Air Warfare

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.

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.

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.

Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?

Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.

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Defence Helicopter

Aurora Reaches Major CH-53K Main Rotor Pylon Milestones

5th January 2010

Aurora Flight Sciences announced that it reached and successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) and 100% model release milestones for the CH-53K main rotor …
Digital Battlespace

SELEX Galileo signs an MoU with ATMOS Sistemas for the development of AESA radar technology in Brazil

5th January 2010

Selex Galileo of Finmeccanica announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ATMOS Sistemas (ATMOS) of Brazil. The MoU marks the beginning of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI receives $39 million award for additional Shadow systems

5th January 2010

AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, announced today that it has received a $39 million production order for additional Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft …
Defence Helicopter

Spanish medical evacuation helicopters reach 3,000 flying hours in Afghanistan

5th January 2010

Spanish medical evacuation helicopters have marked a milestone 3,000 flying hours in Afghanistan. The milestone was reached by a Super Puma on December 21 after …
Defence Helicopter

Ike Takes Part in Dramatic Rescue at Sea

4th January 2010

Only hours after departing for its 2010 deployment, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) diverted from flight operations to assist the US …
Defence Helicopter

NLR tackles helicopter brownouts

4th January 2010

Due to blowing sand, a helicopter pilot’s in-flight visibility can be severely restricted during landings in deserts. At the request of the Dutch Ministry of …
Defence Helicopter

USAF begins search for new support helicopter

4th January 2010

The United States Air Force has restarted its search for Common Vertical Lift Support Platform (CVLSP). The programme will replace USAF's fleet of aging Bell …
Digital Battlespace

Indra collaborates with the Spanish Air Force to guarantee efficacy of the air surveillance network

4th January 2010

Indra will provide the Air Force with technological support to guarantee maximum performance and efficacy of the early warning and surveillance system of Spain's air …
Defence Helicopter

Dutch helicopters close jubilee year

4th January 2010

The helicopters of the Netherlands' Helicopter Defence Command celebrated a significant anniversary last year. Besides providing an important contribution to missions abroad, they proved always …
Defence Helicopter

Sea King helicopter retires from US Navy after 50 years

4th January 2010

The last operational UH-3H Sea King helicopter was retired from the US Navy on Friday December 11 during a ceremony here ending 50 years of …
Defence Helicopter

Merlin Fleet deliver Christmas boost to frontline troops

31st December 2009

Merlin helicopters have been delivering morale-boosting Christmas post from loved ones to soldiers on the front line in Afghanistan. The helicopters, which arrived in Afghanistan …
Digital Battlespace

MC-12 arrives in Afghanistan

31st December 2009

The newest aircraft to the Air Force's inventory arrived December 27, 2009 at Bagram Airfield. The MC-12 aircraft, tail number 090623, was the first of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System Equipped with Tactical Common Data Link

31st December 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation has equipped and fielded Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) on a US Army Hunter MQ-5B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), which has been …
Defence Helicopter

French Army, Air Force Cougars to be refurbished

23rd December 2009

The French defence procurement agency, the DGA, has ordered the refurbishment of five Cougar helicopters. Four of the aircraft are operated by the Army, fifth …
Defence Helicopter

BAE Systems equips US Army helicopters with infrared countermeasures

23rd December 2009

BAE Systems has successfully installed the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system on U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook aircraft. The ATIRCM system is a laser-based, directable …
Defence Helicopter

Korea Coast Guard orders another AW139 Helicopter

22nd December 2009

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Korean Government has signed a contract for one more AW139 medium-twin helicopter in Maritime Patrol configuration for the …
Defence Helicopter

First four Lynx Mk9A helicopters delivered just 12 months after contract award

22nd December 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the first four upgraded Lynx Mk.9A helicopters for the British Army have been delivered, with the fourth aircraft delivered today, just …
Defence Helicopter

Bulgarian Ministries of Finance and Interior order an AW139 to meet border police requirement

22nd December 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria have ordered an AW139 medium twin helicopter to meet the latest Bulgarian Border …
Defence Helicopter

Swiss Air Force receives 20th Eurocopter EC635 Helicopter

22nd December 2009

The Swiss federal procurement, technology and real estate competence centre, armasuisse, handed over the last of 20 EC635 helicopters to the Swiss Air Force. The …