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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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Farewell To Kiowa From 1st Aviation Regiment And The Northern Territory

30th October 2009

The Australian Army's 1st Aviation Regiment has bid a final farewell to Kiowa Helicopter in the Northern Territory. A formation of Kiowa’s escorted by the …
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103 Squadron responds to search for missing hunters

30th October 2009

It was a busy weekend for 103 Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron from 9 Wing Gander. “We had a false emergency locator transmitter indicator on …
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Vector Aerospace awarded US Army helicopter overhaul subcontract

29th October 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services has been awarded a subcontract from Army Fleet Support at Fort Rucker, Alabama in support of the United States Army TH-67 …
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Morocco may buy Chinooks

29th October 2009

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of three CH-47D Chinook Helicopters and associated parts, equipment …
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Seven suspected pirates detained in Indian Ocean

28th October 2009

In the afternoon of October 27th 2009, 350 nautical miles east of Mogadishu, Somalia a French Fishing Vessel was attacked by pirates in two attack …
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East coast search and rescue mission brings three home

28th October 2009

The Canadian Armed Forces 103 Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron from 9 Wing Gander was called to duty on October 23 when a satellite system …
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L-3 WESCAM to Supply Boeing with MX-15 EO/IR system for Canadian Forces Helicopter Program

28th October 2009

L-3 WESCAM has announced that it has been selected by Boeing to supply fifteen digital electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging sensors for the Canadian Medium-Heavy …
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Successful First Flight for Lockheed Martin's New HELLFIRE II Missile Design

27th October 2009

Lockheed Martin's new multi-functional AGM-114R HELLFIRE II missile scored a direct hit during its first proof-of-principle (POP) flight test recently at Eglin Air Force Base, …
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Prince Philip Award for Courage to Culdrose SAR Crew

27th October 2009

The Crew of "RESCUE 193" 771 Naval Air Squadron based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Cornwall, has been recognised by the Guild of …
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No Blue Eagles in 2010

26th October 2009

The Army Air Corps aerial demonstration team, the Blue Eagles is being put in abeyance for the 2010 airshow season. The team which perform helicopter …
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NATO Allies sign declaration of intent for Hip helicopter initiative

26th October 2009

NATO Deputy Secretary General, Claudio Bisogniero, presided over a signing ceremony in the margins of the NATO Defence Ministers meeting in Bratislava. The ceremony marked …
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Bishop Trophy awarded to Canadian Helicopter Force for achievements in Afghanistan

26th October 2009

The Commander 1 Wing Kingston, Colonel Christopher Coates, accepted the Air Marshal W.A. Bishop VC Memorial Trophy on behalf of the Canadian Helicopter Force, Afghanistan …
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Korea Coast Guard Takes Delivery Of Two AW139 Helicopters

23rd October 2009

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Korea Coast Guard has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin helicopters during an official …
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HeliDax begins operations

23rd October 2009

The French Defence Procurement Agency, the DGA has signed the final agreements to begin helicopter flight training at HeliDax. The Public-Private Finance initiative was finally …
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Boeing Submits Proposals to India for Apache and Chinook Helicopters

23rd October 2009

The Boeing Company submitted two proposals to the Indian Air Force this week, offering the AH-64D Apache and the CH-47F Chinook for India's attack and …
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Was Obama in Penzance? Helicopter firm reveals the truth

23rd October 2009

The questions on many lips in West Cornwall this week; did the most powerful man in the world make a flying visit to Penzance? Following …
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Australian Army helicopters return home from Afghanistan

23rd October 2009

Following an eight month operational tour to Afghanistan, the Australian Army’s fourth Rotary Wing Group (RWG – 4) deployment, consisting of two CH-47 Chinook helicopters, …
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Exercise Intrepid Owl

23rd October 2009

Armed personnel shielded their eyes from the dust as the battlefield helicopters swooped down out of the sky, ready to pick up a patrol on …
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Boeing Delivers 2 Apache Longbow Crew Trainers to US Army

23rd October 2009

The Boeing Company delivered two new Apache Longbow Crew Trainers (LCT) to the US Army at Fort Hood, Texas, and the Army declared the helicopter …