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Air Warfare

UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year

Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.

Defence Notes

What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.

Land Warfare

GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

Air Warfare

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

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Defence Helicopter

Quad-A 2009 - Industry Challenges DoD With Tempting ARH Alternatives Bringing Fleet Synergies

5th May 2009

Both EADS/Lockheed Martin and Boeing upped the stakes on the future of the US Army’s stated requirement for an Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter post Bell’s ARH-70A …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America selects Lockheed Martin as Mission Equipment Package integrator for new Armed Scout Helicopter

4th May 2009

EADS North America announced today it has assembled a world-class industry team comprised of Lockheed Martin and American Eurocopter that will offer a new armed …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky unveils X2 Light Tactical Helicopter concept

4th May 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft has unveiled its X2 Light Tactical Helicopter (LTH) design at the Army Aviation Association of America annual convention. The new mockup reflects Sikorsky's …
Defence Helicopter

US Helicopters Train with Korean Flat Top

4th May 2009

Two MH-53E "Sea Dragon" helicopters from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Detachment One (HM-14 Det 1) practiced operating with the Republic of Korea ship DOKDO …
Defence Helicopter

ASaC Sea Kings to provide election overwatch

2nd May 2009

The Royal Navy's Airborne Surveillance and Area Control (ASaC) Sea Kings are to be deployed to Afghanistan for the country's elections this summer. The deployment, …
Defence Helicopter

Australian Seahawk replacement now urgent says new defence white paper

2nd May 2009

Australia's planned acquisition of a replacement fleet of maritime combat helicopters will be baselined on 24 new aircraft with acquisition to occur as a "matter …
Defence Helicopter

Australian Chinook buy to replace not augment existing army fleet

2nd May 2009

Australia's proposed $US560 million acquisition of seven new Boeing CH-47F helicopters will be as a replacement for existing CH-47D aircraft rather than augment that fleet …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia to pursue multi-tier tactical UAS acquisition

2nd May 2009

Australia has signalled a potential acquisition of tier II tactical unmanned air systems for use by its land forces as part of an anticipated fleet …
Uncrewed Vehicles

RAN embarked UAS plans shift to future frigate and OPV

2nd May 2009

The Royal Australian Navy will continue to explore potential acquisition of embarked maritime unmanned air systems but as part of a proposed new flotilla of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia to proceed with HALE UAS

2nd May 2009

Australia's new defence white paper has given the green light to proceeding with the acquisition of high altitude long endurance unmanned air systems (UAS), but …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Raytheon Purchases Rights to KillerBee Unmanned Aircraft System

1st May 2009

Raytheon Company has purchased rights to the technology and name of the KillerBee unmanned aircraft system from Northrop Grumman. Under the agreement, Raytheon will submit …
Defence Helicopter

Soldiers perform successful parachute jump from the UH-72A Lakota

1st May 2009

The UH-72A Lakota demonstrated its versatility and capabilities as a multi-mission airborne platform on April 8, when five soldiers from Fort Polk, Louisiana became the …
Defence Helicopter

Harris successfully complete major test of US Navy MH-60R helicopter Hawklink data link

1st May 2009

Harris Corporation has successfully completed flight and ground testing of its Ku-band Common Data Link (CDL) Hawklink system for the U.S. Navy's MH-60R Light Airborne …
Defence Helicopter

L-3 celebrates 200th installation of Northrop Grumman aircraft self-protection system

1st May 2009

L-3 Crestview Aerospace announced today its 200th consecutive on-time, on-budget installation of Northrop Grumman Corporation's self-protection systems aboard U.S. Air Force C-130 and H-53 aircraft. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Goodrich acquires Cloud Cap Technology

1st May 2009

The Goodrich Corporation has completed the acquisition of Cloud Cap Technology, Inc. CCT will become part of Goodrich's ISR Systems business unit. Cloud Cap will …
Defence Helicopter

Bell Helicopter sells 24 Model 407 helicopters destined for Iraqi Air Force

30th April 2009

Bell Helicopter has announced that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a $60.3 million contract for 24 of its Model 407 helicopters, which the …
Defence Helicopter

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services receives Transport Canada approval for the GE CT7-8A engine

30th April 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services has received Transport Canada Certificate of Approval for assembly and test of the General Electric (GE) CT7-8A engine, in support of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

First group of UPT pilots graduate from Predator training

30th April 2009

The first group of Undergraduate Pilot Training students completed the MQ-1 Predator Formal Training Unit's Initial Qualification Training Course here April 24. Along with the …
Defence Helicopter

The French Defence Ministry order five EC725 helicopters

30th April 2009

The French Defense Ministry has ordered five additional EC725 helicopters from Eurocopter as part of the government’s economic recovery plan. This new acquisition is part …