Saab has signed a contract with the Australian Defence Force to upgrade the Army’s RBS 70 ground-based air defence weapon system and Giraffe AMB radar. The contract has a combined value of approximately AUD32.5m. Delivered under the AIR 90 programme, the existing Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capability of the RBS ...
Enhanced behaviour modelling software has now been developed that could eventually create real-time combat simulations. Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed simulation software so lean that it is the fastest in the world at modifying existing combat strategies to improve established doctrine. Software developer Dr Matt Selway said his ...
Boeing is to deliver 50 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to the British Army under an agreement signed between the US and UK Governments. The agreement, announced by the Ministry of Defence on 11th July, is also a precursor to potential significant long-term support opportunities for Boeing. Boeing has a long-standing relationship with ...
The military were trained in February to assist the Environment Agency in their flood defence inspections, which are now complete. Military personnel from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force have assisted the Environment Agency in their flood defence inspections as part of the Military Aid to other Government Departments programme. The ...