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
Ryanair abandons plans for Forli base and sets sights on Trapani instead
30th October 2008
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, today (30th Oct) announced that from May 2009 it will base two aircraft at Trapani and confirmed that it …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Australia will run restricted competition for JP 129 replacement
30th October 2008
Senior Australian defence capability planners have confirmed there will be a restricted competition process for the troubled Australian Army JP129 tactical UAV requirement. Defence officials …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurocopter and PTDI sign a partnership agreement for the manufacturing of Super Puma MKII helicopters
30th October 2008
Jakarta 21 st October 2008, Eurocopter and PTDI sign a cooperation agreement which aims to set up a local assembly line to manufacture airframes for …
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Defence Notes
Ryanair refuses to install kiosks at Dublin Airport over charges row
30th October 2008
Ryanair today (Wednesday, 29th October 2008) confirmed that it would not now install self service kiosks (SSK's) at the Dublin Airport monopoly, following the failure …
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Rotorhub
Air Technology Group to Attend Helishow in Dubai
30th October 2008
(Naples, FL - October 29, 2008) Naples-based Air Technology Group, which includes Air Technology Inc. and Air Technology Engines Inc., will participate in Helishow Dubai …
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Defence Notes
Boeing Projects China as World's Fastest Growing Aviation Market
30th October 2008
BEIJING, Oct. 29, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] detailed its 2008 Current Market Outlook (CMO) for the China region today, forecasting a market …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Northrop Grumman Grant to San Fernando Valley School to Help Fund Student Involvement in Robotics Program
30th October 2008
Northrop Grumman Corporation has awarded James Monroe High School in North Hills a $6,500 grant in support of an innovative robotics program aimed at providing …
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Defence Notes
TSA and Continental Airlines Expand Paperless Boarding Pass Program to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
30th October 2008
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Continental Airlines announced today the expansion of the Paperless Boarding Pass pilot program to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The …
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Unmanned Vehicles
Empire Challenge Validates Technologies to Support Military Networking
30th October 2008
Northrop Grumman Corporation played a major role in a recent joint military demonstration testing increased interoperability between U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and coalition reconnaissance …
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Defence Notes
Delta and Northwest Merge, Creating Premier Global Airline
30th October 2008
ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2008 - Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) and Northwest Airlines, Inc. today merged, creating a premier global airline with service to …
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Rotorhub
AFS Adds Inlet Barrier Filter STC for Dual Hydraulic Eurocopter AS350B3
30th October 2008
St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 30, 2008 - Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. (AFS) has received an amendment to its current EC130 B4 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell cuts workforce following ARH termination
29th October 2008
Officials at Bell Helicopter announced today that the company would lay off approximately 500 workers. This represents about four percent of the Bell Helicopter workforce …
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Defence Notes
Norwegian to open Copenhagen base following Sterling collaspe
29th October 2008
Scandinavian low-fare airline, Norwegian.no is to establish a new base at Copenhagen's Kastrup airport. The company which already has bases at Oslo-Gardermoen and Stockholm's Arlanda …
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Defence Notes
Meeting of connectivity minds as Lufthansa takes over bmi
29th October 2008
Today's announcement that Lufthansa is to take control of the UK’s bmi means that two pro-connectivity managements will soon be working together. bmi is reported …
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Rotorhub
Night Vision Goggles Improve ThedaStar Safety
29th October 2008
ThedaStar Air Medical Helicopter (ThedaStar) crew members and patients are now safer than ever thanks to the use of night vision goggles, which are similar …
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Rotorhub
British Heart Foundation Donates New Light Weight Defibrillators to the East Anglian Air Ambulance
29th October 2008
The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has been presented with two new defibrillators worth over £3,000 by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Defibrillators are machines …
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Rotorhub
UTair expands helicopter services in Europe
29th October 2008
UTair Europe, a subsidiary of UTair (UTair Aviation, JSC), has announced an expansion of its flight destinations and an increase in helicopter services throughout the …
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Rotorhub
Helitech Support Services announces Kelly Loewen as their new Director of Maintenance
29th October 2008
Helitech Support Services is pleased to announce Kelly Loewen as the new Director of Maintenance. "Kelly comes highly recommended with over 16 years of industry …
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Defence Notes
Adertising Standards Authority upholds complaint against easyJet advert
29th October 2008
AdA regional press ad, for easyJet, stated "up to 65% cheaper than BA". The ad featured a list of seven destinations and quoted the BA …
