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EID to unveil new vehicle communication system at DSEI

The Portuguese company’s naval communications system is in service across more than a dozen countries. It has turned to its home nation for support in developing a new vehicle based C2 system.

Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight

The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.

Naval Warfare

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.

Land Warfare

Borsuk IFV programme marks turning point for Poland’s armoured modernisation

The Borsuk vehicles are to replace the Soviet-designed BMP-1 as the Polish military’s main tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

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Uncrewed Vehicles

DCNS, Thales and ECA win DGA contract to study drones for mine countermeasures

28th July 2009

The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded DCNS, Thales and ECA a major study contract that is expected to lead, around 2011, to a …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Observes 45th Anniversary of Sea Knight Helicopter 1st Flight

27th July 2009

The Boeing Company today recognised the service of the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, which completed its first flight 45 years ago this month. One hundred …
Defence Helicopter

Lockheed Martin Awarded $142 Million Arrowhead Production Contract

27th July 2009

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $142 million follow-on production contract for the Apache Arrowhead. system, the combat-proven, Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Barracuda returns to the air

27th July 2009

In a test series comprising four flights, EADS Defence & Security (DS) has successfully tested the unmanned flight system (UAV – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) ‘Barracuda’ …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Unmanned aircraft take on increased importance

27th July 2009

The US military's expanded overseas use of unmanned aircraft highlights the increased importance of such aerial platforms to current and future military operations, senior Air …
Defence Helicopter

Onboard Systems Expands Helicopter Cargo Net Program

27th July 2009

Onboard Systems International, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that it has dramatically expanded its standard cargo net equipment offerings to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

GA highlights UAS advanced cockpit applications for manned aircraft

27th July 2009

Characterized as “the premier U.S. Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration,” the ongoing “Empire Challenge ‘09” (6-31 …
Defence Helicopter

Korea MH-60S Multi-Mission Helicopters

27th July 2009

On July 17, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government Korea of eight MH-60S Multi-Mission …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SeeByte Very Shallow Water Mine Neutralisation Trial a Success

27th July 2009

SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software for unmanned underwater vehicles, successfully completed the final trial in Panama City Beach, Florida of its new …
Uncrewed Vehicles

French students behind the world's first solar-powered blimp

24th July 2009

More than 30 French university students have collaborated to design the world’s first solar-powered blimp, Nephelios, unveiled at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget …
Uncrewed Vehicles

EC '09 ROVER 5 demonstrations highlight encrypted full motion video downlink

24th July 2009

“Empire Challenge,” the premier US Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration, began in 2004 under the leadership …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Diamond DA42 ANGEL-EYE flies unmanned

23rd July 2009

Diamond Aircraft, a leading manufacturer of all composite certified general aviation aircraft, and Aeronautics, a primary global provider of security consulting services and defense applications, …
Defence Helicopter

MH-60T moves towards service entry

23rd July 2009

The United States Coast Guard says its Jayhawk update will extend the aircraft's life to 2027. The Coast Guard's Acquisition Directorate the programme will update …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Defence Australia Completes 50,000 Flight-Support Hours for Bell 206B-1 Kiowa

23rd July 2009

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company today announced it has completed 50,000 flight support hours for the Australian Defence …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Heriot-Watt University triumphs at SAUC-E 2009

23rd July 2009

Heriot-Watt University triumphed over international competitors at the fourth Student Autonomous Underwater Competition - Europe (SAUC-E 2009), held at the Qinetiq Ocean Basin, in Gosport, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Empire Challenge spotlights Scan Eagle with NanoSAR imaging radar

23rd July 2009

As the premier U.S. Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration, "Empire Challenge '09" (EC 09) is providing …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy take top award at Air Tattoo

21st July 2009

The Fleet Air Arm's Fly Navy 100 celebrations have been awarded the top prize at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo. The Royal Navy sent …
Defence Helicopter

Saturn Lynx Over The Moon With Missile Firings

21st July 2009

The first live firings from the Lynx Mk 8 Saturn Radio Upgrade 3 took place recently at the QinetiQ ranges at Aberporth, West Wales. Trial …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aurora Excalibur UAS Makes First Flight

21st July 2009

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation (Aurora) announced today that it has successfully completed the first flight of the Excalibur Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The vertical takeoff …