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Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

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Sensis successfully demonstrates critical 3DELRR technology

6th January 2011

Sensis Corporation has successfully completed the demonstration of critical technologies for the US Air Force (USAF) Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long Range Radar (3DELRR). Sensis demonstrated …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aurora's Centaur receives experimental airworthiness certification

6th January 2011

Aurora Flight Sciences announced today that its "Centaur" aircraft has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA. The Centaur product is being developed as …
Defence Helicopter

New MEDEVAC helicopters take flight in Iraq

5th January 2011

The Army's newest MEDEVAC helicopter is seeing action for the first time in Iraq while serving as a test bed with a Vermont National Guard …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter's Helibras subsidiary to modernize 36 AS350 Ecureuil helicopters

5th January 2011

The Helicópteros do Brasil (Helibras) subsidiary of Eurocopter signed a contract for a major upgrade program on the Brazilian Army's fleet of 36 AS350 Ecureuils. …
Defence Helicopter

Bell Helicopter completes integration of six subsidiary companies

5th January 2011

Bell Helicopter today announced that it has completed the integration of six of its support and service subsidiaries, officially merging them into Bell Helicopter Textron …
Defence Helicopter

BWB and CAE select Barco to upgrade helicopter simulators

4th January 2011

Visualization pioneer Barco is proud to announce that it has been selected by flight simulation leader CAE to supply projection technology for the helicopter simulators …
Military Logistics

Savi's Wireless asset tracking technology passes global tests

4th January 2011

Savi Technology's low-power wireless sensor technology recently demonstrated its operational performance, reliability and accuracy in separate field tests recently conducted by government- and industry-backed authorities. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ORBIT awarded UAV tracking and communication system contract valued at $3.1m

3rd January 2011

Communication Systems, Ltd., a satellite communications, tracking, and airborne communications-management systems provider, has been awarded a contract valued at $3.1 Million for the supply of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AeroVironment receives $46.2m order for Raven UAS and digital retrofit kits

3rd January 2011

AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) announced today that it received an order valued at $46,226,984 under an existing contract with the US Army. The order comprises 123 …
Defence Helicopter

India requests direct commercial sale of AH-64D Block III APACHE helicopters

30th December 2010

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on December 22 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of various engines, equipment, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Cabure III UAV pre-production completed flight test campaign

29th December 2010

The pre-production version of Nostromo´s Cabure III UAV, a short range tactical UAV, with electric propulsion, completed its flight test campaign in order to qualified …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon receives $52m US Navy contract to retrofit radars

29th December 2010

Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a $52 million contract to Raytheon Company to produce APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars for F/A-18 Super …
Digital Battlespace

Elbit Systems to supply an Asian Air Force EHUD ACMI systems

29th December 2010

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded an approximately $18 million contract, for the supply of an EHUD Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) …
Digital Battlespace

Herley Lancaster receives $1m from Japan JASDF

29th December 2010

Herley Industries, Inc. announced today that Herley Lancaster has recently been awarded an order for more than $1 million by the Japanese Ministry of Defense. …
Defence Helicopter

Irish Defense Forces Air Corps night vision capabilities assists sick patients

29th December 2010

After receiving full authorization on 17 December 2010 from Irish Defense Forces to conduct night operations using Night Vision, Irish Defense Forces Air Corps based …
Defence Helicopter

PM Armed Scout helicopters passes milestone B for OH-58F Kiowa Warrior

23rd December 2010

The Army's OH-58F Kiowa Warrior, an Army Acquisition II program, successfully passed its Milestone B review Dec. 21, which officially moves the program into the …
Military Logistics

Boeing receives US Air Force contract for C-17 training devices

22nd December 2010

The Boeing Company today announced it has received a contract from the US Air Force to deliver C-17 training devices to three sites. The contract …
Military Logistics

Saab signs contract with FMV regarding Gripen

22nd December 2010

Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration, FMV, for the continuous support of Gripen's operational capacity. The …
Defence Helicopter

The use of night vision goggles at the Regensburg HEMS base draws closer

22nd December 2010

Preparation for the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), at the Regensburg HEMS base of HDM Luftrettung is gaining pace: The helicopter of type EC …