Defence Notes
Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
I/ITSEC 2021 News Hide
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I/ITSEC 2021: Varjo launches Aero and highlights PTMT
Launched at I/ITSEC 2021 by Finnish HMD specialist Varjo, the Aero entry-level device features MVR Simulation's PTMT.
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What next after I/ITSEC 2021? (Opinion)
This year’s I/ITSEC revealed some changed priorities in the military training sector, due not only to COVID-19 but also to the availability of the latest technologies.
Dubai Airshow 2021 News Hide
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Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE to host ViDAR centre of excellence
Will the ViDAR SCAR reconnaissance pod make an impact in the Middle Eastern ISR market?
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Dubai Airshow 2021: Horizon Technologies and Airborne Technologies GmbH team up
Horizon Technologies and Airborne Technologies to jointly develop BlackFish SCAR-Pods.
Land Warfare
Future of MRV-P remains unclear
Procurement of the Multi-Role Vehicle – Protected was not mentioned in the recent Future Soldier plan or the earlier Integrated Review, but the MoD claims that plans have not yet been finalised.
Naval Warfare
Uruguay eyes OPVs in naval overhaul but words still speak louder than actions
Will Uruguay be able to follow through with a plan to buy two OPVs?
Air Warfare
Dassault captures mega Rafale order from UAE
Dassault and the UAE have signed off on a huge order for new fighter jets, helicopters and weapons.
Defence Notes
I/ITSEC highlights, carrier supply chain issues and will FCAS/Tempest merge? (Podcast)
Welcome to Episode 48 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Featured videos
Naval Warfare
Up-close with Leonardo's LIONFISH® (Sponsored video)
Drawing on the experience gained in the small- and medium-calibre sector and with an eye on technological evolution, Leonardo has developed the LIONFISH® family. Watch the video now.
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Defence Notes
AirTran Airways reports October 2008 traffic
6th November 2008
see detailed press release here
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Defence Notes
Southwest Airlines reports October 2008 traffic
6th November 2008
see detailed press release here
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Defence Notes
US Airways reports October 2008 traffic
6th November 2008
see detailed press release here
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Defence Helicopter
EADS Defence & Security supports German helicopters
6th November 2008
As part of a product improvement programme, EADS Defence & Security (DS) will equip the German Armed Forces' CH-53 G transport helicopters with the new …
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Defence Notes
Czech Airlines Successfully Underwent an International ISO 14001 Certification Audit, Meeting the Highest Environmental Standard
5th November 2008
At the end of October, Czech Airlines successfully passed the final stage of an environmental audit according to the ISO 14001 international norm. The certification …
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Defence Notes
Civil Aviation Flight University Of China Purchases Mechtronix A320 full flight simulator
5th November 2008
Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) today announced the purchase of the new A320 FFS X(TM) and FFT X(TM) from Mechtronix, the fastest growing …
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Defence Notes
Ryanair launches its twenty-seventh base at Edinburgh Airport.
5th November 2008
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, today (5 Nov) celebrated its twenty-seventh Base launch at Edinburgh Airport. From today, Ryanair will base two new Boeing …
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Rotorhub
Guardian Mobility to launch Guardian Mobile Trax at Helishow Dubai
5th November 2008
Guardian Mobility will launch new product, Guardian Mobile Trax, at Helishow Dubai 2008 in the United Arab Emirates, November 1-13, 2008, the Middle East's only …
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Rotorhub
Canada: STARS unveils new AW139 helicopter to air medical community
5th November 2008
STARS unveiled the new high technology AgustaWestland - AW139 helicopter to the air medical community at the annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Minneapolis, …
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Defence Helicopter
Barco mission displays selected for 'Panther' helicopter upgrade
5th November 2008
Avionics specialist Barco has won an important contract from helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter to deliver high-performance mission displays for use aboard the AS 565 ‘Panther' helicopter. …
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Rotorhub
AeroMedical and Rescue Expert Gadbois Featured at Dubai Helishow ?08
5th November 2008
Christian Gadbois, president and CEO of SRT Helicopters of Bakersfield will be a featured speaker at the Dubai Air Medical & Rescue Show during the …
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Defence Notes
Rockwell Collins results reveal widebody IFE decline
5th November 2008
Rockwell Collins reports healthy increases in revenue and earnings for its 2008 fiscal year ended on September 30. But the US avionics giant’s books also …
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Defence Notes
AirAsia Opens First Daily Direct Flight From Kuala Lumpur To Tiruchi
5th November 2008
The largest and leading low-cost carrier in Asia, AirAsia today announces that it will commence its daily direct flight to Tiruchirappli, India from Kuala Lumpur, …
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Rotorhub
Light Military Sector Expected to Be Most Dynamic Rotorcraft Market Segment
5th November 2008
In a new study, "The Market for Light Military Rotorcraft," Forecast International projects that 2,176 light rotorcraft will be produced for military use during the …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Kutta Technologies awarded $5M in US Army Contracts to Develop and Deploy Advanced UV Controller
5th November 2008
Kutta Technologies, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a prime contract to integrate and flight test their Bi-Directional Remote Viewing Terminal Technology (BDRVT) with …
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Rotorhub
UK: Specialist Aviation Services Group Launches Maintenance Management Course
5th November 2008
Specialist Aviation Services Group is pleased to announce the launch of its Operator's Maintenance Management course to enable police and other emergency service air operators …
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Rotorhub
Australia: Becker Helicopter expands as new Au$100M Saudi contract starts
5th November 2008
The Sunshine Coast will become a pilot training base for the Saudi Arabian National Guard in a contract worth over $100 million. The first intake …
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Rotorhub
APKWS guided rocket program now led by U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
5th November 2008
BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) contract has been transferred from the U.S. Army to the Department of the Navy. With full funding …
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Unmanned Vehicles
AAI awarded $135M Shadow UAV contract
5th November 2008
AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Nov 1, 2008, a $135,049,801 cost plus/incentive/fee contract for Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle system, and performance based …
