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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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Satish Kirtikar has been appointed Turbomeca India Engines

15th February 2010

Turbomeca, has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Indian operations. Satish Kirtikar has taken up the position of Managing Director at …
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'Heavy Haulers' Transfers Authority to 'Wolfpack' in Afghanistan

15th February 2010

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 "Heavy Haulers" transferred control of air support for Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, to HMH-466 "Wolfpack" during a …
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Swedish Helicopter Wing prepares for operations in Afghanistan

12th February 2010

The Swedish Helicopter Wing is now preparing for operations in Afghanistan "It feels good, and overdue, but now we have a vital piece of the …
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French Navy crew training for NH90

12th February 2010

In 2010, the French Navy will receive its first examples of the NH90 helicopter. Today the first Navy NH90 crew have begun training ready to …
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Flying above Afghanistan

12th February 2010

The environment of Afghanistan, with its talcum powder dust everywhere, is not very forgiving. Flying there is described, at times, like flying inside a brown …
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Eurocopter reinforces its commitment to India at Defexpo 2010

12th February 2010

Eurocopter will show a significant presence at Defexpo 2010, with its star product, the AS 550 C3, participating in the ongoing trials for the Reconnaissance …
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SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at Heli-Expo 2010

12th February 2010

SkyTrac Systems, the world’s trusted supplier of satcom and flight following systems, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at Heli-Expo 2010 in Houston …
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SAIC awarded $12 million delivery order to develop US Army Aviation Crew Member Simulators

11th February 2010

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced that it was awarded a delivery order by the US Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and …
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Marine aviators complete operational assessment of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon system with 8-for-8 performance

10th February 2010

Aviators from the US Marine Corps have completed their operational assessment of BAE Systems' Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, scoring eight direct hits in eight …
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Northrop Grumman begins full rate production of US Navy's Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures System for Heavy Lift Helicopter fleets

10th February 2010

The Department of the Navy's CH-53E heavy lift helicopter fleet will continue to receive new Northrop Grumman Corporation-designed, built and tested Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure …
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Eurocopter celebrates maiden flight of CH-53GA right on schedule

10th February 2010

The CH-53GA medium-lift military transport helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight over the Bavarian town of Donauwörth today before an admiring crowd of approximately 150 …
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SAR-H: United Kingdom selects Soteria Consortium to provide dedicated search and rescue services for the next 25 years

10th February 2010

Sikorsky Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92 helicopters are expected to provide turnkey helicopter services in the United Kingdom well into the 21st century as the …
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SAR-H: CHC selected as Preferred Bidder for 25-year UK SAR Contract

10th February 2010

CHC Helicopters, through its membership in the Soteria consortium, has won preferred bidder status on a 25-year contract to provide comprehensive search and rescue (SAR) …
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Lockheed Martin delivers 50th fully missionised MH-60R to the US Navy

9th February 2010

Lockheed Martin has formally delivered the 50th MH-60R helicopter, fully equipped for its mission to protect the US Navy fleet from hostile submarines and surface …
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Joint Helicopter Command supports Afghan deployment exercise

9th February 2010

Nearly 20 helicopters from the UK's Joint Helicopter Command have been involved in their first major exercise of 2010. The helicopters from the RAF, Fleet …
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BAE Systems completes first flight of Persistent Surveillance System

9th February 2010

BAE Systems has completed the initial flight test of a new real-time persistent surveillance capability for US combat forces to detect, locate, track and monitor …
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EADS Defence & Security to increase the efficiency of helicopter missions

8th February 2010

In future, the German Armed Forces will operate their helicopter fleet using a standardised operations support system which not only enables operational readiness to be …
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Team K-MAX demonstrates successful unmanned helicopter cargo re-supply to US Marine Corps

8th February 2010

Lockheed Martin Corporation and Kaman Aerospace have demonstrated to the US Marine Corps the capability of the Unmanned K-MAX helicopter to resupply troops by unmanned …
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H-1 WSSA Team Earns CMMI Certification

8th February 2010

January 15 proved an exceptional day for the H-1 program’s Weapons System Support Activity (WSSA) team at China Lake, CA, when it received word it …