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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

UK to expand UAV test boundaries

29th June 2010

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is preparing to extend the boundaries for test flights of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as the Ministry of Defence …
Defence Helicopter

Heavy-lift helos haul big missions in Afghanistan

29th June 2010

A CH-53E Super Stallion flew across the dawning sun here June 26 as it returned with an 18,000-pound piece of vital cargo slung beneath its …
Defence Helicopter

RAF Merlin damaged in Afghanistan

29th June 2010

The US Marine Corps has salvaged an RAF Merlin after the aircraft made a heavy landing in Afghanistan. Rotorhub.com has been told the incident occured …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Blue Bear in successful unmanned hybrid airship bid

29th June 2010

Bedfordshire firm Blue Bear is part of a Northrop Grumman/Hybrid Air Vehicles team which has been awarded an unprecedented contract to develop the Long Endurance …
Defence Helicopter

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant awarded the mark of the best exporter to the CIS Countries

29th June 2010

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, part of the Russian Helicopter Industry holding, three consecutive years was recognized by the Russian Federation Ministry for Industry and Trade Russia’s …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aerospace Services teams with Timken to offer bearing repair services in Australasia

29th June 2010

Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, announced today a distribution agreement with The Timken Company for bearing inspection, overhaul …
Military Logistics

Boeing C-130 Avionics Modernisation Program to enter production

28th June 2010

The Boeing Company has announced that the US Air Force has granted the C-130 Avionics Modernisation Program (AMP) approval to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) …
Defence Helicopter

Republic of Singapore Air Force Squadron 125 Silver Jubilee celebration for Super Puma operation

28th June 2010

On 10th June, RSAF 125 Squadron celebrated 25 years successful operation of the Super Puma. To celebrate this milestone, past and present Super Puma community …
Defence Helicopter

Fife woman returns home after cheating death and the volcanic ash cloud - with a little help from the Royal Navy and University College Hospital

28th June 2010

Two months ago, Jacqueline Oliver's life was left hanging in the balance as clouds of volcanic ash swept across the North Atlantic, grounding all UK …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing moves forward with Phantom Eye

26th June 2010

Boeing's long-endurance Phantom Eye UAV is set to begin flight trials from NASA's Dryden facility in California in the first quarter of 2011. The hydrogen-powered …
Land Warfare

USAF seeks special operations CSAR vehicle

24th June 2010

The US Air Force Special Operations Command (USAFSOC) is expected to release a request for proposals (RfP) by the end of the year for a …
Land Warfare

UK MoD announces additional armoured vehicle UORs

24th June 2010

British forces operating in Afghanistan will receive additional armoured vehicles as part of an urgent operational requirement (UOR), the UK’s Minister for Defence Equipment, Support …
Defence Helicopter

Training team Osprey

24th June 2010

The latest cadre of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor pilots are not experienced veterans of the Sea Stallion or the beloved Sea Knight, but members of the …
Land Warfare

BAE Systems to provide support and upgrades to MRAP vehicles

24th June 2010

BAE Systems has received a $44 million contract modification from the US Marine Corps Systems Command to provide field service support and instructor services for …
Defence Helicopter

Esterline Defense Technologies launches of new IRCM protective flares facility

24th June 2010

Esterline Defense Technologies have unveiled Project Vulcan, the world’s newest dedicated facility for the production of infrared countermeasures (IRCM) flares in Middle Wallop, UK. Once …
Land Warfare

UK MoD awards £45m contract for over 140 Jackal 2a vehicles to Supacat and Babcock

24th June 2010

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £45m contract to the Supacat-Babcock industry alliance for over 140 further Jackal weapons-mounted 4x4 patrol vehicles to …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman agrees to pay $12.5 million to settle civil false claims act case

24th June 2010

Northrop Grumman Systems has agreed to pay the United States $12.5 million to settle allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims to a number of …
Digital Battlespace

iPhone-style avionics for Super Hornet

24th June 2010

Boeing engineers are working on a widescreen cockpit display with touch-screen controls that mimic those used on the iPhone. The company has set up a …
Digital Battlespace

Curtiss-Wright acquires specialist electronics services

23rd June 2010

Curtiss-Wright announced on 22 June that it has acquired Specialist Electronics Services, Ltd. (SES) for £15 million, or approximately $22 million. SES designs and manufactures …