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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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Defence Helicopter

China flies new civil helicopter

19th March 2010

China has flown what it claims to be its first indigenous large helicopter. The AC313, built by the helicopter division of the China Aviation Industry …
Defence Notes

SwiftBroadband gets upgraded by Inmarsat

19th March 2010

New enhancements have been revealed by Inmarsat for its SwiftBroadband aeronautical connectivity service. Inmarsat’s network now supports a new higher speed SwiftBroadband streaming class, which …
Defence Notes

Embraer 2009 profit down, but market looking upwards

19th March 2010

Embraer has reported its fourth quarter 2009 and fiscal year 2009 results with each parameter showing a profit. Net income for the company was $146.4 …
Defence Notes

Virgin America announces 2010 fleet and route growth

18th March 2010

Virgin America has revealed network expansion plans – including Canada for the first time – to position the airline for strong growth in 2010 and …
Defence Notes

GOL completes maintenance centre expansion

18th March 2010

GOL has announced the completion of the expansion to its aircraft maintenance centre in Confins (Minas Gerais), where the company performs a full range of …
Defence Notes

airBaltic launches seasonal Riga?Visby and Riga?Lulea flights

18th March 2010

For the summer season, airBaltic is to begin serving the Swedish cities of Visby and Lulea, to offer convenient connections from its Riga hub. “After …
Defence Notes

Blue Air expands at London Luton

18th March 2010

Blue Air is adding more flights to Romania from London Luton Airport from 28 March, expanding the network from the airport with daily flights to …
Defence Notes

New Tallinn?Stockholm route for airBaltic

18th March 2010

On 1 June, airBaltic will launch a new route linking the Estonian capital of Tallinn with the Swedish capital, Stockholm. According to Tero Taskila, chief …
Defence Notes

Porter adds on Ottawa and Montreal routes from Toronto

18th March 2010

Porter Airlines is to expand its service on the key Toronto–Montreal and Toronto–Ottawa routes significantly, offering up to 84 combined daily flights. Flights between Billy …
Military Logistics

Thales secures Daring-class support contract

18th March 2010

Thales UK has secured a six-ship, seven-year support contract for the Royal Navy's Daring-class destroyers' fully integrated communications system (FICS). The multi-million pounds contract requires …
Land Warfare

Oshkosh Defense awarded $11.9 million delivery order to supply United Arab Emirates with HEMTT A4s

18th March 2010

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has received a delivery order from the US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to supply …
Land Warfare

Harris Corporation receives $44 million order from international customer for Falcon Radios

18th March 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $44 million order to supply Falcon tactical radio systems to a customer in …
Defence Notes

European Commission must investigate state aid, says ELFAA

18th March 2010

The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has called on the European Commission to investigate what it sees as state aid cases concerning SAS, Malev, …
Digital Battlespace

EADS Defence & Security delivers its 1000th Digital Map Generator

17th March 2010

EADS Defence & Security (DS) has delivered its 1000th digital map generator system to BAe Systems for use in the Eurofighter. Map systems support helicopter …
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin opens second security intelligence center In Denver to defend against cyber attacks

17th March 2010

Strengthening its ability to identify and respond to cyber attacks on its networks, Lockheed Martin has officially opened the Corporation's second Security Intelligence Center (SIC) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Contineo Robotics launched to commercialize advanced robotics technologies

17th March 2010

A new technology venture has been formed to enhance the ability of military and homeland security robots to perform tasks that otherwise would place personnel …
Land Warfare

Oshkosh corporation Defence Division to expand its technical operations in Michigan

17th March 2010

Oshkosh Corporation announced today plans for its Defense Division to expand technical operations in Michigan and move into a new leased state-of-the-art technical facility in …
Digital Battlespace

MTN Government Services wins major Federal contract with US Defence Information Systems Agency

17th March 2010

The US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has awarded a bid contract worth over $50 million to MTN Government Services (MTNGS), a subsidiary of MTN …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Barrett Technology and RE2 selected by DARPA to lead the Autonomous Robotic Manipulator research program

17th March 2010

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced a new initiative to create robotic autonomous manipulators that mimic human arms and hands. DARPA will …