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Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide

The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.

Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025

The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.

Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance

New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.

Refresh of Romanian army vehicles speeds up

Romania received its first Cobra MkII 4×4 light tactical armoured vehicles, ordered Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and VAMTAC light vehicles, and is set to invest billions-of-dollars in infantry fighting vehicles.

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UK MOD orders BAE Systems Q-Sight

9th September 2009

The UK Ministry of Defence has placed the first order for a new generation of helmet-mounted displays developed by BAE Systems. The Royal Navy will …
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DSEi 09: AW149 to fly in 2010

9th September 2009

AgustaWestland is set to fly its first prototype AW149 at the beginning of 2010.? Development of the new eight-tonne battlefield support helicopter has been ongoing …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Turkish Aerospace Industries Selects VISTAGY FiberSIM Software to Accelerate UAV Development Program

9th September 2009

VISTAGY has announced that Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has purchased FiberSIM software to streamline the design-to-manufacturing process of complex composite parts for the Turkish Indigenous …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Atlas Elektronik modernizes German minehunters of Class 332

8th September 2009

Atlas Elektronik will give five minehunting vessels of the German Navy's "MJ 332" Class an extensive upgrade. The corresponding contract was signed with the Peene-Werft shipyard …
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Last flight for Alouette II in the Belgian Defence Force

7th September 2009

The last Alouette II in service with the Belgian Defence Forces will fly for the last time this week. A special ceremony will be held …
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General Dynamics UK selects SPARK language for major new Royal Navy helicopter project

7th September 2009

Praxis has today announced that General Dynamics UK has selected Praxis’ SPARK language as part of its £6 million contract to develop the safety-critical Stores …
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Afghanistan-bound HMLA-367 to bring new Huey to the fight

7th September 2009

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 “Scarface” wrapped up their final week of Enhanced Mojave Viper Aug. 26 as they prepare to take the Bell …
Uncrewed Vehicles

NIITEK launches portable robotic ultra-wide band GPR mine detection system at DSEi 09

7th September 2009

NIITEK, the world leader in vehicle integrated mine detection systems, is launching VISOR MINI-HMDS at DSEi, a portable variant of the Husky-Mounted Detection System (HMDS). …
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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …

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