NURC gets wrapped up in TANGLEX trial
The two-day port and harbour security trial tested static and deployable barriers and acoustic loud hailers for use as part of a layered defence system to counter small boat threats
28 October 2009
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Russian Tochka-U missile accidentally self-destructs during exercises
The Russian Defence Ministry has revealed that an army OTR-21 Tochka-U (SS-21 'Scarab B') ballistic missile accidentally self-destructed during live-firing exercises.
06 November 2009
Thales conducts Starstreak MMS firings
Thales UK has carried out formal proving firings of its Starstreak-based Multi-Mission System surface-to-air missile.
02 November 2009
Japan advances BMD project with SM-3 interception
A Japanese ship has carried out a successful exo-atmospheric Standard Missile interception of a ballistic missile target.
30 October 2009
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye completes first catapult launch
The first Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control test aircraft has completed its first land-based catapult launch tests.
20 October 2009
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- E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to start carrier trials
Space on call: operationally responsive space
The US military is looking to fundamentally change the way it uses space, developing a more flexible model in an attempt to bring on-demand satellite services to the tactical user
23 October 2009
SkyEye surveillance platform completes first test flight
Aerial Surveillance Systems Inc has carried out the first flight of its SkyEye 350 aerial surveillance and special mission aircraft.
22 October 2009
Textron completes TRAPS testing ahead of JLTV participation
Textron Defense Systems has successfully completed testing of its Tactical Rocket Propelled Grenade Airbag Protection System with the US Army.
15 October 2009
Hunter demonstrates automatic take-off and landing capability
Northrop Grumman has equipped an MQ-5B Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle with an automatic take-off and landing system
05 October 2009
JSF alternative engine causes concern
Investigation has begun into problems with the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter's alternative engine.
14 October 2009
Photographs reveal new Chinese MALE UAVs
Two examples of a hitherto unknown Chinese medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle have photographed at an airfield near Beijing.
14 October 2009
US Army carbine programme in limbo until further notice
The US Army is poised to launch a programme to replace its assault rifles
12 October 2009
Roketsan shows its next-generation anti-tank missiles
Roketsan of Turkey has displayed all three of its indigenous anti-tank missiles - the CIRIT guided rocket, the UMTAS helicopter-launched heavy anti-tank missile and the OMTAS vehicle- and infantry-deployed missile
05 October 2009
Team LM refines FireShadow loitering munition for early operational use
Details have emerged of the latest changes to the FireShadow loitering munition, which is being developed for UK forces
22 September 2009
Protected markets: MRAPs
As MRAP vehicles face ever-changing threats in Afghanistan, Jane's staff report on the growth, procurement and future of the US military's new range of armoured vehicle
28 September 2009
