ILA 2014: Air-to-Surface Precision Weapon for the TIGER Helicopter
Due to their low precision, unguided rockets can be used by helicopters only to a limited extent in current scenarios. Particularly in asymmetric missions, e.g. in urban environment, precision weapon...
View ArticleILA 2014: T129 ATAK “Now in Theatres”
The T129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter, the choice of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), has been optimised for ‘hot and high’ operations, while providing the following key...
View ArticleILA 2014: Increasing Demand for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Throughout the world, UAS are one of the the fastest growing and one of the the most dynamic areas within the aerospace sector. A study of the market by the Teal Group in 2013 predicted that annual...
View ArticleILA 2014: GA-ASI and Rohde & Schwarz to Develop Voice Comms Certification for...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of RPA systems, radars, and EO and related mission systems, and Rohde & Schwarz (R&S), a leading manufacturer of wireless...
View ArticleITEC 2014: Rheinmetall Training Systems for RAF A400Ms
Rheinmetall has been contracted by Airbus to provide a Cargo Hold Trainer Enhanced (CHT-E) rear crew and third user group training aid for the Royal Air Force’s A400M military airlifter. Scheduled to...
View ArticleILA 2014: RUAG’s German Aviation Centre of Excellence
For decades, Oberpfaffenhofen has been host to some of Germany’s most important aerospace companies. Since 2003, RUAG has also become part of Oberpfaffenhofen’s rich aviation heritage and locally the...
View ArticleITEC 2014: Thales Consolidate New Collective Training System
Although initially unveiled at I/ITSEC in Florida last December, Thales chose ITEC 2014 in Köln this week to showcase the latest level of integration of its collective training system, aimed at...
View ArticleILA 2014: The INDRA P2006T MRI – Spain’s Sea Searcher
The twin-engine Tecnam P2006T MRI (Multisensor Reconnaissance and Identification) aircraft, developed by Spanish company Indra, has introduced a new maritime patrol aircraft to the market. Its makers...
View ArticleILA 2014: German Defence Minister at the Turkish Pavillion
German Minister of Defence Ursula von der Leyen welcomed by Turkish Deputy Undersecretary for Defence Industries Sedar Demirel upon arrival at the Turkish pavilion. (Photo: Ibrahim Sünnetci)Selcuk...
View ArticleILA 2014: Roketsan - Introducing Precision Strike Weapons for Next Generation...
At ILA 2014, Roketsan is introducing a next generation weapon system designed to enhance the air-to-surface warfare capabilities of fighter aircraft. Defined as an autonomous, long range, low...
View ArticleILA 2014: SKYHAWKs for German training
Canadian contractor Discovery Air Defence Services has recently won a contract to provide training to the German military using a fleet of Douglas A-4 SKYHAWKs. Under the five-year deal, the subsidiary...
View ArticleILA 2014: Lockheed Martin and MBDA Germany: MEADS Technology Will Enable...
The Medium Extended Air Defence System (MEADS) development results will enable Germany to build its future air and missile defence system. This was underscored by Lockheed Martin Chairman, President...
View ArticleILA 2014: PREDATOR XP – Providing Persistent Surveillance and Enhanced...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), a leader in ISR technologies, is best known for development and production of the PREDATOR family of UAS that are in operation by numerous customers...
View ArticleILA 2014: Enabling Joint Civil-Military Operations - R&S MR6000A: The Only...
Airspace is used largely for civil purposes. Therefore military aircraft must meet civil standards in order to fly in this airspace. This also applies to the communications equipment on board. Rohde...
View ArticleITEC 2014: Seen and Heard at the Show by Tim Mahon
ITEC 2014: Second Thales A400M simulator for RAFThales announced during ITEC 2014 in Köln that the Royal Air Force has awarded it a multi-million pound contract for a second full-flight simulator for...
View ArticleQUAD A 2014 Report: US Army Aviation Begins to Readjust Beyond Budget Cuts...
The message from the leadership of US Army Aviation at Quad-A (this year labeled the Army Aviation Missions Solutions Summit, Nashville, TN, 4-6 May 2014) that it was time to think beyond the swathing...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: GDELS Presents New Tactical Vehicles
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) presents the latest member of the successful PIRANHA vehicle family, the new PIRANHA 3; the latest product developments of the ASCOD tracked vehicle, an...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: SOLTAM SPEAR Mobile, Fully Autonomous Soft Recoil Mortar...
Elbit Systems is showcasing its latest autonomous Recoil Mortar System (RMS) for lightweight 4x4 combat vehicles at the company’s exhibition booth (E737) in the Israeli Pavilion (Hall 6).Elbit Systems...
View ArticleEurosatory 2014: Defenture to Showcase its ATTV during Eurosatory 2014
Dutch company DEFENTURE will unveil its new Air Transportable Tactical Vehicle (ATTV) during the upcoming Eurosatory defence and security exhibition in Paris.Fifty ATTVs are currently on order for the...
View ArticleMILITARY TECHNOLOGY at Eurosatory 2014
Eurosatory (16 – 20 June 2014) is one of the largest exhibitions of land and air-land defence and security in the world with over 1,400 exhibitors from over 54 countries; held at Parc des Expositions...
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