Air Warfare

Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production

The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.

Land Warfare

Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars

The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.

Air Warfare

South Korea considers cancellation of second AH-64E Apache helicopter purchase

The likely scrapping of Boeing’s Apache helicopter comes after a huge budget cut approved by the South Korean National Assembly. The helicopter procurement had already been reconsidered by the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff earlier in the year.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history

The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.

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Air Warfare

General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level

With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.

Air Warfare

Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)

With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.

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Defence Helicopter

HMS Gannet Smashes through 400 SAR Sorties during 2009 ? Exceeding Last Year?s Record with a Month to Go

3rd December 2009

The Royal Navy’s duty crew of HMS Gannet’s Search and Rescue (SAR) unit has created a bit of history after attending its 400th call out …
Digital Battlespace

EADS Defence & Security protects new Australian Amphibious Ships

3rd December 2009

EADS Defence & Security (DS) provides the new "Canberra" class amphibious ships of the Royal Australian Navy with the latest technology identification systems in order …
Digital Battlespace

NC3A and Poland to cooperate closely

3rd December 2009

On 23 and 24 November, a delegation of the NATO C3 Agency went to Poland at Director Information Technology and Telecommunications Department, Dr. Romuald Hoffmann, …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter Japan delivers first EC135 training helicopter to Japan Maritime Self Defense Force

2nd December 2009

Eurocopter Japan handed over today the first EC135T2i training helicopter to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (MSDF). The delivery ceremony took place at the …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing Team Installs Radar Antenna on P-8A Poseidon

2nd December 2009

A Boeing and a Raytheon employee complete installation of an APY-10 radar antenna on P-8A Poseidon test aircraft T2 last month at the Boeing Developmental …
Defence Helicopter

Sensor turret installation is validated for the UH-72A

2nd December 2009

Flight tests have been completed with the electro-optical/infrared sensor turret for UH-72A Lakotas that will be operated by the US Army National Guard in Security …
Defence Helicopter

Helicopter revitalization program launches final refurbished Black Hawk

2nd December 2009

Moments after Maj. Gen. James Myles, commanding general, Aviation and Missile Command, took off in the Corpus Christi Army Depot UH-1H Huey to attend a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

New image of mystery UAV in Afghanistan

2nd December 2009

A new and more detailed image of the mystery UAV operating in Afghanistan has come to light. In April this year, UVOnline broke the story of …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky delivers UH-60M Black Hawk to Bahrain Defence Forces

1st December 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today celebrated the formal delivery of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to the Defense Forces of Bahrain. It is the first of …
Military Logistics

Cobham Enables Airbus A330 Air-to-Air Refuelling Flight Demonstrations

1st December 2009

Cobham air-to-air refuelling pods have successfully demonstrated the ability to transfer fuel from the Airbus Military A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to Spanish Air …
Military Logistics

BAe 146-300 to Operate for UK Ministry of Defence under Titan Airways Contract

1st December 2009

Titan Airways of the UK has leased a BAe 146-300 from BAE Systems to fulfil an urgent Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract in the Middle …
Defence Helicopter

Alligator and Mistral meet in St Petersburg

1st December 2009

A Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter has landed on the French assault ship Mistral as part of the vessel's official visit to St Petersburg. The Mistral …
Defence Helicopter

Vector Aerospace team honoured by Boeing

1st December 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – UK, one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services was recently awarded the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Schiebel signs a contract with French DGA for lease of its Camcopter S-100

1st December 2009

Following the success with the first UAS ever to fly at the Paris Air Show in June 2009, Schiebel has now won a contract with …
Defence Helicopter

ATK and Elbit Systems Conduct Successful Flight Test of GATR From OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter

1st December 2009

Alliant Techsystems and Elbit Systems have successfully conducted flight tests of the Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) from a US Army rotary-wing helicopter: the OH-58D …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing EA-18G Growler to Advance to Full Rate Production

1st December 2009

The Boeing EA-18G Growler was approved to advance into Full Rate Production (FRP) by the US Department of Defense (DOD) on Nov. 23. The St. …
Defence Helicopter

Global Positioning Systems Improve Helicopter Safety

1st December 2009

Global positioning system technology is being applied to older rotary-wing aircraft to help save lives, a senior helicopter pilot based at Andrews Air Force Base, …
Digital Battlespace

MC-12 Liberty Reaches 1000th Combat Mission

30th November 2009

Only five months after arriving in-theater, the 362nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron recently reached 1,000 combat sorties in the MC-12W Liberty Project Aircraft. Currently operating only …
Defence Helicopter

RAF Merlins given green light for ops in Afghanistan

30th November 2009

Following the arrival of the first RAF Merlin helicopters in Afghanistan, the initial Merlin force has now passed the extensive pre-flight checks enabling them to …