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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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Panther eliminated from Danish Maritime Helicopter programme
26th January 2012
The Eurocopter AS565 Panther has been eliminated from Denmark's maritime helicopter competition, leaving the Lynx Wildcat and MH-60R Romeo in a race that is expected …
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Germany advances plans for NH90 and Tiger deployments to Afghanistan
26th January 2012
The German Armed Forces is advancing plans to send the NH90 and Tiger attack helicopters to Afghanistan. Germany has been operating a handful of CH-53 …
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AgustaWestland and Italian Navy sign contract
25th January 2012
AgustaWestland has announced that it has received an order from the Italian Navy for the Mission Planning & Analysis System (MPAS) for its fleet of …
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Eurocopter results reflect market recovery
25th January 2012
Eurocopter’s CEO Lutz Bertling has high confidence that the world civil helicopter market is making a strong recovery. Speaking at the company’s press conference in …
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Sierra Nevada to work on US Army DVE project
24th January 2012
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has announced that it has been awarded a contract to fulfil the Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) Operational Needs Statement (ONS) issued …
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AgustaWestland explores SiraWare potential
23rd January 2012
AgustaWestland has joined forces with Systematic of Denmark to explore business opportunities worldwide, including the potential of integrating the SitaWare command and control (C2) software …
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Swedish Armed Forces take delivery of Black Hawks
20th January 2012
Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration, the FMV, has delivered the first two UH-60M Black Hawks to the Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing. The aircraft - designated …
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Eurocopter test flying Albanian Super Pumas
20th January 2012
Eurocopter is test flying and preparing to deliver the first AS532AL cougars to the Albanian Armed Forces. The first of five aircraft ordered, FA-630, has …
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Patria wins Swedish Armed Force support contract
19th January 2012
Patria has announced that it has been selected by the Swedish Armed Forces to provide technical systems and maintenance support for the Swedish Armed Forces’ …
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Saab signs Black Hawk support agreement
18th January 2012
Saab has announced that it is to provide technical maintenance and support for Sweden's Black Hawk helicopters under a new agreement signed with Sikorsky Aerospace …
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DRS ICAS to upgrade HH-60G Pave Hawk
17th January 2012
DRS has announced that its ICAS business unit has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force (USAF) for the Improved Altitude Hold and …
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AgustaWestland wins Polish MOD contracts
17th January 2012
AgustaWestland company PZL-Świdnik has announced that it has signed new contracts with the Polish Ministry of National Defence for the supply of five W-3WA Sokół …
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Sagem wins French Army Tiger support award
16th January 2012
Sagem has announced that it has signed a five-year contract with SIMMAD to provide life-cycle support for the STRIX turret-mounted, gyro-stabilised observation and sighting systems …
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S-97 Raider supplier team announced
13th January 2012
Sikorsky has finalised its supplier team selection for assembly of two prototype S-97 Raider helicopters for evaluation by the US military. Thirty five companies were …
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Wildcat trials continue with first landing on frigate at sea
13th January 2012
The AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat has touched down on a frigate at sea for the first time as it continues ship landing trials. In November, …
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Spanish Navy to extend life of AB212 fleet
12th January 2012
The Spanish Navy has awarded a contract to extend the life of its AB212 helicopter fleet to a joint venture comprising of SENER Ingeniería y …
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First updated Fennec returned to the French Air Force
12th January 2012
The French Air Force has recieved the first Eurocopter AS555AN Fennec updated by Thales, it has been revealed. The aircraft, which was delivered back to …
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Raytheon to equip LPD 26 with electronic systems
12th January 2012
Raytheon has announced that it has been awarded a contract to continue its work as electronic systems integrator for the US Navy’s LPD 17 class …
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EADS wins Lakota contract
12th January 2012
EADS North America has been awarded a contract to deliver 39 UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) to the US Army. The aircraft will be …
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