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Land Warfare

Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts

Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?

Naval Warfare

RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser

The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.

Air Warfare

Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production

The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.

Land Warfare

Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars

The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.

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Defence Helicopter

BAE Systems opens new engineering hub in Melbourne

27th April 2010

BAE Systems has opened its new engineering hub in Melbourne that will integrate the company's aerospace, autonomous systems and guided weapons research into a single …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation receives $20 million order from US Department of Defense for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radios

27th April 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $20 million order from the US Department of Defense for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation receives $12 million order from US Marine Corps for upgrades to Falcon III AN/VRC-110 multiband vehicular radios

26th April 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $12 million order from the US Marine Corps for upgrades to Falcon III …
Land Warfare

BAE Systems unveils Sentinel

26th April 2010

BAE Systems is to unveil a prototype for a new family of light utility vehicles specifically aimed at the market between commercial off-road and protected …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman, US Army achieve key milestone for Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System

26th April 2010

The US Army and Northrop Grumman Corporation have successfully completed an Interim Design Review (IDR) for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command …
Digital Battlespace

Harvest Hawk completes phase one testing

26th April 2010

The Harvest Hawk equipped KC-130J Hercules has completed Phase One testing at Patuxent on April 10 and departed for the West Coast for required maintenance …
Defence Helicopter

Swedish Helicopter Wing begin Afghan Medevac training

26th April 2010

Next April, the Swedish Helicopter Wing will begin a two-year mission in Afghanistan. Key responsibility for the Swedish mission has been given to the First …
Defence Helicopter

Air Force Rescue Coordination Center staff dispatches helos to stranded hikers

26th April 2010

Tyndall AFB, Florida - Air Force Rescue Coordination Center members here worked with National Park Service officials and Death Valley National Park rangers to rescue …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation awarded $18 million follow-on production contract for MIDS military tactical communications system

23rd April 2010

Harris Corporation has received a two-year, $18 million follow-on contract from ViaSat Inc. for additional hardware to be integrated into Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) …
Defence Helicopter

No place to run: HMLA-367 Marine helps locate, close-with, destroy enemy

23rd April 2010

When Marines kick in doors and begin to put rounds down range, some insurgents flee -- a Huey pilot helped create a way to stop …
Naval Warfare

Herley awarded a contract for $3.4 million by the US Navy for AN/ARA-63 Tactical Instrument Landing Systems for F/A-18E/F/G and E-2D aircraft

23rd April 2010

Herley Industries, Inc. announced today that it has received an option award of approximately $3.4 million to supply Tactical Instrument Landing Systems ("TILS") for both …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin receives $25.7 million THAAD field support contract

23rd April 2010

Lockheed Martin has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with initial funding of $25.7 million, to provide support for the US Army's …
Defence Helicopter

AVX expands web site

23rd April 2010

AVX Aircraft Company officials today announced that they have improved and expanded the company web site. Opened just last week at the Army’s AAAA annual …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Upgrades for gMAV in light of Iraq ops

22nd April 2010

Honeywell Defense & Space is set to upgrade the US Army’s gas-powered Micro Air Vehicle (gMAV) with a variety of capabilities following feedback from operations in …
Land Warfare

Oshkosh Defense receives $44 million award for MTVR upgrade kits

22nd April 2010

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, announced today it has received an award valued at more than $44 million, but not to exceed more …
Military Logistics

JBT Corporation awarded Halvorsen Loader support order by the US Air Force

22nd April 2010

JBT Corporation today announced that the United States Air Force (USAF) awarded JBT AeroTech a one-year $6.6 million engineering and logistics services order for the …
Defence Helicopter

Columbia Helicopters to deploy two additional Chinooks to Papua New Guinea

21st April 2010

Columbia Helicopters is pleased to announce that it will soon deploy two additional Columbia Model 234 Chinook helicopters to the southern Pacific island nation of …
Defence Helicopter

American Eurocopter ranks as a leading military friendly employer

21st April 2010

G.I. Jobs has named American Eurocopter one of the United States' 2010 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers. The helicopter manufacturer debuts at number 49 on …
Defence Helicopter

American Eurocopter nominated for award recognizing support of civilian soldiers

21st April 2010

American Eurocopter has been nominated for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The award honors employers who provide exceptional support to National Guard …