News

• Defence Helicopter

  US Army demos ALIAS technology

  5th November 2018

  US Army pilots have carried out a series of demonstrations of technology developed by Sikorsky and DARPA, Lockheed Martin announced on 29 October. The flights …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  European Union expands UAV maritime surveillance service providers

  5th November 2018

  Elbit Systems and CEiiA have become the latest team to be contracted to provide UAV services to support the European Union (EU) in monitoring waters …

• Land Warfare

  HSW receives orders under WISLA

  5th November 2018

  PGZ Group’s Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) has received a contract from Raytheon for deliveries for Poland's WISLA programme, the company announced on 25 October. The …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Endeavor, Howe and Howe partner on RCV programme

  5th November 2018

  Endeavor Robotics has teamed with Howe and Howe Technologies as it positions itself to support the US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) programme, the company …

• Defence Helicopter

  Compensation cap blocking Norwegian NH90 deliveries

  5th November 2018

  The long running delays to delivery of Norwegian Navy NH90 NFH helicopters can be explained by the country’s Defense Materiel Agency having already paid out a …

• Training

  South Korea, US resume suspended joint marine drills

  5th November 2018

  South Korea and the United States resumed small-scale military training that was indefinitely suspended following a summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean …

• Defence Notes

  Opinion: Did new UK budget address defence concerns?

  5th November 2018

  The UK’s Chancellor, Phillip Hammond, has delivered his budget to the country and announced additional funding for the Ministry of Defence. Over the next two …

• Training

  Saab, Lockheed Martin update VTESS code

  5th November 2018

  Saab, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has received a change order to the previously awarded Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) contract to provide modernised …

• Digital Battlespace

  KMS Solutions wins cyber services support contract

  5th November 2018

  KMS Solutions has received a services contract from the US Navy to support the US Naval Undersea Warfare Command Code 25's cybersecurity projects, the company …

• Military Logistics

  Tactical power drives Marine Corps capabilities focus

  5th November 2018

  The United States Marine Corps is expanding its focus on tactical power and related technologies for future operations. Interest in the power logistics area was …

• Naval Warfare

  Work begins on NSSMS upgrade

  5th November 2018

  Work has begun on the refurbishment and modification of the NATO Seasparrow missile system (NSSMS) platform and MK 132 guided missile launching system at US …

• Special Operations

  Policymakers look to SOF future

  3rd November 2018

  US policymakers will be provided with the opportunity to question the future role of Special Operations Forces as part of a series of legislative reviews …

• Defence Helicopter

  Kongsberg opens helicopter MRO facility

  2nd November 2018

  Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has opened a new helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Kongsberg, Norway, the company announced on 31 October. A …

• Naval Warfare

  Tymor to assess Irish Naval Service vessels

  2nd November 2018

  Tymor Marine has received a contract to deliver a vessel mid-life extension survey for the Irish Naval Service, the company announced on 30 October. Under …

• Naval Warfare

  Indo Defence 2018: Countermeasure systems take the stage

  2nd November 2018

  Both Lacroix and Terma-Chemring will be showcasing countermeasure solutions at Indo Defence on the back of respective contract wins in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Firstly, ship …