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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
US, in prescribing Taiwan’s mission, rebuffs MH-60R sale
The current administration in the US is proving less willing than Trump was to sell military equipment to Taiwan.
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Sikorsky gains further work to support ‘exportable variant’ of CH-53K
A new order from NAVAIR sees further work for Lockheed Martin on the Israeli order for CH-53K King Stallion helicopters.
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Simthetiq to provide 3D model for RCAF CH-146 Griffon
The new model for the Mission Rehearsal Tactical Trainer will provide CH-146 gunners and rear crew with an increased immersive and higher fidelity experience.
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India tests NASM-SR from helicopter for first time
India is developing a new helicopter-launched anti-ship missile, which could be integrated on MH-60R helicopters on order from the US
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The Lifesaver - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
The RAF's Chinook earned its reputation as a lifesaver among British troops during the conflict in Afghanistan.
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Training
South Korea to train with Bell 505
16th May 2022
The new helicopters will replace decades-old training platforms to train South Korean army and navy pilots.
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Defence Helicopter
First NH90 TTH of the year arrives for French Army
13th May 2022
A total of eight NH90 TTH transport helicopters are expected to be delivered to the French Army in 2022.
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Air Warfare
Swiss Air Force receives final Cougar helicopter
12th May 2022
RUAG has announced the completion of the Swiss Cougar modernisation programme, which lasted around three years.
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Defence Helicopter
USN orders support for advanced imaging sensors on Seahawks
11th May 2022
The USN has contracted Raytheon to support multi-spectral targeting systems installed on MH-60R and MH-60S Seahawk helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia seals MH-60R and AH-64E deals
11th May 2022
Replacing European-designed helicopters, Australia has turned back to the US for attack and naval rotorcraft.
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Air Warfare
China tests ‘mystery’ helicopter type, inducts Russian-built Mi-171s
9th May 2022
China claims first flight of 'innovative' new helicopter design, hinting at FVL-type technology developments for the long term. The PLA also continues to acquire Russian-built helicopters, with a recently disclosed order for the Mi-171Sh.
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Defence Notes
South Korea approves multiple projects including IFVs and missiles
4th May 2022
New weapons and capabilities for South Korea's army, navy and air force were approved at a recent defence meeting.
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Naval Warfare
Philippine Navy narrows its renewed search for OPVs
3rd May 2022
The ADAS 2022 exhibition in Manila threw up some updates on the Philippine Navy's quest for half a dozen OPVs.
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Defence Helicopter
Germany dismisses Chinook report but plans heavy-lift helicopter decision soon
28th April 2022
In another twist for Germany's heavy-lift helicopter acquisition, the MoD has questioned where information about selection of the CH-47F came from, dismissing such a claim and stating that an official announcement will happen soon.
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Air Warfare
India scraps Russian helicopter buy and looks at more Rudras
28th April 2022
As part of its indigenisation push, India is turning away from a planned purchase of Russian Mi-17 helicopters.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Ascent shakes up Shawbury and eyes overseas students
27th April 2022
Will the RAF follow the example of the Army Air Corps and Fleet Air Arm by venturing into rotary-only training at Shawbury?
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Training
IT2EC 2022: AW159 Wildcat support and training contract renewed
26th April 2022
A similar training and simulation procurement model to the AW159 may be adopted for the New Medium Helicopter requirement in the UK.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: CAE boosts German Navy Sea Lion training
26th April 2022
What kind of vision system will be installed on full-mission simulators to train German Navy pilots operating the NH90 Sea Lion helicopter?
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Defence Helicopter
AH-64E and AH-1Z to fight it out for Poland’s attack helicopter crown
23rd April 2022
Poland looks to be closing in on an overdue deal for new attack helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Free as a bird as Black Hawk achieves airworthiness award
20th April 2022
The UH-60V Black Hawk, based on OpenLift architecture, has achieved an airworthiness award allowing flight in all weather conditions.
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Defence Helicopter
Nigeria receives green light for AH-1Z attack helicopter deal
19th April 2022
Nigeria has been approved by the US to buy AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Ukraine: an ugly truth
12th April 2022
The way in which Russia has gone about invading Ukraine defies logic and leaves military analysts with more questions than answers.
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Defence Helicopter
SAMI and Boeing seek JV for rotary-wing MRO
11th April 2022
With Saudi military aircraft numbers set to double in the next ten years, SAMI and Boeing are joining forces for helicopter MRO in the kingdom.
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Defence Helicopter
Qatar receives initial pair of NH90 naval variants
8th April 2022
Prime contractor Leonardo delivered two NH90 NFH helicopters to Qatar on 31 March, with ten more to follow by 2025.
