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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Sikorsky unveils X2 Light Tactical Helicopter concept
4th May 2009
Sikorsky Aircraft has unveiled its X2 Light Tactical Helicopter (LTH) design at the Army Aviation Association of America annual convention. The new mockup reflects Sikorsky's …
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US Helicopters Train with Korean Flat Top
4th May 2009
Two MH-53E "Sea Dragon" helicopters from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Detachment One (HM-14 Det 1) practiced operating with the Republic of Korea ship DOKDO …
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ASaC Sea Kings to provide election overwatch
2nd May 2009
The Royal Navy's Airborne Surveillance and Area Control (ASaC) Sea Kings are to be deployed to Afghanistan for the country's elections this summer. The deployment, …
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Australian Seahawk replacement now urgent says new defence white paper
2nd May 2009
Australia's planned acquisition of a replacement fleet of maritime combat helicopters will be baselined on 24 new aircraft with acquisition to occur as a "matter …
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Australian Chinook buy to replace not augment existing army fleet
2nd May 2009
Australia's proposed $US560 million acquisition of seven new Boeing CH-47F helicopters will be as a replacement for existing CH-47D aircraft rather than augment that fleet …
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Soldiers perform successful parachute jump from the UH-72A Lakota
1st May 2009
The UH-72A Lakota demonstrated its versatility and capabilities as a multi-mission airborne platform on April 8, when five soldiers from Fort Polk, Louisiana became the …
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Harris successfully complete major test of US Navy MH-60R helicopter Hawklink data link
1st May 2009
Harris Corporation has successfully completed flight and ground testing of its Ku-band Common Data Link (CDL) Hawklink system for the U.S. Navy's MH-60R Light Airborne …
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L-3 celebrates 200th installation of Northrop Grumman aircraft self-protection system
1st May 2009
L-3 Crestview Aerospace announced today its 200th consecutive on-time, on-budget installation of Northrop Grumman Corporation's self-protection systems aboard U.S. Air Force C-130 and H-53 aircraft. …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell Helicopter sells 24 Model 407 helicopters destined for Iraqi Air Force
30th April 2009
Bell Helicopter has announced that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a $60.3 million contract for 24 of its Model 407 helicopters, which the …
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Defence Helicopter
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services receives Transport Canada approval for the GE CT7-8A engine
30th April 2009
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services has received Transport Canada Certificate of Approval for assembly and test of the General Electric (GE) CT7-8A engine, in support of …
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The French Defence Ministry order five EC725 helicopters
30th April 2009
The French Defense Ministry has ordered five additional EC725 helicopters from Eurocopter as part of the government’s economic recovery plan. This new acquisition is part …
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Tiger HAP passes Initial Operational Capability tests
30th April 2009
After having obtained its Final Qualification in December 2008 allowing the Tiger HAP to enter into operational service, the granting of its Initial Operational Capability …
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MOU to explore international Black Hawk transmission manufacturing in Turkey
30th April 2009
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Alp Aviation today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) initiating the process to establish Alp as a qualified …
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Defence Helicopter
Turkish Aerospace Industries delivers first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter tailcone
30th April 2009
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) today celebrated the delivery of the first tailcone produced by TAI for the S-70i Black Hawk helicopter …
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Final Increment 1 VH-71 US Presidential Helicopter Delivered
30th April 2009
The ninth and final VH-71 to be built under “Increment 1” of the US Presidential Helicopter Replacement Programme departed AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility is on its …
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Australian Seahawk replacement project clears white paper review
30th April 2009
Key guidance on Australia’s project Air 9000 phase 8 plan for the replacement of its Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopters will be unveiled next week as …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing still hopeful of new Japanese AH-64D orders
29th April 2009
Boeing says it anticipates Japan will order more Fuji Heavy Industry (FHI) assembled AH-64D Apache helicopters despite zero funding allocations for the programme from Tokyo …
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Defence Helicopter
Australia to re-test folding fin rockets aboard Tiger
29th April 2009
The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has confirmed it will carry out additional live fire clearance tests for the operation of 2.75 inch folding fin …
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Australia eyes observer role for possible French Tiger deployment
29th April 2009
Australia has confirmed that it has held initial discussions with France on a potential observer role if that nation proceeds with the deployment of its …
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