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Defence Helicopter
RAF Chinooks in Afghanistan
13th November 2009
Because of its versatility the current Chinook Force is operating at full stretch, says Gp Capt Turner, with both crewmen and helicopters 'wrung out when …
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Defence Helicopter
EADS North America Delivers First H-72A Training Helicopter to the US Navy
13th November 2009
EADS North America has delivered the first of five H-72A training helicopters for the US Navy today, marking a new milestone in the company's production …
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Defence Helicopter
RAF Merlin damaged in training exercise
11th November 2009
An RAF Merlin has been damaged in a landing accident during pre-deployment training in California. According to reports, the aircraft rolled over during the early …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing, Netherlands' World Class Aviation Academy to Provide Military Aviation Training
11th November 2009
The Boeing Company and World Class Aviation Academy (WCAA) of the Netherlands today announced that they have signed a teaming agreement to provide customers in …
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Defence Helicopter
Ospreys Launch From Bataan to Support OEF
10th November 2009
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) launched 10 MV-22B Ospreys from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to fly into Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, …
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Defence Helicopter
RAF Merlin helicopter crews ready for Afghanistan
5th November 2009
The first Merlin helicopter crews are ready to deploy to Afghanistan following pre-deployment training in the United States. The Merlins, from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, …
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Defence Helicopter
Air Force soars at pre-Olympic exercise
5th November 2009
Like a ski jumper flying off the ramp, Canada’s Air Force soared during Exercise PEGASUS GUARDIAN III/SPARTAN RINGS, which was the last large scale “live-fly” …
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Defence Helicopter
Female advisor invades Iraqi air space
5th November 2009
A female Air Force pilot deployed from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., works in a male dominated environment training Iraqi helicopter pilots. Capt. Kacey Grannis, …
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Digital Battlespace
EADS D&S delivers the first five SIR command systems for new French Army armoured vehicles
4th November 2009
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has just delivered the first five SIR (Regimental Information System) command systems to the DGA. These systems will equip the …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing to Upgrade CV-22 Trainer With Virtual Reality Enhancements
30th October 2009
The Boeing Company, with partner Bell Helicopter, has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to upgrade the CV-22 Cabin Part Task Trainer (CPTT) with …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Four UAV Squadrons stand up at Holloman
30th October 2009
Air Force officials here stood up three remotely piloted vehicle squadrons and a maintenance squadron under the 49th Fighter Wing during an assumption-of-command ceremony Oct. …
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Defence Helicopter
Maritime and Coastguard Agency congratulate winchman after award of MBE
30th October 2009
Senior officers were today congratulating Terry Short, recently retired winchman from the Coastguard helicopter flight based at Lee on Solent, on the award of the …
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Digital Battlespace
General Dynamics awarded $50 million by US Army for Land Warrior engineering and logistics support
27th October 2009
General Dynamics C4 Systems has been awarded a $50 million contract to supply the US Army with comprehensive engineering and logistics-support services to help ensure …
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Defence Helicopter
No Blue Eagles in 2010
26th October 2009
The Army Air Corps aerial demonstration team, the Blue Eagles is being put in abeyance for the 2010 airshow season. The team which perform helicopter …
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Defence Helicopter
NATO Allies sign declaration of intent for Hip helicopter initiative
26th October 2009
NATO Deputy Secretary General, Claudio Bisogniero, presided over a signing ceremony in the margins of the NATO Defence Ministers meeting in Bratislava. The ceremony marked …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - light/training
Future Aircrew Training Program [Canada]
Background The FAcT requires to graduate 120 pilots, 40 combat systems officers and 36 airborne electronic sensor operators per year with 15% fluctuation. Training services are ...
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Light attack, Trainer
PC-21 (Project Air 5428) [Australia]
The new PTS, including aircraft, flight training simulators and learning environments is being acquired from a single capability contractor, Team 21, which consists of Lockheed ...
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Data links
Data links | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
SW-4
The SW-4 is aimed at the basic and advanced pilot training, troop transport and ISR missions. Its Polish designation is Puszczyk. The SW-4s are based ...
