Helibras has successfully completed flight testing of a chaff and flare countermeasures dispensing system for EC725 helicopters, completing a primary-of-its-kind system integration project in Brazil and staining another key phase in Eurocopter’s contract to offer 50 of those Super Puma/Cougar family rotorcraft to the Brazilian defense force. Six flights were performed with the self-protection system – that is used to detect and identify threats to the aircraft and confuse heat-seeking and radar-guided missiles – validating its operation and integration with the helicopter’s other functions. The system was developed by Helibras’ Engineering Center under the supervision of Chief Engineer Walter Filho.... Read More »
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has contracted with the Rheinmetall Group of Düsseldorf to provide it with tracked armoured vehicles, logistical support and ammunition worth roughly €216 million. The contract, which was signed in December 2012, now comes into full force following the successful completion of all legal formalities. Along with 103 thoroughly overhauled and modernized Leopard 2 main battle tanks, the order encompasses 42 upgraded Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles and 11 various armoured recovery and engineering vehicles, plus associated documentation, training equipment and extra logistical support. Furthermore, the order includes an initial supply of practice and repair ammunition.... Read More »
Innovations meant to enhance Soldiers’ quality of life during deployments — while saving lives, fuel, water and money — were on display here Nov. 5, on the Army Base Camp Integration Laboratory. The Army Base Camp Integration Laboratory, or BCIL, hosted its second annual “Base Camp Resource and effort Efficiency Day.” Situated on 10 acres at Fort Devens, the laboratory features two “Force Provider” 150-person base camps. One contains standard technologies; any other offers a glimpse into the military’s energy future. Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, and Lt. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, Army... Read More »
Two months have passed because the F-16I Division was grounded following the crash last July, and now they have got returned to flying. As portion of a steady process, last week, F-16I squadrons held their first training sessions on the Ramon airbase because the grounding. “It’s like an athlete who must come again into shape” After two months of being grounded, the F-16I planes are back within the air: the primary work out because the abandonment of a plane by two aerial team members last July was held within the F-16I squadrons on the Ramon airbase. “Its return to flight... Read More »