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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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Upgraded CH-53E makes first flight

13th December 2010

The Marine Corps' 235th birthday, Nov. 10, marked the first flight here of the Marine Corps first CH-53E helicopter equipped with a new glass cockpit …
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Bell Helicopter AH-1Z earns Navy approval for full rate production

10th December 2010

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that the US Marine Corps' newest attack helicopter, the AH-1Z Cobra, was approved for full rate production …
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A major milestone for Eurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter

9th December 2010

Eurocopter's X3 high-speed hybrid helicopter demonstrator, which performed its maiden flight on September 6, 2010, has reached on November 29th the program's Step 1 speed …
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Japan's MoD selects Mitsubishi Heavy's proposal to build 40 UH-60J search and rescue helicopters

8th December 2010

Japan's Ministry of Defense has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' (MHI) proposal to supply the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with a new fleet of advanced …
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Lightweight Cassidian transponder is certified for both military and civil applications

8th December 2010

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Cassidian's newly developed LTR 400 family of transponders, to the latest standards. This includes both civil as …
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LONGBOW LLC awarded $26.8m for Longbow FCR life cycle contractor support

6th December 2010

The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, has received a $26.8 million contract from the US Army Aviation …
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AgustaWestland holds first AW109 LUH/LOH Operators Conference

6th December 2010

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that over 40 delegates attended the first AgustaWestland AW109 LUH/LOH Operators Conference recently held at AgustaWestland's Vergiate …
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Culdrose Sea Kings in Afghanistan

6th December 2010

Cornwall based 857 Naval Air Squadron and 854 Naval Air Squadron have exchanged responsibility for Sea King airborne surveillance and control duties in Helmand, Afghanistan. …
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Former HMS Gannet boss returns to Prestwick duty

6th December 2010

A former Commanding Officer of HMS Gannet and the Naval Flying Standards Flight has made a welcome return to the cockpit this weekend as a …
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Royal Navy search and rescue helicopter rescues woman in Helvellyn, Cumbria

3rd December 2010

The Royal Navy's duty helicopter search and rescue team from HMS Gannet in Scotland flew to the aid of a walker who had plunged 300ft …
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Green light for Zulu production

1st December 2010

The US Navy’s Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has given the go-ahead for full rate production of the Bell AH-1Z Cobra. On 28 November the H-1 …
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Denmark requests Seahawks

1st December 2010

Denmark is considering purchasing the MH-60R 'Romeo' Seahawk to replace its Lynx fleet and meet the needs of the government's Maritime Helicopter Programme (MHP), it …
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Black Hawk delivery to aid Mexican narcotic crack-down

30th November 2010

The US is kitting out Mexico’s Federal Police Force (SSP) for the fight against drug cartels, the Department of State announcing on 24 November the …
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One year on: RAF Merlins in action in Afghanistan

30th November 2010

From Benson to Bastion - today the Royal Air Force Merlin Force marked their first anniversary on Operation HERRICK. Following transportation to Afghanistan, re-assembly and …
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French to upgrade four more Cougars

30th November 2010

The French DGA defence procurement agency ordered the upgrade of four Cougar helicopters on 26 October. The four aircraft will include three from the army …
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RAF Chinook pilot awarded for bravery in Afghanistan

26th November 2010

The Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded to an RAF pilot on 25 November for his performance and services during a difficult flight in Afghanistan a year …
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ITT delivers first composite assembly for new US Marine Corps helicopter

22nd November 2010

ITT Corporation has delivered its first major structural subassemblies for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. …
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Heli-Power 2010: UK eyes export market for Wildcat

19th November 2010

The AW159 Lynx Wildcat is being actively promoted on the export market by the UK government, despite the aircraft still being several years away from …
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Navy tests new fuel in MH-60S Seahawk helicopter

19th November 2010

Moving closer to achieving the objective of decreasing its need for petroleum-based fuels, the Navy flew an MH-60S Seahawk on a 50/50 biofuel blend today. …