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Collins prepares expansion of the US Navy/Marine Tactical Combat Training System Inc II

The company has been negotiating the supply of TCTS II to US allies and partners.

Boeing to remanufacture five more US Army MH-47G Block II Chinooks

The contract award, worth $240 million, is part of the ongoing effort by the US Army to modernise its Block II Chinook rotorcraft fleet.

Avalon 2025: Australia set to receive Apaches as Tiger retirement begins

After giving European Tiger attack helicopters and NH90 large utility helicopters a chance to meet Australian needs, which encountered problems, the country has turned back to the US for Apaches and Black Hawks, respectively.

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US Air Force needs to “rebuild to win”, says deputy chief of staff of operations

Aging aircraft, fewer platforms and a lack of replacements for retired systems has impacted the US Air Force’s lethality and training capabilities, according to the force’s deputy chief of staff for operations.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Australia confirms Army reluctance to accept MRH-90

29th April 2009

Australia’s Defence Materiel Organisation has confirmed that it is experiencing user push-back against the introduction of the Australian Aerospace-Eurocopter MRH-90 utility helicopter by the Australian …
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New details on Kaman financial settlement with Australia

29th April 2009

Australia’s Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has confirmed that the financial settlement with Kaman Aerospace allowing for transfer of the Royal Australian Navy’s eleven aircraft SH-2G(A) …