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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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US confirms V-22 sale to Israel
23rd April 2013
The US has confirmed its intention to sell the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor to Israel as part of a comprehensive defence package, in what will be the …
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Rolls-Royce sells helicopter engine share to Safran
23rd April 2013
Safran has reached an agreement with Rolls-Royce to acquire its 50% share in their joint RTM322 helicopter engine programme, the company announced on 23 April. …
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NAVAIR poised to issue final RfP for presidential helicopter
23rd April 2013
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has signaled its intent to enter the final phase of a strategy to source a new presidential helicopter. In …
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Wescam proves capability of MX series of turrets
22nd April 2013
In an effort to demonstrate the operational capability of its MX series of designator systems, L-3 Wescam has successfully completed a series of testing of …
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French DGA takes delivery of first Tiger HAD
22nd April 2013
The first production Tiger helicopter in the HAD attack configuration built by Eurocopter has been delivered to the French GDA for the French Army Aviation …
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New Zealand signs for Australia’s cast-off Seasprites
19th April 2013
Kaman Aerospace has announced a contract to provide ten ex-Australian Super Seasprite helicopters to the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD), in a deal worth …
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South Korea purchase 36 AH-64E Apaches
18th April 2013
Boeing will supply 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to South Korea after beating out Turkish Aerospace Industries and Bell for the contract, which is expected …
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Bertling reflects on early issues at Eurocopter
18th April 2013
Both the Tiger and NH90 helicopter programmes were hindered in their early stages by a lack of transparency by Eurocopter, their departing CEO has admitted. …
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German medevac NH90s sent to Afghanistan
18th April 2013
Germany has delivered the first of four multi-role NH90 utility helicopters to Mazer-e Sharif, Afghanistan to provide emergency air rescue for front-line casualties. The helicopter …
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Eurocopter develops ‘interim fix’ for EC225 issue
17th April 2013
Eurocopter has identified both an interim fix and what it believes could be the final solution to the gearbox problems that have been plaguing the …
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Nemesis missile racks up successful flight tests
16th April 2013
Lockheed Martin has announced that the Nemesis missile has demonstrated three successful flight tests at White Sands Missile Range to show its launch, guided flight, …
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Spain deploys Tiger attack helicopters to Afghanistan
16th April 2013
Despite ISAF operations winding down, Spain has sent three Eurocopter Tiger HAP attack helicopters to Afghanistan in an effort to bolster its helicopter forces which …
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New RAF Mk6 Chinook completes first flight
15th April 2013
Boeing has revealed that the first flight of the newest CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter for the Royal Air Force (RAF) took place on 15 March …
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Quad A 2013: US Army reflects on OEF aircraft challenges
13th April 2013
A senior US Army officer has shone light on some of the operational errors that led to 165 aircraft being lost in Afghanistan and Iraq …
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Quad A 2013: Sikorsky stands by its AAS aircraft
13th April 2013
Sikorsky has defended its offering for the US Army’s Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) programme, saying that it will be ready in time for the requirement …
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Quad A 2013: US AH-64E due to enter FRP as next round of negotiations begin
13th April 2013
The PM for Apache in the US Army has stated that 43 of the new AH-64E helicopters are in LRIP with FRP beginning in FY14 …
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Quad A 2013: US Army gives financial perspective on future helicopter programmes
12th April 2013
The head of the US Army’s PEO Aviation has offered insight into the force’s upcoming helicopter development programmes in light of pressure to reduce procurement …
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LAAD 2013: First upgraded Panther nears certification
12th April 2013
The first upgraded Panther K2 helicopter is expected to pass certification this month, ready to be delivered to the Brazilian Army in mid-May for operational …
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Quad A 2013: AgustaWestland enters AAS fray
12th April 2013
AgustaWestland has launched its offering for the US Army’s Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) programme, the AW169 AAS. Displayed for the first time during the AAAA …
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