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Advanced Avionics (sponsored)
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
Air Warfare
Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS
The possible sale for nine HH-60W by the US government could make Norway the first Foreign Military Sale customer for the rescue and combat helicopter and add to the country’s ongoing acquisition of Sikorsky-made helicopters.
Air Warfare
Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).
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Lithuania receives first SAR Dauphin
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UK buys new heli simulators
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Airbus Helis wins H145M services
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CAE updates RCAF Griffon simulator
2nd June 2015
CAE has been awarded a contract to update the CH-146 Griffon helicopter full-motion flight simulator of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The $7.5 million …
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Flight test date set for SB>1 Defiant
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Rockwell supports Canadian Chinook avionics
2nd June 2015
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BAE completes CIRCM bridge
1st June 2015
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Bell announces 407GXP, 407GT sales
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The first Bell 407GXP helicopter has been sold in Panama and is scheduled to be delivered in July 2015 for corporate and VIP transport to …
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Chinook simulators ready at Petawawa
29th May 2015
A suite of CH-147F Chinook simulators and training devices at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa have completed on-site acceptance testing and are ready for use by …
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Russian Helis desire Indian Ka-226T deal
28th May 2015
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Boeing set for AH-6i production
27th May 2015
Boeing will begin production of its AH-6i light attack helicopter by December 2015, according to company officials. The company will open the production line at …
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Sikorsky S-97 Raider completes first flight
26th May 2015
The Sikorsky S-97 Raider prototype helicopter has completed its first flight, Sikorsky Aircraft announced on 22 May. The flight took place at Sikorsky's Development Flight …
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HAL conducts flight trials for ALH's EASA certification
26th May 2015
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Thales selected for UK's Merlin airborne surveillance helicopters
26th May 2015
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Russian Helicopters tests Mi-171A2 flying lab
22nd May 2015
Russian Helicopters has completed the second phase of preliminary flight tests of its Mi-171A2 flying laboratory, it announced on 21 May. In total, 67 ground …
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US mulls MH-60R sale to Saudi Arabia
22nd May 2015
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of MH-60R multi-mission helicopters, associated equipment and support to Saudi Arabia, as announced by …
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IMDEX Asia: AgustaWestland pitches AW101 to Asian market
21st May 2015
AgustaWestland has launched a marketing drive of its AW101 medium multirole helicopter in Asia, with an eye on several opportunities in the region. In particular, …
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IMDEX Asia: Airbus helps helicopters hit the deck
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Airbus H145M receives EASA certification
19th May 2015
Airbus Helicopters announced the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification of its H145M helicopter on 15 May, paving the way for military type approval and …
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Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS
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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
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![Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS]()
Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS
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![Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight]()
Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project
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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
