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.
Defence Notes
How temporary funding could affect the US military’s critical acquisition programmes
Operating under continuing resolutions would affect Patriot, Virginia-class, Columbia-class and B-21 programmes.
Air Warfare
The Philippines prepares for high-end fighter operations
The Southeast Asian country’s air force is broadening the warfighting mission sets of its FA-50PH by shifting focus towards offensive counter air, defensive counter air and ground attack missions.
Air Warfare
Indonesia orders Airbus H145s for military training
The decision to purchase the H145 by the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has marked the first time the Indonesian military has selected the platform.
Naval Warfare
Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions
The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.
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Defence Helicopter
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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Air Warfare
US Army Special Operations orders two more Chinooks
2nd August 2024
Including the new order, the US Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Slovakia approved for US$600 million AH-1Z helicopter order
1st August 2024
The US offered a dozen AH-1Z Viper helicopters to Slovakia at two-thirds discount with the latter sending fighter aircraft to Ukraine, which would extend H-1 production beyond 2024.
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Defence Notes
World Defense Show aims to expand global reach and innovation
31st July 2024
The Saudi Arabia defence industry showcase will return in 2026 with promises of more innovation and technologies from around the world.
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Air Warfare
Boeing says next stage of Poland Apache deal is close and Chinook may be next
30th July 2024
Boeing has seen a renewed demand for the Apache attack helicopter with Poland and Australia becoming customers, while India, the UK, the US, the Netherlands and Egypt have also bought new aircraft or upgraded platforms.
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Air Warfare
NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability moves ahead with development contracts
26th July 2024
The Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) programme is a transnational effort across NATO to replace a range of helicopters which are expected to begin retiring from the mid-2030s.
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Naval Warfare
India pauses self-reliance in defence manufacture as it turns back to international OEMs
26th July 2024
Maritime security concerns has led India to delay its pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing and procurement as it makes urgent orders from international OEMs due to maritime security concerns.
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Training
Royal Jordanian Air Force takes delivery of five new Bell 505 aircraft at Farnborough
25th July 2024
The five helicopters complete an order of 10 Bell 505s placed in 2022.
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Defence Notes
UK orders more Martlet missiles and plays down defence review delay fears
24th July 2024
The UK’s Strategic Defence Review has been initiated by the new Labour Government following 14 years of Conservative Party-led governments.
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Air Warfare
Bell waits for imminent FLRAA Milestone B decision
23rd July 2024
Bell won FLRAA in late 2022. Since the cancellation of FARA earlier this year, it has committed more resources to the programme, with an eye on the possibility it could fulfil many Black Hawk replacement requirements worldwide
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Air Warfare
Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment
23rd July 2024
The ability to double the range and double the speed of conventional rotorcraft is a game changer for the challenges on the European continent.
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Air Warfare
FIA 2024: Looking to sixth-generation fighters and the New Medium Helicopter programme
18th July 2024
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 is the even-year event where the biggest and the best present their efforts, and while the possibility of a roll-out or surprise curtain reveal remain slim, there are big programmes still being competed for.
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Training
Rheinmetall receives rocket order from German armed forces for Tiger helicopters
17th July 2024
The Tiger attack helicopter was developed for the French and German armies, prior to also being procured by Spain and Australia, with a total of 185 ordered. Germany, however, has planned to retire its 55-strong fleet.
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Air Warfare
India expands ammunition production with Adani–Thales collaboration
10th July 2024
Adani Defence & Aerospace has teamed up with Thales Belgium to manufacture and assemble NATO-standard 70mm calibre ammunition, strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production.
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Air Warfare
Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
8th July 2024
Further to learnings and technology developed through the first two phases of the RWUAS programme, Leonardo is now creating a 2-3t demonstration aircraft that will have modularity at its core.
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Air Warfare
Boeing lines up helicopter deals and delivers first US Army CH-47F Block II
3rd July 2024
Boeing is nearing the end of its new-build V-22 but is set to sign new Apache orders, as well as progressing MH-139 and new generation Chinook helicopter efforts.
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Air Warfare
First two T901 improved engines delivered for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters
30th June 2024
The Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) is the US Army’s effort to build a 50% more powerful and 25% more fuel-efficient engine for its Black Hawk and Apache fleets.
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Defence Notes
In depth: US and China’s complex arms race over Taiwan
28th June 2024
The US and China have been engaging in a complex game of mutual deterrence over Taiwan in a race that features a bewildering range of different equipment.
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Air Warfare
AW609 titlrotor programme completes ship trial and looks to next phase
26th June 2024
The first Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor production aircraft made its maiden flight on 13 October 2022 which included an initial inflight evaluation of systems and general handling and it has now completed a ship trial.
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Air Warfare
Leonardo’s AW249 to enhance Italian Army capabilities and target export market
20th June 2024
Leonardo’s new AW249 attack helicopter has made its international debut at Eurosatory 2024, with the Italian defence manufacturer noting it would provide unprecedented capabilities to the Italian Army.
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