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.

Air Warfare

Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports

The E-7A is one of three aircraft submitted for the South Korean AEW&C II competition, which seeks to acquire four more aircraft of the type for its air force by 2028.

Air Warfare

France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage

Tensions on the programme have long simmered, with Airbus and Dassault recently clashing over workshare in June ahead of the Paris Air Show. The sixth-generation fighter programme is due to replace Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets beginning in 2040.

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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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US Army demos VUIT-2 software integration on Kiowa Warrior

1st September 2009

The US Army’s aviation directorate says that it has now carried out initial software integration for the video from unmanned aircraft systems for interoperability teaming …
Defence Helicopter

Coastguard winch operator celebrates 40 years of saving lives

1st September 2009

Kieran Murray, celebrates 40 years in total of Search and Rescue this month at his home base of Shetland. Senior winch operator Murray joined Bristows …
Defence Helicopter

Seven nations eyeing ex-RAN SH-2G(I) says Kaman

1st September 2009

Kaman says it does not expect to see a sale of former Australian SH-2G(I) Super Sea Sprite helicopters for at least another 12 months but …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UAV flies with heavy fuel motor

1st September 2009

At 12.30pm on 31 Aug 2009 a Nostromo Defensa S.A. Yarara completed its maiden flight powered by a Cubewano Ltd Sonic 35 Heavy Fuel motor. …
Defence Helicopter

Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 Builds One of the Largest Marine Corps Airfields

1st September 2009

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 have been working diligently on the expansion of Camp Bastion airfield. Once finished, it will be one of the …
Defence Helicopter

Marine Corps squadrons train at Combat Center for upcoming deployment

1st September 2009

Two Marine Corps aviation units combined forces at the Combat Center’s Prospect training area to prepare for their deployments later this year. Marine Wing Support …
Defence Helicopter

Second British Chinook helicopter deliberately destroyed in Afghanistan

30th August 2009

A British Chinook helicopter was deliberately destroyed by ISAF Forces at 1605 local time having sustained damage on landing approximately 10km East of Sangin at …
Defence Helicopter

CAE awarded military contracts valued at more than C$100 million

28th August 2009

CAE has announced a series of military contracts with prime contractors and other military customers valued at more than C$100 million. Key customers include Eurocopter, …
Defence Helicopter

New EO/IR capability featured on latest MH-60T delivery

28th August 2009

On August 13, 2009, the Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate’s HH-60 Conversion and Sustainment Project, in conjunction with the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) at …
Defence Helicopter

Setback in the Sand-Mishap Aircraft Returns to Service

28th August 2009

The H-60 Strategic Business Team (SBT) at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) knows they are a critical component of a global Navy that is forward …
Defence Helicopter

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 …
Defence Helicopter

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 …
Defence Helicopter

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 …