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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S-70i Black Hawk helicopter debuts at MSPO exhibition
7th September 2010
The S-70i Black Hawk helicopter, the international variant of the Black Hawk helicopter, is on public display for the first time. Built at PZL Mielec, …
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First major assembly delivered for the Sikorsky CH-53K heavy lift helicopter
7th September 2010
GKN Aerospace has delivered the first major structural assembly for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. …
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Royal Navy to use Merlin's magic to fight pirates
6th September 2010
A Royal Navy Helicopter Squadron is deploying to the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden to carry out specialist anti-piracy operations over the …
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NASA tweaks tech toolbox to capture rotor results
6th September 2010
"Smooth" and "quiet" are two words not usually associated with a helicopter ride, but NASA is working to change that. A full-size UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter …
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Afghan Mi-35s begin operations with NATO forces
1st September 2010
The Mi-35 Hind E attack helicopter is the Afghan Air Force’s main gunship with Afghan aircrews trained by NATO forces from various countries including Hungary …
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US Army improving helicopter protective measures
1st September 2010
The US Army is now crafting an integrated approach to aircraft survivability that combines input from multiple on-board sensors and uses that information to detect, …
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Helos bound for Pakistan receive support from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
1st September 2010
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) proved its versatility and flexibility as they stepped up to support the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit on its way …
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Enstrom Helicopters flies the first 480B destined for the JGSDF training programme
27th August 2010
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has completed the first day of flying for the first 480B helicopter destined for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Pilot …
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United Rotorcraft Solutions delivers two Bell 430s to Ecuador Navy
27th August 2010
On August 1, 2010 United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) delivered two Bell 430’s to the Ecuadorian Navy. The first 430 received a Garmin GNS400 GPS coupled …
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Lakota marks new program milestone with initial MEDEVAC mission in Germany
27th August 2010
The UH-72A Lakota has performed its initial MEDEVAC (medical evacuation) mission in Germany, marking an operational first for the US Army’s Light Utility Helicopter in …
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Defence Helicopter
CH-53K program conducts successful auxiliary power unit Light-Off
25th August 2010
The CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter Program has achieved “Ready to Load” (RTL) condition with the successful light-off of its first Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) engine. …
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Afghan Mi-17 crew flies with Night Vision Goggles
24th August 2010
The Afghan Air Force aircrew flew for the first time using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) within Afghanistan and completed the first operational tasking at the …
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Defence Helicopter
Rainier Heli-International and K-Max Cargo helicopter team up
24th August 2010
Rainier Heli-International, based in Kirkland, Wash., recently helped to contain a major wildfire in California's Sequoia National Forest with a company-owned and operated Kaman K-MAX …
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Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) begin operations with new gun
23rd August 2010
While supporting 16 Air Assault Brigade (16AAB) during their Final Training Exercise on Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) in July, ahead of their deployment to …
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Defence Helicopter
LaBarge awarded $5m contract from Sikorsky for Black Hawk helicopter program
20th August 2010
LaBarge, Inc. has been awarded a contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. valued at approximately $5 million to produce wiring harnesses for the HH-60M Medevac helicopter, …
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Joint Helicopter Force keeps things moving in Afghanistan
20th August 2010
Helicopters are crucial to the success of operations in Helmand, and, from medical evacuation and troop movement to resupply and ground attack, the men and …
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NAS Whidbey Island SAR rescues injured teen
20th August 2010
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island search and rescue (SAR) personnel responded to a call for assistance from the Mason County Sheriff's Office Aug. 17. A …
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Caracal gains certification of airworthiness
20th August 2010
On August 17, 2010, the Caracal EC725 helicopter fleet was issued the first Certificate of Airworthiness by the inspection body of airworthiness. This certification is …
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Canadian Forces' Cormorants pass 40,000 operating hours
17th August 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to congratulate the Canadian Forces on achieving the benchmark of 40,000 operating hours with its fleet of AW101 search …
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