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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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Afghan airmen perform Mi-17 sling load

7th July 2010

Afghan airmen and Combined Air Power Transition Force advisers conducted an operational sling load with an Mi-17 transport helicopter July 1 from Kabul International Airport …
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AFS adds Canadian certification for AW119KE barrier filter

7th July 2010

Aerospace Filtration Systems (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, has received an amendment …
Defence Helicopter

Army Iroquois choppers become national treasures

7th July 2010

An Army squadron of 11 Iroquois helicopters will be transformed into local tourist attractions around Australia. They'll be on display in Townsville and eight other …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Sagem's Patroller long-endurance surveillance drone completes fourth series of tests

6th July 2010

The Patroller medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone built by Sagem (Safran group) has successfully completed its latest series of tests, validating overall system operation. Carried out …
Defence Helicopter

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant delivers helicopters to UTair ahead of schedule

5th July 2010

Ulan-Ude aviation plant (UUAP), a part of Russian Helicopters, the Russian helicopter industry holding company, is delivering helicopters to UTair ahead of schedule set in …
Defence Helicopter

Tunisia: Refurbishment of 12 SH-60F multi-mission helicopters

5th July 2010

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 30 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for the refurbishment of 12 SH-60F Multi-Mission Utility …
Defence Helicopter

First S-70i Black Hawk completes its debut flight

2nd July 2010

The first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter has successfully completed its first flight, officially launching an international variant and the newest Sikorsky Aircraft product to follow …
Land Warfare

UK MoD awards General Dynamics SV contract

1st July 2010

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has finally signed a contract with General Dynamics UK (GDUK) to deliver the £500 million demonstration phase of the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DARPA tasks Northrop Grumman to demonstrate autonomous aerial refuelling

1st July 2010

DARPA has announced the award of a $33 million contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation to demonstrate aerial refueling of a NASA Global Hawk unmanned aerial …
Defence Helicopter

Milestone for Netherlands Defence Helicopter Command AB-412

1st July 2010

The AB-412 rescue helicopter of the Defence Helicopter Command has performed its 100th Search and Rescue mission this year. The unit airlifted a woman giving …
Uncrewed Vehicles

EDA-EC Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) recommends a High Level Group

1st July 2010

The European Defence Agency (EDA) and the European Commission (EC) co-organised today a Conference dedicated to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Over 450 senior government officials …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman and EADS Defence & Security's Euro Hawk completes successful first flight

30th June 2010

The Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS), built by Northrop Grumman Corporation and EADS Defence & Security, successfully completed its first flight June 29. The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Homeland security role for Italian Predators?

30th June 2010

The Italian Air Force (IAF) is considering using an undisclosed number of its Predator tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for homeland security coastal patrols, it …
Defence Helicopter

The Royal Air Force of Oman takes delivery of its first NH90

30th June 2010

NHIndustries is pleased to announce the delivery on time of the first batch of two NH90 multipurpose helicopters ordered by the Royal Air Force of …
Defence Helicopter

Sutherland Flight - The heroes of Auriga

30th June 2010

Supporting the Fleet in operations around the world, 829 Naval Air Squadron dispatched 01 Flight to join HMS Sutherland and the Carrier Strike Group for …
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Danish Air Force says goodbye to the Sea King

30th June 2010

Nearly 500 people have waved goodbye to the last of the Danish Air Force Sea Kings. For 45 years, the Sea Kings operated by 722 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Russian Helicopters develops a range of new-generation unmanned rotorcraft

30th June 2010

At the 4th International Forum and Exhibition Unmanned Multipurpose Vehicle Systems - UVS-TECH 2010, held as part of Engineering Technologies 2010 that opens today in …
Defence Helicopter

UH-72A Lakota helicopters support Gulf Coast oil spill disaster response

29th June 2010

Sixteen US Army National Guard UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters are operating in the Gulf Coast region to support oil spill monitoring and response missions …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Army reveals plans for UAS operations

29th June 2010

The US Army unveiled a 'new roadmap' for its future unmanned aircraft system (UAS) strategy at UV Europe in Brussels on 29 June. Centred around …