July - 2012
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CTS800 engine for the T129 is certified by the FAA
The CTS800 engine chosen for the Turkish light attack helicopter ...... read more
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FBHeliservices to provide helicopter flight training to Albanian MoD
FBHeliservices has won a two-year contract to provide helicopter flight ...... read more
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Lockheed Martin and ARINC submit D-RAPCON bid
An industry team consisting of Lockheed Martin and Aeronautical Radio ...... read more
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USMC sets up first F-35 maintenance FTD
The USMC is standing up their first-ever field training detachment ...... read more
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C4ISR systems contract win for Serco
Serco has announced that it has been awarded a new ...... read more
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Lockheed Martin selected for US Army programme
Lockheed Martin has announced that it has been awarded a ...... read more
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Two NH90s to delivered France's DGA armament procurement agency
Eurocopter has announced that it has delivered the second NH90 ...... read more
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Lockheed Martin-ARINC team submits USAF ATC radar bid
Lockheed Martin has announced that it and ARINC has submitted ...... read more
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X-47B makes first flight from Pax River
On 30 July Northrop Grumman announced that the X-47B Unmanned ...... read more
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Rolls-Royce and Snecma initiate joint engine studies
Rolls-Royce and Snecma have signed a contract with the UK ...... read more
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UK privatises Trident missile support
The UK MoD has privatised the support of its Trident ...... read more
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Bond, Bristow and CHC shortlisted for UK Long SAR contracts
Bond Offshore, Bristow and CHC Scotia have been named as ...... read more
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China dismisses US government accusations of use of technologies in Z-10 attack helicopter
The Defence Ministry of the People’s Republic of China ...... read more
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Lebanon makes request for Huey IIs
The government of Lebanon has requested the purchase of Huey ...... read more
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Colombia and Thailand request Black Hawks
The governments of Colombia and Thailand have requested to buy ...... read more
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More Canadian CH-147F support companies named
Boeing has announced that it has selected L-3 Communications MAS ...... read more
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Harris announces new Middle East order
Harris Corporation has announced that it has received an $8 ...... read more
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Resource UAS launches training courses
Resource UAS, the recently launched division of Resource Group, has ...... read more
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Thales announces OCCAr contract signing
Thales has announced that Eurosam, its joint venture with MBDA ...... read more
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Harris gets NSA go-ahead for SRW in AN/PRC-117G
Harris Corporation has announced that it has received National Security ...... read more
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AEA Technology, ITT Exelis awarded US Navy contract
AEA Technology and ITT Exelis have announced that they have ...... read more
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GrandNew helicopter for Wisniowski
AgustaWestland has announced that it has received a contract from ...... read more
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Watchkeeper takes a step forward
Thales has announced on 25 July 2012 that the UK ...... read more
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Raytheon awarded US Army AFATDS contract
Raytheon has announced that it has received a contract from ...... read more
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SWaP-Efficient UV imaging payload revealed
Hood Technology has unveiled its newest imaging system, the Alticam ...... read more
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Selex Galileo announces successful Falco EVO maiden flight
Selex Galileo has announced that the newest addition to its ...... read more
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Northrop Grumman wins BACN contract modifications
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has been awarded two ...... read more
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Fifth C-5M Super Galaxy delivered to USAF
Lockheed Martin has announced that on 20 July 2012 it ...... read more
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C-130 AMP aircraft delivered to USAF
Boeing has announced that, along with the US Air Force ...... read more
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Barracuda UAV programme makes progress
Cassidian has announced that it has successfully carried out a ...... read more
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Marine Corps V-22s arrive in Japan
The controversial deployment of MV-22 Ospreys to Japan has begun ...... read more
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Turbomeca and Eurocopter sign deal to power the X4 with the TM800 engine
Turbomeca has signed a contract with Eurocopter which will see ...... read more
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CHC Helikopter Service recieve $800 million contract from Statoil
Norwegian oil company Statoil has awarded CHC Helikopter Service AS ...... read more
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Germany furthers C-RAM system
Following the delivery of the Skyshield MANTIS C-RAM air defence ...... read more
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Rheinmetall outlines infantry weapon strategy
A Rheinmetall executive has outlined the company's infantry armament ...... read more
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Sikorsky signs Black Hawk maintenance contract with Australian Defence Force
Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited has announced the signing of a ...... read more
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Lockheed Martin receives MLRS follow-on order
Lockheed Martin has received a $353.2 million US Army ...... read more
