Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Dutch ponder SSK proposals
Local industrial participation is an essential element in the programme to replace four Walrus-class boats
European Naval Sector Special Report Hide
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PREMIUM: FDI programme completion date stays fixed at 2030 despite pandemic
The French Navy envisages the FDI class as a means of helping it to reach its target of 15 frigates by 2030; the timeline remains steady despite COVID-19 and any delays will be made up ahead of completion.
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PREMIUM: Dutch ponder SSK proposals
Local industrial participation is an essential element in the programme to replace four Walrus-class boats
US Land Procurement Special Report Hide
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PREMIUM: First ISVs set for imminent delivery
GM Defense is to hand over the first vehicles, four months after receiving a contract award
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Saab to deliver more Carl-Gustaf M3E1 to US from 2021
The US Army is an existing user of the shoulder-fired weapon; deliveries under latest contract to begin in 2021
Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Secretive Chinese air-launched ballistic missile is spotted
Tantalising imagery of a new Chinese air-launched ballistic missile has appeared for the very first time
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Friendly fire incident reflects Russian inadequacies
Shootdown of Su-30M2 holds up a mirror to a poor safety culture as well as a corrosive lack of transparency from military officials and government
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: India sells wares to friendly Asian countries
With an eye on China's military equipment sales drive across the region, India has launched an ambitious plan to strengthen its own defence exports.
Defence Notes
PODCAST: New Switchblade 600, US Army Robotic Combat Vehicles and Infrastrata future in global market
Welcome to Episode 41 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 ...
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Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Alternative engine option emerges for PAK-DA
An engine that would have powered a long-cancelled Russian supersonic tactical bomber has emerged as a potential alternative to a proposal based on the NK-321, but how realistic is this prospect?
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Defence Notes
Jet Aviation bags first A350 completions
3rd October 2008
SWITZERLAND’S Jet Aviation Basel has won the first contract for VIP completions of the Airbus A350 new-generation long-range twin. The company has signed letters of ...
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Defence Helicopter
Eurocopter the No. 1 civil & parapublic helicopter manufacturer takes up the challenge to gain a leading position in the military market in Japan
2nd October 2008
The world's leading helicopter manufacturer showcases the NH90 and EC135 helicopters at Japan Aerospace from 1st - 5th October 2008. Having sold the first helicopter ...
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Defence Notes
Boeing strikes affect Ryanair routes
2nd October 2008
Ryanair has been forced to postpone the operation of new routes from its Dusseldorf (Weeze). The company has had to cancel 20 return services to/from ...
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Defence Notes
Wizz Air adds three new A320 aircraft and doubles capacity in Romania
2nd October 2008
Wizz Air, the largest low fare - low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it would add three new Airbus A320 ...
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Defence Notes
Southwest Airlines to Begin Serving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
2nd October 2008
Low-fare giant Southwest Airlines today announced it will begin serving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in March 2009, with service to Chicago's Midway Airport. Southwest ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Australia confirms MOTS UAS strategy but will trial Herti
2nd October 2008
The Australian government has confirmed that its revised strategy for the troubled Joint Project 129 tactical UAV project will be predicated on a military off ...
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Defence Notes
Norwegian Air Shuttle selects Rockwell Collins avionics for Boeing fleet
2nd October 2008
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has selected Rockwell Collins to provide avionics for 42 Boeing 737NG aircraft with an option for an additional 42 aircraft. Deliveries ...
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Defence Notes
Avianca receives its first Panasonic eX2-equipped A330
2nd October 2008
COLOMBIAN carrier Avianca has taken delivery of the first of ten Airbus A330s equipped with Panasonic’s eX2 IFE system. eX2 is Lake Forest, California-based Panasonic’s ...
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Rotorhub
Kanematsu Corporation Orders 16 AgustaWestland Helicopters
1st October 2008
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Kanematsu Corporation, AgustaWestland's representative in Japan, has signed a contract for 16 helicopters comprising 14 AW109 Power light twin ...
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Defence Notes
Frontier Airlines Announces Partnership With Ski.com
1st October 2008
Frontier Airlines is excited to introduce a new online ski destination service that makes booking your dream ski vacation easier than mastering the bunny hill. ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
E-Marine to Unveil CMROV 280 system for Cable Ship NIWA at GITEX 2008
1st October 2008
E-Marine PJSC, the leader in submarine cable installation, maintenance and repair in the Middle East, announced that it would showcase the latest addition to its ...
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Defence Notes
TrueNorth orchestrates Simphone sales push
1st October 2008
OTTAWA-based TrueNorth Avionics is expanding the sales effort behind its Simphone cabin communications network in North and South America. Introduced in 2006, Simphone allows proprietary ...
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Rotorhub
DART Helicopter Services adds AgustaWestland AW119 MKII aircraft to the FAA STC for five accessories
30th September 2008
DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has added the Agusta Westland AW119 MKII aircraft to its FAA certifications for ...
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Defence Notes
Airbus and CAAC sign MoU on safety cooperation
30th September 2008
Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on safety cooperation with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on 28th September in Tianjin, China. The ...
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Defence Notes
New commercial chief for OnAir
30th September 2008
GENEVA-based connectivity provider OnAir has appointed airline veteran Stephan Egli as its new chief commercial officer. He is responsible for marketing and sales, business development, ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
AAI Corporation and Aeronautics Defense Systems team to provide Orbiter Unmanned Aircraft
30th September 2008
AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron company, announced today that the company has entered into a teaming agreement with Aeronautics Defense ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Camcopter S-100 completes extensive German Navy flight trials
30th September 2008
Building on its unrivalled position as a proven VTOL Maritime UAS, the CAMCOPTER S-100 has recently completed its toughest test to date, three weeks of ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
SMD win China Offshore Oil Engineering (COOEC) contract for two ROVs
30th September 2008
SMD have been awarded a contract to supply two 1000m rated work class ROVs to Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd. of China (COOEC). Two 150HP ...
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Unmanned Vehicles
Raytheon KillerBee Demonstrates Capabilities in Simulated Combat Environment
30th September 2008
Raytheon Company’s KillerBee unmanned aircraft system demonstrated its interoperability, integration and functionality as an end-to-end UAS combat system. During the demonstration, a Raytheon flight operations ...
