Land Warfare
Escribano presents Pizarro Phase II’s driving cameras
The devices are a high-reliability solution adaptable for light, unmanned and armoured vehicles.
DSEI 2021 News Hide
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DSEI 2021: Horizon Technologies closes DSEI with $1 million sale
Horizon Aerospace Technologies, a subsidiary of Horizon Technologies, finished DSEI with the announcement of a $1 million sale of its FlyingFish system.
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DSEI 2021: Jankel and Bodytrak seek good vibrations
UK partners combine in a bid to mitigate the physical burden on armoured vehicle crews.
Investing in Tomorrow (Studio) Hide
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First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved
Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.
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Lockheed Martin to continue network-centric weapons capabilities work for F-35
Lockheed Martin carries on developing network-enabled weapons and electronic-attack capabilities for F-35 operators in the US and allied air forces.
Air Warfare
USAF engine programmes tell a contrasting story
A winning bidder has been chosen to implement the B-52H Commercial Engine Replacement Program — but a plan to re-engine the F-35A has encountered technical and affordability issues.
Air Warfare
Raider advances towards test phase
The B-21 programme for the USAF is making ‘good progress towards a real fielded capability’, says the Secretary of the Air Force — but could Congress scale back plans to equip the stealth bomber with nuclear weapons?
Naval Warfare
No progress on UK Bay-class support ship conversion
Modifications to one of the RN's Bay-class support ships were first announced in March 2021 in the Defence Command Paper.
Defence Notes
AUKUS fallout, US eyes Wedgetail and 8x8 armoured platforms (podcast)
Welcome to Episode 38 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Featured videos
Air Warfare
Upgrades provide AMRAAM with enhanced capability against advanced threats (Video)
AMRAAM offers an onboard active radar and an all-weather capability, providing a wide employment envelope and operational flexibility for operators.
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Rotorhub
Russian Customer Takes Delivery Of The First AW119 Ke Helicopter With Versace Designed Interior
19th September 2008
AgustaWestland and Versace are pleased to announce, during a ceremony held at JetExpo 2008 in Moscow today, that the first AW119 Ke single turbine engine …
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Rotorhub
Bell Delivers Huey II Helicopter to Kern County Sheriff's Office
19th September 2008
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of a Bell Huey II helicopter to the Kern County Sheriff's Department. The helicopter will significantly enhance the ability of …
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Rotorhub
AWOS Automated Weather Systems Augment Nigeria Offshore Flight Planning
19th September 2008
ExxonMobil is installing onshore and offshore automated weather monitoring stations to improve helicopter flight planning for its Nigerian oil operations. Two Automated Weather Observing Systems …
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Rotorhub
ATE exhibits latest Mi-24 upgrade features
19th September 2008
South Africa’s Advanced Technologies & Engineering (ATE) exhibited its upgraded Mi-24 Hind at this year’s Africa Aerospace and Defence. According to Deputy Chairman, Peter-Paul Ngwenya, …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing looks to Chinook for Africa market entry
19th September 2008
Boeing is making strides to enter the developing African defence market with its first major presence at Africa Aerospace and Defence. One of the corner …
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Rotorhub
Helicopteres Guimbal delivers first production Cabri G2
19th September 2008
On Friday 19th of September, the first serial production CABRI G2 helicopter was delivered to its launching customer iXAir, a major french operator. It was …
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Unmanned Vehicles
163rd Reconnaissance Wing makes final preparations for Predator flights
18th September 2008
Members of the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing here are now ready to begin training the Airmen on the MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft system. March Air Reserve …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Aurora Flight Sciences Initiates Collaborative Program with Olin College of Engineering
18th September 2008
Aurora Flight Sciences announced today the beginning of a collaboration with the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Massachusetts. The collaboration, under the …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Transformable Dragon Runner SUGV Makes Its Debut
18th September 2008
QinetiQ North America’s Technology Solutions Group today launches its new Dragon Runner Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Dragon Runner SUGV). Dragon Runner SUGV is the first …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Raytheon develops UAS ground solution to meet Air Force ISR needs
18th September 2008
Raytheon Company has developed an advanced common ground control system, or CGCS, for the U.S. Air Force to address mission capability needs for the Predator …
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Unmanned Vehicles
IMCA give their global view on ROV personnel statistics
18th September 2008
Statistics on the number of ROV personnel working across the industry world-wide have been produced by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). This new analysis …
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Unmanned Vehicles
US Air Force develops plan for filling unmanned aircraft system positions
18th September 2008
Air Force leaders are taking a two-pronged approach to address the increasing need for pilots of unmanned aircraft systems in Afghanistan and Iraq, an Air …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Denel unveils Seeker 400
18th September 2008
South Africa’s Denel Dynamics has unveiled its latest UAV at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008. The latest iteration of the Seeker family, the Seeker 400, …
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Rotorhub
ITT achieves FAA milestone on ADS-B air traffic modernization program
18th September 2008
ITT Corporation today announced it has successfully deployed the Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) essential services system for southern Florida, achieving Initial Operational Capability …
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Rotorhub
South Africa: Transnet National Port Authority orders a Grand helicopter for harbour pilot shuttle operations
18th September 2008
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) of South Africa has ordered a Grand light twin helicopter for its Harbour …
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Rotorhub
AgustaWestland assign 100th Grand helicopter to Russian customer
18th September 2008
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the assignment of the 100th Grand light twin helicopter to a Russian private customer. The aircraft will be used for …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing to Provide Research and Development for US Army Rotorcraft Programs
18th September 2008
The Boeing Company has won three competitive proposals resulting in U.S. Army Technology Investment Agreements with a combined value of more than $19 million. The …
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Rotorhub
South Africa: Eurocopter opens upgraded Cape Town Service Facility
18th September 2008
Eurocopter, the world’s leading supplier of civil, law enforcement, emergency response and utility helicopters, has invested around ZAR 2 million in upgrading its Cape Town- …
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Rotorhub
Ducommun names new CFO
18th September 2008
Ducommun Incorporated announced that Joseph P. Bellino has joined the company as vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Bellino reports to Joseph C. Berenato, …