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Norway beginning to consider alternatives to 'much-delayed' NH90
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has indicated that it may ...... read more
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Cassidian to deliver encryption technology for Eurofighter
Cassidian will deliver ‘next-generation’ encryption technology for the Eurofighter Typhoon ...... read more
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SDB II scores direct hit
Raytheon's GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II ...... read more
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Nimitz first to test use of aviation biofuels
The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) was ...... read more
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United Arab Emirates orders 750 M-ATVs
Oshkosh Corporation announced on 19 July that the company has ...... read more
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Maryland State Police exercises AW139 options
The Maryland State Police has exercised options to purchase three ...... read more
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Sikorsky delivers 500th 'M' model Black Hawk
Sikorsky delivered the 500th H-60M Black Hawk in a special ...... read more
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Lockheed Martin completes on-orbit testing of first MUOS satellite
Lockheed Martin has announced it has completed on-orbit testing of ...... read more
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Thales to install sensors and combat management system on Omani patrol vessels
Singapore-based ST Marine and Thales Nederland have signed a contract ...... read more
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Thrane & Thrane chosen for C-130J Hercules communication upgrades
Thrane & Thrane has been awarded a £15.9 million contract ...... read more
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US official outlines Afghan drawdown challenges
The military withdrawal from Afghanistan will be a much greater ...... read more
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General Dynamics awarded contract for mobile shelter units
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products was awarded a $6 ...... read more
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Selex Elsag to provide wide band datalink system for NATO AGS
Selex Elsag will provide its Wide Band Data Link Line-of-Sight ...... read more
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Qatar gets ready for helicopter air-to-air combat
Qatar may be looking to equip its next generation attack ...... read more
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First APMI round fired from Stryker
The first Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) round fired from ...... read more
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Airbus Military receives civil certification for the C295
Airbus Military has obtained civil certification for its C295 transport ...... read more
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Qinetiq and MoD to develop UAV deployment centre
Qinetiq and the UK MoD are working to establish the ...... read more
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UK launches aircraft protection study
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Thales have signed ...... read more
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Blueway takes delivery of EC225s, Tokyo Fire Department orders second
Blueway Group has taken delivery of its fourth EC225 for ...... read more
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Astrium AirPatrol SATCOM terminal now flight proven
Astrium Services’ latest generation of SATCOM terminal, the AirPatrol, has ...... read more
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TopOwl chosen for A400M
Thales has revealed that its TopOwl HMSD (helmet-mounted sight and ...... read more
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Rheinmetall Airborne Systems receives German UAV contract extension
Rheinmetall Airborne Systems, a joint venture between Cassidian and Rheinmetall ...... read more
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Qatar requests Block III Apaches
Qatar is considering the purchase of 24 AH-64D Apache Block ...... read more
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CMD3D enters French service
ThalesRaytheonSystems (TRS) has announced that its CMD3D (air defense management ...... read more
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Cassidian acquires Carl Zeiss optronics shares
Cassidian and Carl Zeiss AG have signed an agreement to ...... read more
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Finmeccanica completes proof of concept testing for NCIRC FOC
The Finmeccanica Cyber Solutions team has completed the testing phase ...... read more
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Metro Air Support Unit adds an MD 500E
MD Helicopters announced a new order for a MD 500E ...... read more
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Cassidian to supply IFF systems to French forces
Cassidian will supply the French Armed Forces with advanced identification ...... read more
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ALEA 2012: AgustaWestland promotes AW139 as a national security helicopter
AgustaWestland is pushing its military variant of the AW139 to ...... read more
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ALEA 2012: Air Claw to provide persistent surveillance
Northrop Grumman is completing the integration of a persistent surveillance ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Oklahoma plans UAV test range
The Oklahoma Unmanned Aerial Systems Council is anticipating the release ...... read more
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ALEA 2012: Fairfax County Police takes delivery of second Bell 429
The Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia is quickly building ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Snap-On displays new tool system
Snap-On Industrial has showcased the fully Automated Tool Control (ATC ...... read more
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TechNet South 2012: Panel calls for increased industry involvement in reconstruction
This week’s TechNet Land Forces – South gathering included calls ...... read more
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TechNet South 2012: Solar Stik reduces the logistical burden
Florida-based Solar Stik used this week’s TechNet Land Forces ...... read more
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ALEA 2012: R66 Turbine Police helicopter to be certified by end of July
The US FAA is expected to certify the police helicopter ...... read more
