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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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Defence Helicopter

Envelope expansion continues as Sikorsky X2 tops 100 knots

16th October 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology demonstrator achieved a maximum speed of 106 knots in a recent test flight at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center. The …
Defence Helicopter

New communication system aids in saving a life

16th October 2009

A new wireless communication system, undergoing testing in Arizona, proved crucial by assisting a Navy corpsman in a real-life rescue mission over the Labor Day …
Defence Helicopter

Families of Servicemen Sue DynCorp, Whose Black Hawk Crashed Near Aviano, Italy

16th October 2009

The families of three servicemen filed suit against the military contractor DynCorp for the deaths of their fathers, husbands and sons which happened when an …
Digital Battlespace

Tecore enhances military mobile communications platform with intelligent network access controller, support for 3G and 4G LTE

16th October 2009

Tecore Networks, a global supplier of multi-technology 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure, today announced the evolution of its Military Secured Rapid Deployment System …
Digital Battlespace

Rugged IPv6 GigE switch subsystem to be displayed at MILCOM 2009

16th October 2009

Parvus announces the availability of its DuraNET 1268 Gigabit Ethernet switch, an ideal Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) IP networking solution to enhance situational awareness in Size, Weight, …
Digital Battlespace

OSI Geospatial Signs $2 Million in R&D Contracts with US Army

16th October 2009

OSI Geospatial has announced that its US Systems Operations has signed contracts valued at approximately $2.0 million with the US Army. Under the terms of …
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin successfully launches target missile for air defense system test

16th October 2009

Lockheed Martin announced that it successfully launched a target missile for today’s ATM-48 intercept test of the US Army’s Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) air defense …
Defence Helicopter

Mi-26 lifts Chinook in Afghanistan

15th October 2009

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has hired in a Russian Mi-26 to airlift a CH-47 Chinook damaged in a hard landing. The accident happened on …
Defence Helicopter

Airmen train, advise, assist Iraqi helicopter pilots

15th October 2009

Air Force pilots from the 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron here train, advise and assist Iraqi helicopter pilots around the clock, helping the Iraqis further …
Defence Helicopter

Navy Lynx Squadron Recognised For Efficiency in Afghanistan

15th October 2009

Royal Navy and Royal Marine Lynx helicopter crews from 847 Naval Air Squadron were recently honoured for maintaining the highest level of operational efficiency in …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Protonex fuel cell sets endurance flight record for small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

15th October 2009

Protonex Technology Corporation today announced that the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), through a program sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), has documented a …
Defence Helicopter

French Air Force rescue air crash survivors off Corsica

15th October 2009

The French Air Force has rescued six passengers from a crashed Cessna light aircraft off the coast of Corsica. The accident happened on Monday, October …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Opens New Facilities for Design and Manufacture of Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Coventry

15th October 2009

Northrop Grumman officially opened its newly extended UK facilities for the design, manufacture and technical support of the company’s unmanned ground vehicles. The enhanced facilities …
Defence Helicopter

Canadian Helicopters announces renewal of United States Transportation Command Contracts

15th October 2009

Canadian Helicopters Income Fund announces Notices of Intent to Award Contracts from the United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”) in respect of two of Canadian Helicopters’ …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing A160T Unmanned Helicopter Flies With Foliage-Penetrating Radar in DARPA Tests

15th October 2009

The Boeing A160T Hummingbird unmanned helicopter successfully completed 20 test flights from Aug. 31 to Oct. 8 with the Foliage Penetration Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Tracking and …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ZALA 421-08 Payload Upgrade

15th October 2009

Today ZALA AERO has announced the latest modular payload upgrade for ZALA 421-08. The latest development comes in time to celebrate the ZALA 421-08 platform …
Defence Helicopter

HMS Ocean Hosts Army's Apache Helicopters

15th October 2009

Two Apache helicopters from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps have recently been conducting maritime aviation training in the North Sea onboard the Royal Navy's largest …
Digital Battlespace

Rheinmetall Defence to equip Hungarian Army with command and control systems

14th October 2009

The Hungarian Army has contracted with Rheinmetall Defence to supply it with tactical command and control systems. The company has signed a five year framework …
Defence Helicopter

Selex Galileo Defensive Aids Suite selected by the RAF to protect upgraded Pumas

13th October 2009

Selex Galileo, a division of Finmeccanica, will provide the Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) as part of the £300 million upgrade programme for 28 of the …