Defence Notes
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BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin have been betting on new facilities and innovative manufacturing technologies to speed up the development of new solutions.
A US DoD report questioned the adequacy of contested environment training for civilian mariners supporting surge sealift missions and called for improved inter-agency coordination to better prepare them for potential conflict zones.
The adapted SPYDER system extends the reach and lethality of the air defence coverage of army units in their area of operations.
The budget of more than €1.3 billion is a record figure for the Irish Defence Forces but almost a quarter is to meet to meet the pensions costs of Defence Forces Veterans and their dependents.
Designed for launch from 155mm conventional artillery systems, General Atomics’ latest missile could reach low-rate initial production by 2026.
The market for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) is rapidly evolving, with profound implications for future military operations. As we look to the coming decade, the potential for these autonomous platforms to redefine the battlefield is immense.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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9th November 2011
The British Army's £500 million Scout SV programme will be 'perfectly affordable', a government official has insisted. Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment and Support …
9th November 2011
Commander of the US Air Force (USAF) Electronic Systems Center, Lt Gen Charles Davis, outlined the 'gut issues' facing the Department of Defense (DoD) in …
8th November 2011
Saab is anticipating a decision from the UK MoD 'within the next week' on whether its Counter IED Clearance Trainer (CCT) will receive full funding …
8th November 2011
The US armed forces must continue to push ahead with the development of cyber doctrine as budget restrictions reduce the amount of C4ISR equipment available …
8th November 2011
Following Sweden’s completion of its role in the NATO mission in Libya last week, a military official has described lessons learned from the reconnaissance missions …
8th November 2011
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has selected Lockheed Martin's (LM's) MONAX tactical smartphone solution to support humanitarian and disaster exercises, company officials revealed on 8 …
8th November 2011
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its third A330 MRTT multi-role tanker/transport aircraft, according to a statement issued by Airbus Military …
7th November 2011
Raytheon is making a series of moves to incorporate experience from the commercial aspect of its business to apply to military programmes, according to company …
7th November 2011
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force (USAF) to begin modernizing 29 long-range radars which provide advanced warning and air …
7th November 2011
Raytheon has won a contract from the US government to modernise the US Armed Forces cryptographic units under the VINSON/ANDVT Crypto Modernization (VACM) programme. The …
7th November 2011
The German government has revealed the planned changes to the armed forces, which sees a drastic reduction in helicopter numbers. Under the reforms plans outlined …
4th November 2011
Boeing has submitted a proposal to the US Army for a multi-year contract for the production and delivery of 155 CH-47F helicopters. The H-47 programme …
4th November 2011
The two different aircraft platforms that fly the Northrop Grumman Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) system have been officially designated by the US Air Force …
4th November 2011
Lockheed Martin has announced the acquisition of Sim-Industries, a commercial aviation simulation company located in the Netherlands. In a statement on 3 November, Lockheed Martin …
3rd November 2011
Saab has signed an extension to a support contract with the British Army. The contract, worth $22 million, covers the maintenance and support of delivered …
3rd November 2011
The US Navy's PMA-275 has been awarded for reducing the cost-per-flight-hour (CPFH) for the V-22 Osprey fleet. The Packard Award was given to Naval Air …
3rd November 2011
Enstrom has shipped the second of 30 TH-480Bs destined for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF). The turbine-powered helicopter is being shipped to Aero …
3rd November 2011
Lockheed Martin held a ceremony to mark the rolling out of the 250th C-130J Super Hercules built at its facility in Marietta, Georgia. In a …
2nd November 2011
The US Army is reaching out to industry as it continues to shape its Joint Multi-Role vision, with an industry conference planned for 18 November. …