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ALEA 2012: Koala to benefit from new avionics suite
AgustaWestland is ground testing a new avionics fit for the ...... read more
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Indiaâ??s P-8I begins flight testing
Boeing has announced the first P-8I aircraft for the Indian ...... read more
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ALEA 2012: MD Helicopters making progress with MD540
MD Helicopters is preparing its prototype MD540F light helicopter for ...... read more
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TechNet South 2012: HP focuses on 'appropriate solutions'
HP is using the TechNet Land Forces – South conference to ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Elbit unveils lightweight EW suite
Elbit Systems has unveiled a lightweight version of its ‘All ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Raytheon signs JV for Saudi work
Raytheon and Saudi Arabian company Pannesma have signed a joint ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Boeing focuses on aircraft support
The president of Boeing's defence global support division has ...... read more
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TechNet South: Army announces industry day for NIE 13.2
Against a backdrop of joint service and coalition communication requirements ...... read more
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TechNet South 2012: ITT Exelis emphasizes SINCGARS modernisation enhancements
ITT Exelis used the TechNet Land Forces – South event to ...... read more
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TechNet South 2012: ECS presents their case
With a lineage of building rack mount cases dating back ...... read more
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TechNet South 2012: New ISR capabilities mandate new tactics
While the focus of this week’s TechNet Land Forces ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: AgustaWestland pushes AW169 for scout requirement
After demonstrating the capabilities of its common set of new ...... read more
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TechNet South 2012: USSOCOM spotlight on Joint Communications Unit
Among the organizations in the spotlight at this week’s ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: L-3 Wescam launches latest MX-10D
L-3 Wescam has used the Farnborough International Airshow to launch ...... read more
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Raytheon to provide MTS-B for MQ-9 Reaper
Raytheon has announced that it has been awarded a $191 ...... read more
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Fire Scout Training Centre established in Florida
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has established a new ...... read more
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Thales wins Australian indirect fire support contract
Thales Australia has announced that it has signed a contract ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Eurocopter pitches SAR centre of excellence
Eurocopter is proposing to establish the UK as a ‘centre ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: KC-390 continues on track
Following the recent development in Embraer's KC-390 programme that ...... read more
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TechNet South 2012: USSOCOM spotlights SOF C4 Enterprise
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) outlined its ‘Special Operations ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Eurocopter expands order book
Eurocopter is on track to exceed €6 billion in orders ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: New helicopter to be jointly produced in Russia
AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters have signed a teaming agreement to ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Boeing signs Tucano coop agreement with Embraer
Boeing has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Embraer ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Insitu announces Asian contracts
Insitu, a Boeing subsidiary, has announced two new major contracts ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Lockheed Martin continues international push
Lockheed Martin is continuing its push into the international market ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Boeing unveils MSA concept
Boeing has revealed details of a new offering that it ...... read more
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Hood Tech reveals airborne facial recognition capabilities
Hood Technology has announced that it has developed a new ...... read more
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Textron Systems team wins US Navy SSC contract
Textron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS) has announced in a ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: MBDA completes Sea Spear live firing
MBDA has recently completed live firing trials of its new ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: TRS pitches for interoperability
The recent experience of air operations over Libya has highlighted ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Exelis and SNC demonstrate Vigilant Stare
ITT Exelis and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) will demonstrate its ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Aero Sekur exhibits new portable MRO facility
Aero Sekur has introduced its inflatable controlled-environment maintenance enclosure for ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Moog looks to further ProtectIR
Moog has used the Farnborough International Airshow to demonstrate the ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Raytheon unveils missile defence analysis tool
Raytheon has unveiled a new missile defence system architectural analysis ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: France assesses brown-out solution
French special forces are evaluating a new system that aids ...... read more
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Penguin B UAV completes 54.5 hours nonstop flight
UAV Factory has announced that its Penguin B UAV has ...... read more
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Farnborough 12: MBDA looks to UAV future
MBDA has launched the CVS301 Vigilus concept for the weaponisation ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Selex captures fourth customer for Falco
Selex Galileo announced on the opening day of Farnborough International ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Raytheon IDS sees opportunity as missile threat evolves
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) is betting on the persistent ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Boeing stresses international strength and competitiveness
