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Air Warfare

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

Land Warfare

UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward

The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.

Naval Warfare

South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs

HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.

Defence Notes

Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide

The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.

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Digital Battlespace

Rockwell Collins receives $450 million contract for ARC-210 radios

16th November 2009

The US Navy has awarded a four-year production contract to Rockwell Collins for ARC-210 radios. The contract has a potential value of $450 million over …
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RAF Chinooks in Afghanistan

13th November 2009

Because of its versatility the current Chinook Force is operating at full stretch, says Gp Capt Turner, with both crewmen and helicopters 'wrung out when …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MQ-9s begin operations in the Seychelles

13th November 2009

US Air Force MQ-9 Reapers have begun anti-piracy operations from the Seychelles Islands. The operation, led by the newly formed United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) …
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EADS North America Delivers First H-72A Training Helicopter to the US Navy

13th November 2009

EADS North America has delivered the first of five H-72A training helicopters for the US Navy today, marking a new milestone in the company's production …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Mantis makes first flight

13th November 2009

BAE Systems has successfully flown the largest fully autonomous unmanned aircraft ever to be built in the UK. The next generation autonomous system, Mantis, completed …
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Osprey joins the fight in Afghanistan

13th November 2009

In another history-making moment for Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, the first MV-22B Ospreys entered the Task Force Leatherneck area of operations today, alighting in three waves …
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Sikorsky and Tata Create Joint Venture in India to Manufacture Aerospace Components

12th November 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft and Tata Advanced Systems today announced the signing of an agreement creating a joint venture that will manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky in …
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RAF Merlin damaged in training exercise

11th November 2009

An RAF Merlin has been damaged in a landing accident during pre-deployment training in California. According to reports, the aircraft rolled over during the early …
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Eurocopter's latest and most advanced products presented at the Dubai Airshow

11th November 2009

Eurocopter will participate at the 2009 Dubai Airshow with two of its state-of the-art helicopters: the Tiger, the most modern combat helicopter will be performing …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing Receives Study Contract for Submarine-Tracking Unmanned Aerial System

11th November 2009

The Boeing Company on Sept. 28 received a $275,000 contract from the US Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for a study of the …
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Boeing, Netherlands' World Class Aviation Academy to Provide Military Aviation Training

11th November 2009

The Boeing Company and World Class Aviation Academy (WCAA) of the Netherlands today announced that they have signed a teaming agreement to provide customers in …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman to Supply Attitude and Heading Reference Systems for the NEURON European Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Demonstrator Project

10th November 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by Saab Aerosystems to deliver Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) for the NEURON European unmanned combat …
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Dutch Alouette IIIs fly back to their 'nest'

10th November 2009

Alouettes of the Royal Netherlands Air Force have made an historic trip to the factory where they were built 45 years ago. All available Alouette …
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Ospreys Launch From Bataan to Support OEF

10th November 2009

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) launched 10 MV-22B Ospreys from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to fly into Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, …
Digital Battlespace

Sagem modernizes the navigation systems on France nuclear attack submarines

10th November 2009

French naval shipyards DCNS* has placed an order with Sagem (Safran group), on behalf of the French navy, for a new series of Sigma 40XP …
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AgustaWestland begins flying first Algerian AW101

6th November 2009

AgustaWestland has begun test flying the first AW101 for the Algerian Armed Forces. The aircraft, marked as G-17-610 and painted in primer, is understood to …
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RAF Merlin helicopter crews ready for Afghanistan

5th November 2009

The first Merlin helicopter crews are ready to deploy to Afghanistan following pre-deployment training in the United States. The Merlins, from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, …
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HMS Cornwall Evacuates Casualty from Merchant Ship in Pirate Waters

5th November 2009

HMS Cornwall went to the assistance of a critically ill crew member of a merchant ship close to her patrol sector in the Arabian Sea. …
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Air Force soars at pre-Olympic exercise

5th November 2009

Like a ski jumper flying off the ramp, Canada’s Air Force soared during Exercise PEGASUS GUARDIAN III/SPARTAN RINGS, which was the last large scale “live-fly” …