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Naval Warfare
Army-2022: Russia details ambitions for next-generation aircraft carriers
Nevsky Design Bureau displayed a new model of its light carrier design, Varan, and further details were revealed of the Projekt 23900 Ivan Rogov amphibious assault ship at the Army-2022 exhibition.
Training
US to receive more CH-53K simulators
The new Sikorsky CH-53K Containerised Flight Training Device will increase training volume and allow marines to practice flights, maintenance and sustainment scenarios.
Training
Royal Air Force pilot training troubles not going away
The issue around the Royal Air Force’s fast jet pilot training is multifaceted with no quick fixes at hand. What is the UK not getting right?
Naval Warfare
LIG Nex1 receives improved Blue Shark torpedo development contract
A South Korean firm has received a contract to improve the country's lightweight torpedo, while the ROK Navy has also recently established a new naval aviation command.
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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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Air Warfare
An Australian deal for 40 Black Hawks draws closer
26th August 2022
Unhappy with its MRH90 fleet, the Australian Army will replace them with US-built Black Hawks.
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Air Warfare
Philippines ponders SAR helicopters, and Chinooks instead of Mi-171s
25th August 2022
In some areas, the rotary-winged fleet of the Philippine military has progressed, but in others, it has stagnated or even reversed.
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Defence Helicopter
MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter enters US Air Force developmental testing
24th August 2022
The USAF has taken acceptance of four MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for developmental testing following earlier trials after Military Flight Release.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy receives over 40 industry responses to FVL Maritime Strike RFI
24th August 2022
Industry interest in the US Navy's Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike programme has been overwhelming with more than 40 expressions of interest.
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Defence Helicopter
US to gift H-1 helicopters to Czech Republic
19th August 2022
The US will donate utility and attack helicopters to the Czech Republic.
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Air Warfare
Latvia donates howitzers and helicopters to Ukraine
17th August 2022
Latvia has announced the donation of four helicopters and six howitzers to Ukraine.
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Training
US Air Force tests emerging space and cyber tech during Red Flag
16th August 2022
This year's third Red Flag exercise provided the US Air Force with the right environment to test emerging space and cyber technologies.
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Training
Starlite Aviation to purchase Vrgineers sims
8th August 2022
Starlite Aviation Academy and CHS Tactical will use a reconfigurable trainer solution from Vrgineers to train helicopter and fixed-wing pilots in South Africa.
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Defence Helicopter
Leonardo on verge of securing new Merlin and Wildcat helicopter exports
5th August 2022
Leonardo has said that it expects to finalise export contracts for both the AW101 and AW159 helicopters from new customers before the end of 2022.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Clouds gather over SDAM rotary-wing drone programme for French Navy
3rd August 2022
Is time running out for the SDAM programme to prove its utility to French decision-makers?
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Training
Inzpire reveals Royal Air Force door gunnery sim details
3rd August 2022
A new Synthetic Aviation Gunnery Equipment contract from the MoD will blend various commercial MR technologies to demonstrate a fully modular and deployable full helicopter door gunnery training for the RAF.
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Air Warfare
MH-60 Romeos flirt in India for the first time
29th July 2022
The first pair of MH-60Rs has arrived on Indian soil, with a third expected in a month's time.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Israeli Navy buys Black Eagle 50E uncrewed helicopters
27th July 2022
Newly ordered by the Israeli Navy, the Black Eagle 50E is designed for a variety of maritime missions.
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Defence Helicopter
US Navy orders support from Lockheed Martin for MH-60S Seahawk helicopter Block 3 upgrade
27th July 2022
Lockheed Martin will add capabilities to bring Block 1 Seahawk helicopters to the Block 3 armed configuration.
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Defence Helicopter
Bell confident FARA ‘well postured’ to defeat new air defence threats
27th July 2022
The US Army's decision to integrate new light scout helicopters with open systems architecture should be decisive in countering future threats, according to Bell.
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Air Warfare
US Army picks RapidEdge as mission system for Air Launched Effects
26th July 2022
The open architecture RapidEdge mission system provides central functionality for Air Launched Effects from US Army Future Vertical Lift platforms.
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Defence Notes
News and views from the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow (podcast)
22nd July 2022
The Shephard Media news team report from the sidelines of the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow.
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Training
Farnborough 2022: Inzpire offers multi-domain operational training
22nd July 2022
UK-based Inzpire performed a concept demonstration overview at the Farnborough International Airshow, showing a virtual training solution that can improve multi-domain C2 operations.
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Defence Helicopter
Safran signs engine support contract for New Zealand NH90 fleet
20th July 2022
Engine manufacturer Safran has signed a contract to support the engines of the Royal New Zealand Air Force fleet of eight NH90 helicopters, covering 21 RTM 322 turboshafts.
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