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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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Digital Battlespace

SmartNode Pod linked with US Army HARC system in demo

14th September 2012

Northrop Grumman has announced that it has successfully completed a series of ground and flight tests in which its SmartNode Pod was linked with the …
Defence Helicopter

Fulfilment of Sweden’s UH-60M requirement edges closer

14th September 2012

Sikorsky Aircraft is nearing completion on its work for the Swedish Defence Material Administration’s (FMV) 15 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter programme, with the delivery of …
Defence Helicopter

Russian Helicopters, CAE sign MoU

14th September 2012

Russian Helicopters has announced it has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CAE to evaluate the economic feasibility of working together in a …
Land Warfare

MBDA Germany’s 40 kW laser successfully tested

13th September 2012

MBDA Germany has achieved a power of 40 kW using its high-energy laser demonstrator during a laser firing campaign. This was the first successful demonstration …
Naval Warfare

Kelvin Hughes awarded RFA tanker contract

13th September 2012

Kelvin Hughes Surveillance has announced that it will supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) and helicopter control radars for four fleet tankers being built for the …
Land Warfare

AEL Sistemas to supply unmanned turrets to Brazilian Army

13th September 2012

Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary, AEL Sistemas, has won a contract to supply Unmanned Turrets to the Brazilian Army for its Iveco 6x6 Armoured Personnel Carriers …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter hands over first Puma Mk2 UK MoD

13th September 2012

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has received the first Puma Mk2 helicopter, marking an important milestone in the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) upgrade programme. …
Defence Helicopter

ILA 2012: Eurocopter hands over first CH-53GA to the German Army

13th September 2012

The German Army has officially taken delivery of the first of 40 upgraded CH-53GA transport helicopters from Eurocopter. The 1970s-vintage aircraft are receiving a comprehensive …
Defence Helicopter

ILA 2012: German Tigers could deploy to Afghanistan before NH90

13th September 2012

The German Army could deploy its Tiger attack helicopters to Afghanistan by the end of the year and before it sends its NH90s to the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ILA 2012: NATO makes changes to configuration of AGS Global Hawks

13th September 2012

NATO has added several key systems to its Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) as a result of lessons learnt in Operation Unified Protector over Libya, it …
Defence Notes

TOR, Israeli MoD reach future trainer agreement

12th September 2012

TOR Advanced Flight Training (TOR) has reached an agreement with the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) worth approximately $603 million for the Israeli Air Force …
Land Warfare

ATK receives XM25 airburst system contract

12th September 2012

ATK announced on 12 September that it has received an engineering and manufacturing development contract modification from the US Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier …
Digital Battlespace

TeleCommunication Systems announces USMC award

12th September 2012

TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) has announced that it has been awarded $19.2 million in incremental funding to provide the US Marine Corps (USMC) with Wireless Point …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ILA 2012: Rheinmetall hybrid VTOL UAV makes debut

11th September 2012

Rheinmetall is debuting a hybrid UAV with VTOL capability at the ILA Airshow in Berlin. The Tactical Utility TU-150 is being jointly-developed by Rheinmetall Airborne …
Military Logistics

ILA 2012: Airbus investigating A330 MRTT boom detachment

11th September 2012

Airbus Military is investigating what caused the inflight refuelling boom from an A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft to separate from the aircraft during a flight …
Military Logistics

Northrop Grumman awarded KC-390 navigation system contract

11th September 2012

Northrop Grumman announced on 11 September that it has been awarded a contract to supply the hybrid global positioning system (GPS) and inertial reference system …
Defence Helicopter

ILA 2012: Eurocopter carrying out risk-reduction research on Future Transport Helicopter

11th September 2012

Eurocopter has been carrying out risk-reduction studies on its Future Transport Helicopter (FTH) project currently being worked on in conjunction with Boeing. Pre-design work on …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Patria, Insta complete UAV MPNDL data link flight

11th September 2012

Patria and Insta have announced that they have successfully completed the first Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) test flights of the Multi Purpose Networking Data Link …
Defence Helicopter

AgustaWestland strengthens ROK relationships

11th September 2012

AgustaWestland has announced that it has signed partnership agreements with two companies in the Republic of Korea (RoK) as an initial step to providing dedicated …