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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

US Navy celebrate 50th anniversary of Sea King first flight

19th March 2009

The H-3 Sea King helicopter community celebrated the 50th anniversary of the aircraft’s historic first flight March 11. The Sea King is a twin-engine, all-weather, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US warplanes down Iranian UAV over Iraq

17th March 2009

The Pentagon says it is conducting out a detailed analysis of the remains of an Iranian Aircraft Manufacturing Ababil 3 unmanned air system that was …
Defence Helicopter

Mexico to order Bell 412s

17th March 2009

The United States Congress has been notified of a possible Foreign Military Sale of Bell 412EP helicopters to Mexico. The contract worth $93 million also …
Defence Helicopter

Navy helicopter pilots undertake Arctic training

17th March 2009

A team of Royal Navy Sea King pilots have recently been honing their flying and survival skills amid snow and sub-zero temperatures inside the Arctic …
Defence Helicopter

Avalon Airshow 2009 - Lockheed pushes Pathfinder for Australian CH-47Ds

17th March 2009

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has confirmed it is seeking to stage a demonstration of its Pathfinder helicopter pilotage sensor for the Australian Army. …
Defence Helicopter

Avalon Airshow 2009 - DAGR to make debut helicopter launch

17th March 2009

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control says it expects to fly its Directional Attack Guided Rocket (DAGR) off a helicopter for the first time during …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Avalon Airshow 2009 - Phoenix target drone ready for commercial sale this year

17th March 2009

Australian-based Air Affairs says its Phoenix low cost aerial target system will complete development by the end of this year allowing for its release for …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Avalon Airshow 2009 - Sentient confirms Kestrel GTI aboard Scan Eagle and Wasp

17th March 2009

Sentient Vision Systems has confirmed that its Kestrel vision processing system is being used to process imagery collected by Boeing Insitu Scan Eagle unmanned air …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Enerdyne Provides Encrypted Digital Data Link Upgrade for ROVER Receivers

16th March 2009

Enerdyne Technologies has announced the successful demonstration of its DVA (Digital Video over Analog links) technology interoperating with a ROVER video receiver. The DVA allows …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Global Hawk maritime demonstration team receives Naval Air Warfare Centre Aircraft Division Commander's Award

16th March 2009

The Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration (GHMD) team has been recognized with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Commander's Award in a ceremony at …
Defence Helicopter

Iraq report: US Marines Surrounded by the Sound of Silence

14th March 2009

Life for the Marine aviators, part of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward (2d MAW FWD), who operate from Al Asad air base in Anbar …
Defence Helicopter

Iraq Report: George Guides Them Home Safely

13th March 2009

With the weather closing in – and the tower changing approaches from VFR to IFR as visibility quickly degraded in the blowing desert sand – …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Future Combat Systems Unmanned Vehicles Complete Preliminary Design Reviews

13th March 2009

Boeing and Science Applications International together the Lead Systems Integrator for the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) modernization program, today announced that the program …
Uncrewed Vehicles

New possibilities of pilotless helicopters

13th March 2009

According to the words of head of research services of “Helicopters of Russia” Vadim Mikheev: the company actively participates in the development of pilotless helicopters. …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America begins Lakota deliveries DC National Guard

13th March 2009

EADS North America today delivered the initial three UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters to the District of Columbia National Guard, providing new-generation aircraft for a …
Defence Helicopter

Iraq Report: Osprey - the new status symbol in Iraq

12th March 2009

The third Marine Corps tiltrotor squadron to serve in Iraq - VMM-266 - will soon be coming to the end of its deployment. The 'Fighting …
Uncrewed Vehicles

BAE Systems to acquire Advanced Ceramics Research

12th March 2009

BAE Systems today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Announces the Successful Demonstration of Sandblaster Technology

12th March 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft today announced the successful demonstration of technology designed to enable safer helicopter landings in blinding conditions including brownouts. Sikorsky and its Sandblaster project …
Defence Helicopter

BAE Systems Committed to Nowra for Seahawk Support Contract

12th March 2009

BAE Systems plans to establish a world class aviation maintenance facility in Nowra, NSW, if it secures the contract to support the Royal Australian Navy’s …