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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

US still working Pakistani helicopter deals says Mullen

5th May 2009

The United States is committed to supporting the upgrade of Pakistan’s Bell AH-1F Cobra helicopters but the deal is being slowed down by complications associated …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Rockwell Collins awarded new damage tolarance contract from DARPA

5th May 2009

Rockwell Collins has been awarded the third phase of a damage tolerance contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Under the contract, Rockwell …
Defence Helicopter

Quad-A 2009 - The Hidden Message: US Army Aviation Heading for Challenging, Leaner Times

5th May 2009

“US Army Aviation has now flown over 3 million combat hours,” declared MG James Barclay III, Aviation Branch chief and Ft. Rucker Commander during his …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Lockheed Martin successfully tests signals intelligence capability and improved wing design on Desert Hawk III

5th May 2009

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed flight testing of a new signals intelligence (SIGINT) payload and a next generation wing design that will provide enhanced capabilities …
Defence Helicopter

Quad-A 2009 - Industry Challenges DoD With Tempting ARH Alternatives Bringing Fleet Synergies

5th May 2009

Both EADS/Lockheed Martin and Boeing upped the stakes on the future of the US Army’s stated requirement for an Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter post Bell’s ARH-70A …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America selects Lockheed Martin as Mission Equipment Package integrator for new Armed Scout Helicopter

4th May 2009

EADS North America announced today it has assembled a world-class industry team comprised of Lockheed Martin and American Eurocopter that will offer a new armed …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky unveils X2 Light Tactical Helicopter concept

4th May 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft has unveiled its X2 Light Tactical Helicopter (LTH) design at the Army Aviation Association of America annual convention. The new mockup reflects Sikorsky's …
Defence Helicopter

US Helicopters Train with Korean Flat Top

4th May 2009

Two MH-53E "Sea Dragon" helicopters from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Detachment One (HM-14 Det 1) practiced operating with the Republic of Korea ship DOKDO …
Defence Helicopter

ASaC Sea Kings to provide election overwatch

2nd May 2009

The Royal Navy's Airborne Surveillance and Area Control (ASaC) Sea Kings are to be deployed to Afghanistan for the country's elections this summer. The deployment, …
Defence Helicopter

Australian Seahawk replacement now urgent says new defence white paper

2nd May 2009

Australia's planned acquisition of a replacement fleet of maritime combat helicopters will be baselined on 24 new aircraft with acquisition to occur as a "matter …
Defence Helicopter

Australian Chinook buy to replace not augment existing army fleet

2nd May 2009

Australia's proposed $US560 million acquisition of seven new Boeing CH-47F helicopters will be as a replacement for existing CH-47D aircraft rather than augment that fleet …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia to pursue multi-tier tactical UAS acquisition

2nd May 2009

Australia has signalled a potential acquisition of tier II tactical unmanned air systems for use by its land forces as part of an anticipated fleet …
Uncrewed Vehicles

RAN embarked UAS plans shift to future frigate and OPV

2nd May 2009

The Royal Australian Navy will continue to explore potential acquisition of embarked maritime unmanned air systems but as part of a proposed new flotilla of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia to proceed with HALE UAS

2nd May 2009

Australia's new defence white paper has given the green light to proceeding with the acquisition of high altitude long endurance unmanned air systems (UAS), but …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Raytheon Purchases Rights to KillerBee Unmanned Aircraft System

1st May 2009

Raytheon Company has purchased rights to the technology and name of the KillerBee unmanned aircraft system from Northrop Grumman. Under the agreement, Raytheon will submit …
Defence Helicopter

Soldiers perform successful parachute jump from the UH-72A Lakota

1st May 2009

The UH-72A Lakota demonstrated its versatility and capabilities as a multi-mission airborne platform on April 8, when five soldiers from Fort Polk, Louisiana became the …
Defence Helicopter

Harris successfully complete major test of US Navy MH-60R helicopter Hawklink data link

1st May 2009

Harris Corporation has successfully completed flight and ground testing of its Ku-band Common Data Link (CDL) Hawklink system for the U.S. Navy's MH-60R Light Airborne …
Defence Helicopter

L-3 celebrates 200th installation of Northrop Grumman aircraft self-protection system

1st May 2009

L-3 Crestview Aerospace announced today its 200th consecutive on-time, on-budget installation of Northrop Grumman Corporation's self-protection systems aboard U.S. Air Force C-130 and H-53 aircraft. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Goodrich acquires Cloud Cap Technology

1st May 2009

The Goodrich Corporation has completed the acquisition of Cloud Cap Technology, Inc. CCT will become part of Goodrich's ISR Systems business unit. Cloud Cap will …