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
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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Naval test bed helicopter completes first project, receives digital avionics suite
30th September 2010
Naval aviation's sole helicopter technology test bed recently completed its first technology project -- an evaluation of a traffic collision avoidance system to reduce the …
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AH-1Z helicopters found operationally effective and suitable
30th September 2010
The US Marine Corps' newest attack helicopter, the AH-1Z Cobra has successfully completed its Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL). On Sept. 24, NAVAIR's H-1 Upgrades program office …
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Northrop Grumman partners with US Navy to advance rotorcraft development
30th September 2010
Northrop Grumman Corporation has partnered with the US Naval Aviation Center for Rotorcraft Advancement (NACRA) to provide its Digital Avionics Suite technology for retrofitting NACRA's …
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Army Apaches all at sea on Ark Royal
29th September 2010
A detachment of Apache attack helicopters have landed on board the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship HMS Ark Royal to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior …
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Russian Mi-17 helicopters for Afghanistan
29th September 2010
Defense Technology Inc. (DTI) announced today that its procurement plan for twenty-one new Mi-17 aircraft has been approved by the Russian Government. Under RFQ N00019-10-R-0032, …
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Parvus receives follow-on contract for US Navy SEAHAWK helicopter program
29th September 2010
Eurotech subsidiary Parvus Corporation announced a follow-on contract with Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego to supply rugged VME Ethernet switch cards for the Navy's …
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AgustaWestland congratulates 2010 Cormorant Trophy winners
28th September 2010
AgustaWestland has announced that the crew of "Rescue 912" from Canadian Forces Squadron 103 in Gander, Newfoundland has been selected as the winner of the …
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Bell Boeing V-22 program delivers 6th Osprey trainer to US Marines
27th September 2010
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between Boeing and Bell Helicopter, has delivered the sixth and final MV-22 Osprey Containerized Flight Training Device …
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Air Comm wins multi-million dollar US Army contract
24th September 2010
Air Comm Corporation has been awarded a contract by the US Army to develop a cockpit heater/windshield defroster system for up to 400 OH-58D Kiowa …
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International Rescue
23rd September 2010
The ISAF mission in Afghanistan is, by its very nature, a multinational, multi service one. However there are few units that embody this international partnership …
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South African Air Force carries out hot-extraction of troops in Democratic Republic of Congo
23rd September 2010
It is still amazing how the intricacies of communication, combined with technology, can impact on international peace keeping missions. At dusk, on the first day …
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New era for transport medicine in Ontario
23rd September 2010
Ornge is proud to introduce the most significant fleet upgrade in the history of aero medical transport in Ontario. The first of the new AgustaWestland …
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AAD 10: Eurocopter sales in region increase
22nd September 2010
The head of Eurocopter's southern African operations, Fabrice Cagnat, said at African Aerospace and Defence 2010 that Eurocopter Southern Africa was expecting a 35% growth …
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Royal Air Force Sea King crew hailed for Cumbrian flood rescues at Shephard 2010 SAR Awards
22nd September 2010
A rescue helicopter crew from 22 Sqn 'C' Flight of the UK's Royal Air Force have become the first winners of the new annual Shephard …
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Precision Aviation Group begins work on facility expansion to 65,000 square feet
22nd September 2010
In its continuing effort to provide the best products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industry, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) - the exclusive …
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Rockwell Collins delivers cockpit display system for AgustaWestland's AW101 helicopter
22nd September 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, recently delivered the first AW101 helicopter featuring Rockwell Collins latest generation cockpit display system. This new cockpit first flew on the …
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The US Army showcases its UH-72A Lakota to the world
22nd September 2010
The UH-72A Lakota was the center of attention at an unveiling ceremony held earlier this month in Germany, offering military officials from around the world …
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Lockheed Martin receives $10m to migrate MH-60 helicopters to the Joint Mission Planning System
21st September 2010
The US Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $10 million contract to develop software that will enable MH-60R and MH-60S multi-mission helicopter aircrews the latest technology …
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US State Department orders 11 more upgraded S-61 helicopters for use in Iraq and Afghanistan
21st September 2010
Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the US State Department has ordered 11 additional upgraded S-61 utility helicopters for use in Iraq and Afghanistan. Earlier this …
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