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Land Warfare

Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.

Air Warfare

Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter

The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.

Defence Notes

Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan

The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.

Air Warfare

Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme

Airbus has been advancing development of its uncrewed MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps, with a decision on the programme expected in early 2026.

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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 …
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Two Curtiss-Wright Controls business groups receive Sikorsky Top 100 Supplier Award

23rd March 2010

Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. announced today that its Integrated Sensing division's Avionics & Electronics and Penny + Giles Avionics business groups have been individually named recipients …
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CAE awarded C$250 million contract by Government of Canada for CH147F aircrew training

23rd March 2010

CAE today announced that the Government of Canada has awarded CAE a contract valued at approximately C$250 million for a comprehensive CH147F Chinook helicopter aircrew …
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Russia displays civil and military helicopters in Chile

23rd March 2010

Russian Helicopters showcased a lineup of rotorcraft built for the Latin American market at the largest regional aerospace show FIDAE 2010 (Santiago, Chile). Russian Helicopters …
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Ness Technologies signs additional defence contract with Latin American country

23rd March 2010

Ness Technologies, Inc, a global provider of IT services and solutions, today announced a multi-million dollar contract with a Latin American government, to install a …
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China flies new civil helicopter

19th March 2010

China has flown what it claims to be its first indigenous large helicopter. The AC313, built by the helicopter division of the China Aviation Industry …
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Royal Navy's SAR crew races specialist medical team to premature twins in Stornoway

17th March 2010

In an epic nine hour sortie, the duty crew of the Royal Navy’s search and rescue unit at HMS Gannet, Prestwick delivered a four-strong medical …
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Army celebrates delivery of 100th Lakota

17th March 2010

The 100th delivery of the UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter was celebrated at a rollout ceremony at the American Eurocopter facility on March 11. The delivery …
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Northrop Grumman delivers 500th directional infrared countermeasures system

16th March 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the delivery of the 500th Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) aircraft self-protection system to the US Government. Representatives of the US …
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Irish Government confirms preferred bidder for SAR Helicopter contract

16th March 2010

The Department of Transport has confirmed that a preferred bidder has been nominated to supply the Coast Guards search and rescue (SAR) helicopter contract service. …
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China to focus attention on heavy-lift helicopters

16th March 2010

China's Aviation Industry has announced its intention to develop its own heavy-lift helicopter. At a press conference on March 11, Hang Zhang Biao, director of …
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HMS Gannet, claims four new UK records in SAR

15th March 2010

HMS Gannet, the Royal Navy’s helicopter search and rescue unit in Prestwick, Scotland is bigger and busier than anywhere else in the UK – and …
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Near-term growth expected in medium/heavy military rotorcraft market

15th March 2010

In a new study, “The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft,” Forecast International projects that 4,319 such rotorcraft will be produced during the 10-year time period …
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First S-70i helicopter fully assembled at Sikorsky facility in Poland

15th March 2010

Sikorsky and PZL Mielec, its company in Poland have announced the completion of final assembly on the first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter, an international variant …
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Chopper crash test a smash hit

15th March 2010

The second crash test of a small lightweight helicopter at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., was a smashing success, literally -- just as …
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Osprey landing at naval hospital provides new life-saving option

15th March 2010

The MV-22 Osprey, long touted by the Marines as an advanced, flexible, transformational and all-around “great piece of gear,” didn’t do anything spectacular in a …
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RUAG takes over the Helicopter Maintenance Division of Linth Air Service AG

15th March 2010

On 1 April 2010 RUAG Aviation takes over from Linth Air Service AG in Mollis (GL) the Helicopter Maintenance Division, including a staff of four. …
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Surion takes to the air

12th March 2010

The first flight of the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH), known as the Surion, has taken place in South Korea. The 30-minute flight took place on …