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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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Sea King comes back to life

9th April 2009

On April 2, 2009 Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Fleetlands performed the formal handover of Sea King MK4 ZF115 back to the MoD after an extensive …
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Canadian Helicopters announces extension of US Air Force contract

8th April 2009

Canadian Helicopters the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada, today announced the extension of its US Air Force North Warning System Contracts. The …
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German Armed Forces mark 50 years of SAR

8th April 2009

The German Federal Armed Forces have celebrated 50 years of Search and Rescue provision. The anniversary was marked with a special event at Landsberg-Lech AB …
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Hangar Inauguration at Niebull HEMS Base of the DRF Luftrettung

8th April 2009

On April 1st the opening of the new hangar building at the Niebüll HEMS Base was celebrated. Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark was …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Lockheed flags Medivac role for VUIT-2

8th April 2009

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is proposing fitting military medical evacuation helicopters with its Video from unmanned air systems (UAS) for Interoperability Teaming Level …
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KAF Express serving Afghanistan destinations

8th April 2009

In the skies over Kandahar Province, Canada's Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) Air Wing is making a big impression on operations and improving the safety …
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NH90 assists in Italian earthquake aftermath

7th April 2009

Helicopters from the Italian armed forces and para-public agencies have been assisting in the aftermath of the devastating Italian earthquake on Monday. More than 200 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

New Canadian contract for small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAV) will boost economy

7th April 2009

The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, the Honourable Christian Paradis, and the Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

FLIR Systems Announces $4.1 Million Order from Northrop Grumman Corporation

7th April 2009

FLIR Systems announced today that it has received a $4.1 million Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) delivery order from Northrop Grumman for its BRITE Star …
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LaBarge Wins $5.1 million Contract from Bell Helicopter for V-22 Osprey Aircraft Program

7th April 2009

LaBarge has received a $5.1 million contract from Bell Helicopter to continue to produce electronic subassemblies for the de-icing system of the V-22 Osprey. LaBarge …
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Air Tattoo to stage mass Royal Navy flypast

7th April 2009

One of the biggest displays of Royal Navy airpower will be staged at this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

USCG Predator B deal likely but will be slow to develop

7th April 2009

The US Coast Guard has confirmed it has not allocated funds for acquisition of an endurance unmanned air system in the coming US financial year …
Uncrewed Vehicles

USCG rule out UAS lease arrangements

7th April 2009

The US Coast Guard has ruled out out the option of commercial service leases for unmanned air systems to meet short term operational requirements. USCG …
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Russia to deliver attack helicopters to Brazil this year

7th April 2009

Russia will start deliveries of Mi-35 Hind attack helicopters to Brazil by the end of 2009, a senior government official said on Monday. The Russian …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ISR, UAV, and Army Aviation communities all apparent winners in US FY10 defense budget revisions

6th April 2009

Intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) programs, Predator unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and the recruiting and training of additional Army helicopter crews all received additional funding emphasis …
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Finmeccanica clarifies position on the VH-71 programme

6th April 2009

With regards to the US Defence Administration's possible cancellation of the VH-71 programme, Finmeccanica confirms that this is only the first step in a particularly …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing Demonstrates Command and Control of ScanEagle UAS From Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft

6th April 2009

Boeing on March 16 successfully demonstrated simultaneous command and control of three ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Wedgetail …
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First successful powered flight of the Longbow Fire Control Radar Electronics Unit configuration on an Apache Block III prototype helicopter achieved

6th April 2009

The Longbow Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Northrop Grumman Corporation and Lockheed Martin recently marked the first successful powered flight of the Radar …
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413 Sqn take part in SAREX 2009

6th April 2009

Members of 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron from 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S. and 103 Search and Rescue Squadron from 9 Wing Gander, N.L of the …