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Thales's Watchkeeper Programme Successfully Passes Flight Trials for Automatic Take-off and Landing

August 13, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Thales UK today confirms a further key milestone for the Watchkeeper programme has been met, with the validation of Thales's automatic take-off and landing system, MAGIC ATOLS. This trial is one of a comprehensive set of trials taking place over the next year and follows on from the first successful flight trials of the Watchkeeper unmanned air vehicle (UAV) in April 2008
Upgraded Frigate Ready for Tropics, Terrorists

August 8, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Royal Navy Frigate HMS St Albans is being welcomed back into the fold of the Operational Fleet, following a successful inspection and a considerable refit in Scotland. During the docking period the Type 23 frigate received some significant upgrades including an improved air conditioning system for the crew
Andhra Pradesh State Government Orders One AW139 Helicopter

July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Andhra Pradesh State Government (India) has signed a contract for one AW139 medium twin turbine engine helicopter. This helicopter will be used to perform executive transport missions
Bell/Agusta Unveils BA609 SAR Variant

July 14, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

>AgustaWestland says that the BA609 tiltrotor's unique design will allow it to reduce search and rescue mission times by 44% compared to a helicopter. (AgustaWestland photo)As the most advanced rotorcraft technology innovation that will revolutionize vertical flight in the forthcoming future, the BA609 Tiltrotor features an unparalleled combination of high performance and maximum flexibility which makes it a perfect platform for a variety of Government support roles such as SAR (Search and Rescue) operations, Homeland Security missions, Special Forces insertion/extraction , border and maritime patrol, vertical fleet support/patrolling, head of state transport, Emergency response, evacuation, interdiction , disaster relief, airborne...
French DGA Qualifies Rafale F3 Standard

July 11, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The Dlgation gnrale pour larmement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, on July 1, 2008 certified the fully omnirole version of the Rafale combat aircraft, designated F3. The first production F3 aircraft will be delivered in early 2009, while aircraft already in service will be upgraded to this latest standard
EADS Defence & Security Continues Its UAV Successes in France

July 11, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has ordered 35 additional DRAC mini-UAV close-range reconnaissance systems for the French Armed Forces from EADS Defence & Security (DS).The new orders were notified on 30 June, after delivering 25 Drac systems to DGA
Thales Australia Secures Support Contract for ADF's Ground Surveillance Radars

July 9, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Thales Australia is expanding its local capabilities by taking responsibility for the in-country support and sustainment for one of the Australian Defence Forces most capable tactical radar systems.>> Commencing in August 2008, the Thales Australia contract involves maintenance, engineering, supply and operational support
FLIR Systems Receives $49.8 Million IDIQ Contract from the Naval Surface Warfare

July 2, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

PORTLAND, OR --- FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a $49

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