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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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Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus Helicopters unveils new crewed-uncrewed teaming solution

The solution, named HTeaming, has already been tested in flight with a Spanish Navy H135 helicopter and an Airbus Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS).

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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.

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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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FRCSE team makes emergency helo repairs on deployed ship

28th March 2011

An In-Service Repair (ISR) Field Team from Fleet Readiness Center Southeast returned home Feb. 27 after repairing a cracked helicopter aft transmission support beam aboard …
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Patria to strengthen position in Norway and in the Nordic helicopter maintenance

25th March 2011

The Nordic defence, security and aerospace group Patria strengthens its position in Norway and in the Nordic helicopter maintenance by buying the Norwegian Bardufoss based …
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Patria's new helicopter maintenance hangar inaugurated in Utti

25th March 2011

Patria has brought a new helicopter maintenance hangar into use in Utti. In 2010, the City of Kouvola built a 2,800-square-metre maintenance hangar, now leased …
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MV-22 recovers downed pilot

23rd March 2011

The MV-22 Osprey is proving its worth as a search and rescue (SAR) aircraft after it performed a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) …
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CH-53K helicopter assembly line opens at Sikorsky Florida facility

23rd March 2011

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. officially opened a new facility at its Florida Assembly and Flight Operations (FAFO) campus, establishing experimental assembly line operations for the new …
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MOD scientists display technology to manage 'helicopter brownout'

22nd March 2011

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in conjunction with industry partners, has showcased the development of world leading technology designed to help helicopter pilots …
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UK accepts digital mapping system for Afghanistan

21st March 2011

Apache and Tornado crews in Afghanistan are putting the bane of 'cockpit origami' behind them with a new electronic map. Because of the nature of …
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Qatar Armed Forces order 3 EMS-configured AW139s

21st March 2011

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Qatar Armed Forces have signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin helicopters plus a …
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Army building new 'F' model Kiowa Warrior

17th March 2011

The US Army is beginning mission equipment upgrade modifications to its fleet of OH-58 Kiowa Warrior scout aircraft in an effort to build a new, …
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The Black Cats announce 2011 display season

17th March 2011

The Royal Navy helicopter display team, the Black Cats, have announced their 2011 season. Following on from a very successful 2010 season, the 2011 programme …
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MD Helicopters awarded $186m US Army RWPTA contract

16th March 2011

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters, has been awarded a $186 million contract from the Department of the Army …
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Heli-One adds S-76 to industry-leading list of approvals

15th March 2011

Heli-One, the world’s largest independent helicopter MRO company, has earned S-76 Customer Support Centre status, adding to a long list of approvals already held by …
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Bell Helicopter AH-1Z earns Navy Initial Operating Capability designation

14th March 2011

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that the US Marine Corps' newest attack helicopter, the AH-1Z Cobra, achieved Initial Operating Capability ahead of …
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Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant modernizes mechanical assembly production

14th March 2011

JSC "Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant" (UUAP), being a part of "Russian helicopters" Russian helicopter holding company, implements modernization of mechanical assembly production in the context of …
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Flying the fleet trains airmen, brings pride

14th March 2011

Airmen from the Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing here stepped up to the challenge from their commander, Col. Robert Dunn, who had them launch …
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Enstrom delivers first helicopter to JGSDF

11th March 2011

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered the first of a planned 30 TH-480B turbine training helicopters to the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. The stunning blue …
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Enstrom Helicopter returns to China

11th March 2011

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently signed a Purchase Agreement with Wuhan Helicopters in China for a 480B turbine helicopter. The state of the art aircraft …
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AFS, Kawak introduce new FAST Fill Hydraulic pump for heavy operators

11th March 2011

Absolute Fire Solutions (AFS) and Kawak Aviation Technologies (Kawak) announced today the co-development of a new bucket mounted powered fill solution for heavy helicopter operators. …
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New agreements for 68 Eurocopter helicopters at Heli-Expo 2011

10th March 2011

Eurocopter booked 68 new orders and agreements during this week's Heli-Expo 2011 exposition while also unveiling a range of new and enhanced helicopter products, confirming …

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