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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.

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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.

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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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Czech Republic deploying helicopters to Afghanistan

15th December 2009

The government of the Czech Republic has announced it is deploying helicopters to Afghanistan for the first time. Three Mi-171 transport helicopters will be sent …
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Big changes for the UK's Helicopter Fleet

15th December 2009

Today's announcements by the UK Ministry of Defence have more or less confirmed the many rumours that have been floating around the blogosphere in recent …
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BAE Systems, Navy and Marine Corps continue testing of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System

15th December 2009

BAE Systems, in concert with the US Navy and Marine Corps, scored four hits in four shots during the final phase of integrated testing of …
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National Audit Office reports on MoD Major Projects

15th December 2009

The current defence programme is unaffordable, according to a report from the National Audit Office. The Ministry of Defence has already reduced the deficit between …
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New Canadian Chinooks will be based in Petawawa

15th December 2009

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced today that Canada's new fleet of 15 F-model Chinook helicopters …
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Apache Block III Aircraft Tests New Technology

14th December 2009

Developmental prototypes of the US Army's next-generation Block III Apache Attack helicopter tested emerging technologies which allow pilots to control UAVs and their sensor payloads …
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Helinet Aviation Formalizes Aerial Surveillance Services Business with Launch of Helinet Technologies Division

14th December 2009

Evolving out of the firm’s longstanding work providing aerial surveillance systems and services to major law enforcement and government agencies including the Los Angeles Police …
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Armed Black Hawk Demonstrator completes test program

14th December 2009

Sikorsky Military Systems and Elbit Systems have successfully completed the Armed Black Hawk (ABH) demonstrator program, proof-of concept for the development Battlehawk helicopter. The ABH …
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Royal Navy Sea King Crew Battle with Taliban

14th December 2009

In the two years that the Royal Navy Sea Kings have been flying over Afghanistan the crews have taken their helicopters into treacherous environments and …
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Airman helps rescue 3 injured warriors during battle in Afghanistan

14th December 2009

An Air National Guard member from the 129th Rescue Squadron here recently returned home from her deployment to Afghanistan after being wounded by enemy forces …
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Simulation training for Dutch Chinook crews updated

14th December 2009

Simulator training for pilots of Dutch Chinook helicopters is being modernised. The Royal Netherlands Air Force is also expanding the number of training hours, after …
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CAE wins military contracts valued at more than C$100 million

14th December 2009

CAE today announced a series of military contracts with the Netherlands, Germany, and other global defence forces. The contracts, valued at more than C$100 million, …
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Tigre flies off the Mistral

14th December 2009

Just two weeks after playing host to the first-ever shipborne landing of a Russian Ka-52 Alligator, two Tigres, two Pumas and two Gazelles have been …
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First Sea Lord honours Sea King crews for Afghanistan deployment

12th December 2009

The Sea King crews from 854 Naval Air Squadron were recently presented with their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals by Head of the Royal Navy, First …
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EADS North America receives $247 million contract for Light Utility Helicopter program

12th December 2009

The US Army awarded the fifth year contract for the Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) to EADS North America for $247.2 million. This contract increases …
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UK Coastguard helicopter base at Portland has carried out its 3,000th mission

12th December 2009

A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter base has been in existence at Portland since 1995 initially co-located with the Royal Navy at HMS Osprey and …
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Royal Navy Sea Kings - flying over Afghanistan for two years

10th December 2009

It's a long way from their natural stomping grounds over the world's oceans but after two years of successful service in Afghanistan Royal Navy Sea …
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Royal Netherlands Air Force Helicopters train for Afghanistan

10th December 2009

Helicopters from the Royal Netherlands Air Force and a company from 11 Air Mobile Brigade have been training for deployment to Afghanistan. Exercise Hawkeye Challenge …
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X2 Technology Demonstrator Wins Award from Popular Science

9th December 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology demonstrator program has been recognized by Popular Science magazine with a 2009 “Best of What’s New Award.” Popular Science, the …