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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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UH-1Ys complete first deployment

6th August 2009

Three new Bell UH-1Y “Yankee” helicopters, attached to Marine Medium Helicopter (HMM) Squadron 163 (Reinforced) returned from a six-month deployment aboard USS Boxer (LHD-4) to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Bat UAS successfully demonstrates Communications Relay Payload

6th August 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully demonstrated a communications relay payload for a government customer during multiple flights of its Bat unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Ideally …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia trials WASP III ahead of new SUAS fleet buy

6th August 2009

Australia has a launched a rolling trials and demonstration programme of the Aerovironment Wasp III small unmanned air system (SUAS) as part of new plans …
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Kenyan ab-initio pilots arrive

6th August 2009

Once again the Starlite Aviation Group has been recognized as having one of the best training schools and instructors in the world, with the awarding …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Miniature, Multi-Functional Air Data Probes for UAVs and Light Aircraft

6th August 2009

SpaceAge Control has launched a new family of miniature multi-functional air data probes which offer complete air data sensing capability for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Oxley supplies low profile anti-collision lights to BAE Systems HERTI programme

6th August 2009

Oxley Developments Company Ltd, a leading designer and manufacturer of LED aircraft lighting systems, has recently completed delivery of a suite of external lights to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman-Built Global Hawk Unmanned Reconnaissance Aircraft Reaches 25,000 Combat Hours

5th August 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation's RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) recently reached a major milestone - 25,000 combat hours - during an operational sortie July …
Defence Helicopter

UAE to buy Hellfire missiles and aircraft survivability equipment

5th August 2009

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of 362 …
Defence Helicopter

Italian Navy Takes Delivery Of Its 21st AW101 Helicopter

4th August 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the Italian Navy has taken delivery of its 21st AW101 three engine medium/heavy helicopter during an official ceremony held at Maristaeli …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Elisra Presents New Data Link Technology Developments for UAVs at This Year's AUVSI

4th August 2009

Elisra, a world leader in EW and wireless communication technologies, unveils its newly developed UAV data link systems at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2009 …
Defence Helicopter

ATK Awarded $86 Million Contract to Produce LW30mm M789 HEDP

3rd August 2009

Alliant Techsystems has been awarded an $86 million, base with option, contract to provide lightweight (LW) 30mm M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) tactical ammunition …
Uncrewed Vehicles

IAI demonstrates Heron in Brazil

3rd August 2009

A successful demonstration of Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System took place last week in Brazil. The demonstration was done at …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Completes Structural Assembly of the First Euro Hawk for Germany

3rd August 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation has finished assembling the first Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the German Ministry of Defence (MoD). With a wing span …
Defence Helicopter

KAI and Eurocopter reveal the Surion

31st July 2009

Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Eurocopter have rolled out the first prototype Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH). Dubbed the Surion, the 1.3 trillion won (US$1 billion) …
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Tigre flies with uprated engines

31st July 2009

A Eurocopter Tigre has been flown with the uprated MTR390-E engines. The flight took place on June 30, but has only been recently announced by …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US GAO report calls for greater UAS efficiencies

31st July 2009

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO), self-described as "the investigative arm of Congress" has released a new report calling for greater commonalities and efficiencies among …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky's X2 relocates to Florida to prepare for high-speed test flights

31st July 2009

Aiming to achieve the highest speed ever recorded for a helicopter, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology demonstrator has relocated to the company’s Florida flight facility …
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Record number of first time exhibitors prepare for Helitech 2009

31st July 2009

More than 45 companies are making their debut at Helitech 2009, which this year takes place from 22-24 September at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, …
Defence Helicopter

Australia weighs PPP vs traditional purchasing for new helo training fleet

31st July 2009

Australia is still to make decisions on whether it uses traditional capital acquisition or public private partnership (PPP) methods to finance its planned Project Air …