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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

Barracuda returns to the air

27th July 2009

In a test series comprising four flights, EADS Defence & Security (DS) has successfully tested the unmanned flight system (UAV – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) ‘Barracuda’ …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Unmanned aircraft take on increased importance

27th July 2009

The US military's expanded overseas use of unmanned aircraft highlights the increased importance of such aerial platforms to current and future military operations, senior Air …
Defence Helicopter

Onboard Systems Expands Helicopter Cargo Net Program

27th July 2009

Onboard Systems International, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that it has dramatically expanded its standard cargo net equipment offerings to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

GA highlights UAS advanced cockpit applications for manned aircraft

27th July 2009

Characterized as “the premier U.S. Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration,” the ongoing “Empire Challenge ‘09” (6-31 …
Defence Helicopter

Korea MH-60S Multi-Mission Helicopters

27th July 2009

On July 17, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government Korea of eight MH-60S Multi-Mission …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SeeByte Very Shallow Water Mine Neutralisation Trial a Success

27th July 2009

SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software for unmanned underwater vehicles, successfully completed the final trial in Panama City Beach, Florida of its new …
Uncrewed Vehicles

French students behind the world's first solar-powered blimp

24th July 2009

More than 30 French university students have collaborated to design the world’s first solar-powered blimp, Nephelios, unveiled at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget …
Uncrewed Vehicles

EC '09 ROVER 5 demonstrations highlight encrypted full motion video downlink

24th July 2009

“Empire Challenge,” the premier US Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration, began in 2004 under the leadership …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Diamond DA42 ANGEL-EYE flies unmanned

23rd July 2009

Diamond Aircraft, a leading manufacturer of all composite certified general aviation aircraft, and Aeronautics, a primary global provider of security consulting services and defense applications, …
Defence Helicopter

MH-60T moves towards service entry

23rd July 2009

The United States Coast Guard says its Jayhawk update will extend the aircraft's life to 2027. The Coast Guard's Acquisition Directorate the programme will update …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Defence Australia Completes 50,000 Flight-Support Hours for Bell 206B-1 Kiowa

23rd July 2009

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company today announced it has completed 50,000 flight support hours for the Australian Defence …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Heriot-Watt University triumphs at SAUC-E 2009

23rd July 2009

Heriot-Watt University triumphed over international competitors at the fourth Student Autonomous Underwater Competition - Europe (SAUC-E 2009), held at the Qinetiq Ocean Basin, in Gosport, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Empire Challenge spotlights Scan Eagle with NanoSAR imaging radar

23rd July 2009

As the premier U.S. Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration, "Empire Challenge '09" (EC 09) is providing …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy take top award at Air Tattoo

21st July 2009

The Fleet Air Arm's Fly Navy 100 celebrations have been awarded the top prize at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo. The Royal Navy sent …
Defence Helicopter

Saturn Lynx Over The Moon With Missile Firings

21st July 2009

The first live firings from the Lynx Mk 8 Saturn Radio Upgrade 3 took place recently at the QinetiQ ranges at Aberporth, West Wales. Trial …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aurora Excalibur UAS Makes First Flight

21st July 2009

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation (Aurora) announced today that it has successfully completed the first flight of the Excalibur Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The vertical takeoff …
Defence Helicopter

New UH-72As aid 'Flatiron' at Fort Rucker

21st July 2009

With the arrival of three new UH-72A Lakota helicopters last week at Cairns Army Airfield, Air Ambulance Detachment, known as "Flatiron," can better assist Fort …
Uncrewed Vehicles

New family of UAVs make appearance at UV Conference

21st July 2009

A new family of Unmanned Airborne Systems is making its appearance at the UV Europe Conference being held at the Celtic Manor Hotel on 22 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia target drone tender to be issued in October

21st July 2009

Australia will release a formal request for tender in October for its Joint Project 66 phase 1 air defence target system requirement, with planning calling …