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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.
Training
Vrgineers showcases Apache and F-35 classroom trainer at I/ITSEC 2022
Vrgineers' classroom training solutions include Apache, F-35 and F-16 variants. They can offer training opportunities for customers who sign contracts for advanced aircraft but have to wait until platforms and full mission simulators arrive.
Air Warfare
Austria doubles down on Leonardo helicopter procurement
Austria will procure an additional 18 AW169 helicopters for multirole and training purposes from Italy.
Defence Helicopter
US joins NATO allies in European helicopter air assault exercise
American, Dutch and Polish rotary-wing assets were involved in large-scale operations practising cargo and personnel transport and drops, and other operations.
Naval Warfare
How the USS Gerald R Ford's new tech is proving the critics wrong
USS Gerald R Ford is the largest, most expensive and most advanced aircraft carrier ever built and has successfully deployed a raft of new technologies on its first operational deployment.
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I/ITSEC 2022: MVRsimulation joint fires trainer makes accreditation progress
MVRsimulation's mixed reality (MR) system is designed to provide a quick-deployment capability for joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) and forward observers.
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I/ITSEC 2022: Putting the USAF Pilot Training Next effort to the test
The US Pilot Training Next 2.5 scheme has seemed a great success, but new assessment evaluation results provide hard data.
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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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Air Warfare
Netherlands receives first upgraded Apache E model
26th October 2022
Upgrading the Royal Netherlands Air Force Apaches to the AH-64E V6 model will increase the fleet's attack power, versatility and situational awareness.
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Defence Notes
What can the UK do to stop former pilots helping China?
24th October 2022
While new legislations and penalties may help deter some former Royal Air Force pilots from training Chinese personnel, the UK should realise it has played a role in alienating its retirees and needs to better look after its people, experts say.
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Defence Helicopter
AW609 makes maiden flight but UAE deal still in the dark
19th October 2022
The AW609 has hit a new milestone but Leonardo remains unable to share additional information about a UAE order for the tiltrotor.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2022: UK to receive Honeywell engines for extended-range Chinook helicopters
13th October 2022
Honeywell is supplying T55-GA-714A engines to the UK via the FMS programme.
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Air Warfare
Boeing keeps Australian Chinooks flying, and excitedly awaits Apaches
7th October 2022
Boeing Defence Australia is heavily involved in helicopter maintenance in Australia, and that will only accelerate when Apaches are introduced.
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Training
Simthetiq to help in French NH90 training modernisation
4th October 2022
An agreement between Simthetiq and Sogitec will see the delivery of ship models for immersive training with the NH90 for the French Army and French Navy.
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Air Warfare
India inducts first Fierce light attack helicopters
4th October 2022
A 'mere' 18 years after the platform was conceived by HAL, India's military has inducted its first examples of the Light Combat Helicopter.
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Air Warfare
Bell counts down to upgraded CH-146 Griffon first flight in 2023
3rd October 2022
Upgraded RCAF CH-146 Griffon helicopters are to be outfitted with better engines and avionics.
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Training
Meteksan to deliver helicopter rescue training system for Turkey
3rd October 2022
The comprehensive helicopter underwater training system project completed by Meteksan Defence will allow the Turkish Naval Forces to train for various water-based emergency missions.
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Training
Inzpire and RAF to run major tactical interoperability exercise
29th September 2022
This year's Exercise Cobra Warrior was the largest exercise in UK airspace for two years and saw the participation of 80 aircraft from international allies.
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus confirms ‘door still open’ for Germany to join Tiger MkIII upgrade
23rd September 2022
Much has been said of Germany's indecision over the European Tiger MkIII attack helicopter programme, but an option to join the upgrade remains.
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Air Warfare
KAI floats MC-X transport and carrier-based KF-21N concepts
23rd September 2022
Buoyed by successes on the international market, South Korean aerospace firm KAI aims high with new transport aircraft and carrier-borne fighter ideas.
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Training
Boeing raises HATS for Australian helicopter pilots
21st September 2022
Training of helicopter pilots and aircrew continues apace for the Australian navy and army at Nowra.
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Air Warfare
HAL hopes its small steps will get larger as it eyes export markets
21st September 2022
HAL of India has not really broken into the export market, but it has high expectations of itself.
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Air Warfare
Australia formally orders a dozen more Romeos
20th September 2022
The Royal Australian Navy requires extra MH-60R helicopters under Project Sea 9100 Phase 1.
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Defence Helicopter
Brazil signs off on huge H125 helicopter order
16th September 2022
Brazilian armed forces training has been given a significant boost with a new order for Airbus H125 helicopters.
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Air Warfare
AeroVironment reveals all-electric UAS
13th September 2022
The new all-electric AeroVironment UAS helicopter, named VAPOR 55 MX, has an increased endurance and expanded payload capacity.
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Training
Philippine Black Hawk training remains on track
12th September 2022
S-70i Black Hawk flight simulator training for the Philippine Air Force is in progress at CAE’s Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre.
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2022: Poland surprises with size of Apache request
12th September 2022
Poland aims to order three times as many AH-64E attack helicopters as previously expected.
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