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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.

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 300th AW139 is delivered to the Italian Coast Guard

24th May 2010

AgustaWestland has announced that the Italian Coast Guard has taken delivery of its first AW139 medium twin helicopter during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s …
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814 NAS, The Flying Tigers, have been A'hunting

24th May 2010

From the very beginnings of Exercise Auriga, 814 Naval Air Squadron has been honing its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) skills from exercising in the South Coast …
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Can Afghans account for their aircraft?

24th May 2010

The Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) is growing and increasing Afghan capabilities to defend their own country. Many of these capabilities, such as airplanes …
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Indigenously-built LCH takes to the skies

24th May 2010

The maiden flight of the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) heralded India’s entry into the select group of countries capable of developing their own …
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Aerosouz appointed as an AgustaWestland authorised service centre in Russia

21st May 2010

AgustaWestland has announced that Aerosouz has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in Russia for the AgustaWestland range of light commercial helicopters. The Service Centre, …
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NATO Mi-17 pilot rescues three in suicide attack

21st May 2010

On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Lt. Col. Olaf Holm was piloting an Afghan National Army Air Corps Mi-17 transport helicopter returning to Kabul from Gardez …
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33rd Rescue Squadron crew earns MacKay Trophy

21st May 2010

Four members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron have been named the 2009 MacKay Trophy winners. Capt. Robert Rosebrough, 1st Lt. Lucas Will, Master Sgt. Dustin Thomas …
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Ten Tours triumph for Commando Helicopter Force (CHF)

17th May 2010

The weekend of Saturday 8th May 2010 saw the 50th anniversary of the Ten Tors expedition on Dartmoor, a busy time for all those involved …
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American Mi-35 pilot flies in combat

17th May 2010

US Air Force Major Caleb Nimmo is the first American Mi-35 Hind attack helicopter pilot to fly in combat. He is deployed to Afghanistan advising …
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Army pilots take to skies for first time in Lakota helicopters over Europe

14th May 2010

After a long wait, five new UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters arrived Wednesday at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center. Falcon Team pilots landed three twin-engine …
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Mi-35M helicopter has been given a new name: Sabre

14th May 2010

In April 2010 Rostvertol plc delegation headed by Director-General Mr. Boris N. Slyusar participated in a grand ceremony on the occasion of Mi-35M handing over …
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EW 2010: How do you solve a problem like a laser?

13th May 2010

Later this week, the laser celebrates its 50th anniversary. But while the laser has changed many of our lives for good, it's causing headaches for …
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SOFEX 2010: Hellfire II for delivery to customers in 2012-13

13th May 2010

The latest configuration of Lockheed Martin's Hellfire air-to-ground missile could be delivered to customers as soon as financial years (FY) 2012-13, the company has revealed. …
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SOFEX 2010: Jordan signs up for AH-6i

13th May 2010

The Government of Jordan has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Boeing at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX) on 12 May, aimed at …
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Eurocopter's helicopter capabilities for Middle East defense and homeland security are spotlighted at the 2010 SOFEX show in Jordan

13th May 2010

The mission capabilities of Eurocopter helicopters produced for Middle East military services and law enforcement agencies are being highlighted at this week's 2010 Special Operations …
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25 Mi-type helicopters flew over Red Square on Victory Day

13th May 2010

The sky of the Russian capital was measured in MILes! On the 9th of May the parade dedicated to the 65 years anniversary Victory in …
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Lockheed Martin receives AMF JTRS contract options to produce additional equipment for tactical communications network

11th May 2010

Lockheed Martin announced that it has received additional contract options that increase the quantity of equipment being produced for the Airborne, Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical …
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Aerojet awarded Boeing contract for Apache helicopter block III components

11th May 2010

Aerojet, a GenCorp company, announced today that it has been selected by The Boeing Company to supply heavy alloy weights for Boeing's revolutionary Composite Main …
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The French Navy takes delivery of its first NH90 NFH

6th May 2010

NHIndustries is pleased to announce the delivery occurred on May 5th at Eurocopter's Marignane plant in France of the first NH90 NFH helicopter to the …