Danish Army acquisitions accelerate

Article Abstract:

The Danish Army Material Command (HMK) will announce the winner of a competition to supply 85 armored patrol vehicles for the Danish Army in November 2005. BAE Systems Land Systems OMC's (South Africa) RG-32M, Panhard's (France) VBL, Mowag's (Switzerland) Eagle IV and Textron Systems Cadillac Gage's (US) ASV armored security vehicle are some of the main contenders for the DKK425 million (USD69 million) programme.

United States, Observation & Patrol Aircraft, Patrol aircraft, Textron Systems Corp., Denmark. Royal Danish Army

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U.K. set to modify and re-role Chinook HC.3s

Article Abstract:

The expected use of eight Boeing Chinook HC.3 medium helicopters modified for a battlefield support role by the U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF) is presented. They were originally planned for use with the Special Forces.

Product information, Military Helicopters, Product enhancement, Boeing Co., BA, Chinook HC.3s (Helicopter)

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RAF to get Hawk 128 as advanced jet trainer

Article Abstract:

The author examines the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force's purchase of BAE Systems Hawk 128 jet trainers. Topics include improved avionics, enhanced computer systems, and the use of open-architectures.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, National Security, Search and navigation equipment, Defense Administration & Finance, Aviation Electronics, Jet Trainer Aircraft, Aerospace Electronics, Defense programs, Avionics, Defense spending, Computer systems, Jet trainers, Defence spending, Defence programs, Computer architecture

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