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BAE Systems puts its nose to the Grindstone on weapons testing

The company has launched a new simulation software subscription for users of its Bofors weapons systems.

Turkish Aerospace eyes European and North African customers as Hürjet goes supersonic

The trainer aircraft will initially seek to replace the Turkish Air Force’s T-38 trainer fleet, with deliveries scheduled for 2026, but TAI confirmed that ‘closer talks’ were underway with potential export customers.

Defence Notes

UK boosts defence budget by 5.3%, but is this enough?

The UK budget announced in Parliament on 30 October is the first by a Labour government in 14 years. While it sees a boost in defence spending, this comes in the face of fiscal challenges and the effects of inflation.

Land Warfare

Raytheon transitions GhostEye MR radar into production phase

The sensor was recently tested by the US Air Force and US Navy and will continue to undergo testing and evaluation.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

New robotic repair system will fix ailing satellites

3rd October 2008

Researchers at Queen’s University are developing a new robotic system to service more than 8,000 satellites now orbiting the Earth, beyond the flight range of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

i-Tech Announces New Contract Awards Offshore Mexico

3rd October 2008

Subsea 7 through its i-Tech division, today announced the award of two new contracts with a total value in excess of US$20 million. i-Tech has …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter the No. 1 civil & parapublic helicopter manufacturer takes up the challenge to gain a leading position in the military market in Japan

2nd October 2008

The world's leading helicopter manufacturer showcases the NH90 and EC135 helicopters at Japan Aerospace from 1st - 5th October 2008. Having sold the first helicopter …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia confirms MOTS UAS strategy but will trial Herti

2nd October 2008

The Australian government has confirmed that its revised strategy for the troubled Joint Project 129 tactical UAV project will be predicated on a military off …
Uncrewed Vehicles

E-Marine to Unveil CMROV 280 system for Cable Ship NIWA at GITEX 2008

1st October 2008

E-Marine PJSC, the leader in submarine cable installation, maintenance and repair in the Middle East, announced that it would showcase the latest addition to its …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI Corporation and Aeronautics Defense Systems team to provide Orbiter Unmanned Aircraft

30th September 2008

AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron company, announced today that the company has entered into a teaming agreement with Aeronautics Defense …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Camcopter S-100 completes extensive German Navy flight trials

30th September 2008

Building on its unrivalled position as a proven VTOL Maritime UAS, the CAMCOPTER S-100 has recently completed its toughest test to date, three weeks of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SMD win China Offshore Oil Engineering (COOEC) contract for two ROVs

30th September 2008

SMD have been awarded a contract to supply two 1000m rated work class ROVs to Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd. of China (COOEC). Two 150HP …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Raytheon KillerBee Demonstrates Capabilities in Simulated Combat Environment

30th September 2008

Raytheon Company’s KillerBee unmanned aircraft system demonstrated its interoperability, integration and functionality as an end-to-end UAS combat system. During the demonstration, a Raytheon flight operations …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Perry Slingsby Systems step up the mark to ensure quick turnaround for DOF Subsea

30th September 2008

Perry Slingsby Systems (PSS), the world-leading provider of remote intervention technologies and equipment, has secured a fast-track contract to supply a new generation Triton XLX …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Selects Goodrich Health Management System for USMC CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter

26th September 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a development contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to equip the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter Sikorsky is developing for the U.S. Marine …
Defence Helicopter

Pakistan files request for $115M refurbishment of AH-1F Cobra attack helicopters

26th September 2008

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan of AH-1F Cobra helicopter refurbishment as well as associated equipment …
Defence Helicopter

Turbomeca expands in the USA with a new site in Monroe, North Carolina

26th September 2008

Turbomeca, the world leader of turbo-shaft engines for helicopters opened a new site in North America – Turbomeca Manufacturing. This is the first production site …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Rolls-Royce Powers Northrop Grumman Global Hawk for New Maritime Surveillance Fleet

26th September 2008

Rolls-Royce today announced that they will be providing AE 3007H engines to power the U.S. Navy’s Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS). …
Uncrewed Vehicles

iRobot Receives Order From the US Army Totaling $13.3M

26th September 2008

iRobot Corp.today announced it received an additional order under its current xBot contract with the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation …
Uncrewed Vehicles

EUROCONTROL workshop addresses interoperability of civil-military systems in SESAR

26th September 2008

A civil-military workshop has identified the key issues to be addressed in order to ensure civil-military datalink interoperability in the future air traffic management system. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Spike and Skylite B team up to demonstrate real-time closure of sensor-to-shooter loop

25th September 2008

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd carried out a demonstration of the integrated operational capabilities of the Spike multi-purpose missile system and the SkyLite B mini-UAV, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Oceanvision rebuilds Panther Plus ROV, including fibre optic upgrades

24th September 2008

As a statement of excellent technical service, engineers at Oceanvision, Asia Pacific's leading ROV, survey and support company, have breathed new life into a Panther …
Uncrewed Vehicles

CSIRO oversees judging of 2008 UAV Challenge - Outback Rescue

24th September 2008

The outback is near Kingaroy airport in Queensland and the person is a mannequin, but the unmanned airborne vehicles (UAV) are real. It’s all part …