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DSEI 2021: Spire targets defence expansion

US space data firm Spire wants to grow its government and defence business.
DSEI 2021: Thales, Schiebel partner to fill maritime ISTAR requirement

Thales and Schiebel have already conducted flight trials in the UK of an unmanned ISTAR platform.

DSEI 2021: Elbit Systems highlights Seagull capability

DSEI 2021: Raytheon shows space capabilities through VR

Raytheon Technologies highlights advanced minehunting capabilities (Studio)

SPIKE™ FAMILY – 5th Generation E/O-Guided Missile Systems Deliver Unparalleled Accuracy (sponsored)

Diversity and inclusion on the agenda at DSEI (Studio)

RAFAEL's BNET SDR – A New Level of Tactical Communications (sponsored)

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Read the latest Defence Helicopter News: Our team of expert journalists bring you breaking news, features & analysis across the domain.

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New Chinook engine offers advantages for future operations (Studio)

A new engine for the CH-47 Chinook will significantly increase the capabilities of the helicopter, allowing it to meet future operational needs head on.

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Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E1 - The Search and Rescue Mission

In this episode, we'll hear from industry experts and helicopter operators about the rise of the helicopter as a search and rescue machine, and how they're saving lives today.

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Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E2: The Lifesaving Helicopter

The helicopter offers clear advantages for emergency medical services, but just how did an industry evolve to fill this life-saving role?

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Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E3: Airborne Law Enforcement

Law enforcement agencies around the world use the helicopter as an essential crime-fighting tool.

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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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The Survivor - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK (Studio)

Over the past 40 years, the helicopter known as Bravo November has become symbolic of the qualities of the CH-47 Chinook, earning itself the nickname The Survivor along the way.

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Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E4 - The Utility of the Helicopter

7th September 2021

The helicopter has become an essential tool for militaries, parapublic agencies and emergency services. But its unique characteristics have also ensured a vital role for the helicopter across a myriad of commercial activities.
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Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E5 - Providing Disaster Relief

7th September 2021

Helicopters provide vital assistance during disaster relief operations such as firefighting and earthquake response. But how do pilots prepare for these toughest of missions?
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Podcast: Revolutions in Vertical Flight S2 E6 - The Role of Autonomy

7th September 2021

Autonomy is certain to be a defining trend in the future of aviation and fully autonomous aircraft could one day supplement or even replace traditional helicopters.
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Bell puts faith in FARA redesign

23rd August 2021

As a FARA flyoff edges closer Bell has made a key design change to the 360 Invictus, one it hopes can produce a competitive advantage over Sikorsky.
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The Protector - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK (Studio)

22nd July 2021

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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The Survivor - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK (Studio)

16th July 2021

Over the past 40 years, the helicopter known as Bravo November has become symbolic of the qualities of the CH-47 Chinook, earning itself the nickname The Survivor along the way.
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The Answer - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK (Studio)

8th July 2021

For those in the UK's CH-47 Chinook community, the answer is always two Chinooks - no matter what the question is.
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US Navy purchases three additional MH-60R helicopters

1st July 2021

The three additional MH-60R helicopters have been ordered as replacement-in-kind aircraft.
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Australia grounds its MRH90 fleet

24th June 2021

European-built helicopters have an unenviably poor reputation in the ADF, a sentiment exacerbated by the latest grounding of the MRH90.
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Boeing gains Apache Guardian contract modification

21st June 2021

OEM Boeing will remanufacture 12 AH-64E helicopters for the US Army by October 2024.
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MD Helicopters receives Afghan contracts

16th June 2021

MD Helicopters has been awarded two independent contract awards worth $43.9 million from the US Army to conduct work in Afghanistan.
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Sikorsky appeal puts German heavy-lift competition in limbo

15th June 2021

Germany's heavy-lift helicopter plans have taken another unexpected twist, with future developments hinging on a decision from the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court.
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AH-1Z flight tests Link 16 hardware and software

8th June 2021

Bell Textron and Northrop Grumman integrate new data link into Viper.
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CH-47F deliveries start for Singapore

27th May 2021

Ten of 16 new Chinooks on order for Singapore will be based in Oakey, Australia, with support provided by Boeing Defence Australia.
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French Navy to operate additional H160s

21st May 2021

The first H160 is being assembled for French Navy search and rescue missions.
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Manila still hopes US can talk Turkey on T129

21st May 2021

The Philippines and Turkey remain hopeful of getting American engines for the T129 Atak.
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Australian Army receives first leased AW139

18th May 2021

The Australian Army is leasing Leonardo helicopters in order to cover a capability shortfall from the MRH90 fleet.
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UK signs on the dotted line for extended-range Chinooks

14th May 2021

The RAF will receive the first of 14 new heavy-lift helicopters in 2026.
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UK still to settle on new medium helicopter procurement strategy

12th May 2021

The UK MoD has still to put forward requirements for its new medium helicopter acquisition, which could see offers eventually arrive from the likes of Airbus, Bell, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin.