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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.
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.
Air Warfare
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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![Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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![France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme]()
France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
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USSOCOM requests continued support for helicopter EO/IR system
26th April 2021
Raytheon will continue to provide lifecycle contractor support services for the AN/ZSQ-2 FLIR and EO Sensor System.
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Arnold Defense obtains US certification to fire FZ90 rockets
23rd April 2021
Air-to-ground and ground-to-ground launchers from Arnold Defense are approved to fire FZ90 2.75-inch rockets.
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Argentina seeks helicopters and receives new OPV with Antarctic ops in mind
23rd April 2021
A tender will open next month as the Argentine Navy seeks to buy two second-hand helicopters to enhance its Antarctic capabilities — but financial constraints remain.
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Military Logistics
A400M demonstrates air-to-air helicopter refuelling capability
21st April 2021
Airbus now aims to complete full certification for helicopter air-to-air refuelling with its A400M by late 2021.
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Telephonics gains MH-60 support work
20th April 2021
Performance-based logistics contract for Telephonics covers support for radar and communication systems on USN MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters.
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Airbus receives stimulus order from French government
16th April 2021
DGA orders eight H225Ms and a second VSR700 prototype from Airbus Helicopters.
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Sikorsky showcases new S-97 Raider during flight demonstrations
15th April 2021
Sikorsky exhibits the capabilities of its S-97 Raider during Future Vertical Lift flight demonstrations.
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Bahrain Viper programme passes milestone
15th April 2021
Production is underway in the US of 12 AH-1Z helicopters for Bahrain.
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Defence Helicopter
USN picks Bell-Boeing for Osprey logistics and repair support
15th April 2021
Logistics support order for Bell-Boeing, under the umbrella of a performance-based requirements contract, covers MV-22B, CMV-22 and CV-22 tiltrotors.
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Defence Helicopter
Netherlands starts upgraded CH-47F deliveries
14th April 2021
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has welcomed a new CH-47F heavy-lift helicopter, fitted with an upgraded cockpit.
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Defence Helicopter
DoD confirms Romeo sales to South Korea
13th April 2021
A dozen MH-60R helicopters will equip Republic of Korea Navy ships.
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Defence Helicopter
Polish Hoplite replacement plan hits a hitch
13th April 2021
Perkoz light helicopter procurement programme is part-suspended less than a year after it was launched.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: attack helicopters, F-35 update and more
9th April 2021
Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Air Warfare
Thailand receives more Russian-built helicopters
7th April 2021
Russian Mi-17V-5 and American S-70i Black hawks are among the newest helicopters in Thai military service.
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Defence Helicopter
Slovakia prefers revitalised Mi-17s to more Black Hawks
6th April 2021
A decision to overhaul some Mi-17 helicopters suggests that Slovakia will not be doubling its UH-60M fleet.
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Defence Helicopter
US Army issues CD&RR Phase 2 contracts for FLRAA
31st March 2021
Bell Textron and Sikorsky-Boeing will complete Competitive Demonstration and Risk Reduction phase of Future Long Range Assault Aircraft programme by 30 March 2022.
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Defence Helicopter
Rolls-Royce receives order for a dozen more Osprey engines
30th March 2021
AE1107C-Liberty engine will power V-22 tiltrotor aircraft for the USAF and USN.
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Defence Helicopter
ALIAS achieves first autonomous take-off
30th March 2021
DARPA and Sikorsky demonstrated supervised autonomy capabilities using a specially converted S-70 OPV Black Hawk.
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Air Warfare
Singapore flies in first H225Ms
30th March 2021
The arrival of replacement helicopters for Singapore's sizeable Super Puma fleet has begun.
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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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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus Helicopters unveils new crewed-uncrewed teaming solution]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus Helicopters unveils new crewed-uncrewed teaming solution
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![US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers]()
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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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project]()
US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project
