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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 Notes

Aer Arann adds four routes to the UK

1st March 2010

Aer Arann has announced a significant expansion to its network with the launch of four new routes to the UK direct from regional Irish airports. …
Military Logistics

General Dynamics NASSCO Launches USNS Charles Drew

1st March 2010

General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, today launched the US Navy's newest supply ship, USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), during a …
Digital Battlespace

ITT selected to build critical elements for Global Positioning System advanced control segment

1st March 2010

ITT Corporation announced that it has been selected by the US Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center as part of the Raytheon Company team …
Defence Helicopter

Metalexport wins the contract for Polish Mi-17 helicopters for Afghanistan

1st March 2010

The tender for the delivery of further five Mi-17 helicopters for the Polish Military contingent in Afghanistan has been concluded, Minister Bogdan Klich informed during …
Military Logistics

EODT awarded Worldwide Environmental Remediation Services (WERS) contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers

1st March 2010

EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) was awarded a shared-capacity contract valued at $945 million by the US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (USAESCH) to provide …
Defence Notes

Pinnacle gets its anticipated tax refund

26th February 2010

Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has received its 2009 federal income tax refund totalling approximately $38 million. The company also repaid a $10 million working capital loan …
Digital Battlespace

Rockwell Collins successfully conducts waveform testing for Joint Tactical Radio System Ground Mobile Radios

26th February 2010

Rockwell Collins has successfully conducted UHF SATCOM and HF waveform Functional Qualification Testing (FQT) on the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) vehicular Ground Mobile Radios …
Land Warfare

Armoured fighting vehicles to be kept on track with new contract

26th February 2010

Armoured vehicles in Afghanistan will be kept on track after the MOD extended a contract of a County Durham firm which provides the metal tracks …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon wins $886 million contract to develop next-generation GPS control segment

26th February 2010

The US Air Force has selected Raytheon Company for an initial contract of $886 million to develop a new element of the Global Positioning System …
Defence Helicopter

Swedish Helicopter units prepare for worldwide operations

26th February 2010

The first Swedish AgustaWestland AW109s - locally designated Hkp15 - have been modified in Italy ready for anti-piracy operations in Africa. The helicopters will then …
Defence Helicopter

New Chinook CH-47 helicopters

26th February 2010

The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today announced that the Government has given second pass approval to a major project to acquire seven CH‑47F …
Defence Helicopter

New Australian Naval Combat Helicopter

26th February 2010

The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today announced that the Government has given first pass approval for a major project to provide the Australian …
Defence Helicopter

Apaches take less aggressive role in Iraq

26th February 2010

As the role of US forces turns from a kinetic, action-oriented posture to a supporting role for the Iraqi Army and Police, unit missions must …
Digital Battlespace

AUSA Winter 2010: US to expand aerial platform capabilities against IEDs

26th February 2010

With the expansion of the IED threat in Afghanistan, US defense planners are preparing to enhance some of its specialized airborne surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. …
Digital Battlespace

AUSA Winter 2010: US Army to create 'Mission Command' Center of Excellence

26th February 2010

Acknowledging that “Battle Command” is not broad enough to encompass the challenges and realities of modern combat environments, planners at the US Army Training and …
Defence Helicopter

Enstrom Helicopter wins Royal Thai Army training programme

26th February 2010

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to announce that they will be providing 16 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. The 480B …
Defence Helicopter

Russian Helicopters choses latest version of the Ardiden family for the Ka-62

26th February 2010

The Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engine has been chosen by Russian Helicopters, JSC for the upgraded Ka-62, in the frame of the Protocol of Intentions signed …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Signs AU$44M contract expansion for Australian Army rotary wing support

26th February 2010

Boeing has signed an AU$44 million change proposal with the Commonwealth of Australia to increase the scope of the Army Aviation Training and Training Support …
Defence Helicopter

Aviall, Bristow sign parts supply agreement

26th February 2010

Aviall Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, has reached an agreement to provide a global parts supply program for the helicopter divisions and …