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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.

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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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Republic of Singapore Air Force Squadron 125 Silver Jubilee celebration for Super Puma operation

28th June 2010

On 10th June, RSAF 125 Squadron celebrated 25 years successful operation of the Super Puma. To celebrate this milestone, past and present Super Puma community …
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Fife woman returns home after cheating death and the volcanic ash cloud - with a little help from the Royal Navy and University College Hospital

28th June 2010

Two months ago, Jacqueline Oliver's life was left hanging in the balance as clouds of volcanic ash swept across the North Atlantic, grounding all UK …
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Training team Osprey

24th June 2010

The latest cadre of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor pilots are not experienced veterans of the Sea Stallion or the beloved Sea Knight, but members of the …
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Esterline Defense Technologies launches of new IRCM protective flares facility

24th June 2010

Esterline Defense Technologies have unveiled Project Vulcan, the world’s newest dedicated facility for the production of infrared countermeasures (IRCM) flares in Middle Wallop, UK. Once …
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Lockheed Martin receives $44 million US Marine Corps targeting system production contract

23rd June 2010

The Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded Lockheed Martin a $44 million follow-on production contract for the Target Sight System (TSS), the fire control system …
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Boeing trio in presidential helo bid

22nd June 2010

Boeing is putting forward three options for the relaunched US VXX Presidential Helicopter competition. The company is pushing the CH-47 Chinook, the licence-built AW101 (being …
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Lightweight transponders from EADS Defence & Security improve protection and flight safety of helicopters

21st June 2010

The newly developed LTR 400 transponder from EADS Defence & Security (DS) significantly improves safety in air traffic while at the same time saving weight …
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New RAF helicopter crews train for Afghanistan

18th June 2010

Royal Air Force helicopter crews have been training together for the first time in the Jordanian desert. As many prepare to go to Afghanistan for …
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CAE wins military contracts valued at more than C$100 million

18th June 2010

CAE today announced it has won several recent military contracts valued at more than C$100 million, including a contract to perform a major upgrade to …
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Rolls-Royce receives US Army Kiowa Warrior supplier excellence award

18th June 2010

Rolls-Royce has received the US Army Kiowa Warrior Supplier Excellence Award for 2009, the company announced on 15 June. The award, selected by the Kiowa …
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EDA multinational helicopters exercise - AZOR 2010

18th June 2010

As part of the European Defence Agency's Helicopter Training Programme (HTP), Spain is hosting a Multinational Helicopter Exercise, from 9 to 24 June 2010, in …
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Eurosatory 2010: Industry celebrates first helicopter biofuel flight

17th June 2010

The first flight of a helicopter using a bio-kerosene blend has marked the dawn of a new era for rotorcraft aviation, according to industry officials. …
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Thales to supply electronic warfare programming stations for French Army and Navy helicopters

17th June 2010

Thales has been selected by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) to supply 50 electronic warfare programming stations for seven families of helicopters in service …
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Honeywell Green Jet Fuel powers Royal Netherlands Air Force helicopter

17th June 2010

UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced today that Honeywell Green Jet Fuel produced using its Green Jet Fuel process technology powered a Boeing AH-64D Apache …
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Eurosatory 2010: Thales looks to advance LMM qualification

16th June 2010

Thales is looking to fastrack qualification of its Lightweight Multi-role Missile (LMM) as it tailors the weapon for the international market. Speaking to Rotorhub.com at …
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Helicopters a 'quantum leap' for New Zealand

15th June 2010

NH90 helicopters will be a quantum leap forward for the Royal New Zealand Air Force when they start entering service next year, says Defence Minister …
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Raytheon to develop new airborne TOW launcher

14th June 2010

Raytheon Company will develop an airborne launcher designed to employ radio frequency-guided TOW (tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided) missiles. The new TOW airborne launcher will be compatible …
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Eurosatory 2010: Eurocopter unveils new EC645

14th June 2010

Eurocopter has publicly unveiled the new EC645 medium multirole helicopter, using the launch to display its Stand Alone Weapon System (SAWS) concept. A militarised version …
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Eurosatory 2010: Upgrade package offered for Gazelle

14th June 2010

French company Aerotec Group is offering a complete upgrade of the Gazelle light reconnaissance and attack helicopter, including new mission and sensor systems and armament …