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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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Dutch Alouette IIIs fly back to their 'nest'

10th November 2009

Alouettes of the Royal Netherlands Air Force have made an historic trip to the factory where they were built 45 years ago. All available Alouette …
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Ospreys Launch From Bataan to Support OEF

10th November 2009

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) launched 10 MV-22B Ospreys from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to fly into Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, …
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AgustaWestland begins flying first Algerian AW101

6th November 2009

AgustaWestland has begun test flying the first AW101 for the Algerian Armed Forces. The aircraft, marked as G-17-610 and painted in primer, is understood to …
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RAF Merlin helicopter crews ready for Afghanistan

5th November 2009

The first Merlin helicopter crews are ready to deploy to Afghanistan following pre-deployment training in the United States. The Merlins, from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, …
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HMS Cornwall Evacuates Casualty from Merchant Ship in Pirate Waters

5th November 2009

HMS Cornwall went to the assistance of a critically ill crew member of a merchant ship close to her patrol sector in the Arabian Sea. …
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Air Force soars at pre-Olympic exercise

5th November 2009

Like a ski jumper flying off the ramp, Canada’s Air Force soared during Exercise PEGASUS GUARDIAN III/SPARTAN RINGS, which was the last large scale “live-fly” …
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Sikorsky delivers new VIP S-76C++ helicopter to UK Royal Household

5th November 2009

Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a business unit of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has delivered a new VIP S-76C++ helicopter to the Royal Travel Office for use by …
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Female advisor invades Iraqi air space

5th November 2009

A female Air Force pilot deployed from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., works in a male dominated environment training Iraqi helicopter pilots. Capt. Kacey Grannis, …
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UK's Search and Rescue network to be maintained

4th November 2009

The UK's network of Search and Rescue stations is to be restored from 26 to 28, Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell has confirmed. The MOD …
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Guy Joannes appointed President & CEO for Eurocopter Canada Limited

4th November 2009

Guy Joannes has been appointed to the position of President and CEO of Eurocopter Canada Limited in October 2009. Guy graduated with an Aerospace Engineering …
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ATK, BAE Systems awarded contract to develop Joint Allied Threat Awareness System for USN, USMC aircraft

4th November 2009

Alliant Techsystems and BAE Systems announced they have been awarded a $32.2 million contract to develop the Joint Allied Threat Awareness System (JATAS). JATAS is …
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Russian Helicopters Exposition at European AIRTEC 2009

3rd November 2009

Russian Helicopters showcased a Russian-made helicopter lineup at the international airspace supply fair AIRTEC 2009 that kicked off today in Frankfurt. Russian specialists from the …
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Goodbye old friend: Huey retires after 30 years of service

3rd November 2009

The year was 1971. That year, President Richard Nixon began reducing the U.S. troop presence in Vietnam from more than 250,000 to 196,700. Walt Disney …
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Elbit Systems Receives KAI Elite Supplier Award

2nd November 2009

Elbit Systems was selected by Korea Aerospace Industry (KAI) as one of their top four Elite Suppliers for the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH) program. The …
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Groundbreaking reflects success of Bell programs

2nd November 2009

Before a crowd of several hundred employees and invited guests, Bell Helicopter President and CEO John Garrison joined Amarillo City Mayor Debra McCartt, other local …
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KUH on display in Seoul

1st November 2009

The indigenous Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH) was a crowd puller at the biennial Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition held from 20-25 October 2009. Korea …
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Boeing to Upgrade CV-22 Trainer With Virtual Reality Enhancements

30th October 2009

The Boeing Company, with partner Bell Helicopter, has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to upgrade the CV-22 Cabin Part Task Trainer (CPTT) with …
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Sikorsky Delivers First Aircraft With Polish-Built Cabin to US Army

30th October 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced it has delivered the first aircraft with a cabin produced at PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky company in Poland. The 145th …
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency congratulate winchman after award of MBE

30th October 2009

Senior officers were today congratulating Terry Short, recently retired winchman from the Coastguard helicopter flight based at Lee on Solent, on the award of the …