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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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Two EC135s delivered to Spanish Ministry of Defence
15th January 2014
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two of eight EC135 helicopters to the Spanish Army Airmobile Force (FAMET), as part of a contract signed in …
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US spending bill to fund USAF combat rescue helicopter
15th January 2014
The US Air Force (USAF) is slated to receive funding for its Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) programme under a government-wide omnibus spending bill, unveiled by …
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US Navy continues MH-53 crash recovery
14th January 2014
The United States Navy has resumed search and recovery operations at the crash site of the downed MH-53E, after dive operations were suspended due to …
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Sikorsky wins $500m US Navy helicopter deal
10th January 2014
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Sikorsky a contract to supply the US Navy with 37 helicopters, valued at more than $500 million. …
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Libya interested in T129 helicopter
10th January 2014
Libyan interest in the T129 attack helicopter emerged during Prime Minister Ali Zeidan’s visit to Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) facilities in Turkey on 3 January. …
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Four dead in USAF Pave Hawk helicopter crash
8th January 2014
An American HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter based at RAF Lakenheath in the UK has crashed off the coast of Norfolk, killing its four crew members. …
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Modernised S-61T helicopter takes flight
7th January 2014
Sikorsky’s modernised S-61T helicopter has successfully completed its maiden test flight, marking an important milestone in the company’s programme to update the S-61 aircraft to …
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Sikorsky retains Canada Cyclone contract
7th January 2014
The Canadian government has opted to retain Sikorsky as the contractor for its troubled CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter project (MHP), it has been revealed. On …
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AgustaWestland attempts to save India AW101 contract
6th January 2014
AgustaWestland is preparing for last-ditch negotiations following a decision by the Indian government to cancel the procurement of 12 VVIP AW101 helicopters. In a statement …
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India scraps AW101 deal
2nd January 2014
India has terminated the $750 million agreement signed with AgustaWestland in 2010 for 12 AW101 VVIP/VIP helicopters on the grounds of a breach of the …
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Lockheed Martin receives Cobra targeting system contract
2nd January 2014
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has been awarded a $33 million contract for procurement of AN/AAQ-30(A) Target Sight Systems (TSS) for the US Marine …
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Honeywell expects steady growth in 2014
31st December 2013
Honeywell has released its financial forecast for 2014, which foresees a growth of 4-5% in sales, reflecting factors already evident in 2013. Sales for the …
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Peru-Russia MI-171 helicopter deal finalised
30th December 2013
Government-to-government negotiations between Peru and Russia for the acquisition of 24 MI-171 helicopters for Peru have now completed. The armed forces of Peru will use …
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Military helicopter industry to decline by half
27th December 2013
Frost and Sullivan has predicted that US DoD spending on military helicopters will decrease by almost half from $12.4 billion in 2012 to $6.7 billion …
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First flight of Mi-38 prototype with TV7-117V engines
24th December 2013
Russian Helicopters has commenced flight tests of its prototype Mi-38 multirole helicopter fitted with Russian-built TV7-117V engines, the company announced on 17 December. The …
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Sweden accepts first mission-capable NH90
23rd December 2013
The first NH90 in the upgraded TTH configuration has now been delivered to Sweden’s Helicopter Wing, the service announced in December. The unit has had …
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EW suite for RDAF EH-101 helicopter begins testing
20th December 2013
The Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment on the Royal Danish Air Force’ (RDAF) EH-101 TTT helicopter has undergone successful flight tests conducted by Terma and the …
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Pakistan to collaborate with Turkey on T-129
20th December 2013
The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has signed a work share agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries, paving the way for any future Pakistani purchase of the T-129 …
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AgustaWestland opens new office in Seoul, RoK
18th December 2013
AgustaWestland is looking to strengthen its presence in the Republic of Korea (RoK) helicopter market with the opening of a new office in Seoul. The …
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