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Data links
Data links | Future Aircrew Training Program [Canada]
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft between fixed-wing and helicopter platforms. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Future Aircrew Training Program [Canada]
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft between fixed-wing and helicopter platforms. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Future Aircrew Training Program [Canada]
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft between fixed-wing and helicopter platforms. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Future Aircrew Training Program [Canada]
Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft between fixed-wing and helicopter platforms. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services ...
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Military UAS - small
ScanEagle [Bahrain]
Background Training According to US State Department Foreign Military Training data, in 2018, eight Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF) personnel took part in training courses to operate ...
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Trainer
Basic Trainer Aircraft - Sweden
Programme Background Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) announced a request for tender for the procurement of basic trainer aircraft on the eAvrop online portal on ...
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Light attack, Trainer
T-2E Replacement - Greece
The average unit cost is estimated to be around $12 million based on the Czech Republic's $48.5 million deal for the purchase of four L-39NG ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Next Generation Trainer [Slovakia]
The Slovakian Air Force currently operates seven L-39 training aircraft that are expected to reach the end of their service life in the mid-2020s. A ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Pistols
FNS-9
FN Herstal launched its 9mm FNS-9 pistol in mid-2010. It has been developed around a pre-loaded striker mechanism, designed to provide a short and light ...
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Crew-served grenade launchers
LG3
The LG3 is an air-cooled, blowback-type 40mm AGL that fires a variety of high-velocity 40mm ammunition, including the BLG3 HE round, the BGJ3 HE dual-purpose ...
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Laser pointers
LAM 3G
The LAM 3G three-channel device has a green visible-laser aimer for improved contrast, an IR-laser aimer and an IR illuminator to meet tactical requirements. The ...
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Individual assault/anti-tank weapons
NLAW
The Next-Generation Light Antitank Weapon (NLAW) is a light, fire-and-forget, top-attack missile system that is designed to provide a single soldier with the capability of ...
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Pistols
Px4 Storm Full
The Px4 Storm family is based on a modular design concept with interchangeable backstraps, which makes it adaptable to different hand sizes and shooting styles. ...
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Light mortars
Antos Ultralight Commando Mortar
The Antos Ultralight Commando Mortar is a lightweight, handheld 60mm mortar designed for use by airborne, SF and other light forces. Most weapon components are ...
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Individual assault/anti-tank weapons
RPG-32 Nash-Shab
The RPG-32 Nash-Shab (Archer) is produced under licence in Jordan by Jadara Equipment & Defence Systems. Originally developed by Russia's Bazalt, it is a reloadable ...
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Heavy machine guns
M2A2
The US Ordnance 50cal M2A2 combines the performance of the venerable M2HB with upgrades such as fixed headspace and timing. This increases the level of ...
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Individual assault/anti-tank weapons, Multipurpose missiles
Eryx
The Eryx wire-guided SACLOS antitank missile was developed from 1985-92 to meet a French Army requirement, and in 1989 the French and Canadian governments agreed ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
FN SCAR-H
The 7.62mm FN SCAR-Heavy (H) was developed to meet a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirement for a SOF Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR). The SCAR-H is in ...
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Crew-served grenade launchers
MK19 grenade machine gun
Originally developed to provide the USN with an effective weapon to arm riverine patrol craft during the Vietnam War, the MK19 grenade machine gun has ...
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Heavy machine guns
M2A1
The M2A1 is a 50cal (12.7mm) HMG that is capable of firing 600 rounds per minute out to a maximum range of 6,800m. It incorporates ...
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Medium mortars
M252A1 Lightweight 81mm Mortar System
Canada and the UK jointly developed the L16 81mm smoothbore, muzzle-loaded mortar in the 1960s. It was introduced into US service in 1984 as the M252. ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
Saker
Saker is an ITAR-free fused weapon sight that incorporates both an uncooled thermal imager and an image intensifier. Designed for medium-range surveillance and target engagement, ...
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Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons
FGM-148 Javelin
The FGM-148 Javelin is a man-portable, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system developed by the Lockheed Martin-Raytheon Javelin Joint Venture. Key features include fire-and-forget imaging ...
