South Korea’s new mid term defence plan may result in the termination of plans for an indigenous attack helicopter development programme in favour of a …
Defence Helicopter

Australia preparing for Black Hawk EWSP flight tests

20th May 2009

The Australian Army plans to begin flight testing of one of its Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopters upgraded with the BAE Systems Australia ALR-2002 radar …
Defence Helicopter

AgustaWestland opens new regional business headquarters in Portugal

19th May 2009

In support of its increasing business activities in Portugal, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company is pleased to announce the opening of its new regional business headquarters …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Bental teams with 3W International to create new UAV power pack

19th May 2009

Bental Industries, Israel’s defense industry leading motion and power systems supplier, has entered into a cooperation agreement with Germany's 3W International to integrate Bental's G032 …
Defence Helicopter

New lease of life for Navy Panthers

19th May 2009

Eurocopter is test flying a mid-life update for the French Navy’s small fleet of Panther shipboard helicopters. The prototype AS565 Panther Mk 2 (aircraft 505) …
Defence Helicopter

Avalex Technologies' digital map system earns FAA certification

18th May 2009

Avalex Technologies recently earned a federal government certification for its Digital Map System that is very instrumental in attracting new commercial and military business. The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Elbit Systems US Subsidiary and General Dynamics Form Joint Venture to Provide Tactical UAVs to US Market

17th May 2009

Elbit Systems has announced that its subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America and General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products have formed a new joint venture named …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ScanEagle adds 10,000 hours per month as Integrator comes in to play

17th May 2009

'ScanEagle has accrued 175,000 flight hours since being deployed with the US Marine Corps in 2004 and is currently adding to that figure to the …
Defence Helicopter

Sri Lanka orders Russian helicopters

16th May 2009

Sri Lanka has ordered a number of military transport helicopters and other weaponry from Russia, the country's defence secretary has said. "I have managed to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Hunter Reaches 75,000 Flight Hours Operational Milestone

15th May 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in use with the US Army since 1996, recently surpassed 75,000 flight hours in service, 50,000 of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aurora Flies Large Solar-Powered Aircraft

15th May 2009

Aurora Flight Sciences announced today that it has successfully flown the SunLight Eagle, a solar-powered unmanned aircraft. The flights took place at the Unmanned Aircraft …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Complete a Successful Simultaneous Flight Demonstration

15th May 2009

AAI Corporation has announced that it has flown three of its small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) simultaneously at the Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range. …
Defence Helicopter

European Commission requests Italy to comply with Court judgment on helicopter supply contracts

15th May 2009

The European Commission has decided, under Article 228 of the EC Treaty, to formally request Italy to comply with a 2008 judgment of the European …
Defence Helicopter

Australia confirms Seahawk sustainment and replacement project timings

15th May 2009

Australia’s government will proceed with initial approvals for the Royal Australian Navy’s project Air 9000 phase 8 future naval aviation combat system requirement before the …