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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.

Land Warfare

Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.

Land Warfare

Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline

Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter

After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.

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Defence Helicopter

Veil lifted on Afghan pilot training programme

4th March 2010

The UK Ministry of Defence and QinetiQ have lifted the lid on a secret programme to train Afghan helicopter pilots in the UK. Now in …
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod program Receives William J. Perry award

4th March 2010

The Precision Strike Association has awarded the Lockheed Martin and US Air Force Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) program the 14th annual William J. Perry …
Digital Battlespace

Rsignia demonstrates its cyber warfare offensive capability

4th March 2010

Rsignia successfully demonstrated its new cyber warfare offensive capability today in a live four-hour test in their Cyber Warfare Test and Simulation Lab. The CyWarfius …
Defence Notes

AirTran reports February 2010 traffic

3rd March 2010

AirTran Airways has reported its traffic figures for February. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) during the month totalled 1,294,743,000, a 5.4% increase compared with February 2009’s …
Defence Notes

Allegiant reports February 2010 traffic figures

3rd March 2010

Allegiant Air has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for February 2010. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) totalled 393,891,000, 19.1% up on last February’s 330,856,000. Available seat …
Defence Notes

Virgin America?s Elevate FFP offering easier, faster rewards

3rd March 2010

Virgin America has announced changes to its Elevate frequent flyer programme (FFP), designed to give guests more flexibility to earn and redeem points for travel …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin delivers 11th C-130J Hercules to Ramstein

3rd March 2010

Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, commander, 3rd Air Force, yesterday accepted the 11th of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130Js to be based at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Curtiss-Wright awarded $25m contract from Northrop Grumman

3rd March 2010

Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. today announced that it has received a contract from Northrop Grumman Corporation to provide the Advanced Mission Management System (AMMS) for the …
Digital Battlespace

Herley is awarded a $11.7 contract to Provide Complex Microwave Assemblies for a US Navy Electronic Attack Aircraft

3rd March 2010

Herley Industries, Inc. announced today that its Herley New England division in Woburn, Massachusetts has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $11.7 million from …
Defence Notes

AirAsia upgrades call centre services

3rd March 2010

AirAsia has announced a comprehensive upgrade of its call centre services that, among other developments, now includes a 24-hour self-help option and the ability to …
Defence Notes

Panasonic IFE for Israir Airlines A320s

3rd March 2010

Panasonic Avionics Corporation has been selected to provide inflight entertainment systems on three Airbus A320s owned by Tel Aviv-based Israir Airlines. The aircraft are being …
Defence Notes

On-schedule CFM56-7BE starts 150 hr block test

3rd March 2010

CFM reports that its new CFM56-7BE engine is on schedule for its planned certification date later year as it enters the 150-hour block test which …
Defence Notes

airBaltic to codeshare with Tarom on Riga?Bucharest

3rd March 2010

airBaltic will be offering service between Riga and Bucharest from 29 March 29 with flights being operated by the Tarom under a codeshare agreement. airBaltic …
Defence Notes

Borghetti to succeed Godfrey as Virgin Blue CEO

3rd March 2010

Virgin Blue Holdings has appointed former Qantas executive general manager John Borghetti as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective from 8 May. …
Military Logistics

Boeing begins 737 AEW&C maintenance training for Royal Australian Air Force

3rd March 2010

Boeing has launched the first maintenance training program conducted under the five-year In-Service Support (ISS) contract for Project Wedgetail, Australia's 737 Airborne Early Warning and …
Land Warfare

AxleTech international independent suspension wins again with General Dynamics RG-31 MRAP vehicle

3rd March 2010

AxleTech International, a General Dynamics company, announced today that it has won a significant award to supply 250 new RG-31 MRAP vehicles with its proprietary …
Digital Battlespace

E-8C Joint STARS awarded $223.6 million production contract for new engines

3rd March 2010

The US Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $223.6 million contract for two E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) Propulsion Pod …
Land Warfare

CaseCruzer new one-for-all gun carrying case

3rd March 2010

Civilian, military and law enforcement professionals who travel with multiple rifles and handguns can now ditch their large and clumsy 'case' collections. A new innovative …
Defence Notes

CFM?s Hyderabad training centre opens

2nd March 2010

CFM International has formally opened its new CFM56 training centre in Hyderabad, the fourth such engine maintenance training centre for CFM56 customers worldwide. The new …