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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.

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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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Australian Kiowa surpasses 60,000 fliying hours

13th July 2011

As a key component supplier for the Bell 206B-1 Kiowa helicopter, diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation helped the Australian Army’s Kiowa fleet surpass 60,000 flying …
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Korea's Surion helicopter to receive missile protection from Cassidian

13th July 2011

Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, will protect the "Surion" utility helicopter of the Korean Army against missile attacks. Following a multi-million euro …
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Eaton's work on Sikorsky X2 Technology demonstrator leads to development agreement on S-97 Raider

11th July 2011

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation congratulates Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. for receiving the 2010 Robert J. Collier Trophy, one of the aviation industry’s top honors, for …
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Lynx world speed record helicopter restored 25 years on

8th July 2011

After a four-year restoration programme undertaken by a team of AgustaWestland apprentices, the record breaking Westland Lynx helicopter, which is still the official holder of …
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Sikorsky delivers 300th UH-60M Black Hawk to US Army

8th July 2011

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the delivery of the 300th UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter to the U.S. Army. "The war-fighter has provided outstanding reviews of …
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Helidax marks 20,000 flying hours with Eurocopter EC120 Colibri

8th July 2011

Hélidax, owned by DCI and INAER, has announced that it has passed the 20,000 flighthour mark with its fleet of Eurocopter EC120 Colibri aircraft—in under …
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Israeli Air Force looks at MV-22 capabilities

7th July 2011

For the second time in two months, a team from the Israeli Air Force visited 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing units at Marine Corps Air Station …
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Helicopters resume operations from Illustrious

7th July 2011

The flight deck of HMS Illustrious has buzzed and throbbed once more with aircraft as helicopters returned to the first time since her £40m overhaul. …
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Turbomeca increases its footprint in Malaysia signing a Memorandum of Understanding with HeliPartner Engines

7th July 2011

Olivier Andriès, Chairman and CEO of Turbomeca (Safran group) and Nonee Ashirin, Chairman of HeliPartner Engines, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial …
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services advances state-of-the-art Black Hawk training center in Colombia

7th July 2011

Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) announced today that construction of a new UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Flight Simulator Training Center at the Colombian Air Force Base …
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CHC preparing for possible DOD contracts in Afghanistan

7th July 2011

CHC Helicopter has cleared a substantial hurdle that could lead to new contracts with the US Department of Defense (DOD). Helicopters are one of the …
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Australian Aerospace commits to long-term future in Australia

7th July 2011

Australian Aerospace today underlined its long-term commitment to the nation’s helicopter industry, in the wake of the Federal Government’s decision not to purchase the company’s …
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Lockheed Martin delivers first VNsight sensor to US Army

6th July 2011

Lockheed Martin recently delivered the first VNsight production unit for the US Army's Apache Attack Helicopter, which adds a low-light-level display capability to the AH-64D …
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Eurocopter marks pedigree of the Ecureuil

29th June 2011

When flight test engineer Bernard Certain flew on the first flight of Aerospatiale AS350 Ecureuil in June 1974 he wasn't entirely convinced it was going …
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OH-58 Block II proves 6k95 high, hot performance

29th June 2011

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced today its OH-58 Block II demonstrator successfully proved hover out of ground effect performance that exceeds the maximum …
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Kratos receives $6.2m BHAT-M contracts

29th June 2011

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has received a new order for its Black Hawk …
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First Panther 'Standard 2' delivered to French Navy

28th June 2011

The French defence procurement agency, the DGA, has delivered the first of 16 newly upgraded Panther helicopters back to the French Navy. The first of …
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Avinor selects Sensis ADS-B for helicopter surveillance

28th June 2011

Avinor AS, the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) for Norway, has selected Sensis Corporation to deploy an Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) system for …
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United Arab Emirates requests VIP Black Hawks

28th June 2011

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has revealed interest from the United Arab Emirates government in the purchase of five UH-60M Black Hawks for …