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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.

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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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Afghan Air Force Mi-17 fleet grows

12th July 2010

The Afghan Air Force received two new Mi-17 helicopters on July 8, 2010. These two aircraft are part of a purchase of ten new helicopters …
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Commando Helicopter Force invades station

12th July 2010

Elements of the UK Joint Helicopter Command's Commando Helicopter Force recently arrived aboard the Air Station to participate in combined amphibious exercises with US Marines …
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NLR assists in world premiere of biofuel-powered Apache helicopter

12th July 2010

A Royal Netherlands Air Force Apache (AH-64D) helicopter recently conducted a successful flight test at Gilzen-Rijen Air Base, in the Netherlands, during which one of …
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Hueys take to skies supporting ANSF, NATO troops

8th July 2010

Marine Corps aviation assets in Afghanistan bring a huge advantage for Afghan national security forces and NATO troops who are constantly ambushed by an enemy …
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Afghan airmen perform Mi-17 sling load

7th July 2010

Afghan airmen and Combined Air Power Transition Force advisers conducted an operational sling load with an Mi-17 transport helicopter July 1 from Kabul International Airport …
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AFS adds Canadian certification for AW119KE barrier filter

7th July 2010

Aerospace Filtration Systems (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Donaldson Company, Inc and a division of the Aerospace & Defense group, has received an amendment …
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Army Iroquois choppers become national treasures

7th July 2010

An Army squadron of 11 Iroquois helicopters will be transformed into local tourist attractions around Australia. They'll be on display in Townsville and eight other …
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Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant delivers helicopters to UTair ahead of schedule

5th July 2010

Ulan-Ude aviation plant (UUAP), a part of Russian Helicopters, the Russian helicopter industry holding company, is delivering helicopters to UTair ahead of schedule set in …
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Tunisia: Refurbishment of 12 SH-60F multi-mission helicopters

5th July 2010

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 30 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for the refurbishment of 12 SH-60F Multi-Mission Utility …
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First S-70i Black Hawk completes its debut flight

2nd July 2010

The first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter has successfully completed its first flight, officially launching an international variant and the newest Sikorsky Aircraft product to follow …
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Milestone for Netherlands Defence Helicopter Command AB-412

1st July 2010

The AB-412 rescue helicopter of the Defence Helicopter Command has performed its 100th Search and Rescue mission this year. The unit airlifted a woman giving …
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The Royal Air Force of Oman takes delivery of its first NH90

30th June 2010

NHIndustries is pleased to announce the delivery on time of the first batch of two NH90 multipurpose helicopters ordered by the Royal Air Force of …
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Sutherland Flight - The heroes of Auriga

30th June 2010

Supporting the Fleet in operations around the world, 829 Naval Air Squadron dispatched 01 Flight to join HMS Sutherland and the Carrier Strike Group for …
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Danish Air Force says goodbye to the Sea King

30th June 2010

Nearly 500 people have waved goodbye to the last of the Danish Air Force Sea Kings. For 45 years, the Sea Kings operated by 722 …
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UH-72A Lakota helicopters support Gulf Coast oil spill disaster response

29th June 2010

Sixteen US Army National Guard UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters are operating in the Gulf Coast region to support oil spill monitoring and response missions …
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Heavy-lift helos haul big missions in Afghanistan

29th June 2010

A CH-53E Super Stallion flew across the dawning sun here June 26 as it returned with an 18,000-pound piece of vital cargo slung beneath its …
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RAF Merlin damaged in Afghanistan

29th June 2010

The US Marine Corps has salvaged an RAF Merlin after the aircraft made a heavy landing in Afghanistan. Rotorhub.com has been told the incident occured …
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Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant awarded the mark of the best exporter to the CIS Countries

29th June 2010

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, part of the Russian Helicopter Industry holding, three consecutive years was recognized by the Russian Federation Ministry for Industry and Trade Russia’s …
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services teams with Timken to offer bearing repair services in Australasia

29th June 2010

Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, announced today a distribution agreement with The Timken Company for bearing inspection, overhaul …