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Air Warfare

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

Land Warfare

UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward

The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.

Naval Warfare

South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs

HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.

Defence Notes

Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide

The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.

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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Target Sight System Production Unit to the US Marine Corps

30th June 2009

Lockheed Martin marked the delivery of the first Target Sight System (TSS) production unit at a ceremony held at its Orlando, FL, facility today. The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman completes first flight of land-based MQ-8B Fire Scout

30th June 2009

A Northrop Grumman Corporation MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS), designated P7, has successfully completed first flight operations at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz. …
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Pave Hawk rescue mission revealed

30th June 2009

The United States Air Force (USAF) has revealed more details about a long-range Search and Rescue mission it conducted last week. As previously reported on …
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MV-22 Ospreys Conduct Medical Evacuation

30th June 2009

The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) made history by using two MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), to conduct a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

BAE Systems secures Autonomous Systems Capability Technology Demonstrator Contract

29th June 2009

A contract awarded to BAE Systems by the Federal Government will significantly enhance Australia’s development of enhanced surveillance technology for unmanned aircraft systems, according to …
Defence Helicopter

FN Herstal reveals 'armed' AW101

29th June 2009

Belgian weapons specialist FN Herstal has revealed pictures of an armed AW101 Merlin undergoing weapons integration testing. It is understood AgustaWestland borrowed an Italian Navy …
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SNC awarded contract for 200 TactiLink Eagle video point to point data communications system for LUH

29th June 2009

Sierra Nevada Corporation announced today that it has received a competitive contract award from American Eurocopter, a business unit of EADS North America, to produce …
Defence Helicopter

Pave Hawks rescue 'unwell' sailor

27th June 2009

Crews onboard a pair of United States Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters have successfully rescued an ill sailor off the coast of Ireland. The …
Defence Helicopter

Pave Hawks en route to Atlantic rescue rendezvous

26th June 2009

An international rescue effort is currently en route to a ship in the Atlantic approximately 700 miles off the west coast of Ireland. A crew …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman and USAF unveil next generation Global Hawk

26th June 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation and the US Air Force unveiled the next-generation of high-flying unmanned aircraft - the RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk - in a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

QinetiQ North America Receives New $56.4M Contract for TALON Robots

26th June 2009

QinetiQ North America, makers of the leading TALON family of military/first-responder robots, announced today that it has received a $56.4 million IDIQ (indefinite delivery, indefinite …
Defence Helicopter

L-3 Awarded Contract to Build CH-47F Operational Flight Trainer

25th June 2009

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) has been awarded a $31.8 million contract modification from Computer Sciences Corporation in support of the U.S. Army’s …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III Demonstrates Level IV UAS Control

25th June 2009

Boeing today announced that the AH-64D Apache Block III prototype helicopter successfully demonstrated Level IV unmanned aircraft system (UAS) connectivity on June 8 during a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Army cancels FCS program; transitions to broader networking effort

24th June 2009

On 23 June 2009, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics issued a long-awaited acquisition decision memorandum (ADM) covering the U.S. Army's …
Defence Helicopter

Australia prepared to consider Tiger deployment to Afghanistan

24th June 2009

Australia is prepared to deploy its Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters to support its own forces in Afghanistan once the aircraft reach initial operational capability …
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Torpedo decisions for RAN helicopters still in the air

24th June 2009

The Australian Department of Defence says long awaited decisions on whether it will proceed with integration on the Eurotorp MU90 MK II lightweight torpedo onto …
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Australia offers debrief on Sea Sprite cancellation for potential buyers

24th June 2009

The Australian Defence Material Organisation has confirmed that it is preparing to provide detailed briefings to foreign military forces interested in acquiring the eleven Kaman …
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PARIS 2009: Protecting Le Bourget

23rd June 2009

An airborne ring of steel was thrown around this year's Paris Air Show, but not that you would have noticed. Thousands of Gendarmes and members …
Uncrewed Vehicles

PSS provide high-tech solution for Sistac's Venture into new territory

23rd June 2009

Marine diving and construction specialist Sistac has chosen Perry Slingsby Systems (PSS) to provide their first workclass ROV system for deployment on a range of …