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Land Warfare

Otokar moves forward on Alpar UGV

Otokar plans to make Alpar fully autonomous with a minimum of external assistance, as well as interfacing with other crewed and uncrewed systems on the battlefield.

Naval Warfare

Tusk calls for maritime policing in Black Sea to meet “threat posed by Russia”

The Polish prime minister made the call ahead of a meeting of Baltic and Nordic ministers to discuss security and geopolitics in the region.

Naval Warfare

Dropped lawsuit could mean South Korean companies cooperate on future warship building bids

Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries could begin cooperating early in 2025 after both companies failed in their bids for Australia’s replacement fleet for its Anzac-class frigates.

Defence Notes

Romanians put pro-Russian candidate into presidential runoff even as the government spends west

Romania joined NATO more than two decades ago and the country is vital to the alliance’s geographic reach and its ability to supply Ukraine with weapons.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Army micro-UAS research in the spotlight

12th January 2009

In addition to highlighting expanding tactical UAS applications and new programme opportunities, the recent Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Army Aviation Symposium and …
Defence Helicopter

First Production VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Arrives at Lockheed Martin to Start Final Production Phase

11th January 2009

The first Lockheed Martin pilot production VH-71 presidential helicopter to begin the integration and final production process arrived at the company's Owego, NY, facility. Six …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Completes Apache Longbow Training Upgrade Contract

9th January 2009

Boeing announced today that its Integrated Defense Systems Training Systems and Services organization has completed a six-year U.S. Army contract to retrofit and upgrade 22 …
Defence Helicopter

Northrop Grumman to equip Directional Infrared Countermeasures System onboard US Marine Corps CH-53D and CH-46E helicopters

9th January 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded separate contracts to outfit U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D and CH-46E helicopters with the company's battle-proven Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

No 'hidden message' in Army briefing

9th January 2009

Titled “Above the Best: Army Aviation Today & Tomorrow,” the keynote address presented at the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA’s) Army Aviation Symposium …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Army discovers new applications for manned / unmanned teaming

9th January 2009

US Army field commanders are continuing to expand the potential applications for UAS in tactical operations, including actions now underway to establish a ‘Task Force …
Defence Helicopter

Snark seeking a new home

9th January 2009

The New Zealand team behind the Snark unmanned combat helicopter family say the programme is far from becoming history and development work is planned to …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter welcomes new order for 22 NH90TTH helicopters from the French Army

8th January 2009

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered a further 22 NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) helicopters for the French Army Aviation on the 23rd …
Defence Helicopter

Australian aid worker faces court over Sea King crash

8th January 2009

An Australian aid worker faces a potential prison term for allegedly placing butane gas cylinders aboard a Royal Australian Navy Sea King helicopter – N16-100 …
Defence Helicopter

The heat is on in new RAF training simulator

8th January 2009

RAF Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERTS) will benefit from a new training simulator at RAF Lyneham. According to the Ministry of Defence, the £42,000 simulator …
Defence Helicopter

Technicians prepare Griffons for theatre

8th January 2009

After the Minister of National Defence announced in November that Canada would deploy eight CH-146 Griffon helicopters as part of the Joint Task Force - …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Pratt & Whitney-Powered Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Unveiled

8th January 2009

Pratt & Whitney, along with Northrop Grumman, unveiled the first X-47B air vehicle for the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) program. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing-Insitu ScanEagle Completes 1,500th Shipboard Sortie With US Navy

7th January 2009

The ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS) - a joint effort of The Boeing Company and Insitu - has completed its 1,500th shipboard sortie in service …
Defence Helicopter

DAGR Missile Successful In First Live Warhead Shot

6th January 2009

Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first live warhead ground launch test of the DAGR guidance kit for the 2.75-inch rocket. DAGR is now 12-for-12 …
Defence Helicopter

Turbomeca and Turkey sign a support contract for the Makila 1A1 engines powering the Cougar state helicopters

6th January 2009

Last December, Turbomeca and the Turkish Ministry of Defense signed a contract for setting up a repair center for the Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turbo shaft …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Unites UK Rotorcraft Support Business

6th January 2009

Boeing Defence UK, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company has announced the establishment of a new operation to focus on Boeing's rotorcraft support business in …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aerospace Services announces $4M Contract to provide HUDs to Presidential Airways

6th January 2009

Sikorsky Aerospace Services has announced the signing of a $4 million contract with Presidential Airways to provide Heads Up Display (HUD) systems. The distribution of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI Conducts Successful Test Flight of Its New Aerosonde Mark 5 Unmanned Aircraft

5th January 2009

AAI Corporation has conducted the successful first flight of its new Aerosonde Mark 5 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Ariz. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Saab help to put 'bite into Bollywood'

5th January 2009

Saab have figured out what it takes to make a shark to eat an actor gently. Apparently it takes five brushless DC thrusters and velocity …