Defence Helicopter
Advanced Avionics (sponsored)
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
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.
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The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
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Apache squadron returns from Helmand
21st May 2009
After running sorties around the clock during their four-month deployment to Afghanistan, 130 personnel from an Apache Attack Helicopter Squadron returned home to their East …
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Boeing Delivers Apache Longbow Crew Trainer to US Troops in Germany
21st May 2009
Boeing today announced that it delivered an advanced Apache Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) to the US Army in Illesheim, Germany, in April and declared the …
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Scandinavian Safety Training Centre introduces new simulator
21st May 2009
The Scandinavian Safety Training Centre in Sweden (outside Gothenburg) introduces Multiway HUET, MWH-6, a new type of training device, which has been design for the …
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Ulan-Ude aviation plant has delivered next batch of Mi-171 helicopters to UTair airlines
21st May 2009
Ulan-Ude aviation plant has delivered the next five certified Mi-171 helicopters to UTair airlines under the January 2008 contract. UTair’s representatives have completed helicopter acceptance …
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AVIC Helicopters forecasts 300 aircraft per annum build plan
21st May 2009
The Chinese state-run China Aviation Industry Helicopters Corporation Ltd is flagging plans to secure at 15-20 percent share of the global helicopter business market by …
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ITT awarded $11.4 million special ops night vision contract
21st May 2009
ITT Corporation has been awarded an $11.4 million contract to supply image intensification tubes for existing night vision goggles to the United States Special Operations …
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New South Korean military helicopter requirements to be re-scoped
20th May 2009
South Korea’s new mid term defence plan may result in the termination of plans for an indigenous attack helicopter development programme in favour of a …
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Australia preparing for Black Hawk EWSP flight tests
20th May 2009
The Australian Army plans to begin flight testing of one of its Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopters upgraded with the BAE Systems Australia ALR-2002 radar …
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AgustaWestland opens new regional business headquarters in Portugal
19th May 2009
In support of its increasing business activities in Portugal, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company is pleased to announce the opening of its new regional business headquarters …
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Defence Helicopter
New lease of life for Navy Panthers
19th May 2009
Eurocopter is test flying a mid-life update for the French Navy’s small fleet of Panther shipboard helicopters. The prototype AS565 Panther Mk 2 (aircraft 505) …
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Avalex Technologies' digital map system earns FAA certification
18th May 2009
Avalex Technologies recently earned a federal government certification for its Digital Map System that is very instrumental in attracting new commercial and military business. The …
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Sri Lanka orders Russian helicopters
16th May 2009
Sri Lanka has ordered a number of military transport helicopters and other weaponry from Russia, the country's defence secretary has said. "I have managed to …
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European Commission requests Italy to comply with Court judgment on helicopter supply contracts
15th May 2009
The European Commission has decided, under Article 228 of the EC Treaty, to formally request Italy to comply with a 2008 judgment of the European …
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Defence Helicopter
Australia confirms Seahawk sustainment and replacement project timings
15th May 2009
Australia’s government will proceed with initial approvals for the Royal Australian Navy’s project Air 9000 phase 8 future naval aviation combat system requirement before the …
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Australia plans new A$403 million helicopter fleet sustainment spend
15th May 2009
The Australian Defence Material Organisation is forecasting combined sustainment costs of $A403 million (US$304 million) during FY2009-2010 for the Australian defence forces Eurocopter Tiger and …
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Defence Helicopter
DCMA Approves Bell Helicopter EVMS Certification
15th May 2009
Bell Helicopter announced that its Earned Value Management System has been approved by the Defence Contract Management Agency. “Approval of our certification is the culmination …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland Launches Helicopter Tactics Training Programme
13th May 2009
AgustaWestland has launched a Helicopter Tactics Training Programme for military helicopter crews to help them prepare for deployed multi-national operations, especially in conflict zones where …
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Defence Helicopter
ARMAEREO Awards ICH-47F Chinook Helicopter Contract
13th May 2009
AgustaWestland has announced that it has been awarded a contract for sixteen ICH-47F Chinook helicopters plus four options for the Italian Army by the General …
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Defence Helicopter
US Administration 'Loss of Trust' in Corporates Will Hit Defence Says Boeing IDS VP Raymond; But Rolling Plan Should See Them Through
13th May 2009
Speaking to press at Boeing’s Titusville facility, FL, on the day of the last shuttle mission tasked with maintaining the Hubble telescope, Chris Raymond, Boeing’s …
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