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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.

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.

US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary

The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

GRL opens ROV pilot support and assessment centre

24th February 2009

Source: General Robotics Ltd General Robotics Limited, the leading supplier of subsea simulation and visualisation software, has opened a ROV pilot support and assessment centre …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ECA show SIMBA 45 oceanography and mine warfare UUV system

24th February 2009

At IDEX 09, ECA showed the SIMBA 45 System for underwater imaging, Hydro graphic & Oceanographic survey, and Mine Warfare. All this is accomplished by …
Defence Helicopter

Heli-Expo 2009 - Becker Avionics Announces Introduction of New Audio Control Unit

24th February 2009

Becker Avionics announces the introduction of its newest Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6101. Based on the standard ACU6100, the ACU6101 Audio Control Unit is the …
Defence Helicopter

The Bell 429 Makes Successful Flying Debut at Recent Heli-Expo

24th February 2009

Bell Helicopter provided a summary of the customer demonstration flights held during the Heli-Expo convention that ended Tuesday, February 24th. The Bell 429 demonstrator flew …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UAV extends Spearnet infantry radio network

23rd February 2009

Mounting a Spearnet soldier radio on a UAV, says ITT, dramatically extends the reach of soldier radio networks. The company revealed this interesting perspective on …
Defence Helicopter

Collective Caution But Industry Leaders Stare Unblinking At Economic Crisis

23rd February 2009

“Don’t go to HAI, you will get depressed,” was the advice Giuseppe Orsi, AgustaWestland’s CEO received. That piece of advice finally made up his mind …
Defence Helicopter

Heli-Expo 2009 - Eurocopter launches cockpit camera / flight data recorder

23rd February 2009

A tiny, palm-sized flight data recorder was the biggest news story from Eurocopter press conference at Heli-Expo in Anaheim on Sunday. Revealed by American Eurocopter …
Defence Helicopter

X2 to push the envelope

23rd February 2009

Sikorsky is making hay to get its X2 technology demonstrator to 250 knots. Carey Bond, Sikorsky Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer who was attending Heli-Expo …
Defence Helicopter

Bell Provides Update on its Military Programs

23rd February 2009

Rich Linhart, Bell's vice president for Military Business Development said, Bell Helicopter continues to make significant advances in its key rotorcraft programs for our nation's …
Defence Helicopter

Sandel and FreeFlight Systems Collaborate on New HTAWS Systems

22nd February 2009

FreeFlight Systems and Sandel Avionics today announce a joint collaboration on the integration of Sandel’s ST3400H Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) with FreeFlight …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft Celebrates Unprecedented Period of First Flights

22nd February 2009

Fresh off the inaugural flight of the S-76D helicopter on Feb. 7, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today celebrated its success in achieving first flights on eight …
Defence Helicopter

Kaman Completes ITAS Testing; Seasprite Helicopter Program Advances

22nd February 2009

The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace has successfully completed all testing of its Integrated Tactical Avionics System (ITAS) software and taken title to eleven SH-2G …
Defence Helicopter

Kaman Delivers Upgraded Egyptian SH-2G(E) Seasprite Helicopter

22nd February 2009

The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace recently delivered the first upgraded Egyptian Air Force (EAF) SH-2G(E) with the second aircraft accepted by the EAF on …
Defence Helicopter

AW149 'to fly in months' says AgustaWestland's Orsi

22nd February 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the latest member of the AgustaWestland family of helicopters, the AW149 will "make its first flight in months." In a brief …
Defence Helicopter

Bell Helicopter Is Not For Sale, Says Sr VP Bob Fitzpatrick

22nd February 2009

Scarcely had the press conference begun before the question on everyone’s mind was addressed: “Bell Helicopter is not for sale” began Sr VP Business Development …
Defence Helicopter

Heli-Expo 2009 - BLR Aerospace Delivers 100th UH-1 FastFin System

22nd February 2009

One-hundred venerable UH-1 & Huey II helicopters continue to fly important and productive missions around the world-with help from the BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor …
Defence Helicopter

Heli-Expo 2009 - Rotorhub.com takes a sneak peek

21st February 2009

As the world's largest helicopter gets underway here at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California, Rotorhub.com has taken a sneak peek behind the scenes to …
Defence Helicopter

Bertling Believes Eurocopter Still Strongly Positioned to Face Down Effects of Recession

21st February 2009

Bertling said that despite the economic recession gripping Europe and the USA, Eurocopter’s exposure to its US business the strong US dollar was less than …
Defence Helicopter

U.S. State Department Flies Huey IIs with BLR FastFin System in Afghanistan for Improved Hot, High Performance

21st February 2009

The U.S. State Department has installed BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor enhancement and stability systems on 10 Bell HUEY-II helicopters operating in Afghanistan. “These helicopters …