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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk

The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.

Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts

Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?

Naval Warfare

RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser

The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.

Air Warfare

Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production

The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.

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Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky reports sales and profit growth

24th April 2014

Increased international and commercial sales have led to overall sales growth for Sikorsky after declining revenues for the division had a negative impact on parent …
Naval Warfare

Kongsberg awarded C4I CORTEX system contract

23rd April 2014

Kongsberg’s C4I CORTEX system will provide the C4I infrastructure solution for the Tactical Computer System onboard the Combatant Craft Medium Mark One (CCM Mk1) vessel …
Defence Helicopter

Optionally Piloted Black Hawk takes off

23rd April 2014

The Optionally Piloted Black Hawk (OPBH) demonstrator currently in development between Sikorsky and the US Army has completed a successful first flight at Sikorsky’s Development …
Military Logistics

UK training estates contracts pushed back

22nd April 2014

The UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has pushed back its planned Next Generation Estates Contracts (NGEC), it has emerged. A set of infrastructure management contracts, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MDA to support Canadian DND UAV solution

22nd April 2014

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has been awarded a CA$5 million contract by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to provide support for the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

iRobot receives UGV contract modification order

22nd April 2014

iRobot will supply the US Department of Defense (DoD) with additional Man Transportable Robotic Systems (MTRS) under an order announced on 15 April. The order, …
Defence Helicopter

UH-60M sale to Mexico approved by US State Department

22nd April 2014

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 18 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico as part of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) …
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin’s JLTV tops 100,000 testing miles

21st April 2014

Lockheed Martin has reported that its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) has achieved 100,000 miles during the US government’s Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) reliability, …
Digital Battlespace

Harris awarded US Navy broadband SATCOM contract

21st April 2014

Harris Corporation will provide the US Navy with additional shipboard terminals to provide crew access to high-bandwidth voice and data communications under a new contract …
Military Logistics

Leidos to manage NATO Fuel Monitoring System

21st April 2014

Leidos will manage the NATO Fuel Monitoring System (NFMS) under a new contract awarded by the NATO Support Agency (NSPA), announced on 21 April. The …
Defence Helicopter

BAE Systems’ CMWS software update achieves CDR

21st April 2014

The latest software update for BAE Systems’ Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) has completed Critical Design Review (CDR), marking a key milestone in the advancement …
Defence Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2 achieves certification

18th April 2014

The Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2 has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for customer deliveries to begin in the …
Naval Warfare

Keel laid for first Indonesian naval frigate

18th April 2014

The Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) programme to supply two SIGMA Frigates to the Indonesian Navy has achieved a new milestone with a keel-laying ceremony …
Naval Warfare

Marine Armor Systems extends into global market

18th April 2014

Following its success in Spain, Marine Armor Systems (MAS) has launched its portfolio of vessel protection systems globally to meet the needs of the international …
Defence Notes

Europe rethinks defence spending cuts after Ukraine

17th April 2014

The crisis in Ukraine highlights the urgency to increase defence spending and cooperation between European nations, defence ministers have argued. Maciej Popowski, deputy secretary general …
Land Warfare

Stealthy moves for bike development

17th April 2014

The Pentagon has awarded a development contract to Logos Technologies to manufacture a prototype silent-running hybrid-electric military motorcycle. According to the company, the US Defense …
Defence Notes

First international contract for Paveway IV

17th April 2014

Raytheon has received a contract valued at more than $200 million from an undisclosed international customer for the Paveway IV precision guided bomb, it was …
Digital Battlespace

Defence Services Asia: Matlamat Havelsan MoU untuk meningkatkan keupayaan EW Malaysia

17th April 2014

Havelsan telah bersetuju untuk satu Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dengan syarikan Malaysia, Impressive Communications, untuk bekerjasama dengan pengurusan pangkalan data dan sistem informasi Electronic Warfare …
Defence Helicopter

Defense Services Asia: Russia advances Malaysia connection

17th April 2014

Rosoboronexport courted the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) with tanks, attack helicopters, boats, and medium and short-range air-defence systems at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition …