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Bell selected over Boeing to build DARPA SPRINT X-Plane

The programme first began in 2023 with Bell and Boeing’s concepts progressing to Phase 1B, in which testing has been carried out over the last year.

National Audit Office report highlights major delays in UK’s F-35 programme

The report discloses that while the capability provided by the F-35 is superior to previous UK aircraft, delays from the UK Ministry of Defence on the programme have significantly impacted the country’s warfighting capabilities.

Air Warfare

France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

Land Warfare

Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles

Arquus displayed the Drailer uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Akeron LP long-range missile at the Techterre technology demonstrator event ahead of trials in September.

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Defence Helicopter

Aviall, Bristow sign parts supply agreement

26th February 2010

Aviall Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, has reached an agreement to provide a global parts supply program for the helicopter divisions and …
Uncrewed Vehicles

The (retired) first eye in the sky

26th February 2010

The Canadian Forces’ first retired CU-161 Sperwer unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – tail number 161001 – was unveiled at its new home at the Canadian …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Bat Unmanned Aircraft System successfully completes first flight

26th February 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that it has flown the first in a new series of Bat unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in January. Configured with …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Elbit Systems unveils its UAS Intelligence Management Center

26th February 2010

Elbit Systems Ltd. unveiled today, during a media and analysts visit to the Company's headquarters, its new Intelligence Management Center (IMC) for unmanned aircraft systems …
Land Warfare

Harris Corporation receives $78 Million HF radio systems order for US Department of Defense next-generation MRAP vehicles

26th February 2010

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received an order valued at $78 million to provide additional Falcon II AN/VRC-104 high-frequency tactical …
Digital Battlespace

US Army completes field testing of Northrop Grumman-developed next-generation FBCB2 software

26th February 2010

The US Army has completed formal evaluation of the next-generation software version of the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2), developed by Northrop …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing receives US Army production contract for Brigade Combat Team Modernization Increment 1

26th February 2010

Boeing today announced that it received a contract from the US Army on Feb. 24 for low-rate initial production of the initial brigade set of …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA Winter 2010: Heavy lift initial focus for new army aviation brigade

26th February 2010

The US Army is focusing on heavy lift helicopters first as it moves to stand up a 13th combat aviation brigade (CAB), according to its …
Defence Notes

Republic Airways orders 40 CSeries CS300s, with 40 options

25th February 2010

Republic Airways Holdings is to be the CSeries launch customer in North America having signed a deal for 40 CS300s, with options for up to …
Defence Notes

First Class for all American Eagle CRJ700s

25th February 2010

American Eagle Airlines is to begin First Class service on all of its Bombardier CRJ700s from 2 July this year. With the introduction of nine …
Defence Notes

AirAsia makes record profit in 2009

25th February 2010

Despite 2009 being regarded as the worst year in the history of the aviation industry, AirAsia has announced net profits of RM549 million for the …
Defence Notes

Southwest opts for Teledyne data distribution and loading IT

25th February 2010

Southwest Airlines has implemented Teledyne Controls’ LoadStar Server Enterprise (LSE) software and PMAT 2000 Portable Maintenance Access Terminal to support data distribution and loading across …
Defence Notes

Midwest announces two new routes from Kansas City

25th February 2010

Midwest Airlines is to launch nonstop service between Kansas City and both Columbus, Ohio and New Orleans. “Kansas City remains an important part of our …
Defence Notes

Ryanair adds Liverpool?Szczecin service

25th February 2010

Ryanair has announced a new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to Szczecin in northeast Poland, with a twice weekly service starting on 21 …
Digital Battlespace

AUSA Winter 2010: AMF JTRS ahead of schedule

25th February 2010

Preproduction units of the Airborne, Maritime/Fixed Station (AMF) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) are being delivered to US Army aviation units six months ahead of …
Land Warfare

Danish CV90s deployed to Afghanistan

25th February 2010

The Danish Army has deployed its BAE Systems Hägglunds CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles on operations for the first time shipping 10 of the recently delivered …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout deploys unmanned ground vehicles

25th February 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS) demonstrated how the US Army and other land forces could rely on its ability to …
Defence Notes

SSJ100 in Yakutsk for cold soak trials

25th February 2010

The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight prototype, SN95004 (pictured at its roll-out), has landed at Yakutsk airport where it will undergo cold soak trials. These …
Defence Notes

4Q09 and full-year results announced by Republic Airways

25th February 2010

Republic Airways Holdings has reported its financial figures for the fourth quarter of 2009 (4Q09) and for the the last full calendar year. Operating revenues …