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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.
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Defence Helicopter
Royal Navy's SAR crew races specialist medical team to premature twins in Stornoway
17th March 2010
In an epic nine hour sortie, the duty crew of the Royal Navy’s search and rescue unit at HMS Gannet, Prestwick delivered a four-strong medical …
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Army celebrates delivery of 100th Lakota
17th March 2010
The 100th delivery of the UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter was celebrated at a rollout ceremony at the American Eurocopter facility on March 11. The delivery …
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Defence Notes
Lufthansa Systems 2009 revenues down, but still in profit
17th March 2010
Despite a 7.9% decline in revenues, Lufthansa Systems ended its 2009 fiscal year with a profit of €16 million. The revenues decrease took the income …
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Defence Notes
Air Berlin cuts firm 787 orders by 10
16th March 2010
Air Berlin has agreed with Boeing a plan to revise its order book to account for a change in market conditions and in order to …
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Defence Notes
Gogo optimises with Venturi Wireless
16th March 2010
Aircell has deployed Venturi Wireless’s data optimisation products on the Gogo Inflight internet system, following a successful initial trial deployment in 2009. Venturi's patented operator-grade …
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Defence Notes
Robin Hood Airport welcomes back Wizz?s Wrocław service
16th March 2010
Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield in the UK has welcomed its first passengers from Wrocław since Wizz Air reinstated the popular twice weekly route. Wizz …
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Defence Notes
February 2010 traffic figures announced by JetBlue
16th March 2010
JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for February 2010. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in February increased by 2.7% to 1,911,455,000 from February 2009’s …
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Defence Notes
Sun Country to go transatlantic
16th March 2010
Sun Country Airlines has announced a new international seasonal service between Minneapolis/St Paul and London, UK, scheduled to operate weekly from 11 June until 15 …
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Defence Notes
JetBlue launches second daily service to Kingston
16th March 2010
JetBlue Airways has announced a second daily nonstop flight to Kingston, Jamaica, from New York JFK. The airline, which has been steadily expanding in Jamaica …
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Defence Helicopter
Northrop Grumman delivers 500th directional infrared countermeasures system
16th March 2010
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the delivery of the 500th Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) aircraft self-protection system to the US Government. Representatives of the US …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin Awarded task order for continued production of Symphony IED Jammer Systems
16th March 2010
The US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a sole source indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity contract for Symphony Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RC-IED) Defeat jammer systems. With an initial …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris Corporation successfully completes critical implementation review of US Army's MET Programme
16th March 2010
Just nine months after the contract award, Harris Corporation successfully completed the Critical Implementation Review for the US Army's Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET) programme. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Vought Defense Systems Corp. announces contract for the acquisition of Cyber Aerospace, LLC
16th March 2010
Vought Defense Systems Corp. (VDSC) announced today that it has signed a contract to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Cyber Aerospace, …
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Defence Notes
New chief commercial officer for Baboo
16th March 2010
Baboo has announced the appointment of Jean de Lapasse as chief commercial officer with effect from 1 April 2010. de Lapasse has had a successful …
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Defence Notes
Saretsky is new WestJet president and CEO as Durfy resigns
16th March 2010
WestJet president and CEO Sean Durfy has resigned and will step down on 1 April 2010 to be replaced by the airline’s EVP operations, Gregg …
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Defence Notes
AAR to provide CSeries composite flap track fairings
16th March 2010
AAR Corporation has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast to design and manufacture composite flap track fairings for the wings of the new CSeries family …
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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
