Naval Warfare
Shaft line repairs: Accuracy is everything (sponsored video)
This video is brought to you by Wärtsilä. Shaft lines can endure a range of problems, from everyday wear and tear to serious accidents. While ...
Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Doubt shrouds Czech IFV procurement programme
The Czech Republic might delay or even cancel its programme to procure 210 new IFVs, which the country’s armed forces require urgently if they are to ...
Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Second Pakistani multirole frigate progresses, search for patrol aircraft commences
The Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai held a ceremony on 23 March to mark the keel laying of Pakistan’s second Type 054A/P multirole frigate. The Pakistan ...
Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Moscow parade to feature TOS-2 Tosochka debut
The TOS-2 Tosochka thermobaric MLRS is scheduled to make its first public appearance at the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May. The ...
Defence Notes
PODCAST: Chinese military modernisation, German defence procurement and ‘leading from home’ in a COVID-19 world
Welcome to Episode 12 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
Featured videos
Air Warfare
First RAF P-8 Poseidon arrives in country
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) first P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has arrived in the UK, the Ministry of Defence announced on 4 February. The ...
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Rotorhub
Bristow Group Completes Sale of Gulf of Mexico Aircraft to Rotorcraft
1st November 2008
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced it has completed the previously announced sale ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Allen-Vanguard extends agreement with lenders
1st November 2008
Allen-Vanguard Corporation of Ottawa, Canada today announced that its lenders have extended the accommodation agreement announced September 30, 2008, to November 28, 2008. The accommodation ...
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Defence Helicopter
UK: Navy helicopter pilot receives DFC from Queen
1st November 2008
A Royal Navy helicopter pilot who twice braved ferocious enemy fire to save the lives of British troops wounded in Afghanistan received his Distinguished Flying ...
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Defence Notes
Eclipse overshadows Astronics? 3Q results
31st October 2008
In-seat power specialist Astronics today reported sales of $40.4 million for the third quarter of the year, up 7 per cent compared with the same ...
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Defence Notes
Embraer to participate in Airshow China 2008
31st October 2008
São José dos Campos, October 30, 2008 - Embraer participates in the seventh China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (www.airshow.com.cn/en), November 4-9, at Zhuhai Airport, ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Australia: New technology to neutralise improvised explosive devices
31st October 2008
The robot has been developed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and was demonstrated at the Land Warfare Conference in Brisbane. "Innovations like ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Aurora Flight Sciences Wins US Air Force Contract on Vision-Based Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) Guidance
31st October 2008
Aurora Flight Sciences announced that the company has been selected for a U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase II award in support of vision-based micro air ...
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Defence Notes
Polynesian Blue celebrates third birthday with special offers
31st October 2008
Thurs 30 Oct 2008 (NZ, AU) / Wed 29 Oct 2008 (Samoa): Polynesian Blue is celebrating its 3rd birthday with a Birthday Surprise Sale for ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
iRobot Receives $3.7 Million Order from NAVSEA
31st October 2008
iRobot Corp announced it has received a $3.7 million order from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) under an existing Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The order ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Offshore piplines inspected using Gavia UAV
31st October 2008
SeeByte, a cutting edge software solutions company, used its AutoTracker intelligent payload software to guide a GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) as it inspected two ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
iRobot Delivers 2,000th PackBot Robot
31st October 2008
iRobot today announced it has delivered 2,000 PackBot robots to the U.S. military, public safety organizations and a variety of international customers. Born out of ...
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Defence Notes
Shannon Aerospace Appoints New Quality Assurance Manager
31st October 2008
Muriel Fenton has been appointed to the position of Quality Assurance Manager at Shannon Aerospace Ltd. One of the first recruits to Shannon Aerospace, Muriel ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Landmark Demonstration of Unmanned Flight
31st October 2008
ASTRAEA, the pioneering £32million aerospace programme, has completed a major demonstration of autonomous technology. In a week of events at ParcAberporth in West Wales, the ...
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Rotorhub
United Rotorcraft Solutions draws winner for TSO night vision goggles
31st October 2008
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) extends congratulations to Eric Pangburn, the winner of the drawing for the Night Vision Goggles give away at the recent AMTC ...
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Rotorhub
New Onboard Systems MD600N cargo hook kit receives FAA certification
31st October 2008
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its new cargo hook kit for the MD600N aircraft has been STC ...
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Rotorhub
Australian pilots to be taught critical thinking skills
31st October 2008
A key step is being taken to improve the training being given to new pilots in Australia. For the first time all pilots will be ...
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Rotorhub
UK: Devon Air Ambulance Trust Pays Tribute to Pilot
31st October 2008
Following the tragic loss of a much loved and respected Air Ambulance pilot and helicopter instructor Captain Steve Ford in a motorcycle accident last weekend, ...
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Defence Notes
TECHNOLOGY TRACKER: NFC could bring down house of cards
30th October 2008
TECHNOLOGY TRACKER: NFC could bring down house of cards The resources being expended to put credit-card swipes into IFE and connectivity systems could prove to ...
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Rotorhub
Aeronautical Accessories achieves dual AS9100 / ISO 9001:2000 certification
30th October 2008
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. (AAI) recently underwent a full management system audit by AS9100 certified registrar Eagle Registrations, Inc. This full system audit covered every aspect ...
