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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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Bell Helicopter continues to ramp up H-1 production
19th July 2010
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, continues to ramp up its production of H-1 helicopters after receiving a $546 million contract in June for the …
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Russian Helicopters showcases projects and current range at Farnborough International Airshow 2010
19th July 2010
At the Farnborough International Airshow that took off today near London (Great Britain) Russian Helicopters rotorcraft-manufacturing holding presents its newest projects within the UIC Oboronprom …
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Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies and Sikorsky announce formation of joint venture
19th July 2010
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the launch of a joint venture to provide world class military aviation Maintenance, Repair …
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Bell Helicopter has begun Kiowa Warrior cabin conversion
19th July 2010
Work is underway at Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, on an Army contract for the conversion of an OH-58A cabin into a D-model cabin. …
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Farnborough 2010: Eurocopter diagnoses Australian MRH90 engine failure
19th July 2010
Eurocopter is confident it has identified the issue that caused a ‘catastrophic’ engine failure to an Australian Defence Force (ADF) MRH90 multirole helicopter in April. …
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Eurocopter to highlight its UK market leadership at Farnborough 2010
18th July 2010
The presence of Eurocopter at this year's Farnborough International Airshow will emphasize the company's strong position in the UK marketplace, where its helicopters constitute the …
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Australian Chinook helicopter fired upon by insurgents
16th July 2010
An Australian CH-47 Chinook helicopter was fired upon by insurgents yesterday as it was taking off from a coalition patrol base in the Arghandab Valley …
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REBTECH announces merger as part of growth strategy
16th July 2010
REBTECH has announced a merger with Aero Instruments based in Bedford Texas. The company was purchased by REBTECH in 2002 to bring additional economic and …
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Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin team to jointly pursue US Air Force's HH-60 Recap Helicopter program
15th July 2010
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., and Lockheed Martin Corp. will compete jointly for the contract to replace the US Air Force's …
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Defence Helicopter
New laser eye program improves operator safety
15th July 2010
Night Flight Concepts (NFC), in partnership with Delta P, an aerospace support company, announces the launch of the new Laser Eye Protection Program to help …
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NAVAIR program managers to speak at Farnborough International Air Show
15th July 2010
Program Officials from two program executive offices, PEO (A) and PEO (T) are scheduled to conduct press briefings at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show …
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Becker Avionics delivers 700th Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS)
15th July 2010
Becker Avionics' reached a significant operational milestone this week when the company delivered its 700th Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS) since the first introduction of …
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Defence Helicopter
Era Training Centre LLC announces Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training courses
15th July 2010
Era Training Center LLC (ETC) announced today that it, along with Frasca International, has completed Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modification and visual database capability of …
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New AH-1Z helicopter cockpit simulator ready to train Marine Corps Cobra pilots
15th July 2010
The first and only AH-1Z full-motion cockpit simulator was declared ready for training May 28 at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The Naval Aviation Training Systems program …
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CAE-built MH-60R avionics maintenance trainer enters service for United States Navy
13th July 2010
CAE USA today announced that the first MH-60R avionics maintenance trainer (AMT) built by the company for the United States Navy has been declared ready-for-training …
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AgustaWestland and Thales unveil enhanced Airborne Surveillance and Control Capability
12th July 2010
AgustaWestland and Thales unveiled an enhanced Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) capability, at RNAS Yeovilton on 10th July during the Fleet Air Arm’s annual Air …
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AVX submits proposal for Fly-Drive vehicle
12th July 2010
AVX Aircraft Company has responded to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) seeking designs for a tactical fly-drive …
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Defence Helicopter
Portuguese Air Force's AW101 fleet achieves 10,000 flying hours
12th July 2010
AgustaWestland has congratulated the Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) on achieving the milestone of 10,000 flying hours with its AW101 medium/heavy three engine helicopter fleet whilst …
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Australia: MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters
12th July 2010
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of 24 MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission helicopters and associated …
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