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Advanced Avionics (sponsored)
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
Sikorsky given DARPA fund to install autonomy on US Army Black Hawk
The Lockheed Martin company plans to integrate the MATRIX system into the MX helicopter by 2025.
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The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
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Poland moves ahead with helicopter purchase
5th June 2014
The Polish Ministry of Defence has invited three companies to submit their final tender to provide 70 multirole helicopters for the Polish Army. Polish media …
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Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2s set for Exercise Deep Blue
3rd June 2014
The Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2 helicopters will take part in Exercise Deep Blue in the Atlantic next week in what will be the first time …
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LM targets US Army for K-Max technology
3rd June 2014
Following the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR’s) decision to overlook the K-Max cargo UAS for its Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) effort, developers Lockheed Martin …
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Spain set to receive SH-60F Seahawks
30th May 2014
Work is progressing on the refurbishment of two ex-US Navy Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawks that are destined for delivery to the Spanish Navy. The Fleet Readiness …
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Norway selects Star SAFIRE 380-HDc for AW101 fleet
29th May 2014
FLIR Systems will supply its Star SAFIRE 380-HDc airborne thermal imaging system to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security for installation onto the …
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TAI advances new Turkish helicopter
28th May 2014
The Turkish government has announced a $648 million budget for the development of its first indigenous helicopter, which is being produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries …
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Lord eyes European expansion
28th May 2014
Lord Corporation is planning a major expansion into Europe as it looks to offset declining US military budgets and achieve a goal of doubling revenues …
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MBDA, Roketsan to develop guided weapon system
28th May 2014
MBDA Deutschland and Roketsan will jointly develop a 70mm guided weapon system under a newly announced collaboration agreement. Thomas Homberg, managing director, MBDA Deutschland, and …
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UK selects Gen3 Common Missile Warning System
28th May 2014
BAE Systems has received the first direct commercial sale contract to supply the third-generation configuration of its Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), having signed a …
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Thales IESI selected for Brazilian Army helicopters
27th May 2014
Thales will supply its Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument (IESI) for the Brazilian Army Esquilo/Fennec helicopter fleet modernisation programme under a new contract announced on 26 …
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First MH-60 flight trainer arrives in Japan
23rd May 2014
The first MH-60R/S Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) has been delivered to the Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Japan, the US Navy has announced. The …
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Sikorsky completes HMVS flight demonstration
22nd May 2014
Sikorsky Aircraft and Lord Corporation successfully completed flight demonstration testing of the Hub Mounted Vibration Suppressor (HMVS), it was announced on 20 May. The demonstration …
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ILA 2014: TAI nears first T-129 export
22nd May 2014
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is confident that it will be able to announce the first export sale of its T-129 ATAK helicopter, company representatives have …
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AAR to continue CH-47 component repair work
21st May 2014
AAR’s component repair support work for Boeing’s US Army CH-47 Helicopter Recapitalization Program is to be continued and expanded under a new contract win announced …
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ILA 2014: Sikorsky looks to Europe with the CH-53K
21st May 2014
Sikorsky is beginning to eye future European heavy lift developments, in particular in Germany, as it further develops the CH-53K King Stallion for the US …
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Elbit Systems awarded AH-1W upgrade work
19th May 2014
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded two contracts, totalling $14.1 million, supporting the US Marine Corps' upgrade of their Bell AH-1W attack helicopter fleet. …
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Russia to continue Mi-17V-5 deliveries to Afghanistan
19th May 2014
Despite the Ukrainian crisis and the sanctions imposed by the US and EU on the Russian financial system, the country will continue deliveries of Mi-17V-5 …
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NovAtel introduces new positioning receiver
16th May 2014
NovAtel has introduced a new compact, dual-antenna, dual-frequency, single-card receiver for rotary wing aircraft, marine applications, autonomous ground vehicle and other applications requiring precise position …
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AAR Airlift re-awarded USAFRICOM contract
16th May 2014
AAR’s Airlift division will provide dedicated fixed-wing lift services to US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) throughout four Central African countries, following the re-award of a contract …
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