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• Digital Battlespace

  Aero India 2019: Saab is IDAS-ready for next-gen Indian platforms

  21st February 2019

  Saab and its subsidiary Grintek Defence have a long-standing history in supplying its Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) to the Indian armed forces’ military rotary-wing …

• Special Operations

  SOF looks to next generation Combatant Craft Heavy

  21st February 2019

  Collaborative efforts focused on assessing the current industrial capability to design a new craft, or modify an existing design, to meet the requirements for the …

• Digital Battlespace

  Textron Systems, IMSAR integrate NSP-3 into Aerosonde

  21st February 2019

  Textron Systems and IMSAR have successfully demonstrated the capability of the NSP-3 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) integrated on the Aerosonde small UAS, Textron announced on …

• Land Warfare

  IDEX 2019: BAE Systems continues prospecting in the Middle East

  21st February 2019

  At IDEX 2019 in the vehicle domain BAE Systems showcased potential upgrade paths for nations in the region with existing equipment such as the Bradley …

• Military Logistics

  Sabena technics selects KDA for C-130 maintenance

  21st February 2019

  Kellstrom Defense Aerospace (KDA) has been selected by Sabena technics as a partner for the support of C-130 aircraft maintenance, the company announced on 18 …

• Training

  Inzpire supports EDA’s third COMAO planning course

  21st February 2019

  Inzpire has supported the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) third Composite Air Operations (COMAO) planning course organised for helicopter personnel from across Europe, the company announced …

• Defence Notes

  BAE Systems posts improving annual profits

  21st February 2019

  BAE Systems, the British maker of military equipment, announced on 21 February 2019 that annual net profit jumped by a fifth, despite a slowdown in …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Delair unveils Delair Ag UAS

  21st February 2019

  Delair has unveiled Delair Ag, a comprehensive UAS solution designed specifically for agriculture and forestry, the company announced on 18 February.    Delair Ag will …

• Military Logistics

  US Army gets cooking on containerised kitchen programme

  21st February 2019

  The US Army is requesting industry assistance in the prototype development of a new Closed Combustion Containerised Kitchen (CCCK) design. Service interest in industry support for …

• Land Warfare

  General Dynamics to support USMC LAV fleet reset

  21st February 2019

  General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada has received a $37.2 million contract to deliver 60 hardware kits for the US Marine Corps' Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Reset …

• Defence Helicopter

  Aero India 2019: Russian Helicopters cements footprint in India

  21st February 2019

  At a packed conference, and when other companies might be waiting to see how the political tide turns in an Indian election year, Russian Helicopters …

• Naval Warfare

  Saab to deliver 9LV FCS in Norway

  21st February 2019

  Saab has received an order from Vard Group to deliver its 9LV fire control system (FCS), including the Ceros 200 fire control director, for the …

• Land Warfare

  IDEX 2019: Hanwha’s Tigon 6x6 heads for Middle East demos

  21st February 2019

  Although South Korean Hanwha’s display centred on the gigantic tracked K9 155mm/52cal self-propelled howitzer it could be its 6x6 that is garnering attention in the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Aero India 2019: IAI displays new loitering munition

  21st February 2019

  Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Mini Harpy has made its international debut at Aero India 2019 in Bengaluru,  and the company has said that there is …

• Training

  Leonardo delivers two M-346 to ITAF

  20th February 2019

  Leonardo has delivered the first two M-346 trainer aircraft, part of the International Flight Training School (IFTS) project, at the Italian Air Force’s (ITAF) 61st …