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US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities

In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.

South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet

South Korean industry continues to evolve unmanned surface vessels as the ROK Navy targets future force needs and addresses manpower challenges.

CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence

CTA International (CTAI), a joint venture between KNDS France and BAE Systems, developed the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) for integration onto armoured vehicles. It has been further developed for ships and ground-based systems.

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How the US Government plans to put the US Navy’s shipbuilding programmes back on track

In an attempt to reduce delays in shipbuilding efforts, the US government, lawmakers and the Navy are betting big on further investments in the national defence industry and public shipyards. Reviewing and reformulating ongoing initiatives and business practices will also be form part of the effort.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Simlat Awarded Contract for Advanced UAS Operator Performance Evaluation and Debriefing System

25th September 2009

Simlat Awarded Contract for Advanced UAS Operator Performance Evaluation and Debriefing System Simlat announces a recently awarded contract for supplying its unique evaluation and debriefing …
Uncrewed Vehicles

InterSense Announces Breakthrough IMU Chip for Navigation and Stabilization

25th September 2009

InterSense Inc., a market leader in precision motion technology, will unveil the NavChip OEM Developer’s Kit at the Institute of Navigation’s 2009 GNSS show (ION …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI and L-3 Deliver Aerial Situational Awareness Architecture for Manned/Unmanned Systems

25th September 2009

AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, and L-3 Communication Systems-West today announced the achievement of a vital situational awareness …
Defence Helicopter

Tigres in action

25th September 2009

The French Army has released details of combat actions by its new Eurocopter Tigre attack helicopters in Afghanistan under Operation Pamir. On Saturday, September 5, …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy Sea Kings 'Bag' Intelligence Over Helmand

25th September 2009

The Royal Navy's unique airborne surveillance and control helicopters, known as 'Baggers', have recently deployed to Helmand for the first time, where they are detecting, …
Defence Helicopter

Viper pilot earns Distinguished Flying Cross

25th September 2009

A Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, nicknamed the Vipers, recently received one of the highest honors of a Marine aviator for acts …
Defence Helicopter

£408M upgrade for RAF Chinooks in Afghanistan

24th September 2009

This upgrade will include a £128m contract which will give the whole Chinook fleet a significant boost by fitting a more powerful engine, enabling the …
Defence Helicopter

Vector Aerospace awarded Bell UH-1 maintenance fixture certification and dynamic component overhaul approval

24th September 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America has received Bell Helicopter approval for both its UH-1 airframe maintenance fixture as well as for the repair and overhaul …
Defence Helicopter

Helisim Inaugurates its First NH90 Simulator

23rd September 2009

Helisim has inaugurated its first NH90 flight simulator at the training center in Marignane (South of France) where it will be used to train military …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter keeps on expanding in the United Kingdom

23rd September 2009

Eurocopter and its British subsidiary, Eurocopter UK Ltd., emphasize their strong position in the UK market at Helitech 2009. The company exhibits the EC135 “L’Hélicoptère …
Defence Helicopter

Helitech draws the crowds

23rd September 2009

The first morning of Helitech 2009 saw more than 1,500 visitors streaming into the show, which is taking place at the Imperial War Museum at …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft Recognises CHC and MCA with Rescue Award for Spectacular 2008 Rescue with SAR S-92 Helicopter

23rd September 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today presented its Winged S Rescue Award to a UK helicopter rescue crew and the base it operates from in recognition of …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft Celebrates Donation of MH-53 Pave Low to Royal Air Force Museum

22nd September 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and the Royal Air Force today at Helitech celebrated the donation of an MH-53 Pave Low helicopter to the RAF Museum. The …
Defence Helicopter

S-92 Helicopter Operated by UK Search and Rescue Reaches 500-Mission Milestone

22nd September 2009

The Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92 helicopter fleet operating in the United Kingdom has exceeded the operational milestone of 500 missions. As of mid-August 2009, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI Flies Shadow at Opening of US Army Unmanned Aircraft System Rapid Integration and Acceptance Center

22nd September 2009

AAI Corporation announced today that it has flown its Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System in honor of the official opening of the U.S. Army Unmanned …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Navy seeks UMV sources

21st September 2009

The US Navy's Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Systems Program Office (PMS403) has just released a ‘sources sought’ announcement for a market survey ‘to determine the potential …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Chinese Peoples Liberation Army to display new UAV

21st September 2009

Elements of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are expected to reveal at least one new UAV during the upcoming 1 October military parade celebrating …
Defence Helicopter

Norwegian Lynx reach 50,000 hours

18th September 2009

Lynx helicopters of the Norwegian Defence Forces have reached an impressive 50,000 flying hours milestone. The milestone was achieved on Wednesday, September 16, when two …
Defence Helicopter

French host CSAR training exercise

18th September 2009

CSAR units from across Europe have gathered at Cazaux airbase in South West France for a Combined Joint Personnel Recovery Standardisation Course. The CSAR race …

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South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet

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How the US Government plans to put the US Navy’s shipbuilding programmes back on track

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