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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Naval Warfare
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
Defence Notes
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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GOL selects Rockwell Collins datalink and MMR for 737s
9th February 2010
GOL has selected Rockwell Collins to provide CMU-900 Communications Management Units (CMU) for its fleet of Boeing 737NGs, which will also be equipped with the …
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JetBlue begins Orlando?Montego Bay route
9th February 2010
JetBlue Airways has inaugurated service between Orlando International Airport and Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Jamaica. The new daily flight becomes JetBlue's 23rd …
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airBaltic reports 12% traffic increase in January figures
9th February 2010
airBaltic carried 199,085 passengers in January 2010 from its main bases in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn, an increase of 12% over the same month in …
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Jazz Air announces 2009 profit
9th February 2010
The Jazz Air Income Fund has announced its 2009 results featuring a net income of C$92.6 million. Operating revenue for the year reached C$1,473.9 million, …
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Latvian government approves new airBaltic terminal
9th February 2010
The Latvian government has approved the construction of a new terminal by airBaltic at Riga International Airport. airBaltic president and CEO Bertolt Flick commented, “The …
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Jazz signs LoI for up to 30 Q400 NextGens
9th February 2010
Jazz Air has signed a Letter of Intent with Bombardier Commercial Aircraft subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, to finalise a binding purchase agreement …
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AirTran?TWU agreement ratified
9th February 2010
AirTran Airways and the Transportation Workers Union (TWU) have announced the successful membership ratification by an overwhelming margin of a new 48-month collective bargaining agreement. …
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Joint Helicopter Command supports Afghan deployment exercise
9th February 2010
Nearly 20 helicopters from the UK's Joint Helicopter Command have been involved in their first major exercise of 2010. The helicopters from the RAF, Fleet …
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AirManager test units being assessed by BAE Systems
8th February 2010
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has accepted back AirManager units from two operators which were trialling the active cabin air management systems and is now analysing …
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BAE Systems Regional Aircraft reports 2009 performance
8th February 2010
In 2009, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft placed 44 aircraft and completed 25 other deals – involving engine leases and sales plus lease-end adjustments – from …
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BAE Systems Regional Aircraft wins MRJ work
8th February 2010
At its annual media briefing in London, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft announced that it is to provide Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) with design integration and …
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Republic simplifies fleet, drops Lynx and Q400s
5th February 2010
Republic Airways Holdings has announced it will transition the regional service operated by Lynx Aviation Bombardier Q400 turboprops to Embraer 170 and 190 jet service …
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New services in Frontier?s summer schedule
5th February 2010
Frontier Airlines has announced its summer 2010 schedule with the addition of seven new destinations from its Denver International Airport (DEN) hub, increased frequencies to …
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OnAir selected for Airbus A350XWB
5th February 2010
OnAir has been selected by Airbus as the first connectivity solutions provider to be linefit offerable on A350 XWB. OnAIr is currently the only service …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon awarded $58 million for Patriot Tactical Missile upgrades
5th February 2010
Raytheon Company has been awarded a $58.2 million contract for Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical, or GEM-T, missiles. The US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AAMCOM), …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin receives $243 million from the US Air Force for Joint Air-To-Surface Standoff Missile Lot 8 production
5th February 2010
Lockheed Martin has received a US Air Force contract valued at $243.5 million for an eighth production lot of the JASSM cruise missile. The award …
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easyJet announces passenger stats for January 2010
4th February 2010
easyJet has announced passenger and load factor data for its services in January 2010. Passengers carried totalled 3,142,629, a 10.7% increase on the 2,839,617 carried …
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Wizz Air expands in Romania
4th February 2010
Wizz Air is to expand its fleet in Romania and introduce new flights. From 26 June, Wizz Air will base a fourth aircraft in Bucharest …
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January traffic figures announced by Southwest Airlines
4th February 2010
Southwest Airlines has announced its traffic figures for January 2010 featuring a load factor increase of 9.3 pp. The airline flew 5,499,087,000 revenue passenger miles …
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
