Defence Helicopter
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
US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
Air Warfare
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
Defence Notes
Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Land Warfare
Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
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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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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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Boeing wins Chinook contract
11th January 2012
Boeing has announced that it has been awarded an award from the US Army to supply 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) …
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Raytheon wins Australian FMS contract award
11th January 2012
Raytheon has announced that it has been awarded a contract modification by the US Navy for the AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS). The contract …
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South Korea launches helicopter procurements
10th January 2012
South Korea has formally begun the process to procure new heavy attack and maritime helicopters, with an RfP expected to be issued in coming weeks. …
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Sea King damaged by RPG is returned to service
10th January 2012
A British Sea King helicopter damaged by a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) in Afghanistan has been returned to operational service with the Royal Navy's Commando …
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Eurocopter wins Brazilian Armed Forces contract
5th January 2012
Eurocopter has announced that its Helibras subsidiary has been awarded a five year contract to supply and manage all spare parts, stocks and related technical …
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Longbow receives Apache systems contracts
4th January 2012
Longbow, the joint venture company established by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract worth $181 million for work to be …
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Unmanned K-MAX makes first deliveries in Afghanistan
4th January 2012
Lockheed Martin's unmanned K-MAX aerial resupply system is now conducting routine operations in Afghanistan, it has been disclosed. The aircraft is being operated by a …
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AS350 B2s delivered to the Ecuadorian Army
23rd December 2011
The Ecuadorian Army has taken delivery of the first two Ecureuil AS350 B2 helicopters of nine aircraft to be modernised by Eurocopter under a contract …
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Black Hawks arrive in Sweden
21st December 2011
The first two of 15 UH-60M Black Hawks ordered by the Swedish Armed Forces have been delivered just 18 months after the aircraft were ordered. …
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Northrop Grumman wins CH-53K contract
21st December 2011
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Navy for work on the new CH-53K Super Stallion helicopter. According …
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NH90s delivered to Italian Armed Forces
21st December 2011
AgustaWestland has announced that a number of new NH90 aircraft have been delivered to the Italian Armed Forces, marking the successful completion of the first …
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Costa Rica seeking two helicopters
20th December 2011
The Costa Rican government has issued a request for information (RfI) through the US Department of the Army for a pair of rotary-wing training helicopters. …
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ADF MRH90 Helicopter deliveries recommence
19th December 2011
Australian Aerospace has announced the delivery of the 15th MRH90 (Multi-Role Helicopter) to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), following the signing of an agreement to …
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French Navy NH90 rescues 19 from stranded cargo ship
19th December 2011
Just days after entering operational service, a French Navy NH90 has rescued 19 crew off a beached cargo ship. The 109-metre long TK Bremen carrying …
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First multi-mission configured Bell 429 delivered
16th December 2011
Bell Helicopter has announced that it has delivered the first Bell 429 with a multi-mission configuration to Fairfax County, Virginia. According to Bell, this is …
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