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Air Warfare

Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS

The possible sale for nine HH-60W makes Norway the first Foreign Military Sale customer for the rescue and combat helicopter and adds to the country’s ongoing acquisition of Sikorsky-made helicopters.

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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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EcoPower engine wash extends to helicopter market

19th August 2011

Pratt & Whitney has completed its first EcoPower engine washes on a US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter at Naval Base Coronado, Calif. The first EcoPower …
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MAKS 2011: Russian Helicopters shows off range of systems

18th August 2011

Russian Helicopters used the MAKS air show outside Moscow to showcase a number of developments across its range, displaying several new variants for the first …
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Sikorsky advances Colombian Black Hawk training center

18th August 2011

Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) announced today that construction of a new UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Flight Simulator Training Center at the Colombian Air Force Base …
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Boeing to provide Kiowa training for Australian Army

18th August 2011

Boeing today announced that it will use a Helimod helicopter simulator leased from Ryan Aerospace to help train Australian Army pilots to fly Bell 206B-1 …
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MAKS 2011: Russian Helicopters relaunches Mi-34 production

17th August 2011

Russian Helicopters plans to start serial production of its new Mi-34C1 in 2012, according to company representatives at the MAKS air show outside Moscow. The …
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First Turkish-built T129 takes flight

17th August 2011

The first Turkish-built prototype T129 attack helicopter has made its first flight. The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)-built helicopter completed its maiden flight on 17 August …
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MAKS 2011: Russia and China discuss joint heavy lift helicopter

17th August 2011

The Russian and Chinese governments remain in discussion about the potential joint production of a new heavy lift helicopter that would be based on the …
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MAKS 2011: New Russian light helicopter unveiled

17th August 2011

A new light, coaxial helicopter was displayed to the public for the first time at the MAKS air show outside Moscow from 16 to 21 …
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MAKS 2011: Russia begins overhaul of military helicopter fleet

16th August 2011

Russian Helicopters has received orders for more than 450 helicopters from the Russian defence ministry as part of a multi-billion dollar effort to modernise its …
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Cornische Aviation and Maintenance Limited announces success in GAO protest of Mi-17 acquisition

16th August 2011

Cornische Aviation and Maintenance Limited, Sharjah, UAE announced today they have won their protest against the US Army for improperly including sustainment in the contract …
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Finland to donate two Mi-8 helicopters to Hungary

15th August 2011

Finland is donating two Mi-8 helicopters decommissioned by the Defence Forces to Hungary for use in crisis management duties. The donation is part of Finland’s …
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UK helicopter crews prepare for Afghanistan

12th August 2011

A major exercise has been testing the crews of the UK's Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) as they prepare for deployment to Afghanistan. Around 440 personnel …
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Indra awarded contract by AgustaWestland to develop simulators for the UK MoD

12th August 2011

Indra, after being selected as a result of a competitive process, is pleased to announce their partnership with AgustaWestland for the design and development of …
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First GE38 engine delivered for Marine Corps CH-53K program

12th August 2011

GE has delivered the first engine for the Sikorsky CH-53K Ground Test Vehicle culminating two years of successful testing that has convincingly demonstrated the engine's …
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USAF releases HH-60 Recap RFI

11th August 2011

The US Air Force (USAF) has released a request for information (RFI) for its HH-60 Recapitalization (HH-60 Recap) programme, which aims to replace the force’s …
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Kelvin Hughes develops landing solution for Australian Navy helicopter docks

11th August 2011

Kelvin Hughes has developed an innovative helicopter landing solution on behalf of the Royal Australian Navy. The dedicated short range helicopter control radar (SRHCR) has …
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Curtiss-Wright Controls wins Thales contract

11th August 2011

Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. today announced that it has received a contract from Thales UK to supply Boeing with the Tactical Data Unit and Data Transfer …
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MH-60S headed to Thailand in 1st international delivery

9th August 2011

Two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters flew into the Port of Baltimore headed to the Royal Thai Navy, marking the first delivery of the MH-60 to an …
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Sikorsky delivers S-70i Black Hawks

8th August 2011

Sikorsky has delivered three S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to an undisclosed customer. The helicopters -- assembled, completed to customer specifications, and flight tested at Sikorsky's …