Defence news and analysis - Page 2013

Defence Notes

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Land Warfare

Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.

Land Warfare

Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline

Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter

After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.

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Land Warfare

Farnborough 2010: MBDA reveals next-gen fire support

19th July 2010

MBDA unveiled a new family of next-generation infantry support weapons at the Farnborough International Airshow on 19 July. Designed as part of the company's ‘Concept …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2010: Sikorsky secures launch customer for S-70i

19th July 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft is set to announce a major first order of its S-70i International Black Hawk at the Farnborough Airshow on 20 July. Speaking to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2010: Taranis will transform UK military capabilities

19th July 2010

Speaking at Farnborough International Air Show BAE Systems officials have hailed the company's recently unveiled Taranis UCAS demonstrator as a ‘truly transformational' asset for the …
Digital Battlespace

Rockwell Collins to upgrade E-3 AWACS

19th July 2010

Rockwell Collins has been selected by The Boeing Company to provide an avionics upgrade solution to be developed for 33 US Air Force E-3B/C and …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2010: Italy awards $64 million contract for Shadow 200

19th July 2010

AAI announced today that Italy’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formally selected the company’s Shadow 200 Tactical TUAS for the Italian Army. Under the $64 …
Defence Helicopter

Bell Helicopter continues to ramp up H-1 production

19th July 2010

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, continues to ramp up its production of H-1 helicopters after receiving a $546 million contract in June for the …
Military Logistics

Ultra Electronics launches ASIS to keep military aircraft flying safely, for longer

19th July 2010

Ultra Electronics Ltd Controls (Hall 1, C7) today announces the industry launch of ASIS, an entirely new innovation that it expects will revolutionise how military …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Avenger ready for deployment

19th July 2010

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems, today provided an update on …
Defence Helicopter

Russian Helicopters showcases projects and current range at Farnborough International Airshow 2010

19th July 2010

At the Farnborough International Airshow that took off today near London (Great Britain) Russian Helicopters rotorcraft-manufacturing holding presents its newest projects within the UIC Oboronprom …
Defence Helicopter

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies and Sikorsky announce formation of joint venture

19th July 2010

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the launch of a joint venture to provide world class military aviation Maintenance, Repair …
Land Warfare

BAE Systems M777 Howitzer programme exceeds £1bn sales

19th July 2010

BAE Systems has received an order for 93 additional M777 howitzers, taking the order book to 955 systems and taking sales for the programme to …
Military Logistics

Boeing delivers final C-130 Avionics Modernization Program test aircraft

19th July 2010

Boeing on June 30 delivered the last of three test aircraft for the US Air Force C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) system design and development …
Defence Helicopter

Bell Helicopter has begun Kiowa Warrior cabin conversion

19th July 2010

Work is underway at Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, on an Army contract for the conversion of an OH-58A cabin into a D-model cabin. …
Digital Battlespace

SELEX Galileo boosts sensing capabilities at Farnborough International Airshow 2010

19th July 2010

SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica Company, is exhibiting its latest technology as part of the Finmeccanica Group pavilion at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2010. As a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2010: Selex Galileo continues UAV push

19th July 2010

Steve Mogford, CEO of Selex Galileo - a subsidiary of Finmeccanica, told reporters before the Farnborough International Air Show that his company would support an Anglo-Italian …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough 2010: Northrop Grumman eyes Scavenger

19th July 2010

Northrop Grumman has offered up a brace of UAV solutions for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Scavenger ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance) …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2010: Eurocopter diagnoses Australian MRH90 engine failure

19th July 2010

Eurocopter is confident it has identified the issue that caused a ‘catastrophic’ engine failure to an Australian Defence Force (ADF) MRH90 multirole helicopter in April. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ASTRAEA drives forward on next steps to open the airspace to UAS

19th July 2010

A unique partnership of industry, public sector, regulatory and academic bodies has reconvened a programme to research, develop and validate the necessary technologies, systems, facilities …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Valkyrie VTOL UAS To Meet ISTAR Requirements

19th July 2010

Cranfield Aerospace (CAe) has successfully completed the first phase of development of a new autonomous Unmanned Air System (UAS) with vertical take-off and landing capability. …