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Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
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.
Air Warfare
Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II
The company has been negotiating the supply of TCTS II to US allies and partners.
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The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
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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 …
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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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