ESA’s planetary defence test set for 2020
If an asteroid were spotted headed towards Earth, what could humanity do about it? ESA’s latest mission is part of a larger international effort…
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Airbus Defence and Space announces management and organisational changes in Military Aircraft A400M Business-Segment.
Fernando Alonso named new Head of Military Aircraft at Airbus Defence and Space and joins Airbus Defence and Space Executive Committee, replaces Domingo Ureña-Raso who…
Airbus Defence and Space first company to apply for European civil certification of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Airbus Defence and Space has formally submitted its Atlante unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for civil type certification – the first ever such application in Europe….
Airbus Defense and Space delivers 18th HC-144A aircraft to US Coast Guard
Airbus Defense and Space, Inc. has delivered the 18th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Ocean Sentry is based…
AgustaWestland Successfully Completes Unmanned/Optionally Piloted Helicopter Demonstration for the Italian Ministry of Defence
Finmeccanica – AgustaWestland announced the completion of a demonstration of its Rotorcraft Unmanned Aerial System / Optionally Piloted Helicopter (RUAS/OPH) to the Italian Ministry of Defence….
Airbus Defence and Space completes production of heat shields for 2016 ExoMars mission
Shields will protect the Schiaparelli capsule during descent through Martian atmosphere Airbus Defence and Space is also responsible for developing the Mars rover vehicle for…
Tests completed for Airbus Defence and Space’s SpacePlane demonstrator in South China Sea
Held on 1-4 May, the tests of Airbus Defence and Space’s SpacePlane demonstrator validated the dynamic flight conditions encountered in the end-of-flight phase following a…
Sanctions to target Russia’s defense industry, others: US
The next round of US sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine will target Russia’s defense industry as well as individuals and companies close to President Vladimir…
S.Korea plans $1.3-bln tanker aircraft buy to boost air defence
(Reuters) – South Korea on Monday kicked off the process to buy four in-flight refuelling tanker aircraft, in a deal seen to be worth around…
Thales’s Watchkeeper given Release To Service by UK Ministry of Defence
Watchkeeper, the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) developed by Thales for the British Army, has been given a Release To Service by the UK’s Ministry of…
Mi-28N Night Hunter helicopter enters into service with the Russian Defence Ministry
27.12.2013 / Moscow The Mi-28N Night Hunter combat helicopter, made by Russian Helicopters a subsidiary of Oboronprom and part of State Corporation Rostec, has officially entered into…
Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation Awards Pratt & Whitney Contract to Support F100 Engines
Provides Customer with Affordable Readiness and Performance-Based Logistics SustainmentThe Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) has agreed to a four-year contract agreement with Pratt & Whitney…
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