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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Additional upgraded S-61 helicopters for US DOS
9th November 2011
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) has announced that it has been awarded a contract to deliver three additional upgraded S-61 utility helicopters to the US Department …
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HCR systems installed at RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley
9th November 2011
Virtalis has announced the installation of three of its new Helicopter Crew Reality (HCR) systems at RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley by the Defence Helicopter …
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Development of multi-role NH90 TTH complete
8th November 2011
Eurocopter has announced that the declaration of compliance for the NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) variant’s Final Operational Configuration has been issued by the NATO …
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EADS UH-72A LUH enters service
8th November 2011
EADS North America’s first UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) equipped with the Security and Support (S&S) Battalion Mission Equipment Package (MEP) has entered operational …
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India receives first Mi-17V-5 helicopters
8th November 2011
India has received its first batch of Mi-17V-5 helicopters manufactured by Kazan Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Russian Helicopters holding company. The order is part …
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Germany outlines helicopter cuts
7th November 2011
The German government has revealed the planned changes to the armed forces, which sees a drastic reduction in helicopter numbers. Under the reforms plans outlined …
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US DoD spends $400 million on contracted helicopter services in Afghanistan
4th November 2011
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $417 million in task orders for contractor-provided helicopter services in Afghanistan, providing insight into its reliance on …
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Boeing submits Chinook multi-year contract proposal to US Army
4th November 2011
Boeing has submitted a proposal to the US Army for a multi-year contract for the production and delivery of 155 CH-47F helicopters. The H-47 programme …
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US Army receives first Block III Apache
3rd November 2011
Boeing delivered the first AH-64D Apache Block III multi-role attack helicopter to the US Army on 2 November. According to a statement by the company, …
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US Navy congratulated for reducing V-22 flight hour costs
3rd November 2011
The US Navy's PMA-275 has been awarded for reducing the cost-per-flight-hour (CPFH) for the V-22 Osprey fleet. The Packard Award was given to Naval Air …
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Enstrom ships second TH-480B for the JGSDF
3rd November 2011
Enstrom has shipped the second of 30 TH-480Bs destined for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF). The turbine-powered helicopter is being shipped to Aero …
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US Army to brief on Joint Multi-Role project
2nd November 2011
The US Army is reaching out to industry as it continues to shape its Joint Multi-Role vision, with an industry conference planned for 18 November. …
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First A2D Kiowa Warrior delivered to US Army
2nd November 2011
The first OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Wartime Replacement Aircraft has been delivered to the US Army under a partnership contract between Bell Helicopter, Corpus Christi Army …
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Cobam, Carson Helicopters announce partnership
1st November 2011
Cobham and Carson Helicopters have announced a partnership to provide an advanced suite of avionics for Sikorsky S-61, S-76, and UH-60 derivative helicopter retrofits, according …
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Turkey requests AH-1W helicopters
31st October 2011
US Congress has been notified of the possible sale to Turkey of three AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) …
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French DGA orders the modernisation of seven Cougars
31st October 2011
The French defence procurement agency, the DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement), has announced it has ordered seven AS532 Cougar helicopters to be modernised by Eurocopter. …
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Bell 212 FastFin gains FAA approval
28th October 2011
BLR Aerospace has announced an FAA-certified performance increase for its Bell 212 FastFin System. The certification will bring improved safety and performance for helicopters fitted …
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Russian Helicopters delivers Mi-171Sh to Peru
26th October 2011
On 25 October Russian Helicopters announced that the second batch of three Mi-171Sh military transports was delivered to the Defence Ministry of Peru as part …
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Canadian CH-147F programme reaches development milestone
25th October 2011
The Canadian Department of National Defence announced on 21 October that final assembly of the first CH-147F Canadian Chinook helicopter has begun at Boeing’s Ridley …
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