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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

Aero India: DRDO hands over Nischant

12th February 2011

The Indian Army has accepted the Nishant multi-mission UAV following a series of confirmatory endurance trials. At Aero India 2011 in Bangalore from 9-13 February …
Defence Helicopter

Aero India: Indian Army takes delivery of more powerful Dhruvs

11th February 2011

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) officially handed over to the Indian Army Aviation Corps (AAC) the first Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) powered by Shakti engines …
Military Logistics

Western MROs strengthen Indian partnerships

11th February 2011

Western industry is furthering its Asian footprint with a series of movements into the Indian defence marketplace. In one development, GE Aviation and Hindustan Aeronautics …
Military Logistics

Boeing submits final NewGen Tanker proposal to US Air Force

11th February 2011

The Boeing Company today submitted its final proposal for the US Air Force’s KC-X tanker competition. The proposal offers a fleet of Boeing NewGen Tankers …
Military Logistics

EADS North America responds to Air Force request for final proposal revisions in tanker competition

11th February 2011

EADS North America today will submit its response to the US Air Force's request for final proposal revisions in the KC-X aerial refueling tanker competition. …
Military Logistics

Boeing completes industrial participation programs for first five UK C-17s

11th February 2011

Boeing has announced that it has successfully completed -- ahead of schedule -- its industrial participation (IP) programs for the first five C-17 Globemaster III …
Land Warfare

Oshkosh Defense to deliver Additional M-ATV protection kits

11th February 2011

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation will deliver more than 2,000 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) underbody improvement kits following an order from the US …
Defence Helicopter

Aero India: HAL showcases new helicopter designs

10th February 2011

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is displaying two new indigenous helicopters at the Aero India airshow in Bangalore - a mock-up of the Light Utility Helicopter …
Land Warfare

Norway buys rubber tracks for CV90 Afghan operations

10th February 2011

Two Norwegian Army CV9030 infantry fighting vehicles have been using rubber tracks in northern Afghanistan since December. The 28-tonne BAE Systems vehicles are the heaviest …
Digital Battlespace

Larsen & Toubro and Cassidian join forces in India to forge a long term partnership

10th February 2011

Cassidian and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Mumbai, join forces in the field of defence electronics. The Indian authorities have now approved the formation …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing to study commercial space capabilities for military use

10th February 2011

Boeing has received a $900,000 study contract from the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Directorate of the US Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center. …
Digital Battlespace

Rocky computers are now even more powerful

10th February 2011

LogIn Crete AB has now launched its new series of combat-rugged notebook computers – Rocky RT986 and Rocky RK986. These are the answer to the …
Defence Helicopter

Crash report calls for helicopter safety reform

9th February 2011

Canada's Transportation Safety Board is calling for significant reform in helicopter safety regulations following its investigation into the fatal crash of a Cougar Helicopters S-92A …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America's UH-72A Lakota helicopter programme continues on-time and on-budget deliveries

9th February 2011

The US Army has ordered a total of 32 UH-72A Lakotas from EADS North America in Fiscal Year 2011, which will continue the sustained production …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter to extend its industrial network with new production facility at Queretaro, Mexico

9th February 2011

Eurocopter will create a new industrial facility in Querétaro, Mexico to support its global production network, further reinforcing the company’s manufacturing capabilities while also augmenting …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Joint missions for Hermes

9th February 2011

Elbit Systems has demonstrated a ‘series’ of joint flight missions with Hermes 450 and 900 UAVs, controlled from a single Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS), …
Defence Helicopter

Thales TopOwl deployed with French and US Forces in Afghanistan

9th February 2011

Thales today announced that together with the Tiger and Huey UH-1Y helicopters, its TopOwl Helmet Mounted Sight & Display system (HMSD) has been deployed with …
Military Logistics

A400M begins cold weather trials in Sweden

9th February 2011

Airbus Military’s second A400M development aircraft - Grizzly 2 - visited Kiruna in northern Sweden for four days of cold weather trials at the beginning …
Digital Battlespace

Thales delivers SSARF to UK MoD ahead of schedule

9th February 2011

Thales UK has delivered the final batch of SSARF (Surveillance System and Range Finder) units to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) two months ahead …