By UK Ministry of Defence on Monday, July 8th, 2013 Defence Secretary Philip Hammond yesterday published the white paper ‘Reserves one day Force 2020: Valuable and Valued’, which sets out the plans to sustain and grow our Reserve Forces to 35,000 across all 3 services by 2018 by revitalizing them, reversing the decline of the new past, growing their trained strength, and investing an extra £1.8 billion over 10 years. The white paper marks a big breakthrough as we alter our relationship with reservists, their families and employers; dramatically improving what we provide them. Reserves make an important contribution to... Read More »

By Russian Helicopters JSC on Monday, July 8th, 2013 Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, portion of State Corporation Rostec and a number one global designer and manufacturer of helicopters will showcase naval helicopters currently in service with the Russian Navy and foreign fleets and models adapted for future deployment aboard naval vessels on the Sixth International Maritime Defence Show in Saint Petersburg on 3-7 July. The Kamov Design Bureau, a Russian Helicopters company, is uniquely qualified in developing helicopters for naval use. In its day the shipboard anti-submarine Ka-25 was known inside the Navy, becoming the 1st Soviet-built helicopter... Read More »

By FrostSullivan on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 Growing demand supported by strong intent and investment capability is expanding the marketplace for military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within the Middle East. The region is already considered a lucrative marketplace for defence. UAV development efforts by some Middle East nations coupled with imports from the U.S. will strongly bolster market expansion. Currently, the U.S. and Israel are the highest UAV exporters globally. Israel’s loss of military ties with Arab nations owing to historic conflicts signifies that Middle East countries have had no option but you got UAVs from the us. However, other... Read More »

By Army News Service on Thursday, June 27th, 2013 The Army’s top aviation acquisition leader engaged industry members and community leaders at the way forward for Army aviation during an “Update for Industry” June 18 on the Summit. Maj. Gen. Tim Crosby, program executive officer for aviation, spoke to members of the local chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army, where he emphasized balance, communication and shared resources, and ensuring that Army aviation maintains its relevancy with ground commanders. “The reason our budget was so stable for thus long is that I’ve not had to fight for it,” Crosby... Read More »

By AgustaWestland on Thursday, June 27th, 2013 AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the primary ICH-47F Chinook for the Italian Army successfully accomplished its maiden flight on June 24th at Vergiate in Italy. The aircraft took to the air for quarter-hour, performing as expected whilst accomplishing basic handling tests and main systems checks. This ICH-47F Chinook is the primary of an order for 16 units plus four options placed by the Italian MoD Procurement Agency (ARMAEREO). The contract also encompasses a five year logistic support service. The delivery of the 1st aircraft is planned in early 2014 with final deliveries... Read More »