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Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

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Kaman Completes ITAS Testing; Seasprite Helicopter Program Advances

22nd February 2009

The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace has successfully completed all testing of its Integrated Tactical Avionics System (ITAS) software and taken title to eleven SH-2G …
Defence Helicopter

Kaman Delivers Upgraded Egyptian SH-2G(E) Seasprite Helicopter

22nd February 2009

The Helicopters Division of Kaman Aerospace recently delivered the first upgraded Egyptian Air Force (EAF) SH-2G(E) with the second aircraft accepted by the EAF on …
Defence Helicopter

AW149 'to fly in months' says AgustaWestland's Orsi

22nd February 2009

AgustaWestland has announced that the latest member of the AgustaWestland family of helicopters, the AW149 will "make its first flight in months." In a brief …
Defence Helicopter

Bell Helicopter Is Not For Sale, Says Sr VP Bob Fitzpatrick

22nd February 2009

Scarcely had the press conference begun before the question on everyone’s mind was addressed: “Bell Helicopter is not for sale” began Sr VP Business Development …
Defence Helicopter

Heli-Expo 2009 - BLR Aerospace Delivers 100th UH-1 FastFin System

22nd February 2009

One-hundred venerable UH-1 & Huey II helicopters continue to fly important and productive missions around the world-with help from the BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor …
Defence Helicopter

Heli-Expo 2009 - Rotorhub.com takes a sneak peek

21st February 2009

As the world's largest helicopter gets underway here at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California, Rotorhub.com has taken a sneak peek behind the scenes to …
Defence Helicopter

Bertling Believes Eurocopter Still Strongly Positioned to Face Down Effects of Recession

21st February 2009

Bertling said that despite the economic recession gripping Europe and the USA, Eurocopter’s exposure to its US business the strong US dollar was less than …
Defence Helicopter

U.S. State Department Flies Huey IIs with BLR FastFin System in Afghanistan for Improved Hot, High Performance

21st February 2009

The U.S. State Department has installed BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor enhancement and stability systems on 10 Bell HUEY-II helicopters operating in Afghanistan. “These helicopters …
Defence Helicopter

Australia plans multiple military helicopter support competitions

21st February 2009

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation is planning to launch a competition midyear for deeper level maintenance services for Australian army Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk and …
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Eurocopter Committed to Meet the Military Requirements of the Middle East Region

21st February 2009

With a wide range of helicopters, Eurocopter is supporting the region's air forces for missions including combat, transport, Search and Rescue (SAR), counter-terrorism, special missions …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia confirms services contract will be used for JP 66 target drone requirement

20th February 2009

Australia’s Defence Materiel Organisation has confirmed that its Joint Project 66 phase 1 air defence target system (ADTS) competition will be predicated on a services …
Defence Helicopter

Australia withheld Tiger progress payments across 2008 despite dispute settlement

20th February 2009

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) continued to withhold part payments from Australian Aerospace between May and December last year for its delayed acquisition of …
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Phoenix Heliparts wins Korean Army service contract

20th February 2009

Phoenix Heliparts of Mesa, Arizona, has been named as an MD Helicopter Authorized Service Center to support a sizable contract with the Republic of Korea …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Customs and Border Protection UAVs begin operations in North Dakota

19th February 2009

Federal and state dignitaries this morning officially opened the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Unmanned Aircraft Operations Center of North Dakota, bringing enhanced security operations …
Defence Helicopter

Rotorsim Signs Contract to Train Norway's NH90 Aircrews

19th February 2009

Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and CAE today announced it has signed a five-year contract to provide NH90 flight simulation …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia says JP129 replacement project 'well advanced'

19th February 2009

The Australian government says efforts to find a replacement tactical unmanned air system to support deployed army operations are now "well advanced" with preference being …
Defence Helicopter

Air Comm EC-145 Air Conditioner Selected for LUH; Deliveries Under Way

19th February 2009

Air Comm Corporation has been selected by American Eurocopter to provide vapor cycle air conditioning systems for the U.S. Army’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program, …
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Sea King undergoes self-defence trial

18th February 2009

The infra-red (IR) energy that comes from aircraft as part of their engine exhaust guides IR missiles to their targets. Defending against IR missiles is …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Teal Group Predicts Worldwide UAV Market Will Total Over $62 Billion

17th February 2009

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) continue to be the most dynamic growth sector of the world aerospace industry, report Teal analysts in their latest integrated market …