Military Logistics

US Abrams tanks will take 'months' to arrive in Ukraine

As the Pentagon does not have any surplus Abrams tanks in its inventory, it is analysing the best ways to supply Kyiv.

Challenger and Leopard tanks come with potential pitfalls for Ukraine

British and German main battle tank models could make a difference to Ukraine's combat capabilities if provided in sufficient numbers, but training on and integration of the vehicles may cause headaches for Kyiv.

Air Warfare

South Korea to upgrade F-15K fleet and buy new aerial tankers

South Korea is investing big in an F-15 fleet overhaul and new tankers, despite being unable to counteract small UAVs from North Korea.

Land Warfare

The five most significant land stories of 2022

The war in Ukraine has been showing how land capabilities will remain crucial on the current and future battlefield. The conflict boomed the defence market in 2022 resulting in advancements in development and acquisition programmes. At the same time, it brought serious concerns.

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Defence Helicopter

Bell Boeing awarded logistics contract for V-22 Osprey support

27th January 2009

The Bell Boeing Program Office has announced that it was awarded Phase I of a two-phase Joint Performance Based Logistics contract from Naval Air Systems …
Defence Helicopter

Technicians prepare Griffons for theatre

8th January 2009

After the Minister of National Defence announced in November that Canada would deploy eight CH-146 Griffon helicopters as part of the Joint Task Force - …
Defence Helicopter

Turbomeca and Turkey sign a support contract for the Makila 1A1 engines powering the Cougar state helicopters

6th January 2009

Last December, Turbomeca and the Turkish Ministry of Defense signed a contract for setting up a repair center for the Turbomeca Makila 1A1 turbo shaft …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing A160T Unmanned Rotorcraft Shifts Gears in Flight, Passes 100 Flight-Hours

19th December 2008

Boeing has announced that its A160 Turbine (A160T) Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft has achieved two key milestones: using its two-speed transmission to change gears in flight, …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing A160T Unmanned Rotorcraft Shifts Gears in Flight, Passes 100 Flight-Hours

19th December 2008

Boeing has announced that its A160 Turbine (A160T) Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft has achieved two key milestones: using its two-speed transmission to change gears in flight, …
Defence Helicopter

Five JetRangers Arrive for Iraqi Air Force Pilot Training - Five more to follow

7th December 2008

KIRKUK - Five Bell Jet Ranger 206B helicopters arrived here aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, Dec. 3. The rotary aircraft were shipped over from the …
Defence Helicopter

Rolls-Royce awarded $11M contract for OH-58 Kiowa engine repair/overhaul

27th November 2008

Rolls-Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded on Nov 20, 2008 a, $11,050,725 firm fixed price contract, to analyze, test, repair and overhaul of 117 each …
Defence Helicopter

DynCorp International to Maintain Kuwaiti Apache Aircraft

20th November 2008

The United States Army Aviation Missile Command (AMCOM) has awarded DynCorp International a contract to support the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) with a Maintenance Augmentation …
Defence Helicopter

Onboard Systems to design and develop cargo hook for Bell 429 program

13th November 2008

Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that it has been awarded a contract to design and develop a new …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aerospace Services and US Army announce $11.8M contracts for UH-60 support

8th October 2008

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the signing of nearly $11.8 million in contracts to provide the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) with support …
Defence Helicopter

Goodrich to Equip US Army UH-60 Helicopters with Vehicle Health Management Systems

8th October 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from the U.S. Army to provide up to 1,000 Vehicle Health Management Systems (VHMS) for UH-60A/L Black Hawk helicopters. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SAIC Awarded $39 Million Contract by U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command

6th October 2008

Science Applications International Corporation today announced it has been awarded a contract by Air Force Special Operations Command to provide operations and maintenance support to …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Selects Goodrich Health Management System for USMC CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter

26th September 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a development contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to equip the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter Sikorsky is developing for the U.S. Marine …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Rolls-Royce Powers Northrop Grumman Global Hawk for New Maritime Surveillance Fleet

26th September 2008

Rolls-Royce today announced that they will be providing AE 3007H engines to power the U.S. Navy’s Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS). …
Defence Helicopter

Future Lynx Engine Achieves EASA Certification

17th September 2008

The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certification for the …
Defence Helicopter

Goodrich to evaluate effects of alternate fuels for USAF aircraft, including UH-60 and V-22

15th September 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from Universal Technology Corporation to evaluate the effects of using alternate fuels in Goodrich fuel measurement and management systems …
Defence Helicopter

Czech Republic: Honeywell and LOM PRAHA Announce Teaming Agreement for Helicopter Maintenance Services

9th September 2008

Honeywell announced today that it has entered into a teaming agreement with LOM PRAHA s.p. of the Czech Republic to provide platform logistics – helicopter …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Support Saudi Arabia's New MOI Helicopter Fleet

5th September 2008

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced a five-year contract to provide Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior (MOI) with an Operations and Maintenance Support Program for the …
Defence Helicopter

LHTEC to Provide Engines for Turkish ATAK Helicopters

5th September 2008

The Turkish Army announced that it has selected the AgustaWestland T129 helicopter, powered by two Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) CTS800-4A engines, as part …