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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.

Land Warfare

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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Griffons 'self-deploy' to support Op Hestia

29th January 2010

Within three days of the devastating news of Haiti’s earthquake, the first aircrew from 1 Wing’s 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, located at Canadian Forces Base …
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Jungly crew rescue car crash victim

29th January 2010

Having recently returned from operations in Afghanistan, the pilot and crew of a Royal Navy Sea Helicopter were again in action over the weekend, although …
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Marine aviators complete integrated testing of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System

29th January 2010

Aviators from the US Marine Corps completed the integrated test phase of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) program Jan. 5, firing five rounds …
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Boeing delivers record number of Apache Longbow Crew Trainers in 2009

28th January 2010

Boeing delivered a record five Apache Longbow Crew Trainers (LCTs) in 2009 -- more than in any previous year -- and all five have been …
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UH-72A Lakota brings increased capabilities to relief effort in Haiti

27th January 2010

The UH-72A Lakota’s capabilities in humanitarian efforts are being demonstrated as this multi-mission helicopter supports disaster response operations following the January 12 earthquake in Haiti …
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Kaman Helicopters restructures; names new product group GMs

26th January 2010

The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation have announced that it has reorganised around product groups, with newly appointed general managers for each. "The reorganisation, …
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US Navy aircraft carrier playing major role in Haiti relief efforts

25th January 2010

USS Carl Vinson is playing a pivotal role for operations in support of relief efforts in eathquake-striken Haiti. "The people that come on here have …
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Cherry Point heavy helicopter squadron departs for Djibouti

25th January 2010

More than 70 Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 departed for a 7-month deployment to the East African nation of Djibouti on January 19. “The squadron’s …
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VMR-1 dives in: Cherry Point search and rescue team trains to save lives

25th January 2010

The bitter cold and freezing Atlantic waters did not stop the search and rescue team of Marine Transport Squadron 1 from diving in during SAR …
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Sikorsky unveils $20 million CH-53K helicopter Precision Components Technology Center

25th January 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft has formally opened its new Precision Components Technology Center, launching a new path toward strategic competitive excellence beginning with the manufacture of CH-53K …
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French Air Force Puma aids shipwrecked fishing boat crew

25th January 2010

A French Air Force Puma has come to the aid five people from a shipwrecked fishing boat off Biscarosse. The aircraft from the 1/67 "Pyrénées" …
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NH90 NFH starts a demonstration tour in Australia

22nd January 2010

The NH90 NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) naval helicopter has arrived in Brisbane, Australia. It has been transported from Milan Italy to Brisbane in one of …
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School takes students to new heights

22nd January 2010

Airmen take off into a high-flying career upon graduating from a classroom that hovers 500 feet above the ground. Students training at the 23rd Flying …
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Osprey's provide MEUs with a new tool for humanitarian aid missions

22nd January 2010

When calamity strikes and only a trail of desolation remains, no other Marine Air Ground Task Force is better prepared to support a full spectrum …
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Kongsberg delivers second generation Helicopter Operations Surveillance System to the US Navy

22nd January 2010

Kongsberg Maritime has successfully delivered the first Helicopter Operations Surveillance System (HOSS) for amphibious ships to the US Navy as part of an $11,000,000 Naval …
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Spanish Fisherman Flown Ashore

22nd January 2010

A fisherman from the Spanish fishing vessel Bogavante Segundo was airlifted and flown to the Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske by a rescue Sea King helicopter …
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Bell Names Kohler to Head Canada Operations

22nd January 2010

Bell Helicopter has promoted Barry Kohler, currently Bell’s vice president of Commercial Programmes, to president of Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited. He succeeds Eric Cardinali, …
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Dutch Apaches fly 6,000 hours in Afghanistan

20th January 2010

The Apache helicopters of the Dutch Air Task Force (ATF) flew their 6,000th flying hour last Friday on behalf of the International Security Assistance Force …
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First upgraded Lynx helicopters are back in service

20th January 2010

The first four upgraded Lynx Mk9 helicopters, which are to be sent to Afghanistan, have re-entered service, with three of the aircraft now being used …