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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Lockheed Martin receives $260 million M-TADS/PNVS production contract
17th August 2010
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $260 million follow-on production contract for the combat-proven Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS), …
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Honeywell delivers upgraded engines for UK Chinook
17th August 2010
Honeywell announced today it has delivered the first 28 Honeywell T55-L-714A engines and fielding kits for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) Chinook helicopters, …
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Lakota helicopter flies strong in National Capitol Region
17th August 2010
The Army extended the presence of the UH-72A Lakota Helicopter into the Military District of Washington, Aug. 11, as it replaced the UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter, …
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L-3 Link Simulation & Training awarded contract modification to build UH-60M simulators
17th August 2010
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has been awarded a contract modification from Computer Sciences Corporation to provide three UH-60M …
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UH-72A Lakota marks a new milestone with the US Army
17th August 2010
A US Army UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter operated at Fort Eustis, Va., is the first Lakota to log 1,000 flight hours, underscoring the growing …
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MD Helicopters delivers MD 902 to People's Republic of China
16th August 2010
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced the delivery of a new MD 902 to the Huaxi Village Group. The early delivery took place at a …
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Service members master Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques
16th August 2010
Marines aboard Okinawa and coastguardsmen from Hawaii broadened their skill sets as they participated in the 11-day Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Masters Course on Camp …
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The UH-72A Lakota Makes First Flight With US Army Security and Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package
13th August 2010
The first flight of the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) equipped with the Security and Support Battalion (S&S Battalion) Mission Equipment Package (MEP) occurred …
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Lockheed Martin delivers TOPSCENE Tactical Terrain Visualization System to the UK
13th August 2010
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the TOPSCENE Tactical Terrain Visualization System, a mission planning and rehearsal software package, to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense (MoD) …
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Defence Helicopter
Helicopters launch from USS Peleliu in support of Pakistan relief efforts
13th August 2010
Two Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launched from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu …
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Defence Helicopter
SAIC awarded $49m contract to support US Navy's Military Sealift Command
11th August 2010
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the US Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC), Washington, D.C., to …
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Defence Helicopter
Iraq: technical support services
9th August 2010
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of contractor logistics support for various helicopters for an …
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2010 International Sea King Symposium
9th August 2010
Vector Aerospace Corporation is receiving a tremendous show of support from members of the international SEA KING / S61 operator and support community in preparing …
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Defence Helicopter
Colombia: UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters
6th August 2010
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Colombia of 9 UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters and associated equipment, …
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Defence Helicopter
ESCO announces $35m T-700 contract award at VACCO
6th August 2010
ESCO Technologies Inc. today announced that VACCO Industries has been awarded a five-year contract worth up to $35 million to supply T-700 anti-icing valves for …
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Defence Helicopter
ESCO announces $35m T-700 contract award at VACCO
5th August 2010
ESCO Technologies Inc. today announced that VACCO Industries has been awarded a five-year contract worth up to $35 million to supply T-700 anti-icing valves for …
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Defence Helicopter
The DGA delivers the second French Navy EC225
5th August 2010
The Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) delivered the French Navy's second search and rescue (SECMAR) EC225 on July 23. These aircraft were ordered in December …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland congratulates Canadian Forces 442 Squadron on winning international award for daring glacier rescue
5th August 2010
AgustaWestland has congratulated members of the Canadian Forces 442 Squadron based Canadian Forces Base Comox, British Columbia, for winning this year's Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue …
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Afghan choppers fire 60 rockets in training
4th August 2010
The Afghan Air Force performed its first Mi-17 helicopter live-fire exercise at Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) on August 1, 2010. This was the first …
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