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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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Sikorsky delivers UH-60M Black Hawk to Bahrain Defence Forces

1st December 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today celebrated the formal delivery of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to the Defense Forces of Bahrain. It is the first of …
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Alligator and Mistral meet in St Petersburg

1st December 2009

A Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter has landed on the French assault ship Mistral as part of the vessel's official visit to St Petersburg. The Mistral …
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Vector Aerospace team honoured by Boeing

1st December 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – UK, one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services was recently awarded the …
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ATK and Elbit Systems Conduct Successful Flight Test of GATR From OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter

1st December 2009

Alliant Techsystems and Elbit Systems have successfully conducted flight tests of the Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) from a US Army rotary-wing helicopter: the OH-58D …
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Global Positioning Systems Improve Helicopter Safety

1st December 2009

Global positioning system technology is being applied to older rotary-wing aircraft to help save lives, a senior helicopter pilot based at Andrews Air Force Base, …
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RAF Merlins given green light for ops in Afghanistan

30th November 2009

Following the arrival of the first RAF Merlin helicopters in Afghanistan, the initial Merlin force has now passed the extensive pre-flight checks enabling them to …
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French Public Service Dauphins mark 15 years of rescue

30th November 2009

The Public Service Dauphins of the French Navy have marked a milestone, rescuing 1,430 people over 15 years. The Dauphins, operated by 35F Flotille maintain …
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Telephonics Awarded Contract from Lockheed Martin for US Navy Multi-Mission Helicopter Communication Systems

30th November 2009

Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation announced today that its Communication Systems Division has been awarded a contract from the Lockheed Martin …
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Dutch Cougars and F-16s reach ISAF flight hour milestones

25th November 2009

Both the F-16's and Cougar transport helicopters for the Dutch Air Task Force (ATF) last week reached a milestone in the number of flight hours …
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All-female RAF Merlin crew ready for Afghanistan

25th November 2009

Four female combat helicopter aircrew are on their way to Afghanistan to fly the RAF's Merlin aircraft into action against the Taliban. The four female …
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RAF Rescue 67 People during Cumbrian floods

25th November 2009

Over the worst periods of the floods, the three RAF Sea King crews rescued a total of 67 people. The crew of Rescue 122 from …
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The Qatar Armed Forces take delivery of their first AW139

25th November 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the Qatar Armed Forces has taken delivery of its first AW139 medium twin helicopter during an official ceremony held yesterday at …
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HSC-25 Detachment 1 Returns from Deployment

25th November 2009

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 welcomed home Detachment 1 from a 13-month deployment Nov. 24. Det. 1 was embarked on USNS Shasta (T-AE 33), …
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Two Australian MRH-90s to be manufactured in Germany

24th November 2009

Two of Australia’s 46 aircraft Eurocopter-Australian Aerospace MRH-90 helicopters will be built in Germany as part of plans to recover schedule delays on the A$4.199 …
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HMS Gannet helps with Rescue

24th November 2009

As south and central Scotland was battered by wind and heavy rain, the on-call search and rescue team from HMS Gannet at Prestwick, rushed to …
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Iraq in the market for Light and Medium Utility Helicopters

23rd November 2009

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Nov. 18 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of 15 helicopters with associated parts, equipment, training …
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Long night for RAF Search and Rescue after Cumbria floods

20th November 2009

RAF Search and Rescue Sea Kings crews faced one of their busiest days of the year following devastating rainfall in Cumbria yesterday. Forecasters said heavy …
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NAVAIR delivers new Mi-17 helicopters to Afghan National Army Air Corps

20th November 2009

NAVAIR delivered four new Mi-17 helicopters to the Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) in Kabul, Afghanistan just sixty-five days after the order was placed. …
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X2 Technology Demonstrator Wins Award from Popular Science

19th November 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 …