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Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
The country first entered negotiations for the procurement of Black Hawk helicopters in 2023. Now, the reassessment marks a shift in the country’s military equipment and strategic needs in light of the Ukraine conflict.
UVision’s HERO loitering munition family is widely used. As an air-launched loitering munition, however, it is a new concept which could meet a specific declared need of the US Marine Corps.
Currently manufacturing 1,400 AIM-9X Block II missiles annually, Raytheon plans to reach the mark of 2,500 per year by September 2028.
A special procurement notice for the Flight School Next was issued this week as potential suppliers step up their efforts.
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
14th January 2010
During the recent cold snap 771 Search and Rescue Squadron was kept busy responding to calls for help throughout Cornwall. The squadron's helicopters became flying …
13th January 2010
The RAF could deploy its new Mk3 Chinooks to the Afghan theatre as early as this summer, it was revealed today. Secretary of State for …
13th January 2010
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) helicopter search and rescue bases at Stornoway, Sumburgh, Lee On Solent and Portland completed 747 missions throughout 2009, according …
13th January 2010
The Boeing Company has selected Science Engineering Services (SES) to perform disassembly, inspection and repair on AH-64D Apache helicopters in preparation for their upgrade to …
13th January 2010
While the introduction of the Chinook was making headlines at RAF Odiham there was further discussion about the government's new Future Helicopter Strategy first announced …
13th January 2010
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems announced receipt of contracts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for Elbit …
12th January 2010
Onboard Systems has announced that its new replacement cargo hook kit for the Eurocopter AS355 aircraft has been certified by the FAA and is currently …
12th January 2010
The 40-year legacy of the CH-46 "Sea Knight" is built on stories of valor and heroism from Marines in combat missions around the world, but …
12th January 2010
Many Marines are proficient shooting an M2 .50-caliber machine gun on the ground, but Marines with Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 must be proficient shooting it …
11th January 2010
Since August 10, 2009, the three Tiger combat helicopters deployed by France in Kabul have been playing an active operational role in Afghanistan. After arriving …
11th January 2010
The Royal Air Force has been helping to save lives from the skies over Suffolk, as local Police called upon the Search and Rescue team …
11th January 2010
The first days of 2010 put the responsiveness of the Portuguese Air Force to the test. On 1 January, an EH-101 Merlin based at Montijo …
11th January 2010
Boeing and partner Bell Helicopter delivered two MV-22 Osprey Containerized Flight Training Devices (CFTD) to the US Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar …
11th January 2010
Units from the United States Air Forces in Europe are taking part in Exercise Red Devil at Cazaux Airbase in southwest France. Three HH-60 Pave …
11th January 2010
The Army's top operations officer said yesterday that not only will the Army add a new combat aviation brigade to the warfight, it will also …
11th January 2010
The Alabama Army National Guard's ability to perform homeland security operations and carry out support missions within the state will be significantly enhanced with the …
8th January 2010
The United States Army Special Operations Command is looking at a range of helicopter technologies as it searches for a new aircraft with the speed …
8th January 2010
The US Army is on the verge of releasing a request for proposals (RfP) for a new directed infrared countermeasures system to defend helicopters against …
8th January 2010
Fennec helicopter crews in Denmark have been practicing flight operations in the snow. The crews from 724 Squadron are preparing used the snow to practice …