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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.

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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KAI and Eurocopter to jointly sell the Surion

14th June 2011

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Eurocopter have established an export company to promote export sales of the KAI-built Surion helicopter. The joint venture, KAI-EC Surion …
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Navy testbed helicopter demonstrates big leap in tactical networking

14th June 2011

The Navy’s only maritime helicopter testbed successfully prototyped and demonstrated technology offering significant improvements in tactical battlefield situational awareness recently at the Army’s Yuma Proving …
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Finnish NH90s take part in historic operation

13th June 2011

Finnish Defence Forces made aviation history on 8th June, when eight NH90-helicopters executed large troop transportation in FDF main field exercise “Pyörremyrsky”. Over 150 jaegers …
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Marine light attack helicopter squadron answers call to duty

13th June 2011

The commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 received a phone call from his higher headquarters in May. More attack helicopters were needed …
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Taiwan goes ahead with Apache Block III buy

10th June 2011

The US Army has confirmed that Taiwan will be the first customer for the AH-64D Apache Block III. Col Shane Openshaw, PM Apache, said on …
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Florida helicopter unit returns from Haiti mission

9th June 2011

Soldiers from Florida’s B Company, 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation (Security and Support) returned to Cecil Field in Jacksonville recently after a 30-day rotation in Haiti …
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Northrop Grumman unveils new self protection processor

9th June 2011

Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced the development and demonstration of a new aircraft self-protection system processor that is specifically designed to meet the rigors of …
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Lockheed Martin demos JAGM tri-mode seeker

8th June 2011

Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) tri-mode seeker successfully acquired and tracked multiple moving maritime vessels during recent high-speed, captive flight tests. The tests occurred …
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Boeing sees boom times for Chinook

7th June 2011

Boeing has completed the second phase of the redevelopment of its Chinook production line as it continues to ramp up production of the aircraft. According …
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Raytheon-Boeing team responds to call for JAGM

7th June 2011

Raytheon Company submitted its proposal for the US Army and Navy's Joint Air-to-Ground Missile competition and responded as a prime contractor. Raytheon is teamed with …
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Lockheed Martin submits proposal for JAGM

7th June 2011

Lockheed Martin announced today it submitted a proposal in response to the government's Request for Proposal (RFP) for the next phases of the Joint Air-to-Ground …
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US signs controversial Mi-17V5 contract with Rosoboronexport

3rd June 2011

The US is buying 21 Mi-17V5 multipurpose helicopters from Russia, despite the purchase of the helicopters from state arms exporter Rosoboronexport being controversial in the …
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BLR Aerospace delivers 200th Bell UH-1 FastFin

3rd June 2011

BLR Aerospace, the well-known developer of innovative performance modifications for helicopters and business aircraft, recently delivered its 200th FastFin Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System …
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UK Apaches offered to Libyan mission

31st May 2011

Four of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Apache attack helicopter will be made available to NATO should it need them during its Operation Unified …
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iPad proving invaluable for Marine Corps aviators

31st May 2011

USMC aviators in Afghanistan are using iPads loaded up with maps of the southern regions of the country to reduce their workload in the cockpit. …
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EW 2011: UK upgrades its helicopter protection

27th May 2011

The UK Ministry of Defence has delivered the first software update to the Integrated Defensive Aids System (DAS) for the RAF’s fleet of Chinook transport …
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Canadian Delta Chinooks pave way for Foxtrot buy

27th May 2011

Experience garnered from Canada's urgent buy of Chinooks for use in Afghanistan is helping to pave the way for the country's CH-147F purchase. For nearly …
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Lockheed Martin delivers AH-1Z Cobra TSS to USMC

26th May 2011

Lockheed Martin recently began early delivery of Target Sight System (TSS) follow-on production units for the US Marine Corps' AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter. The TSS …
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MBDA's PARS 3 LR successfully tested on German Tiger

23rd May 2011

Three firings, three hits! This is the impressive score of the test firing exercise conducted with the PARS 3 LR guided antitank missile system. For …