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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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Eurocopter - Civil orders decrease while military orders increase

20th January 2010

Eurocopter met its business and delivery objectives for 2009 and stabilised its turnover at the level of its record year, 2008. The world economic crisis …
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Chinooks prepare to head for Norway

20th January 2010

In February and March some of RAF Odiham personnel are deploying to Norway on Exercise Clockwork for a month. The recent heavy snowfall at RAF …
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AgustaWestland selects MSC.Software to improve helicopter design

20th January 2010

MSC.Software, a leading global provider of simulation software and services, today announced that AgustaWestland has chosen MSC.Software CAE tools and simulation management technologies to power …
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USS Normandy, HSL 46 Det 3 provide relief to Haitian earthquake victims

20th January 2010

Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HSL) (Light) 46 Detachment 3, embarked aboard USS Normandy (CG 60), completed the first of many humanitarian relief missions inside Port-au-Prince, Haiti …
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Elbit Systems' US subsidiary awarded $15.6M contract for Tactical Video Data Link for US Marine Corps AH-1W

20th January 2010

Elbit Systems announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Elbit Systems of America, LLC, has been awarded a contract from NAVAIR for Elbit Systems' Tactical Video …
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First S-70i helicopter nearing completion in Poland

18th January 2010

The first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter, an international variant of the Black Hawk helicopter, is nearing completion on the assembly line at PZL Mielec, a …
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French Air Force Fennecs mobilised

15th January 2010

The Fennec helicopters of the French Air Force's EH 5/67 "Alpilles" squadron have been called into action during severe winter storms in the south of …
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Busy start to 2010 for Culdrose SAR

14th January 2010

During the recent cold snap 771 Search and Rescue Squadron was kept busy responding to calls for help throughout Cornwall. The squadron's helicopters became flying …
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Mk3 Chinook joins the ranks, finally

13th January 2010

The RAF could deploy its new Mk3 Chinooks to the Afghan theatre as early as this summer, it was revealed today. Secretary of State for …
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2009: A busy year for Search and Rescue bases

13th January 2010

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) helicopter search and rescue bases at Stornoway, Sumburgh, Lee On Solent and Portland completed 747 missions throughout 2009, according …
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Boeing awards AH-64D Apache Block III work to Science Engineering Services in Huntsville

13th January 2010

The Boeing Company has selected Science Engineering Services (SES) to perform disassembly, inspection and repair on AH-64D Apache helicopters in preparation for their upgrade to …
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What's next for the UK's military helicopter fleets?

13th January 2010

While the introduction of the Chinook was making headlines at RAF Odiham there was further discussion about the government's new Future Helicopter Strategy first announced …
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Elbit Systems of America awarded $8.2M contract for Helmet Display and Tracker System (HDTS) for US Marine Corps AH-1W

13th January 2010

Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems announced receipt of contracts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for Elbit …
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Onboard Systems Receives FAA Certification for Eurocopter AS355 Replacement Cargo Hook Kit

12th January 2010

Onboard Systems has announced that its new replacement cargo hook kit for the Eurocopter AS355 aircraft has been certified by the FAA and is currently …
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Farther, faster, stronger; Osprey enhances battlefield capabilities

12th January 2010

The 40-year legacy of the CH-46 "Sea Knight" is built on stories of valor and heroism from Marines in combat missions around the world, but …
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Flying Tigers sling lead to sharpen skills

12th January 2010

Many Marines are proficient shooting an M2 .50-caliber machine gun on the ground, but Marines with Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 must be proficient shooting it …
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First missions a success for the Tiger

11th January 2010

Since August 10, 2009, the three Tiger combat helicopters deployed by France in Kabul have been playing an active operational role in Afghanistan. After arriving …
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RAF saves lives from the winter skies

11th January 2010

The Royal Air Force has been helping to save lives from the skies over Suffolk, as local Police called upon the Search and Rescue team …
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Portuguese Air Force evacuates wounded in the Azores and Madeira

11th January 2010

The first days of 2010 put the responsiveness of the Portuguese Air Force to the test. On 1 January, an EH-101 Merlin based at Montijo …