Defence Helicopter - Page 277

Air Warfare

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.

Land Warfare

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.

More Stories

Defence Helicopter

Boeing Completes Dutch Apache Industrial Cooperation Program

22nd October 2009

The Boeing Company has successfully completed its industrial cooperation program for the AH-64D Apache Armed Helicopter Program for the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. This …
Defence Helicopter

Danish flying doctors in Afghanistan

21st October 2009

Chief of Staff of Tactical Air Command recently visited the Danish-led field hospital at Camp Bastion, where three of the Danish doctors have a very …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy Commissions New Merlin Active Dipping Sonar Maintenance Rig

21st October 2009

A new Active Dipping Sonar Maintenance Rig (AMR) has recently been commissioned at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose, which will provide superior fault diagnosis facilities. …
Defence Helicopter

Canadian Helicopters announces extension of contract with United States Military in Afghanistan

21st October 2009

Canadian Helicopters Income Fund is pleased to announce receipt of a Notice of Intent from the US Department of Defense to exercise “Option Year 1” …
Defence Helicopter

Aviation Support Equipment team wins DoD award

21st October 2009

The Aviation Support Equipment program office’s Consolidated Automated Support System Performance-Based Logistics Team has won a 2009 Secretary of Defense Performance-Based Logistics Award. The trophy …
Defence Helicopter

Marines execute helicopter support exercises

21st October 2009

A clear, cool night with starry skies at a desolate field aboard Camp Lejeune was suddenly interrupted by a large, booming helicopter that produced hurricane-force …
Defence Helicopter

The Armed Scout 645 is outfitted with a Mission Equipment Package

20th October 2009

The Armed Scout 645 program demonstrator aircraft has been outfitted with a representative Mission Equipment Package that underscores the helicopter's capability to support a full …
Defence Helicopter

Norwegian NH90 undergoes operational testing

19th October 2009

Norway's first NH90 helicopter has been operating from a North-Cape class Coast Guard vessel as part of its operational testing. The aircraft operated from the …
Defence Helicopter

Safe Flight Powerline Detection on Enstrom Helicopter

19th October 2009

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has selected Safe Flight to provide the Powerline Detection System (PDS) on its turbine 480B helicopters for the Thailand Army. In addition, …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Rotorcraft Employees Ratify New 5-Year Contract

19th October 2009

The Boeing Company and United Aerospace Workers (UAW) Local 1069 announced today that the 1,789 UAW-represented employees at the Boeing Rotorcraft Systems facility near Philadelphia …
Defence Helicopter

Selex to focus on integrated DAS at Old Crows

18th October 2009

Selex Galileo, a major world player in the EW business, is to focus on integrated defensive aids suites (DAS) for helicopters at this week’s Association …
Defence Helicopter

Envelope expansion continues as Sikorsky X2 tops 100 knots

16th October 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology demonstrator achieved a maximum speed of 106 knots in a recent test flight at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center. The …
Defence Helicopter

New communication system aids in saving a life

16th October 2009

A new wireless communication system, undergoing testing in Arizona, proved crucial by assisting a Navy corpsman in a real-life rescue mission over the Labor Day …
Defence Helicopter

Families of Servicemen Sue DynCorp, Whose Black Hawk Crashed Near Aviano, Italy

16th October 2009

The families of three servicemen filed suit against the military contractor DynCorp for the deaths of their fathers, husbands and sons which happened when an …
Defence Helicopter

Mi-26 lifts Chinook in Afghanistan

15th October 2009

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has hired in a Russian Mi-26 to airlift a CH-47 Chinook damaged in a hard landing. The accident happened on …
Defence Helicopter

Airmen train, advise, assist Iraqi helicopter pilots

15th October 2009

Air Force pilots from the 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron here train, advise and assist Iraqi helicopter pilots around the clock, helping the Iraqis further …
Defence Helicopter

Navy Lynx Squadron Recognised For Efficiency in Afghanistan

15th October 2009

Royal Navy and Royal Marine Lynx helicopter crews from 847 Naval Air Squadron were recently honoured for maintaining the highest level of operational efficiency in …
Defence Helicopter

French Air Force rescue air crash survivors off Corsica

15th October 2009

The French Air Force has rescued six passengers from a crashed Cessna light aircraft off the coast of Corsica. The accident happened on Monday, October …
Defence Helicopter

Canadian Helicopters announces renewal of United States Transportation Command Contracts

15th October 2009

Canadian Helicopters Income Fund announces Notices of Intent to Award Contracts from the United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”) in respect of two of Canadian Helicopters’ …