Air Warfare
Bring the Storm (Sponsored)
BAE Systems launched its versatile Storm EW™ Modules designed to provide customized, state-of-the-art offensive and defense electronic warfare (EW) for combat platforms for the broader U.S. and allied fleets.
Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy looks for longer range and endurance to solve wide-area mission planning
The US Navy is engaged in a number of efforts to identify rapid acquisition strategies for new maritime based aircraft and technologies, including wide area mission capable UAVs.
Uncrewed Vehicles
XV Patrick Blackett opens up broad range of experimentation possibilities, says RN
The RN will push 'hard' to operate the optionally crewed experimental vessel XV Patrick Blackett as an autonomous platform.
Naval Warfare
Fragile grain deal unlikely to significantly shift Black Sea security situation, expert says
The limited and tentative nature of a deal between Moscow and Kyiv, brokered by the UN and Turkey to allow foodstuff exports from Ukrainian ports, is unlikely to shift the security situation in the Black Sea significantly.
Land Warfare
GDLS bets on innovative capabilities in USMC ARV competition
GDLS is working on a prototype that will be equipped with an advanced electronic architecture and enhanced C4/UAS, AI, robotic and communication features.
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Raytheon ELCAN takes on your toughest challenges (sponsored)
Raytheon ELCAN is the key to critical electro-optical solutions — the first choice when there are no second chances.
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Defence Notes
TECHNOLOGY TRACKER: LTE and WiMAX to slug it out for 4G dominance
26th October 2008
Though WiMAX and the LTE (Long Term Evolution) development of GSM cellular will probably come to dominate fourth-generation (4G) mobile wireless broadband services for consumers, …
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Defence Notes
Emirates receives second A380
25th October 2008
Emirates yesterday took delivery of another Airbus A380. The aircraft, the second of a total of 58 on order, will enter service on Monday.It will …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Raytheon, U.S. Navy Demonstrate Unmanned Aircraft System Capability for Submarines
24th October 2008
Raytheon Company and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, demonstrated an unmanned aircraft system capability for submerged submarines Sept. 10. The program, called Submarine …
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Defence Notes
The IMS Company still climbing through the turbulence
24th October 2008
Handheld IFE market leader The IMS Company is setting its face against the increasingly hostile trading environment that confronts the industry, announcing steep revenue growth …
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Defence Helicopter
FLIR Systems Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
23rd October 2008
FLIR Systems today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. Revenue was $276.7 million, up 45% compared to third quarter 2007 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Lynx Radar Capabilities Demonstrated During Patrol Operations On Southwest U.S. Border
23rd October 2008
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc, a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical reconnaissance radars, today announced that its Lynx Synthetic Aperture Radar …
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Defence Notes
ViaSat marks 100,000hr Ku-band milestone
23rd October 2008
VIASAT continues to assert its credentials as a passenger broadband service provider, announcing that the Ku-band network it supports for ARINC SKYLink recently topped 100,000 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Marines look to UAS for expanded EW capabilities
22nd October 2008
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is currently evaluating a range of new UAS payload subsystems that will expand the role of unmanned vehicles in …
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Defence Helicopter
New GENTEX Helmet Designed for Sikorsky X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator
22nd October 2008
The historic first flight of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator featured the use of a helmet crafted by GENTEX especially for the X2 Demonstrator. …
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Defence Notes
KLM picks PrivatAir for five more years of business-only
22nd October 2008
KLM has renewed for another five years the contract under which Swiss-based VIP and corporate charter operator PrivatAir supplies it with a business-only service on …
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Defence Notes
Ryanair announces Sardinian bases
21st October 2008
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline today announced that it will open two new Italian bases in Alghero and Cagliari in March 2009. These two …
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Defence Notes
Aircell adds destination guides to Gogo portal
21st October 2008
AIRCELL has added destination guides from leading US travel information provider Frommer’s to its Gogo terrestrially based passenger broadband service. Gogo is being trialled by …
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Rotorhub
Sikorsky Aircraft Announces Contract with Boston MedFlight for S-76C++ Helicopter
21st October 2008
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the signing of a contract to provide an S-76C++ helicopter to Boston MedFlight for air medical critical care transports in …
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Defence Notes
Bluebox in Airbus wireless IFE trial
20th October 2008
BRITISH handheld and lightweight IFE provider Bluebox Avionics is to carry out trials of its wireless system with Airbus. The company’s basic product, the handheld …
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Defence Notes
Qantas A380 approaches inaugural touchdown in Los Angeles
20th October 2008
THE first Qantas A380 is about two and a half hours out of Los Angeles, en route to the Australian carrier’s first commercial arrival with …
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Defence Notes
Regional Air Express completes test flights with five bladed Metro
19th October 2008
Regional Air Express, based at airport Münster/Osnabrück in Germany, has successfully completed the test flights with the new five bladed propellers of MTPropeller in Straubing, …
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Defence Notes
Starling strikes gold at last
18th October 2008
ONE of the longest-running stories in the broadband connectivity saga has come to a satisfactory conclusion for Starling Advanced Communications, which has seen its antenna …
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Rotorhub
AAMS Works with FAA, Congress Toward Safety Enhancements
17th October 2008
In light of recent accidents, the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and concerned members of …
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Rotorhub
Mayo Clinic Showcases New Eurocopter EC145 During Air Medical Transport Conference
17th October 2008
Mayo One, a new, state-of-the-art emergency medical helicopter, will be showcased during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), Oct. 20-22, in Minneapolis. The new helicopter, …
