Jan/Feb 2012
(AUSA Winter, Singapore Airshow)

• Mission Planning
• Gun Systems
• Asian Modernisation
• Platform Upgrades

Mar/Apr 2012
(FIDAE, DSA, Quad A, SOFEX, SOFIC)

• Utility Helicopters
• Close Air Support
• Communications
• EO/IR

May/Jun 2012
(Heli & UV Pacific, Eurosatory)

• Self-protection Systems
• Rockets and Missles
• Training Helicopters
• Radar

Jul/Aug 2012
(Farnborough Airshow)

• Heavy Lift
• Engines
• Blades
• Avionics

Sep/Oct 2012
(Africa Aerospace and Defence, ILA Berlin Airshow, Modern Day Marine, AUSA Annual, Euronaval)

• US Fleet Modernisation
• Visual Systems
• Ground Support
• Naval Helicopters

Nov/Dec 2012
(Helishow Dubai, Zuhai Airshow, I/ITSEC, AUSA Aviation)

• Crew Protection
• Training Services
• Systems Upgrades
• Israeli Focus

Now well into its third decade, Defence Helicopter's unrivalled reporting is respected and read by those involved in military and parapublic aviation. From the strategists to the pilots who fly the missions, from airframe researchers and developers to weapons and equipment users and designers. We also feature 'after-action' reports from those who were there, read by those who may soon take their place. DH informs, analyses and provides the facts.

Complementing the magazine’s expanded editorial coverage is www.Rotorhub.com, a major daily news and information resource for both the civil and the military communities. Shephard provides the international helicopter community with its most comprehensive portfolio of specialist information services and an array of cost-efficient sales and marketing opportunities.

3 Editorial Comment

4 News
- French Army takes delivery of NH90s
- Germany advances plans for NH90, Tiger deployments
- Swedish Armed Forces receive first Black Hawks
- Panther eliminated from Danish Maritime Helicopter programme

9 Shipping out
Proponents of the UK Army Air Corps Apache attack helicopter argue that the Libyan campaign has been a testament to the aircraft’s versatility. Defence Helicopter examines the UK’s first AH-64 seaborne offensive operation.

12 Competition time
Western helicopter OEMs are eyeing Asian opportunities as traditional markets shrink. Defence Helicopter analyses supply and demand.

18 As good as new?
Greater emphasis on upgrading existing helicopters over investing in new ones is indicative of military funding constraints. Defence Helicopter looks at how this shift has affected current programmes.

22 Capital gains
With new aircraft in the form of UH-72A Lakotas and VH-60M Black Hawks, US Army aviation support within the national capital region now offers enhanced capabilities and greater flexibility. Defence Helicopter reports from Washington.

27 Franchise reboot
The Russian army aviation service is in the middle of both an organizational shake-up and a comprehensive fleet renewal. Defence Helicopter assesses progress to date.

34 In the line of fire
The ongoing conflict in Afghanistan has highlighted the need for increased firepower to protect helicopters. Defence Helicopter examines some of the options.

39 The preparation game
Careful planning can make the difference between success and failure on a combat mission. Defence Helicopter finds out how technology can help aircrews with this vital task.

44 Free as a bird
The Royal Canadian Air Force’s 442 Squadron, the first to be equipped with the CH-149 Cormorant, undertakes ‘secondary’ SAR missions that span vast areas of wilderness. Defence Helicopter visited the unit to find out more.

48 Tail Spin
During the opening phases of Operation Enduring Freedom, the multinational nature of coalition operations did not always result in widespread cooperation on the ground. However, this has steadily changed, as Col Peter Eadie explains.

Defence Helicopter is part of the rotary division in Shephard's internationally renowned publishing portfolio.

DH has circulation of over 9,000 and each printed copy has a 5 times pass on readership. (Adestra Readership Survey 2010).

Circulation has been further enhanced with the launch of our new free digital editions service.

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