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Top-level commitments but no meat in UK Defence Industrial Strategy’s Statement of Intent

The initial document focused more on creating the right partnerships and inspiring investment in defence than on any details of how future UK Armed Forces would be armed.

Analysis: UK government goes on decommissioning spree to balance defence budget

UK defence secretary John Healey has announced the cancellation and decommissioning of naval and air force platforms to enable the government to “re-invest money in the armed forces” ahead of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.

Land Warfare

South Korean defence industry demonstrates its tech prowess

Shephard takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the South Korean defence sector as the country arms itself to deal with current and future threats.

Air Warfare

Northrop Grumman shows off new M230 Chain Gun at AUSA

The development of a dual-feed version of the 30mm M230 LF Chain Gun could allow for rapid selection between different ammunition types for more versatile battlefield engagement.

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Defence Helicopter

Poland sets course for Black Hawk helicopter procurement

25th July 2023

Poland is on the path to bolster its military capabilities as it launches a procurement drive for Lockheed Martin S-70i Black Hawk helicopters.
Digital Battlespace

Aselsan to exhibit YILDIRIM-100 DIRCM for helicopters at IDEF 2023

24th July 2023

Aselsan has unveiled a new Directional Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) system, the YILDIRIM-100.
Air Warfare

Safran seals $1.8 billion deal for Collins flight control unit

24th July 2023

Safran has announced it will go ahead with the $1.8 billion deal to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business for commercial and military aircraft.
Defence Helicopter

UK MoD stands firm: ‘No change in New Medium Helicopter numbers’

24th July 2023

'There has been no change to the advertised requirement of up to 44 platforms' for the UK New Medium Helicopter programme that is set to replace the UK's Puma and other helicopter fleets, the ministry has said.
Defence Helicopter

Boeing to produce 21 more Apache helicopters for US Army and international customer

24th July 2023

Boeing has received a contract modification to produce an additional 21 AH-64E Apache helicopters for the US Army and an international customer, bringing the total to 205.
Defence Helicopter

South Korean marines receive final Marineon helicopters

19th July 2023

The ROK Marine Corps now has a full complement of indigenously built MUH-1 Marineon helicopters.
Defence Helicopter

Honduras abandons helicopter purchase plan but urgent need remains

17th July 2023

Honduras has reportedly scrapped its plans to purchase a new fleet of helicopters, causing a decline in capabilities for the country's air force. A future procurement effort may ensue to address this need.
Defence Helicopter

Argentina shops for new helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft

14th July 2023

While Argentina’s combat aviation fleet remains weak, the armed forces are acquiring new search and rescue (SAR) helicopters and a fixed-wing surveillance aircraft with SAR capabilities.
Defence Helicopter

Boeing receives $22.5 million contract for CH-47 Chinook long lead items

13th July 2023

Boeing has received a $22.5 million firm-fixed-price contract from the US DoD for CH-47 Chinook helicopter long lead items.
Defence Helicopter

Heli-One partners with Airbus for UK MoD's New Medium Helicopter programme

12th July 2023

Heli-One is partnering with Airbus to provide gearbox maintenance services for the H175M helicopter if Airbus wins the UK MoD's New Medium Helicopter competition.
Defence Helicopter

Poland secretly sent Mi-24 attack helicopters to Ukraine, reports

11th July 2023

The Polish Mi-24 attack helicopters are now on their way to Ukraine, according to pictures shared on social media.
Defence Helicopter

US approves $203 million sale of Hellfire missiles for French Tiger helicopters

10th July 2023

The US State Department has approved the sale of AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles to France for use on Tiger HAD attack helicopters.
Defence Helicopter

Bell signs Czech AH-1Z and UH-1Y support deal

7th July 2023

Czech signs deal to support new Bell-Textron helicopters and commits older helicopters as donations to Ukraine.
Defence Helicopter

Boeing receives last contract for CH-47F Chinook Block I

6th July 2023

Boeing has received a contract worth up to $793 million to produce 18 CH-47F Chinook helicopters for South Korea and an additional aircraft for Spain, marking the conclusion of Block I orders.
Training

British Army to receive fourth Apache crew trainer

6th July 2023

The new device will join the three other in-service trainers, allowing the British Army to train Apache operators to fly training sorties in pairs.
Defence Helicopter

Germany goes ahead with 60 Chinook order for nearly $9 billion

6th July 2023

The CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters will enhance Germany's heavy-lift capabilities and interoperability with allied nations.
Defence Helicopter

Fokker Services Group accredited for Dutch NH90 base maintenance

4th July 2023

Fokker Services Group announced it has been accredited by the Military Aviation Authority of the Netherlands to continue base maintenance work on Dutch NH90 helicopters.
Defence Helicopter

Australia investing A$700 million in Townsville base to support new Apache helicopters

3rd July 2023

The Australian government is investing around A$700 million (US$466 million) into upgrading RAAF Base Townsville to support the new AH-64E Apache helicopters.
Air Warfare

AW149: Designed to Survive the Modern Battlefield (Sponsored)

3rd July 2023

Built for the most demanding operations on the modern battlefield, survivability is at the heart of Leonardo’s AW149 multi-role helicopter.