Defence Helicopter
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
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
Defence Notes
Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Land Warfare
Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter
The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.
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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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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. …
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New UH-72A Lakota S&S MEP Aircraft showcased
19th November 2010
The Product Office for the Army's Light Utility Helicopter, the UH-72A Lakota showcased its latest version of the prototype aircraft Nov. 16 at the Sparkman …
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Heli-Power 2010: UK procurement chiefs come to terms with SDSR
18th November 2010
The future make-up of the UK's military helicopter fleet remains unclear following the release of the government's Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) as acquisition …
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Heli-Power 2010: Delays in Dutch NH90 deliveries create SAR headache
18th November 2010
The Netherlands government is considering contracting in some level of night-time search and rescue (SAR) capability due to delays in the delivery of NH90 multirole …
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Heli-Power 2010: USN strives to avoid 'rotorcraft gap'
17th November 2010
The US military faces a significant drop in rotorcraft capability in the next 15 years unless a major effort is launched to develop new aircraft …
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Heli-Power 2010: CHF commander reveals challenges ahead
17th November 2010
The commander of the UK's Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) says his organisation is facing a challenging time over the next decade. With heavy commitments in …
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Heli-Power 2010: Royal Navy prepares Q-Sight for service
17th November 2010
The Royal Navy (RN) is carrying out an operational evaluation of a new helmet-mounted optical sighting system that will be issued to Lynx Mk8 helicopter …
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Uniflight completes overhaul of Honduran military Bell 412s
17th November 2010
North Texas based, Uniflight has announced the recent overhaul and refurbishment of five Bell 412 helicopters for the Honduran Air Force. The extensive project included …
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Honeywell to provide auxiliary power unit for Canadian Forces' Chinook helicopters
17th November 2010
Honeywell announced today that Boeing has selected the 36-150 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for CH-147 helicopters that will be delivered to Canada. "Honeywell engines and …
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Lockheed Martin doubles down on CIRCM
16th November 2010
Lockheed Martin is taking a two-pronged approach as it vies for a slice of a potentially lucrative US Army contract for a next-generation helicopter directed …
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S-70i Black Hawk helicopter takes first flight in Poland
15th November 2010
An S-70i Black Hawk helicopter has flown in Poland for the first time, marking an historic milestone for the helicopter line being produced by Sikorsky …
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New Zealand to boost A109 fleet
12th November 2010
The New Zealand government is planning to purchase three more A109 light helicopters, on top of the five already ordered, it has been revealed. In …
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EMTEQ selected for US DoD Research program
11th November 2010
EMTEQ has been selected by the US Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of Naval Research for Phase I of the Small Business Innovation …
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New Chinese light helicopter makes its first flight
10th November 2010
Chinese state-owned helicopter manufacturer Avicopter - part of China Aviation Industry Corporation or AVIC II - completed the first flight of its AC311 light utility …
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UAE requesting Apache Block III
9th November 2010
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress November 3 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of 30 AH-64D Block II …
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Turkey orders nine more T129 helicopters
9th November 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract for nine T129 combat helicopters. The contract is valued at …
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