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Defence Notes

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Land Warfare

Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy

Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.

Land Warfare

Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline

Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter

After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.

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Somali pirates fire on US Navy Helicopter

28th August 2009

At approximately 8:00 a.m. local time, August 26, Somali pirates aboard Motor Vessel (M/V) Win Far, fired what appeared to be a large caliber weapon …
Uncrewed Vehicles

First Echo Hawk Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Delivered to US Air Force

28th August 2009

Aerocross Systems delivered the first Echo Hawk UAS to the US Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Armament Center, on Monday, 17 August 2009, under …
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services Delivers Helotrac RL Enhancements for US Army Light Utility Helicopter Program

27th August 2009

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced it has delivered enhancements to the Helotrac RL maintenance management system for the US Army's UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MicroPilot releases the MP CAT lightweight UAV catapult

27th August 2009

For its eight consecutive presence since 2002 at AUVSI North American Convention & Trade Show being held this year in Washington D.C. , MicroPilot announced …
Defence Helicopter

Australian Black Hawks reach six year flying hours record

27th August 2009

The Australian Army's Sikorsky S-70-A9 Black Hawk helicopter fleet has achieved its highest rates of effort in more than six years according to the country's …
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Taipei eyes new SAR helicopters after typhoon

27th August 2009

Taiwan has flagged plans to buy 15 new search and rescue helicopters in the aftermath of typhoon Morakot which has killed at least 128 people …
Uncrewed Vehicles

American Dynamics plan two versions of new rocket pod

26th August 2009

American Dynamics Flight Systems says it is working on two versions of its new aerodynamic launcher for folding fin rockets, with the system to be …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Ox UAS makes debut flight

26th August 2009

Florida-based CLMax Engineering has unveiled a demonstrator for a high payload capacity tier two tactical unmanned air system with the type making its debut flight …
Defence Helicopter

Vector Aerospace acquires certified OH58 airframe maintenance fixture

25th August 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services now offers Bell Helicopter-certified airframe repair capability for the OH-58 (Kiowa) A and C models, via its new maintenance fixture located …
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Australia gives green light to first step in new helicopter pilot training system

25th August 2009

The Australian government has given the green light to the development of a new basic flight training architecture that will provide initial qualifications for military …
Defence Helicopter

Merlin Helicopters Train For Afghanistan

24th August 2009

The Merlin Helicopter Force has commenced a four month training exercise in the United States as the final stage of preparation for its end of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Untangling the Underworld

24th August 2009

The risk of cable snarl-up during multiple ROV operations beneath the waves is avoided in a TMS design breakthrough. The solution came from a joint …
Defence Helicopter

Russian Helicopters and Turbomeca Sign Memorandum

24th August 2009

Russian Helicopters, JSC, and Turbomeca have signed a memorandum on engine deliveries for the first Russian light turbine helicopter Sapsan (Mi-34S2) at MAKS airshow. The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

QinetiQ sells Talon robots to Australian Defence Force

24th August 2009

QinetiQ has secured a AUS$23m contract from the Australian Department of Defence for Talon robots and replacement parts to support Australian Defence Forces deployed on …
Defence Helicopter

Thales Improves Eye of The Tiger

24th August 2009

Thales has successfully secured an order from prime contractor Australian Aerospace to upgrade the TopOwl Helmet-Mounted Sight Display (HMSD) Display Modules fitted to the Australian …
Defence Helicopter

Netherlands merchant marine appreciates counter piracy operation

24th August 2009

While participating in counter piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, the crew of Palomino 16, a CH-124 Sea King and crew deployed with HMCS …
Defence Helicopter

Host Systems Transportable ATC Towers give the capability to the British RAF in Camp Bastion to become the UK's 5th busiest Airport.

24th August 2009

The very latest design in Mobile ATC Towers from Host Systems in the UK has enabled the British Royal Air Force to develop ATC capability …
Defence Helicopter

Camp Bastion is among the busiest UK-run Airports

23rd August 2009

It may have been set up just three years ago, by two men, on a gravel dirt track - but new movements figures show that …
Defence Helicopter

MAKS 09: Russian Helicopters targets lighter end of market for growth

21st August 2009

While between 60 and 70% of the aircraft sold by Russian Helicopters JSC, the new consolidated ‘mother’ company for Russia’s industry, are Mil Mi-8 and …