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Defence Helicopter
US budget: Army dares Congress to blink first
3rd February 2015
The US Army has placed itself firmly on a collision course with Congress over its controversial aviation restructure initiative (ARI). Essentially making the argument that …
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Military Logistics
First US MLP ship completes post-delivery tests
3rd February 2015
The first ship of the US Navy's Mobile Landing Platform (MLP) fleet, USNS Montford Point (MLP 1), has successfully completed post-delivery tests and trials, the …
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Defence Notes
UK announces national shipbuilding strategy
3rd February 2015
George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer for the UK, announced a new national shipbuilding strategy on 30 January ahead of a future order for the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Huntington acquires Columbia Group's engineering division
3rd February 2015
Huntington Ingalls has acquired the Columbia Group's Engineering Solutions Division (ESD) for an as-of-yet undisclosed amount, the company announced on 30 January. ESD develops specialised …
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Defence Helicopter
Ukraine mulls lessons of war
3rd February 2015
Throughout the military conflict in the breakaway east of the country, Ukraine’s helicopter units have seen occasional successes, but have also suffered painful losses. The …
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Defence Notes
Generals hampering effective training
3rd February 2015
Militaries across the world continue to struggle to effectively train between nations and across services, despite the fact that increased interoperability would benefit armed forces-readiness. …
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Digital Battlespace
US urged to supply Ukraine with weapons
3rd February 2015
As the Obama administration once again mulls a decision to arm the Ukrainian Army, a leading group of US policymakers has urged the West to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
CybAero begins factory testing APID 60 VTOL
3rd February 2015
CybAero has begun factory testing three APID 60 VTOL UAS set for delivery to China Customs, the company announced on 2 February. The UAS will …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE wins US Navy communications contract
3rd February 2015
BAE Systems has won a nine-year radio and communications system design and integration support contract from the US Navy, the company announced on 2 February. …
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Defence Helicopter
Northrop to deliver five ALMDS pods to US Navy
3rd February 2015
Northrop Grumman will continue the production of AN/AES-1Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) under a new US Navy contract, the company said on 2 February. …
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Land Warfare
Philippines receives Humvee ambulances
2nd February 2015
The Philippines has bolstered the ability of military units around the country to give immediate medical response to wounded soldiers with the delivery of 23 …
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Defence Helicopter
Hungary searches for Hip replacement
2nd February 2015
The Eastern European military market continues to unearth significant opportunities, with Hungary now firming up plans for a 30 transport helicopter order. Tactical helicopters will …
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Land Warfare
CERDEC expands Vigilant Pursuit soldier training
2nd February 2015
A US army research centre has been working on expanding training to improve quick-reaction intelligence capabilities, according to a US Army release on 27 January. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
EDA discusses dual-use of civil-defence satellites
2nd February 2015
The European Defence Agency (EDA) discussed the benefits of a dual-use approach for civil and defence satellites at the seventh EU Space Policy Conference in …
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Defence Notes
Safran expands R&D capabilities
2nd February 2015
Safran's new research and technology center, Safran Tech was inaugurated in Saclay, near Paris, the company announced on 27 January. The R&D centre will be …