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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Land Warfare
US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system and is a planned replanned replacement for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS). It is to be fired from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
Air Warfare
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
Land Warfare
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
Babcock is offering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 for one of the elements of the UK Land Mobility Programme (LMP). It would be a replacement for some of the UK’s existing armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) fleets including the FV432 which is now some 70 years old.
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.
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Military Logistics
Statement From Northrop Grumman on US Air Force aerial refueling tanker programme
9th March 2010
The following is a statement from Wes Bush, Chief Executive Officer and President of Northrop Grumman Corporation, concerning the US Air Force aerial refueling tanker …
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Land Warfare
General Dynamics awarded $41 million for RG-31 MRAP spare parts
9th March 2010
US Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada a USD$41.5 million delivery order modification for spare parts in support of RG-31 …
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh Defense awarded $29 million contract to supply Egypt with next-generation trucks
8th March 2010
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has received a contract modification valued at $29 million from the US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command …
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Military Logistics
First flight for Canada's new airlifter
8th March 2010
The first Lockheed Martin CC-130J Super Hercules for Canada completed its first flight, March 3, 2010. The aircraft is the first of 17 CC-130Js and …
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Digital Battlespace
Forecast International projects $28.4 billion market for leading Electronic Warfare programmes
8th March 2010
Forecast International's "The Market for Electronic Warfare Systems" projects an estimated $28.4 billion will be spent over the next 10 years on the development and …
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Digital Battlespace
SELEX Galileo wins UK MoD CDAS Pointer-Tracker competition
8th March 2010
SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica Company, has won the competition to supply its next generation ECLIPSE Pointer-Tracker and Type 160 Infrared Counter Measure (IRCM) laser as …
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Defence Notes
Pemco wins seat upgrade work and more heavy maintenance from JetBlue
8th March 2010
Pemco World Air Services has signed an agreement with JetBlue Airways to upgrade the seats on the carrier’s 110-strong Airbus A320 fleet and has had …
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Defence Helicopter
Grey Hawks maintainers gain skill during transition
8th March 2010
The MV-22 “Osprey’s” computerized avionics system is more advanced than that of its predecessor, the CH-46E “Sea Knight,” and the mechanics at Marine Medium Tiltrotor …
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Defence Helicopter
Snow becomes Sand as Sweden's Helicopter Wing prepares for international missions
8th March 2010
Sweden's Helicopter Wing is to exercise in the mountains in the north of the country next week as part of its preparation for international deployments. …
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Defence Notes
New CFO for SR Technics
8th March 2010
Angelo Quabba has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of SR Technics and a Member of the Group’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Quabba took up …
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Defence Notes
Iceland Express signs Aviareps for US representation
8th March 2010
Iceland Express has increased its co-operation with Aviareps to the United States with the latter, out of its New York subsidiary, becoming responsible for all …
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Defence Helicopter
Afghan Top Gun aircrews take to UK skies
8th March 2010
Twenty-seven Afghan Aircrew are being trained in Wiltshire as part of a two year programme run by the UK Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), supported throughout …
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Military Logistics
Customer Nations and EADS come to principle agreement on A400M
8th March 2010
Customer Nations and EADS have come to a principle agreement regarding the A400M military transport aircraft with the intention to amend the original contract accordingly …
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Military Logistics
Boeing selects Pratt & Whitney to power Boeing's proposed NewGen tanker to be offered to US Air Force
8th March 2010
In an announcement made today, Boeing said it is offering the Pratt & Whitney-powered NewGen Tanker as its platform for the US Air Force's KC-X …
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Defence Notes
New Thales Connectivity Suite demonstrates complete capabilities
7th March 2010
Thales has officially opened its new Connectivity Suite as a demonstration tool and development lab for its entire range of inflight entertainment and connectivity applications. …
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Defence Notes
Allegiant to buy six 757s to enable Hawaii services
6th March 2010
Allegiant Travel Company has signed a forward purchase agreement to acquire six Boeing 757-200s to enable the company to expand its leisure travel strategy into …
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Defence Notes
AirTran inaugurates Des Moines service
6th March 2010
AirTran Airways has launched nonstop service between Des Moines, Iowa, and Orlando, Florida. To celebrate the inaugural flight, the airline hosted an event at the …
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Defence Notes
AirTran announces two routes from Huntsville/Decatur
5th March 2010
AirTran Airways has revealed plans to add Huntsville/Decatur, Alabama, to its growing route map on 27 May 2010 with services to both Baltimore-Washington International and …
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Defence Notes
GOL?s February 2010 traffic figures released
5th March 2010
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced its preliminary traffic figures for February 2010. Revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) generated across the whole of Gol’s system totalled …
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German Army to receive third-generation Dingo protected patrol vehicles this year
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Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
