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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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Defence Helicopter

UH-72A Lakota marks a new milestone with the US Army

17th August 2010

A US Army UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter operated at Fort Eustis, Va., is the first Lakota to log 1,000 flight hours, underscoring the growing …
Defence Helicopter

MD Helicopters delivers MD 902 to People's Republic of China

16th August 2010

MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced the delivery of a new MD 902 to the Huaxi Village Group. The early delivery took place at a …
Digital Battlespace

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems and Bivio Networks partner to deliver innovative defenses against cyber threats

16th August 2010

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, a principal contractor to defense, intelligence and homeland security customers delivering end-to-end mission solutions, and Bivio Networks, a leading provider …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AeroVironment's Stratospheric Global Observer UAS makes first flight

16th August 2010

AeroVironment, Inc.(AV) announced that the first aircraft developed under the Global Observer Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program successfully completed its first flight. On August …
Military Logistics

SAIC awarded contract by Defense Logistics Agency

16th August 2010

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Land and Maritime, Columbus, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

iRobot receives $20.3 million order from NAVSEA

16th August 2010

iRobot Corp., a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced that it has received a $20.3 million order from the Naval Sea Systems Command …
Defence Helicopter

Service members master Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques

16th August 2010

Marines aboard Okinawa and coastguardsmen from Hawaii broadened their skill sets as they participated in the 11-day Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Masters Course on Camp …
Land Warfare

Patria wins the Swedish armoured wheeled vehicle contract

16th August 2010

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has today announced that the contract for 113 armoured vehicles goes to Patria. The contract includes an option for …
Defence Helicopter

The UH-72A Lakota Makes First Flight With US Army Security and Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package

13th August 2010

The first flight of the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) equipped with the Security and Support Battalion (S&S Battalion) Mission Equipment Package (MEP) occurred …
Military Logistics

First delivery of aid for Pakistan has departed Amberley

13th August 2010

The Royal Australian Air Force's C-17A Globemaster carrying emergency AusAID stores to food-devastated Pakistan departed Amberley this morning. The flight was due to depart Amberley …
Land Warfare

General Dynamics to supply 24 Light Armored Vehicles to the US Marine Corps

13th August 2010

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada has been awarded a $35.5 million contract to produce 24 Light Armored Vehicles (LAV-A2) in various configurations for the United States …
Land Warfare

Brigade Combat Team Modernization Increment 1 test results demonstrate substantial improvement across the board

13th August 2010

The Boeing Company today announced positive results from the recently completed Technical Tests for Increment 1 of the Brigade Combat Team Modernization (BCTM) program. "The …
Digital Battlespace

US Air Force ready to launch first advanced extremely high frequency satellite built by Lockheed Martin

13th August 2010

The US Air Force's first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite, designed and built by a Lockheed Martin team, is ready to launch …
Defence Helicopter

Lockheed Martin delivers TOPSCENE Tactical Terrain Visualization System to the UK

13th August 2010

Lockheed Martin recently delivered the TOPSCENE Tactical Terrain Visualization System, a mission planning and rehearsal software package, to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense (MoD) …
Military Logistics

Boeing subsidiary Tapestry wins $79m US Army logistics support contract

13th August 2010

Boeing today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Tapestry Solutions has received a contract to provide field engineering services in support of development, operations and …
Military Logistics

Raytheon awarded $90m first task order under Battle Command Development contract

13th August 2010

Raytheon Company was awarded a task order for total logistics support of the Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3) under the Battle Command Development indefinite-delivery, …
Defence Helicopter

Helicopters launch from USS Peleliu in support of Pakistan relief efforts

13th August 2010

Two Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launched from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu …
Land Warfare

Precision weaponry assists revised Afghanistan strategy

12th August 2010

A United Nations (UN) report measuring the number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan has validated efforts to deliver more precision weaponry to coalition forces, industry …
Uncrewed Vehicles

French Interior Ministry chooses Sagem's Patroller drone system for operational civil security trials

12th August 2010

Sagem (Safran group) has been selected by the Civil Security Division of the French Ministry of the Interior, in a competitive bidding process, to conduct …