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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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Colombian Black Hawk helicopter fleet exceeds 300,000 flight hour milestone
22nd June 2011
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today at the Paris Air Show that Colombia’s UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter fleet has surpassed the 300,000 flight hour milestone. Colombia’s …
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PAS 2011: ITT prepares to restart EW countermeasure production
21st June 2011
ITT is set to re-launch production of its ALQ-136 electronic warfare countermeasure system after a period of five years as part of a strategy to …
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PAS 2011: Thales unveils TopOwl upgrade
21st June 2011
Thales is developing a software upgrade to its TopOwl helmet mounted sight display (HMSD) to provide synthetic terrain data for use in low-visibility conditions. The …
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PAS 2011: Selex eyes US expansion
21st June 2011
Selex Galileo is eyeing future success in a major US Army countermeasures programme as one avenue for an expanded presence in the US. The company …
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PAS 2011: Griffin finds a home at US SOCOM
21st June 2011
Raytheon has secured regular funding for its Griffin B Block II missile, with the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) incorporating the lightweight missile into its …
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PAS 2011: BAE Systems completes BLAST testing
21st June 2011
BAE Systems has added its voice to the myriad of companies offering terrain awareness products that aim to mitigate the effects of helicopter brownout. Speaking …
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PAS 2011: Northrop Grumman pitches survivability upgrade
21st June 2011
Northrop Grumman is developing a software upgrade to its APR-39 radar warning receiver as part of its Rotorcraft Avionics Innovation Laboratory (RAIL) initiative. In order …
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Brazilian Navy to acquire additional S-70B
21st June 2011
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today at the Paris Air Show that the Brazilian Navy has signed an agreement with the US Government to acquire two …
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Finnish NH90 helicopters demonstrate operational capabilities
21st June 2011
The multi-role NH90 helicopter's ability to support large troop movements over long distances were demonstrated during the Finnish Defense Forces' main field exercise this month, …
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Bell Helicopter Huey II fleet surpasses 300,000 flight hours
21st June 2011
Bell Helicopter announced its Huey II fleet recently surpassed the 300,000 flight hour milestone. "This significant accomplishment is testament to the supportability and multi-mission capability …
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Sikorsky, Saab announce Swedish Blawk Hawk agreement
21st June 2011
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today the signing of a teaming agreement at the Paris Air Show with the Swedish defence and security company Saab to …
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PAS 2011: Helicopter observers first to enter UK's MFTS programme
20th June 2011
The first military aviators to enter the UK Military Flying Training System (MFTS) will begin training at Royal Air Force (RAF) Barkston Heath later this …
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Aircraft survivability equipment for Polish Mi-17 and Mi-24
20th June 2011
Terma is contracted by the Polish Defense for the supply of aircraft survivability equipment for 22 helicopters. As main supplier, Terma is to deliver electronics, …
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Thales sees Tiger training support contract extended
17th June 2011
Thales today announced that its support contract for the Tiger Aircrew Training Means (TATM) has been extended by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR …
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AERO Vodochody completes 1st Black Hawk cockpit
17th June 2011
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the completion of the first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter cockpit produced in the Czech Republic by AERO Vodochody, a longtime …
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Future Rotorcraft 2011: Vertical lift aviation ?reaches a tipping point'
16th June 2011
The US Department of Defense's funding model is out of balance and needs to recognise the key role of the rotorcraft in current conflicts, according …
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Seahawk walks away with Australian contract
16th June 2011
The Australian Government has approved the purchase of 24 MH-60R naval combat helicopters for the country's navy. The A$3 billion procurement, announced by Minister for …
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Ulan-Ude delivers second batch of Mi-8AMTSh helicopters to Russian MoD
14th June 2011
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, JSC (UUAP), a part of Russian Helicopters holding, made a scheduled delivery of a batch of Mi-8AMTSh helicopters to the Russian Ministry …
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US MH-60R makes first landing on littoral ship
14th June 2011
The sun provided the light, a U.S. Navy photographer manned the camera and two Lockheed Martin programs provided the action during recent training operations in …
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