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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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Eurocopter's Helibras subsidiary to modernize 36 AS350 Ecureuil helicopters
5th January 2011
The Helicópteros do Brasil (Helibras) subsidiary of Eurocopter signed a contract for a major upgrade program on the Brazilian Army's fleet of 36 AS350 Ecureuils. …
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Bell Helicopter completes integration of six subsidiary companies
5th January 2011
Bell Helicopter today announced that it has completed the integration of six of its support and service subsidiaries, officially merging them into Bell Helicopter Textron …
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BWB and CAE select Barco to upgrade helicopter simulators
4th January 2011
Visualization pioneer Barco is proud to announce that it has been selected by flight simulation leader CAE to supply projection technology for the helicopter simulators …
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India requests direct commercial sale of AH-64D Block III APACHE helicopters
30th December 2010
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on December 22 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of various engines, equipment, …
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Irish Defense Forces Air Corps night vision capabilities assists sick patients
29th December 2010
After receiving full authorization on 17 December 2010 from Irish Defense Forces to conduct night operations using Night Vision, Irish Defense Forces Air Corps based …
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PM Armed Scout helicopters passes milestone B for OH-58F Kiowa Warrior
23rd December 2010
The Army's OH-58F Kiowa Warrior, an Army Acquisition II program, successfully passed its Milestone B review Dec. 21, which officially moves the program into the …
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The use of night vision goggles at the Regensburg HEMS base draws closer
22nd December 2010
Preparation for the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), at the Regensburg HEMS base of HDM Luftrettung is gaining pace: The helicopter of type EC …
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Ten Mi-8AMTSh helicopters for Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
21st December 2010
Under implementation of the Russian Federation Air Force Modernization program JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant being a part of Russian Helicopters holding company supplied 10 Mi-171AMTSh …
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Iraqi Army Aviation Command set to increase pilot training
21st December 2010
The Iraqi Army Aviation Command showcased the arrival of three new Bell T-407 training helicopters with a ceremony and aerial display at Camp Taji Dec. …
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Cobham to supply antennas and avionics for South Korean utility helicopter
20th December 2010
Cobham will provide antennas and avionics for the indigenous Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH), under a multi-million dollar long term agreement with the manufacturer, Korean Aerospace …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky Aerospace Services consolidates deeper support of Kiowa aircraft for the ADF
20th December 2010
Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, today announced the merger of several support agreements that will provide deeper component …
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Helibras delivers the first three Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for the Brazilian Armed Forces
20th December 2010
Eurocopter's Helicópteros do Brasil (Helibras) subsidiary today delivered the initial three EC725s for Brazil's armed forces, marking a key milestone in the program to supply …
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First French Tiger HAD performs its maiden flight
17th December 2010
The first pre-serial Tiger HAD (fire support and destruction) for France made its maiden flight from Eurocopter's Marignane, France facility. It marks an important step …
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First NH90 TTH for France performs its maiden flight
17th December 2010
The first NH90 in the tactical transport helicopter configuration for France made its maiden flight today at Eurocopter's Marignane, France facility. During a one-hour mission, …
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First NH90 TTH for Spain performs its maiden flight
17th December 2010
Eurocopter conducted the first flight of Spain's NH90 TTH tactical transport helicopter today, sustaining the development pace for this multinational rotary-wing program. The one-hour mission …
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Defence Helicopter
LONGBOW LLC delivers 400th Longbow FCR to US Army
17th December 2010
The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, marked the delivery of the 400th LONGBOW Fire Control Radar (FCR) …
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Defence Helicopter
Spirit AeroSystems celebrates milestone on Sikorsky CH-53K heavy lift helicopter program
17th December 2010
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., the world's largest independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components, today celebrated the rollout of the Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter fuselage being …
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Defence Helicopter
Swiss Air Force retires the Alouette III
14th December 2010
The Swiss Air Force has retired the Alouette III light helicopter, after 46 years of service and 300,000 flight hours. The last flight took place …
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Canadian government invests in CH-147 Chinook infrastructure
14th December 2010
The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today attended …
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