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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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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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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 …
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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 …
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Swiss Air Force takes final EC635

22nd December 2009

The last of 20 EC635 helicopters for the Swiss Air Force has been assembled and is ready for delivery. The Swiss Government's procurement agency, armasuisse …
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QinetiQ brings Combined Aerial Target Service for Mirach online

22nd December 2009

QinetiQ has officially brought into service the Mirach advanced sub-sonic aerial target, as part of the Combined Aerial Target Service (CATS) contract for the UK's …
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Mexican Air Force takes delivery of Bell 412s

22nd December 2009

Mexican Air Force pilots gather with US dignitaries and officials for a group photo in front of one of the five Bell Helicopters delivered to …
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Albania signs up for Cougars

21st December 2009

The Albanian Defence Ministry has signed a contract to purchase five Eurocopter AS532AL Cougars for its armed forces. The contract was signed during a ceremony …
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AVIC hails first flight of the EC175/Z-15

21st December 2009

Chinese congomerate, AVIC has celebrated the first flight of the EC175/Z-15 helicopter. The new seven-ton helicopter, has been jointly built by Eurocopter and long-term partners …
Military Logistics

Logistics Bridge Supports Afghan Conflict

18th December 2009

The Defense Department moves troops and supplies into land-locked Afghanistan via an air-and-land logistics "bridge" that transits Central Asia, a senior defense official said at …
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Boeing Delivers 1st Mk3 Chinook to UK Royal Air Force

18th December 2009

Boeing Defence UK have confirmed the November 30 delivery of the first converted Chinook Mk3 helicopter to the Royal Air Force (RAF). Following the delivery, …
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Norwegian Bell 412s celebrate 100,000 hours in the air

18th December 2009

The Norwegian Air Force's fleet of Bell 412s have celebrated a milestone 100,000 flight hours. The event was marked with the celebratory signing of a …
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MV-22 Osprey arrives at MCAS Miramar

18th December 2009

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 entered a new era in aviation Saturday as the MV-22 Osprey landed to begin the replacement of the CH-46 “Sea …
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RAF helicopters scramble to aid of capsized ship

18th December 2009

84 Squadron based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, were called out to search for survivors from a Panamanian registered ship, the Danny F2 carrying livestock …
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Dutch Apaches get new ammunition

18th December 2009

Royal Netherlands Air Force Apache attack helicopters will be equipped with greater precision munitions, the Dutch government has announced. The intention is to replace Hellfire …
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Warhorse performs troop insertions at Camp Pendleton

18th December 2009

As the sun set over California’s colorful horizon, pilots of two steel-gray CH-53E “Super Stallions” revved up and taxied down Marine Corps Air Station Miramar’s …
Defence Helicopter

BAE Systems secures Australian Army Black Hawk helicopter deeper maintenance contract

18th December 2009

A contract awarded to BAE Systems to carry out deeper maintenance on the Australian Army’s Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopter fleet will support nearly 100 …
Defence Helicopter

Gallantry Award for Culdrose Aircrewman

18th December 2009

Chief Petty Officer Aircrewman Dave Rigg, serving in 771 Naval Air Squadron based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Cornwall, has been awarded the …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy Medic United With Top Russian Medal

18th December 2009

Eight years is a while in anyone’s language and for Medical Assistant Alan Jackson he has watched two Royal Navy postings come and go, completed …
Defence Helicopter

Above & Beyond: Canadian Helicopter Force, Afghanistan

18th December 2009

This is the sixth ramp ceremony I have attended. This time Canada lost three soldiers. They had completed a mission to defuse another improvised explosive …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing Team Demonstrates Multimodal Unmanned Systems Operations

18th December 2009

Boeing today announced that it has completed a demonstration for the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Fort Bragg, N.C., that integrated both air …