Defence Helicopter
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
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).
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
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Helos bound for Pakistan receive support from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
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Enstrom Helicopters flies the first 480B destined for the JGSDF training programme
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United Rotorcraft Solutions delivers two Bell 430s to Ecuador Navy
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Lakota marks new program milestone with initial MEDEVAC mission in Germany
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CH-53K program conducts successful auxiliary power unit Light-Off
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Afghan Mi-17 crew flies with Night Vision Goggles
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Rainier Heli-International and K-Max Cargo helicopter team up
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Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) begin operations with new gun
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LaBarge awarded $5m contract from Sikorsky for Black Hawk helicopter program
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Joint Helicopter Force keeps things moving in Afghanistan
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NAS Whidbey Island SAR rescues injured teen
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Caracal gains certification of airworthiness
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Canadian Forces' Cormorants pass 40,000 operating hours
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Lockheed Martin receives $260 million M-TADS/PNVS production contract
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Honeywell delivers upgraded engines for UK Chinook
17th August 2010
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Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
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