Air Warfare

GDLS to unveil SHORAD variant of Pandur APC

The company sees the new model as a potential solution for the US Army's M-SHORAD Inc 4.

US Air Force needs to “rebuild to win”, says deputy chief of staff of operations

Aging aircraft, fewer platforms and a lack of replacements for retired systems has impacted the US Air Force’s lethality and training capabilities, according to the force’s deputy chief of staff for operations.

India unveils rebranded armed Hermes 650 UAS for tactical operations

India advances indigenous UAV integration with Akshi 7 and Drishti 10.

Air Warfare

France to buy more Rafale jets and invest €1.5 billion in upgrading air base

The Luxeuil Saint-Sauveur air base will be modernised to ensure it can host nuclear weapons as France continues efforts to boost its nuclear deterrence.

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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level

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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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Flood relief operations put IAF helicopters on war footing

5th October 2009

Following a request from the Karnataka and Andhra state governments to assist it in the relief and rescue operation, Training Command responded to the call …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Extended Range/Multi-Purpose Unmanned Aircraft System Readies for Immediate and Future Combat

5th October 2009

The Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) MQ-1C unmanned aircraft system (UAS) – the Army’s newest UAS – is undergoing successful testing in Iraq in preparation for near-term …
Defence Helicopter

Denel Aviation Upgrades the Oryx On-Board Communication and Navigation Systems

5th October 2009

Denel Aviation has been tasked with upgrading the Oryx helicopter’s on-board communication and navigation systems. The systems’ upgrade, which will include the modification and installation …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Army Leads Defense Department Effort to Coordinate Near-Term Flying of Unmanned Aircraft in National Airspace

5th October 2009

The Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office today announced it has created a new directorate to lead one of the Department of Defense (DoD) …
Defence Helicopter

FLIR and Sofradir to collaborate on new camera

5th October 2009

FLIR Systems and Sofradir today announced they will be collaborating on state-of-the-art, third-generation dual-band detectors and camera cores to create thermal cameras with enhanced capabilities …
Defence Helicopter

ATK Awarded $25 Million Contract Option to Produce LW30mm M789 HEDP

5th October 2009

Alliant Techsystems has been awarded a $25 million contract option to provide lightweight (LW) 30mm M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) tactical ammunition for the …
Defence Helicopter

AgustaWestland Congratulates the 2009 Cormorant Trophy Winners

4th October 2009

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the crew of the Canadian Forces 442 Search and Rescue Squadron, based at CFB Comox, on winning the 2009 Cormorant …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA 09: Boeing links Apache to multiple networks in C4ISR On-The-Move demo

3rd October 2009

In the run up to the Association of the US Army’s annual meeting in Washington DC next week, Boeing has revealed details of its networking …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Wideband Networking Waveform, Apache Demonstrate Future Force Interoperability

2nd October 2009

Two Boeing programs, the Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW) and the AH-64 Apache, participated in a successful integrated capabilities event this summer at the U.S. Army's …
Defence Helicopter

Dramatic end to long range RAF rescue

2nd October 2009

A dramatic Search and Rescue (SAR) mission that saw a Canadian seaman saved by a Royal Air Force crew, took place more than 200 miles …
Defence Helicopter

Carey Bond Appointed President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters

2nd October 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the appointment of Carey Bond as president of the company's Sikorsky Global Helicopters business. Bond also retains his previous position …
Defence Helicopter

Coastguard helicopters reach landmark operational date

1st October 2009

The new search and rescue helicopters at the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) base in Stornoway in the Western Isles have completed nearly 350 …
Defence Helicopter

Merlins prepare to get hot and high in Afghanistan

30th September 2009

In Iraq Merlins proved their worth. Now the RAF prepares its helicopters and crews for the challenge of Afghanistan. With all RAF aircraft out of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System Fielded With Automatic Takeoff and Landing System

30th September 2009

Northrop Grumman has equipped and fielded its Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with an Automatic Takeoff and Landing System (ATLS) to the Army's UAS Training …
Digital Battlespace

NATO Agency Delivers Airborne Chat Capability

30th September 2009

Real time collaboration via an airborne internet protocol (IP) based ‘chat’ capability is now possible onboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. …
Digital Battlespace

First Operational Growler Squadron Safe for Flight

30th September 2009

Electronic Attack (VAQ) 132 received the official notification in a Sept. 22 Navy message from Capt. Tom Slais, Commander Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet, …
Defence Helicopter

UK MOD Announces £300m To Boost Puma Power

29th September 2009

The RAF’s fleet of Puma helicopters will receive a £300M upgrade that will enhance performance and enable it to operate in the toughest and most …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter and UK MoD sign contract for RAF Puma Life Extension Programme

29th September 2009

Eurocopter and United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence Eurocopter UK and the British Ministry of Defence signed a contract on September 18 for the Life Extension …
Defence Helicopter

ATAK Team Announce T129 Maiden Flight

28th September 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the ATAK Team, comprising Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), Aselsan and AgustaWestland, has successfully performed the maiden flight of the first …