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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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Lockheed Martin successfully tests Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) tri-mode seeker

1st April 2010

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed a wide-ranging series of tests on the multi-mode seeker for its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) system. JAGM will provide a …
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ATAC helps Brantley firm attain aviation quality status

1st April 2010

In a region that is economically stressed, being a contender in the international aerospace arena might be considered a pipe dream to some, but to …
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Progress on new helicopter facilities at Culdrose

1st April 2010

Defence Estates (DE) is overseeing an important project to build bespoke new facilities for the four Sea King helicopter squadrons based at the Royal Navy …
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AgustaWestland's Operational Flying Training Centre opens its doors for business

1st April 2010

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its Operational Flying Training Centre (OFTC) located at Newquay Cornwall Airport, in South West England, was …
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Recent US Army reliability and characterisation testing demonstrates the reliability and maturity of ECLIPSE

1st April 2010

The results of recent US Government reliability and characterisation tests have demonstrated the maturity of the latest infrared countermeasure system jointly developed by SELEX Galileo …
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Aria completes installation of the Axsys V-14 MSII cameras and troll systems downlinks in Royal Thai Army Bell 212 and UH-1 Helicopters

1st April 2010

Aria International Incorporated, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Aria International Holdings, Inc., a company focused on providing specialized surveillance and communications solutions to a global customer …
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Indian LCH flies

31st March 2010

India's first indigenous attack helicopter has taken to the air for the first time. The first prototype (TD-1) of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) took to the …
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Happy Birthday Pedro

31st March 2010

French Navy squadron, 35 Flotille have celebrated 20 years of flying the AS365 Dauphin. They marked the occasion during a mission to the aircraft carrier, …
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Swedish Helicopter Wing begin flying in Djibouti

31st March 2010

The Swedish Helicopter Wing has begun flying in Djibouti in preparation for the begining of operations in mid-April. The two AW109s arrived in Djibouti two …
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Griffons fly with the Navy

31st March 2010

Is the Air Force developing a new aircraft – a ‘Sea Griffon’ perhaps? No, it’s just CH-146 Griffons – whether painted in search and rescue …
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Lockheed Martin's DAGR guided rocket fires successfully from Kiowa Warrior helicopter

30th March 2010

Lockheed Martin hit the target in two tests featuring DAGR guided rockets launched from an airborne OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter. This is the fourth aircraft …
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Army Chinooks commence summer operations in Afghanistan

30th March 2010

Australian Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters have commenced the summer rotation of rotary wing operations in Afghanistan while embedded with the United States 82nd Combat Aviation …
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FIDAE 2010: Humanitarian helicopters in Chile

29th March 2010

Defence Helicopter’s Tony Osborne speaks to some of the crews involved in the humanitarian operations following the Chilean earthquake in February. The devastating earthquake that …
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Ten more Lynx upgrades for the British Army

29th March 2010

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a £42 million contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence for …
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FIDAE 2010: Sikorsky pushes Black Hawk in South America

26th March 2010

Sikorsky's decision to open a Black Hawk training facility in South America underlines the importance of the product to the region, according to the company. …
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services to establish Black Hawk helicopter training center For Latin America

24th March 2010

Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced today an agreement with the Colombian Ministry of Defense to establish an S-70 Black Hawk Helicopter Training Facility at the Colombian …
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US Naval test pilot school UH-72A Lakotas have arrived

24th March 2010

Capt. Thomas Huff, Commander, Naval Test Wing Atlantic (center left) and Lt. Col. Roger Cordell, Commander, US Naval Test Pilot School (center right), pose with …
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FIDAE 2010: New LEAP for light attack helicopters

24th March 2010

Elbit Systems and ATK are working on a joint programme to provide a lightweight low-cost armament package for light helicopters. The system, called the Light …
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FIDAE 2010: High confidence in Helibras

24th March 2010

Brazil is on track to become Eurocopter's fourth domestic market, according to the CEO of the company's Brazilian partner. Speaking to Rotorhub.com at the …