The leadership of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: BAE Systems advances LiteHUD
BAE Systems is developing a new fast jet heads up ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Phantom Eye testing continues
Following the first flight of the Phantom Eye UAV on ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: SPEAR penetrates the market
MBDA is introducing its Selective Precision Effects at Range (SPEAR ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Raytheon unveils pilot SA system
Raytheon will use the Farnborough International Airshow to unveil its ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Lockheed reveals F-35 HMD upgrade plan
Lockheed Martin has outlined a three-point upgrade plan for the ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: AFSOC begins gunship conversions
The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has begun ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Raytheon bids for FAB-T
Raytheon has announced that it has responded to an RfP ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Boeing targets F-16 upgrade market
Boeing is putting its efforts into the development of the ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Raytheon widens RACR sales pitch
In an effort to extend its AESA legacy, Raytheon is ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: US Army puts brown-out solution to the test
Raytheon and the US Army will carry out further tests ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Lockheed SAR payload integrated on undisclosed UAV
Lockheed Martin's Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar System (ASARS-3) will ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Aegis system to get air defence upgrade
The first of the US Navy's Aegis combat system ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Industry awaits K-Max decision
Lockheed Martin and Kaman Aerospace are awaiting a decision by ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Boeing Defense concentrates on cyber
The CEO of Boeing Defense Space and Security has revealed ...... read more
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Farnborough 2012: Selex looks to Asia for defence suite export
Following the operational success of Selex Galileo’s Praetorian defensive ...... read more
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GlobalSim delivers new crane simulators to US Navy
GlobalSim has announced that it has delivered a new MasterLift ...... read more
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SAIC wins contract for Vigilant Pursuit system
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has announced that it has ...... read more
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C-27J carries out KC-767A refueling tests
Alenia Aermacchi has announced that flight-refueling tests carried out by ...... read more
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US Army increases Kongsberg CROWS II contract value
Kongsberg has announced that the US Army has issued it ...... read more
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Indonesia to receive Australian C-130 Hercules
The Australian Department of Defence (DOD) has announced that it ...... read more
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New US Army water container begin trials
WEW has announced that the next generation trailer-mounted water container ...... read more
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Bell reveals more suppliers for Model 525
Bell Helicopter has named more suppliers for its new Model ...... read more
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Kongsberg CROWS II contract extended
Kongsberg has signed a contract modification with the US Army ...... read more
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ADF takes delivery of two CH-47D helicopters
The Australian minister for defence, Stephen Smith, and minister for ...... read more
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Australia readies for Hawkei development
The Australian government’s decision, announced 3 July 2012, to ...... read more
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Bell 412 delivered to NYPD
Bell Helicopter announced on 3 July that it has delivered ...... read more
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AgustaWestland's AAS flight demonstrations complete
AgustaWestland North America announced on 3 July that it has ...... read more
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RBAF support helicopter achieves new milestones
The S-70i Black Hawk helicopter being delivered to the Brunei ...... read more
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Harris readies for SRW Applique programme
As a pre-solicitation notice was published on 28 June regarding ...... read more
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New unmanned surface vehicle in the works
Thales UK announced on 3 July that it has signed ...... read more
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Australian Army orders 214 additional Bushmasters
Thales Australia has announced that the Australian Government is to ...... read more
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Airbus Military, TAI sign Turkish MoU
Airbus Military has announced that it has signed a memorandum ...... read more
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Ricardo to stage DARPA FANG vehicle challenge
Ricardo has announced that it has been selected by the ...... read more
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Fire Scout UAV deploys on US Navy frigate
The US Naval Air Systems Command has announced that the ...... read more
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Saab to support Swedish Gripen fleet
Saab has announced that it has received four orders from ...... read more
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Five C295 aircraft for Poland
Airbus Military has announced that the Polish Air Force has ...... read more
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UK MoD orders Hellfire missiles
The UK MoD has placed a £29 million urgent operational ...... read more
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Eurocopter chasing Russian Air Force utility helicopter order
Eurocopter is chasing a potential order for up to 200 ...... read more
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Qatar requests mixed fleet of MH-60R and MH-60S
The Qatari government may purchase a mixed fleet of MH-60Rs ...... read more
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US Army proves sense and avoid capability
The US Army has successfully demonstrated its Ground Based Sense ...... read more