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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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Boeing Team Delivers two Osprey Trainers to Marines

11th January 2010

Boeing and partner Bell Helicopter delivered two MV-22 Osprey Containerized Flight Training Devices (CFTD) to the US Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar …
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Cazaux plays host to Exercise Red Devil

11th January 2010

Units from the United States Air Forces in Europe are taking part in Exercise Red Devil at Cazaux Airbase in southwest France. Three HH-60 Pave …
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US Army to increase medevac support, add new CAB, more UAVs

11th January 2010

The Army's top operations officer said yesterday that not only will the Army add a new combat aviation brigade to the warfight, it will also …
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EADS North America delivers UH-72A Lakota helicopters to the Alabama Army National Guard

11th January 2010

The Alabama Army National Guard's ability to perform homeland security operations and carry out support missions within the state will be significantly enhanced with the …
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AUSA Aviation 2010: US Army Special Operations hunt for new aircraft

8th January 2010

The United States Army Special Operations Command is looking at a range of helicopter technologies as it searches for a new aircraft with the speed …
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AUSA Aviation 2010: CIRCM programme moving ahead

8th January 2010

The US Army is on the verge of releasing a request for proposals (RfP) for a new directed infrared countermeasures system to defend helicopters against …
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Danish Fennecs make the most of the snow

8th January 2010

Fennec helicopter crews in Denmark have been practicing flight operations in the snow. The crews from 724 Squadron are preparing used the snow to practice …
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Busy week for RAF and Navy Search and Rescue teams

8th January 2010

Royal Navy and RAF Search and Rescue crews have had a busy start to 2010 with their Sea King helicopter crews responding to various call-outs …
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2,000th Makila engine of Turbomeca flying round the world

8th January 2010

Turbomeca has delivered its 2,000th Makila engine to Eurocopter. The 2A1 variant was installed in an EC225 and has just entered into service. In nearly …
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300 rescues for 771 Naval Air Squadron in 2009

8th January 2010

771 Naval Air Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose has clocked up over 300 emergency call-outs during 2009, ranging from long range rescues at …
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Navy enhances warhead for Marine helicopters

8th January 2010

The Department of the Navy is increasing capability of existing rocket systems with the recent introduction of a flechette warhead for use by Marine Corps’ …
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VX-31 SAR crew rescues lost boy near Chimney Peak

8th January 2010

The Navy search and rescue (SAR) team assigned to NAWCWD China Lake delivered a late Christmas present to Ruben and Crystal Arroyo on Dec. 28 …
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AUSA Aviation 2010: Army to fast track search for Kiowa replacement

8th January 2010

The United States Department of Defense is looking to fast-track its analysis of alternatives (AoA) process as it searches for a new Armed Aerial Scout …
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CH-53K helicopter programme sustains progress with successful Integration Design Review

7th January 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft today announced that an Integration Design Review (IDR) of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter program has charted a course for a successful Critical …
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US Navy employs non-kinetic air power over Afghanistan

7th January 2010

Carrier Air Wing 11 employs non-kinetic force to support troops on the ground in Afghanistan, minimizing the potential for civilian casualties. Non-kinetic force is intended …
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Turbomeca do Brasil: the preferred partner of the Brazilian Army Aviation

7th January 2010

The Brazilian Army Aviation signed a contract with Helibras and Turbomeca do Brasil to upgrade its 34 AS365K Panther helicopter fleet. Through this contract, Turbomeca …
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Helibras will upgrade 34 Eurocopter helicopters for the Brazilian Army

7th January 2010

Helibras, Eurocopter subsidiary in Brazil, signed on the 24th of December 2009 a contract to upgrade 34 AS365K Panther helicopters of the Brazilian Army Aviation. …
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Air Comm Earns Top Honor for Safe Operations

7th January 2010

Air Comm Corp. was recently honored to receive the Circle of Safety Award from Pinnacol Assurance, company President Keith Steiner said. Pinnacol is a workers' …
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AAR strengthens relationship with Sikorsky and provides manufacturing and machining for S-92 and H-60 helicopters

7th January 2010

AAR announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation under which the two companies will work together to …