Air Warfare

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QinetiQ awarded contract for further work on lasers, future systems and energy weapons

Notable projects under the Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract include the British Army determining the impact of a vehicle-mounted laser weapon on drones and testing a vehicle-mounted Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW).

Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit

The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.

Air Warfare

US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system

The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.

Air Warfare

Will Canada and Latin America seek new sources for combat aircraft?

US-made combat aircraft are being passed over in favour of European types, as Latin America and Canada question their ageing fleet replacement choices.

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Air Warfare

General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level

With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.

Air Warfare

Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)

With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.

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Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman wins $577 million Army Integrated Battle Command System contract

12th January 2010

The US Army has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation to develop the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) under a $577 million, five-year, …
Defence Helicopter

Onboard Systems Receives FAA Certification for Eurocopter AS355 Replacement Cargo Hook Kit

12th January 2010

Onboard Systems has announced that its new replacement cargo hook kit for the Eurocopter AS355 aircraft has been certified by the FAA and is currently …
Defence Helicopter

Farther, faster, stronger; Osprey enhances battlefield capabilities

12th January 2010

The 40-year legacy of the CH-46 "Sea Knight" is built on stories of valor and heroism from Marines in combat missions around the world, but …
Defence Helicopter

Flying Tigers sling lead to sharpen skills

12th January 2010

Many Marines are proficient shooting an M2 .50-caliber machine gun on the ground, but Marines with Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 must be proficient shooting it …
Defence Helicopter

First missions a success for the Tiger

11th January 2010

Since August 10, 2009, the three Tiger combat helicopters deployed by France in Kabul have been playing an active operational role in Afghanistan. After arriving …
Defence Helicopter

RAF saves lives from the winter skies

11th January 2010

The Royal Air Force has been helping to save lives from the skies over Suffolk, as local Police called upon the Search and Rescue team …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DGA orders a fourth Harfang UAV

11th January 2010

The French Defence procurement agency, the DGA, has ordered a fourth EADS Harfang UAV and a third control station as part of its interim MALE …
Defence Helicopter

Portuguese Air Force evacuates wounded in the Azores and Madeira

11th January 2010

The first days of 2010 put the responsiveness of the Portuguese Air Force to the test. On 1 January, an EH-101 Merlin based at Montijo …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Team Delivers two Osprey Trainers to Marines

11th January 2010

Boeing and partner Bell Helicopter delivered two MV-22 Osprey Containerized Flight Training Devices (CFTD) to the US Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar …
Digital Battlespace

Managed airborne intel system hits field

11th January 2010

The 950th Electronic Systems Group here recently delivered the 500th unit of an airborne intelligence system that enables aircrews to send and receive the most …
Defence Helicopter

Cazaux plays host to Exercise Red Devil

11th January 2010

Units from the United States Air Forces in Europe are taking part in Exercise Red Devil at Cazaux Airbase in southwest France. Three HH-60 Pave …
Defence Helicopter

US Army to increase medevac support, add new CAB, more UAVs

11th January 2010

The Army's top operations officer said yesterday that not only will the Army add a new combat aviation brigade to the warfight, it will also …
Digital Battlespace

Finland and Systematic collaborating on going international

11th January 2010

On 4 January 2010, the Army Materiel Command Headquarters and Systematic A/S signed a significant new agreement regarding the supply of key software systems for …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's MQ-8B Fire Scout demonstrates interoperability with the Army's One System remote video terminal

11th January 2010

A Northrop Grumman Corporation land-based MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System, designated P7, successfully demonstrated interoperability with the Army's One System Remote Video Terminal …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America delivers UH-72A Lakota helicopters to the Alabama Army National Guard

11th January 2010

The Alabama Army National Guard's ability to perform homeland security operations and carry out support missions within the state will be significantly enhanced with the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUSA Aviation 2010: Need for VTOL UAS' is urgent, say US commanders

8th January 2010

Operational experience in Afghanistan and Iraq is frequently highlighing the need for the fielding of a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS), …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA Aviation 2010: US Army Special Operations hunt for new aircraft

8th January 2010

The United States Army Special Operations Command is looking at a range of helicopter technologies as it searches for a new aircraft with the speed …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA Aviation 2010: CIRCM programme moving ahead

8th January 2010

The US Army is on the verge of releasing a request for proposals (RfP) for a new directed infrared countermeasures system to defend helicopters against …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's MQ-8B Fire Scout demonstrates interoperability with the army's One System Remote Video Terminal

8th January 2010

A Northrop Grumman land-based MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System, designated P7, successfully demonstrated interoperability with the Army's One System Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT) …