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.
Defence Notes
Top-level commitments but no meat in UK Defence Industrial Strategy’s Statement of Intent
The initial document focused more on creating the right partnerships and inspiring investment in defence than on any details of how future UK Armed Forces would be armed.
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.
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Defence Helicopter
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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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: CymSTAR introduces CymLITE Series Deployable Air Refueling Trainer
1st December 2023
The company has also used its platform at I/ITSEC 2023 to announce a new partnership with the Switzerland-based firm EDMS.
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Air Warfare
Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
24th November 2023
Amid escalating tensions and technological advancements in drone warfare, Ukraine has reinforced its front lines with a delivery of 5,000 indigenous drones, paralleled by Iran's revelation of the new jet-powered Shahed-238.
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Training
German airmobile forces to get new NH90 helicopter crew trainer
22nd November 2023
Reiser Simulation and Training has secured a deal to develop and deliver specialised NH90 helicopter rear-cabin trainer for the German airmobile forces.
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Air Warfare
Boeing shifts towards low-rate MH-139A Grey Wolf production
21st November 2023
Boeing's progress in the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter programme have marked a milestone in the transition toward low-rate initial production, following the delivery of the final test aircraft to the US Air Force.
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Training
Dubai Airshow 2023: First Bell 505 training helicopters delivered to Royal Jordanian Air Force
17th November 2023
Jordan ordered ten helicopters 12 months ago and joins Montenegro and the army and navy of South Korea as military operators of the 505.
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Naval Warfare
Italy finally funds naval missile projects
17th November 2023
The Italian MoD’s multi-year programme documents (DPP) detailing its current and planned acquisition projects has provided new details of funding for its 2023–25 naval missile programmes.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2023: Paramount completes first test phase for new composite rotor blades
16th November 2023
The composite rotor blades for Mil Mi-type helicopters have been developed by global aerospace and technology company Paramount and partner AAL Group.
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2023: South Korean homegrown helicopters make international debut
14th November 2023
Two KAI helicopters, the KUH-1E utility helicopter and the Light Attack Helicopter (LAH), have taken centre stage at the Dubai Airshow 2023.
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Air Warfare
TAI delivers first Nigerian T-129 Atak helicopters
7th November 2023
The delivery of the first two T129 attack helicopters has marked a milestone in a deal announced during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show between Nigeria and Turkish Aerospace Industries.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2023: EDGE Group acquires majority stake in Swiss VTOL company
6th November 2023
The announcement came ahead of Dubai Airshow 2023 where EDGE will showcase ANAVIA's VTOL solutions brought into its portfolio through the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Swiss company.
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Air Warfare
US to accelerate UH-60M Black Hawk delivery to Australia
3rd November 2023
Following recent discussions between representatives from both countries, the US DoD is expediting the delivery of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia.
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Air Warfare
US approves Bell Helicopter US$300 million Iraqi deal
3rd November 2023
Bell Helicopter has been given approval by the US State Department for a Foreign Military Sale to the Iraq for Contracted Logistics Support (CLS) and related equipment.
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Air Warfare
First Nigerian Air Force T-129 Atak helicopters spotted on X ahead of delivery
1st November 2023
Social media posts claim to show the Nigerian Air Force's upcoming Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 Atak helicopter ahead of delivery and coincide with Nigerian officials' visit to Turkey.
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Air Warfare
MBDA's Enforcer missile system gears up for full-scale production for Germany
31st October 2023
As the Enforcer system awaits approval from the Bundeswehr, the full-rate production has been scheduled to commence before the end of 2023. MBDA has also been exploring various Enforcer variants including an air-launched version.
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Training
Kratos wins $16 million Australian UH-60M Black Hawk trainer contract
31st October 2023
The contract has covered three different UH-60 Black Hawk trainers that will be used by the ADF Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School in Queensland.
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Air Warfare
Poland receives first two AW149 helicopters
31st October 2023
This acquisition was the result of a signed US$2 billion contract for 32 AW149 helicopters announced in mid-June 2022.
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Air Warfare
Norway joins the MH-60 Seahawk fraternity
27th October 2023
Norway joins five operators of the MH-60 naval helicopter plus Spain, which ordered its first eight MH-60R aircraft earlier this month, and Greece, which is yet to receive its first example.
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Air Warfare
US Army delivers FARA engines to Bell and Sikorsky
24th October 2023
In a significant development for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, the first two T901 flight test engines have been delivered for the Bell 360 Invictus and Sikorsky Raider X Competitive Prototypes.
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Air Warfare
Two ready to tango in South Korean helicopter competition
20th October 2023
Two US-based OEMs will be vying for supremacy in a forthcoming competition for special forces heavy helicopters for the South Korean military.
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