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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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Land Warfare

Ceradyne receives $36m XSAPI body armour order

1st April 2011

Ceradyne, Inc. announced that it has received a delivery order for approximately $36 million for XSAPI ("X" Small Arms Protective Insert) ceramic body armor plates. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Cloud Cap Technology introduces new dual-telemetry, data-links with L3 Bandit Radio for Piccolo

1st April 2011

Cloud Cap Technology's Piccolo Autopilot and Flight Control System now incorporates dual telemetry and data down-links, interoperable with both ROVER and OSRVT through the integration …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy personnel lead the way in Arctic survival

1st April 2011

The elite Arctic Training cell from the Commando Helicopter Force departed their home base at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in November 2010, for the …
Defence Helicopter

Trusty Lynx makes its last appearance at sea

1st April 2011

After more than 30 years’ service one of the mainstays of the Fleet Air Arm has made its final appearance at sea. Nearly four decades …
Defence Helicopter

RAF A109s retained for an extra year

31st March 2011

The Ministry of Defence has extended a contract to operate its VIP A109 helicopters for an extra year. Rotorhub.com has learnt that the MoD renewed …
Military Logistics

Report slams UK supply chain

31st March 2011

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) could save some £15 million per year if it were to better use information to manage its logistics supply …
Land Warfare

Saab receives UK defence training orders

31st March 2011

Defence and security company Saab has received additional orders from the UK Ministry of Defence to enhance their existing provision of live training capabilities to …
Military Logistics

General Dynamics awarded $23m contract to support USAF

31st March 2011

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a contract to support the US Air Force's F-22A Integrated Maintenance Information …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation receives order from German MoD

31st March 2011

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $1.6 million order from the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Cobham wins £8M orders for counter IED technologies

31st March 2011

Cobham has been awarded orders worth £8 million for the supply of Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) equipment to undisclosed NATO nations. Cobham has developed …
Digital Battlespace

Iraq requests AN/TPQ-36(V)10 FIREFINDER radars

31st March 2011

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq of six AN/TPQ-36(V)10 FIREFINDER Radar Systems, …
Digital Battlespace

Adapx automates field intelligence gathering with digital pens

31st March 2011

Adapx, the company that is changing the way mobile teams collect data and collaborate, today announced that its Capturx solutions for field intelligence gathering have …
Military Logistics

AAR receives $27m order for specialized shelters

31st March 2011

AAR announced today that it has received a $27 million order for specialized shelters to be used for the US Army's Standard Automotive Tool Set …
Military Logistics

DSCA announces Greece Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement

31st March 2011

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale Order to the Government of Greece to provide funds for blanket …
Defence Helicopter

EADS, Eurocopter plan to consolidate some activities at Dugny

31st March 2011

EADS and its subsidiary Eurocopter Group officially received the backing of the French authorities for their joint project to transfer some activities from Eurocopter's La …
Military Logistics

NDIA Logistics: TRANSCOM highlights 'Intermodal Operations'

30th March 2011

In his keynote address to the 27th NDIA Annual Logistics Conference & Exhibition in Miami, Florida, Gen Duncan McNabb, USAF, Commander, US Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) …
Military Logistics

NDIA Logistics: Senior Air Force Leadership Acknowledges ECSS Challenges

30th March 2011

In his keynote address before this week’s 27th NDIA Logistics Conference & Exhibition, Gen Norton Schwartz, United States Air Force Chief of Staff, highlighted a …
Military Logistics

NDIA Logistics: USMC Envisions $11 Billion in Reset Costs

30th March 2011

‘Some people would say we are headed towards hard times. I would tell you that we are already there,’ Lt Gen John Wissler, Deputy US …
Defence Helicopter

Chinooks return to the Afghan skies

30th March 2011

The Australian Defence Force's air operations capability has returned to Afghanistan to support International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations for 2011. The Rotary Wing Group …