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Defence Notes

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.

Digital Battlespace

Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training

Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.

Air Warfare

“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has promised to usher in a new era of “military drone dominance”.

Naval Warfare

US Navy receives final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship

The delivery acceptance of the future USS Pierre marks the conclusion of the construction phase for the Independence-variant.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

G-NIUS Unveils Guardium LS

7th September 2009

G-NIUS, a joint venture of Elbit Systems and Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI), expands its unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) line of products with the introduction of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia confirmed as MDA's second customer for ISR services

7th September 2009

The Royal Australian Air Force has been confirmed as the mystery second party contracting for endurance unmanned air system (UAS) services in Afghanistan by MacDonald, …
Defence Helicopter

Mesa Verde Gets First Experience with Osprey

4th September 2009

Members of USS Mesa Verde's (LPD 19) flight deck team had their first opportunity to provide support for an MV-22 Osprey during helicopter operations Aug. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Kaman Corporation Receives US Marine Corps Contract to Demonstrate Unmanned Cargo Delivery

4th September 2009

Kaman Corporation announced that the Helicopters Division of its subsidiary, Kaman Aerospace Corporation has received an $864,000 contract from the US Marine Corps on behalf …
Defence Helicopter

L-3 WESCAM to display MX-10 at Helitech 2009

4th September 2009

L-3 WESCAM, a wholly owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications, announced today that its MX-10 EO/IR turret will be on display at Chalet 10 at the …
Defence Helicopter

Italian AB-212s complete 1,500 hours in Afghanistan

3rd September 2009

Agusta-Bell AB-212s of the Italian Air Force have passed the milestone 1,500 flying hours on coalition operations in Afghanistan. The aircraft from 21° Gruppo fly …
Defence Helicopter

Heads Up Technologies delivers Aural Warning Generator for the Sikorsky H-92 Helicopter

3rd September 2009

Heads Up Technologies has developed and qualified the Aural Warning Generator (AWG) for the Sikorsky H-92 helicopter that is under development in support of the …
Defence Helicopter

More than 30 helicopters on show in the static display at Helitech 2009

3rd September 2009

Helitech is fielding one of its largest ever displays of static helicopters this year. No less than 32 helicopters will be on show outside the …
Defence Helicopter

TopOwl proving itself

3rd September 2009

TopOwl, the Helmet Mounted Sight Display from Thales, is confirmed as the main advanced mission and piloting equipment available to date, combat proven onboard transport …
Defence Helicopter

First Swedish A109 lands on the Visby

2nd September 2009

The Swedish Navy has completed the first landing of its A109 naval helicopter on the Visby-class Corvette. The first A109E - Swedish designation Hkp 15 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Hunter Unmanned Air System Successfully Complete GPS-guided Viper Strike Testing

2nd September 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in use with the US Army since 1996, has successfully completed testing of the new GPS-guided Viper …
Uncrewed Vehicles

iRobot receives order from the US Army for $35.3 Million

2nd September 2009

iRobot today announced that it received an order for $35.3 million from the US Army TACOM Contracting Center in Warren, Mich. This order falls under …
Uncrewed Vehicles

G-NIUS, Elbit Systems and IAI JV, to develop Next-Generation UGV for the Israeli Defense Forces

2nd September 2009

G-NIUS Unmanned Ground Systems (UGS) Ltd., a joint venture of Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), announced today that it was awarded a contract …
Defence Helicopter

Final Assembly for S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter Begins at PZL Mielec

1st September 2009

PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. company in Poland, has begun final assembly of the first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter. The production marks the beginning …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aerospace Services Hosts International Sea King Maintenance Symposium

1st September 2009

The 50th anniversary of the legendary S-61 helicopter will be celebrated during the 12th annual International Sea King Maintenance Symposium, kicking off today at the …
Defence Helicopter

US Army demos VUIT-2 software integration on Kiowa Warrior

1st September 2009

The US Army’s aviation directorate says that it has now carried out initial software integration for the video from unmanned aircraft systems for interoperability teaming …
Defence Helicopter

Coastguard winch operator celebrates 40 years of saving lives

1st September 2009

Kieran Murray, celebrates 40 years in total of Search and Rescue this month at his home base of Shetland. Senior winch operator Murray joined Bristows …
Defence Helicopter

Seven nations eyeing ex-RAN SH-2G(I) says Kaman

1st September 2009

Kaman says it does not expect to see a sale of former Australian SH-2G(I) Super Sea Sprite helicopters for at least another 12 months but …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UAV flies with heavy fuel motor

1st September 2009

At 12.30pm on 31 Aug 2009 a Nostromo Defensa S.A. Yarara completed its maiden flight powered by a Cubewano Ltd Sonic 35 Heavy Fuel motor. …