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Dubai Air Show 2021: Kuwaiti H225M problems are resolved, says Airbus
Airbus says that technical problems with Kuwait-bound H225Ms, identified in early 2020, have been overcome.
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Hueys land in Bosnia ahead of schedule
Four Huey II helicopters arrived on 4 December in Sarajevo – ahead of the original planned delivery date of 2022-2023.
Defence Helicopter
Austrian AW169M procurement progresses
A government-to-government deal for multirole helicopters between Austria and Italy marks a milestone in cooperation between the two countries.
Land Warfare
India to produce AK-203 rifles, but Ka-226Ts remain elusive
Military cooperation between India and Russia shows few signs of waning owing to American political pressure.
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The Protector - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK (Studio)
More than a combat workhorse, the Boeing CH-47 Chinook also protects the UK public through disaster relief, COVID-19 response, and more.
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Air Warfare
Australia and South Korea set up new aviation commands
3rd December 2021
Two new rotorcraft aviation units or commands have been set up at opposite ends of the Asia-Pacific region.
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Defence Notes
BAE Systems completes demonstration of FireNet transceiver
2nd December 2021
The new system addresses US Army aviation channel capacity and waveform needs.
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Air Warfare
Bangladesh Army seeks attack helicopters
1st December 2021
There are requirements for new helicopters in all three armed services in Bangladesh.
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Defence Helicopter
MH-47G renew programme continues for USSOCOM
26th November 2021
Boeing is to provide six remanufactured MH-47G Chinooks to USSOCOM.
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Defence Notes
South Korea faces serious defence budget squeeze
25th November 2021
The armed forces in South Korea is facing its first annual defence budget cut in 15 years.
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Defence Helicopter
Brazilian Naval Aviation receives its first combat H225M
24th November 2021
The Brazilian Navy already operates the H225M (as the UH-15 Super Cougar) but it has just received its first naval combat-ready variant.
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE to host ViDAR centre of excellence
20th November 2021
Will the ViDAR SCAR reconnaissance pod make an impact in the Middle Eastern ISR market?
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Air Warfare
MD-530F+ Attack Helicopters delivered to Lebanon
18th November 2021
Six MD-530F+ Attack Helicopters have been delivered to the Lebanese Air Force, following the initial order in 2017.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2021: Leonardo puts AW609 in the spotlight
17th November 2021
A prototype AW609 performed its debut trade show demonstration flight and there is a hint of Saudi interest — but what about the potential sale of tiltrotors to the UAE?
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Air Show 2021: Kuwaiti H225M problems are resolved, says Airbus
16th November 2021
Airbus says that technical problems with Kuwait-bound H225Ms, identified in early 2020, have been overcome.
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE Apaches to receive local repair and sustainment
15th November 2021
Proposed deal between EDGE subsidiary and Lockheed Martin would localise support for the Apache fire control system in the UAE.
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Defence Helicopter
UK to buy up to 44 aircraft under draft plan for New Medium Helicopter acquisition
12th November 2021
Key details of the UK's New Medium Helicopter programme have emerged.
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines welcomes final five Black Hawks
11th November 2021
Delivery of five S-70i helicopters to the Philippines marks the completion of a 16-aircraft order.
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Defence Helicopter
Czechs to receive Viper training device
11th November 2021
FMS contract modification for Czech Republic covers one training device for the AH-1Z helicopter.
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin finds Indian partner for MH-60R support
11th November 2021
Lockheed Martin has contracted Rossel Techsys, based in Bengaluru, to support the delivery of MH-60R helicopters to India.
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Air Warfare
China’s AHL programme inches forward
11th November 2021
China's progress on the heavylift AHL has been far less than rapid, but it is claimed a contract was recently signed to push things along.
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Air Warfare
Rostec’s modernised rotorcraft takes maiden voyage
10th November 2021
The modernised Ka-226T flew for the first time during flight tests at the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Centre.
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Defence Helicopter
Israelis fine-tune King Stallion requirements
5th November 2021
Israel has FMS approval to buy new CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters — but certain important details still need to be defined.
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Defence Helicopter
DART Aerospace receives SkyCannon certification for Black Hawk
5th November 2021
A third DART Aerospace helicopter type will now be equipped with the SkyCannon Fire Attack System
