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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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French Navy squadron celebrates 100,000 flight hours on Alouette and Lynx

28th June 2011

Brittany-based 34 Flotille of the French Navy has marked 100,000 flight hours on the Alouette III and the Westland Lynx. The milestone was marked on …
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Canadians to cannibalise VH-71s for Cormorant spares

27th June 2011

The Canadian Forces (CF) has reportedly bought nine of the VH-71s purchased for the US Presidential 'Marine One' helicopter programme. The airframes, which have been …
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General Dynamics awarded $286m by US Army

27th June 2011

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products was awarded a $286 million contract by the US Army for the production of the Hydra-70 air-to-ground rocket. General …
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DCI completes major overhaul on Qatar Gazelle helicopters

27th June 2011

Since the signature of the contract with the Qatar Ministry of Defense two years ago, DCI was in charge of executing major overhaul on 11 …
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Italian Navy takes delivery of first NH90 NFH

27th June 2011

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Italian Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 NFH helicopter. The Italian Navy has …
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PAS 2011: Ruag offers self-protection for civil and parapublic helicopters

26th June 2011

Ruag has developed a pod that could give civil helicopters protection from surface-to-air missiles when operating in hostile environments. The company has developed and EASA-certified …
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PAS 2011: Helidax looks to the future

25th June 2011

Foreign interest in French military helicopter training could lead to further helicopter purchases by the private company running the service. Helidax, the private finance initiative …
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SELEX Galileo completes CDAS TDP milestone

24th June 2011

SELEX Galileo has successfully completed the first significant development milestone on the Common Defensive Aids System Technology Demonstrator Programme (CDAS TDP). CDAS TDP is an …
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Eurocopter signs agreement with the Malaysian government

24th June 2011

Eurocopter signed today with the Malaysian Ministry of Defence a cooperation contract related to the supply of 12 EC725 helicopters, to be operated by the …
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Eurocopter's upgraded Puma Mk2 helicopter for the RAF makes its first flight

24th June 2011

The first upgraded Puma Mk2 helicopter developed by Eurocopter in a life extension programme for the UK’s Royal Air Force performed its initial flight this …
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250,000 flight hours for Turbomeca engines powering the helicopters of RTE

24th June 2011

Today at the International Paris Air Show, Olivier Andriès, Chairman and CEO of Turbomeca (Safran group) and Régis Magnac, Director of RTE, company in charge …
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Malaysia's Aerotree Defense & Services to purchase EC135s

24th June 2011

Eurocopter today received a letter of intent from Aerotree Defence & Services Sdn Bhd for the supply of three EC135s in a training and light …
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Eurocopter signs German military NH90 TTH contract

24th June 2011

Eurocopter and the German Federal Ministry of Defence today signed a contract to upgrade 12 German Armed Forces NH90 tactical transport helicopters (TTH) for quick-change, …
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PAS 2011: Zulu to put to sea for first operational deployment

23rd June 2011

The latest version of the US Marine Corp's Cobra attack helicopter is set to make its first operational deployment at sea. Four AH-1Z 'Zulu' Cobras …
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Eurocopter Malaysia signs as anchor tenant for a new Helicopter Centre being developed by Malaysia Airport Holding

23rd June 2011

A new Helicopter Centre will be developed within the Malaysian International Aerospace Centre and will become the hub for all rotary wing operations and activities. …
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Mexican State of Jalisco to purchase S-70i Black Hawk helicopter

23rd June 2011

Sikorsky Aircraft has announced the contract to sell one S-70i Black Hawk helicopter to the state of Jalisco in Mexico. With the sale, Jalisco will …
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PAS 2011: India nears attack helicopter decision

22nd June 2011

The Indian Air Force is close to choosing between the AH-64D and the Mi-28NE, with a decision anticipated in the next two months, according to …
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PAS 2011: Elbit partners on next-generation helicopter project

22nd June 2011

Elbit Systems has provided its CockpitNG to a major helicopter OEM as part of a joint research and development (R&D) project for a next-generation helicopter. …
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PAS 2011: Cyclone stirs up Paris

22nd June 2011

The CH-148 Cyclone may have been a long time coming, but the Canadian Forces are eager to get the type into service, according to service …