The experiment was led by Airbus, which deployed the H130 FlightLab as a manned platform and the VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) on a DGA test range
FlySight is pleased to announce the expansion of its commercial network, including new presence and sales representatives in India and now also in Malaysia. Another step towards this growth has indeed been made with the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement with Sovereign Strategic, a renowned systems integrator specializing in special missions’ platforms, serving the Malaysian … Leggi tutto
Leonardo, a global leader in aerospace, defence, and security, has shown strong commitment to Poland through strategic partnerships and investments to the country’s defence capabilities, further confirmed with the latest key milestone achieved today. Today PZL-Świdnik, the Polish company fully-owned by Leonardo, celebrated the opening of the production line for the AW149 helicopters of the … Leggi tutto
Leonardo continues to expand the level of service proximity and capabilities in the helicopter market by launching new projects in the UK through a long-term partnership with Aldenham Aviation Ltd. Starting with an existing building and infrastructure at London Elstree Aerodrome, operations target Part 145 maintenance capabilities to be in place within autumn this year. … Leggi tutto
The Brazilian Army, through the Comando Logistico (COLOG) /Diretoria de Material (DMat), has chosen the Centauro II 120 mm system made by Società Consortile Iveco–OTO Melara (CIO) as top of the list within the procurement process named Viatura Blindada de Cavalaria Média Sobre Rodas (VBC Cav – MSR 8×8). The Centauro II armoured vehicle is … Leggi tutto
Leonardo has announced today a further expansion of its fleet of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters in Australia with an order for three aircraft as part of Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (ERHS) fleet modernization effort to provide enhanced airborne capabilities. The helicopters will be supplied by leading helicopter operator CHC Australia to carry … Leggi tutto
On 21 October a technical agreement was signed between the Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force or Koku-Jieitai, General Izutsu, and the Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, Air Squad General Alberto Rosso, concerning the use of the International Flight Training School for the training of Japanese pilots in Italy. … Leggi tutto
The NATO-Industry Forum is the primary venue for strategic dialogue with industry on NATO capability planning, development and delivery. Sponsored by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the Forum is co-organised by Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, General Philippe Lavigne, and NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment, Camille Grand. This year the Forum provides an opportunity … Leggi tutto
“Thanks to the extraordinary work of our soldiers engaged day and night in the context of the Aquila Omnia operation, we have evacuated many Afghan citizens, among them 1,301 women and 1,453 children. With the flight of the C130J of our Air Force, which departed this afternoon from Kabul, a difficult and complex operation is … Leggi tutto
The Italian Ministry of Defense is forming a Joint Command for Space Operations to oversee and control the national defense space systems. The institution of the “Comando Interforze delle Operazioni Spaziali” (Joint Space Operations Command) or “COS” was announced in December 2019 by the Undersecretary of Defense Angelo Tofalo during the presentation of the book … Leggi tutto