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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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US Army announces OH-58 "A2D" Bell Helicopter conversion program

3rd November 2010

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced that the US Army initiated a contract for the OH-58 "A2D" cabin conversion upgrade program for the highly …
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Dubai Helishow: UAE increases Black Hawk fleet

2nd November 2010

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are procuring a total of 60 Black Hawk utility helicopters from the US, it has been confirmed. In addition to …
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Eurocopter's Dubai Helishow presence focuses on its helicopter capabilities

2nd November 2010

Eurocopter will mark its 30-plus year presence in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf region with a major participation at this week's Dubai Helishow 2010, …
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Lockheed Martin awarded $65m M-TADS/PNVS modernization contract

1st November 2010

The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $65 million contract to continue modernization of the Apache helicopter's Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor …
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The Chinese and Russian markets are within reach of Safran

31st October 2010

The forecasts are spectacular: as from 2025, Russia, China and India should account between them for 50% of the world's helicopter market, civil and military …
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Eurocopter signs two strategic agreements with Kazakhstan

31st October 2010

Two strategic agreements signed today establish the framework for Eurocopter's creation of a 50/50 joint venture in Kazakhstan to assemble EC145 helicopters, along with the …
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US Navy awards Raytheon $14.8m for helicopter protection system

29th October 2010

The Department of the Navy's Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Raytheon Company a $14.8 million contract to produce dual pod countermeasures dispensers for US …
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Eurocopter's participation at DEFENSYS 2010 builds on the helicopter manufacturer's growing presence in Greece

28th October 2010

Eurocopter - whose partnership with Greek authorities continues to strengthen in the military, public and parapublic sectors - will showcase a wide range of solutions …
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AUSA 10: AgustaWestland joins helicopter chase

27th October 2010

AgustaWestland North America has confirmed its intention to offer helicopters from its civil range for two fledging Department of Defense rotorcraft programmes. The company is …
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AUSA 10: Companies battle it out for JAGM

27th October 2010

Lockheed Martin and the Raytheon-Boeing team are gearing up for the release of a request for proposals (RfP) for the US military’s $5 billion next-generation …
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The US Army's UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopters reaches flight milestone

27th October 2010

The UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter, which is supplied by EADS North America, has surpassed the 40,000-flight hour milestone in operational service with the US …
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Euronaval 2010: How cornered submariners could fight back

27th October 2010

A project to develop a submarine-launched surface-to-air missile is now being self-funded by the manufacturer after struggling to get funding from the German government. The …
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AUSA 10: New name for old workhorse

26th October 2010

The US Army is designating future Kiowa Warrior upgrades as the OH-58F ‘Fox’ model as it attempts to keep the aging aircraft current before any …
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Euronaval 10: French Navy rough sea VTOL UAV landing tests to begin next year

26th October 2010

The landing system which allows the British Army's Watchkeeper UAV to make a safe touch down is being adapted to allow VTOL landings on warships …
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AUSA 10: Boeing secures Apache Block III contract

26th October 2010

Boeing has been awarded a $247 million contract to launch low rate initial production (LRIP) for the US Army’s AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter. …
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Elbit Systems to supply laser systems to Israeli and North American customers

26th October 2010

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded various contracts to supply a number of types of laser systems to Israeli and North American …
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Elbit Systems of America awarded $45.5M ID/IQ contract for NTSU for the AH-1W Cobra helicopters

26th October 2010

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its wholly-owned US subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC, was awarded a $45.5 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract …
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Latitude awarded SATCOM contract for Canadian forces CH-146 Griffon helicopters

26th October 2010

Latitude Technologies Corp. of Victoria, BC, has been awarded the contract to supply up to 95 of its SkyNode S200 satellite communication systems for the …
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AUSA 10: Sikorsky unveils the Raider X2

25th October 2010

Sikorsky is confident that its prototype light tactical helicopter, an advancement of its X2 Technology demonstrator aircraft, will be flying in time for any request …