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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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French officials recognise SAR crew effort

12th May 2009

Members of the 103 Search and Rescue Squadron, Canadian Armed Forces and other agencies--who were involved in a 2008 search and rescue operation of a …
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Bental's MicroBAT a Success in Demonstration by OtoMelara to Italian MOD and Military Senior Staff

12th May 2009

Bental Industries posts another accomplishment for its venerable MicroBAT with OtoMelara's successful multi platform MicroBAT demonstration to Italian senior MOD staff including Chief of Staff …
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Blue Eagles back in action

11th May 2009

The British Army's Blue Eagles are back in action this summer. The Middle Wallop-based helicopter display team will be appearing at eight shows during the 2009 …
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Kiowa Warrior gains firepower

11th May 2009

The Army's Avenger air defense system is not part of the firefight these days in overseas contingency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. But its machine …
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Pilots applaud the UH-72A Lakota

11th May 2009

Amid the impressive collection of Army airpower on display at the 2009 Army Aviation Association of America convention in Nashville, Tennessee, it was the EADS …
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Curtiss-Wright Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Contract for ASIST Helicopter Handling Systems

11th May 2009

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced it has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by ASC AWD Shipbuilder on behalf of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Alliance, to …
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Australian FMS records reveal major helicopter spares buy

11th May 2009

The Australian Department of Defence has spent at least A$96.43 million on spares and operational upgrades for its United States-sourced military helicopters since the start …
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Industry calls for advanced funding/thinking for R&D plus S&T; but government stance already makes this unlikely

10th May 2009

Philip Dunford, VP and GM Rotorcraft Systems, Boeing, voiced a warning during the Acquisition Round Table professional session at the AAAA conference last week that …
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More Ospreys Will Deploy With Marine Unit, General Says

8th May 2009

After three successful combat deployments over more than 19 consecutive months, Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys will begin a global deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary …
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Dutch Apaches fly 5,000 hours in Afghanistan

8th May 2009

The Apaches of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) have passed the milestone 5,000 operational flying hours in Afghanistan. Five AH-64D Apaches from 301 Squadron, …
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Plans to consolidate JHC bases abandoned

7th May 2009

A Ministry of Defence study into the consolidatation of Joint Helicopter Command bases has been cancelled. The cancellation of the £2 million study, dubbed Project …
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Curtiss-Wright Controls Awarded Development Contract from Sikorsky for CH-53K Helicopter

7th May 2009

Curtiss-Wright Controls the motion controls segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, has been awarded a contract by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to develop and supply the data concentrator …
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Columbia Helicopters' Successes Leads to Work for Nevada Army National Guard

7th May 2009

If you want to do something right, you need to go to the experts in that field. That's why Bravo Company, 1/189th of the Nevada …
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Quad-A 2009 - DAGR 2.75" guided rockets flight tested on Apache, AH-6 is next

6th May 2009

In answer to the call (stated publically by a couple of commanders here already) for a Hellfire-like guided weapon that has accuracy without the ‘sledgehammer’ …
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Eurocopter to Supply Heli-Union with the First Dauphin N3 Simulator

5th May 2009

Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer on the civil and parapublic markets, has signed a contract with Heli-Union to supply the first ever simulator for …
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US still working Pakistani helicopter deals says Mullen

5th May 2009

The United States is committed to supporting the upgrade of Pakistan’s Bell AH-1F Cobra helicopters but the deal is being slowed down by complications associated …
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Quad-A 2009 - The Hidden Message: US Army Aviation Heading for Challenging, Leaner Times

5th May 2009

“US Army Aviation has now flown over 3 million combat hours,” declared MG James Barclay III, Aviation Branch chief and Ft. Rucker Commander during his …
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Quad-A 2009 - Industry Challenges DoD With Tempting ARH Alternatives Bringing Fleet Synergies

5th May 2009

Both EADS/Lockheed Martin and Boeing upped the stakes on the future of the US Army’s stated requirement for an Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter post Bell’s ARH-70A …
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EADS North America selects Lockheed Martin as Mission Equipment Package integrator for new Armed Scout Helicopter

4th May 2009

EADS North America announced today it has assembled a world-class industry team comprised of Lockheed Martin and American Eurocopter that will offer a new armed …