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 MVRsimulation'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
Embraer to participate in Airshow China 2008
31st October 2008
São José dos Campos, October 30, 2008 - Embraer participates in the seventh China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (www.airshow.com.cn/en), November 4-9, at Zhuhai Airport, …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Australia: New technology to neutralise improvised explosive devices
31st October 2008
The robot has been developed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and was demonstrated at the Land Warfare Conference in Brisbane. "Innovations like …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Aurora Flight Sciences Wins US Air Force Contract on Vision-Based Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) Guidance
31st October 2008
Aurora Flight Sciences announced that the company has been selected for a U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase II award in support of vision-based micro air …
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Defence Notes
Polynesian Blue celebrates third birthday with special offers
31st October 2008
Thurs 30 Oct 2008 (NZ, AU) / Wed 29 Oct 2008 (Samoa): Polynesian Blue is celebrating its 3rd birthday with a Birthday Surprise Sale for …
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Unmanned Vehicles
iRobot Receives $3.7 Million Order from NAVSEA
31st October 2008
iRobot Corp announced it has received a $3.7 million order from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) under an existing Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The order …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Offshore piplines inspected using Gavia UAV
31st October 2008
SeeByte, a cutting edge software solutions company, used its AutoTracker intelligent payload software to guide a GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) as it inspected two …
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Unmanned Vehicles
iRobot Delivers 2,000th PackBot Robot
31st October 2008
iRobot today announced it has delivered 2,000 PackBot robots to the U.S. military, public safety organizations and a variety of international customers. Born out of …
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Defence Notes
Shannon Aerospace Appoints New Quality Assurance Manager
31st October 2008
Muriel Fenton has been appointed to the position of Quality Assurance Manager at Shannon Aerospace Ltd. One of the first recruits to Shannon Aerospace, Muriel …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Landmark Demonstration of Unmanned Flight
31st October 2008
ASTRAEA, the pioneering £32million aerospace programme, has completed a major demonstration of autonomous technology. In a week of events at ParcAberporth in West Wales, the …
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Rotorhub
United Rotorcraft Solutions draws winner for TSO night vision goggles
31st October 2008
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) extends congratulations to Eric Pangburn, the winner of the drawing for the Night Vision Goggles give away at the recent AMTC …
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Rotorhub
New Onboard Systems MD600N cargo hook kit receives FAA certification
31st October 2008
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that its new cargo hook kit for the MD600N aircraft has been STC …
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Rotorhub
Australian pilots to be taught critical thinking skills
31st October 2008
A key step is being taken to improve the training being given to new pilots in Australia. For the first time all pilots will be …
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Rotorhub
UK: Devon Air Ambulance Trust Pays Tribute to Pilot
31st October 2008
Following the tragic loss of a much loved and respected Air Ambulance pilot and helicopter instructor Captain Steve Ford in a motorcycle accident last weekend, …
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Defence Notes
TECHNOLOGY TRACKER: NFC could bring down house of cards
30th October 2008
TECHNOLOGY TRACKER: NFC could bring down house of cards The resources being expended to put credit-card swipes into IFE and connectivity systems could prove to …
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Rotorhub
Aeronautical Accessories achieves dual AS9100 / ISO 9001:2000 certification
30th October 2008
Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. (AAI) recently underwent a full management system audit by AS9100 certified registrar Eagle Registrations, Inc. This full system audit covered every aspect …
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Defence Notes
AirTran Airways Announces Partnership with e-Rewards
30th October 2008
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced a partnership with e-Rewards, the nation's largest online market research panel. A+ Rewards …
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Defence Helicopter
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Signs A Contract For Three AW139 Helicopters Plus Options
30th October 2008
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has signed a contract for three AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin engine helicopters plus options for several additional aircraft. These …
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Defence Notes
CAE True Airport service to maintain visual database scene currency for JetBlue Airways
30th October 2008
CAE announced that JetBlue Airways has signed a contract for CAE True Airport, a subscription-based service that keeps visual databases current with rapidly changing airport …
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Defence Notes
UK's Air Southwest celebrates fifth birthday
30th October 2008
Air Southwest, the region's own low-fare airline has today celebrated its fifth anniversary and named two of its aircraft to further underline the airline's commitment …
