Defence Notes
Saudi and UAE driving GCC defence
14th December 2016
The two military heavyweights of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are driving defence procurement in the region with recent increases …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2017: Cobham launches UK training academy
As exhibitors undergo final preparations for Heli-Expo 2017, Cobham announced the launch of its helicopter training academy in Basingstoke, UK. The company has been delivering …
Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2017: RNLAF contracts P1AR for SAR training
The Defense Helicopter Command of the Royal Netherlands Air Force has awarded a multi-year contract to Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) for the provision of …
Training
MilSim Asia: NetSim software demoed
TETCOS, a software company based in India, will be demonstrating its network simulation/emulation software NetSim at MilSim Asia 2017 in Singapore. The NetSim simulator models …
Defence Helicopter
MilSim Asia: RST showcases H145 simulator
German manufacturer Reiser Simulation and Training will be exhibiting at MilSim Asia 2017 in Singapore to showcase its simulation products for the Airbus Helicopters H145. The company develops civil …
Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2016: ASEAN defence spending on the rise
27th October 2016
It is becoming clear that Southeast Asia is expanding its influence in the global defence industry. Recent data suggests that the upward trend in military …
Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2016: Spanish Navy AB212 upgrade advances
14th July 2016
The third of seven upgraded AB212 helicopters will be delivered by October this year to the Spanish Ministry of Defense’s Directorate General of Armament and Material, Sener confirmed …
Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory: New VSHORAD C2 system unveiled
17th June 2016
MBDA has launched Licorne, a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) command and control system for fast reaction, airborne or amphibious forces. Licorne uses the same …
Military Logistics
Eurosatory: Rheinmetall targets German transports
15th June 2016
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) is offering its latest generation of HX vehicles for the German Bundeswehr’s Unprotected Transport Vehicles (UTF) programme. Following the completion …
Land Warfare
Eurosatory: MMP series production begins
15th June 2016
The Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) medium-range modular land combat missile system from MBDA has started series production. The multi-mission missile provides engagement and destruction of …
Land Warfare
Eurosatory: New night vision device unveiled
13th June 2016
A product that is claimed to be the world’s first digital handheld night vision device (NVD) to provide smart colour fusion of images will be …
Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory: US trials for C-UAV system
7th June 2016
The Anti-UAV Defence System (AUDS) will be evaluated by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of its Pathfinder initiative to detect and identify …
Training
ITEC 2016: Netherlands to receive SUIT training systems
20th May 2016
The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) will soon take delivery of two RE-liON Small Unit Immersive Trainer (SUIT) systems: one for special operations forces and the …
