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Land Warfare

Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.

Air Warfare

Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter

The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.

Defence Notes

Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan

The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.

Air Warfare

Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme

Airbus has been advancing development of its uncrewed MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps, with a decision on the programme expected in early 2026.

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Training

UK Wildcat helicopter weapons training and digitisation reaches next stage

8th November 2022

The Wildcat Integrated Support and Training programme has reached its next stage with implementation of a Weapons Loading System trainer at the Royal Navy's Yeovilton base. The MoD is also experimenting with digitisation of the AW159 Wildcat helicopter.
Defence Helicopter

UK New Medium Helicopter field narrows as programme moves to next phase

8th November 2022

The second half of the UK New Medium Helicopter competition is on. Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin are required to provide more detailed proposals and to demonstrate domestic social and economic values of their offers.
Uncrewed Vehicles

DARPA/Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter goes pilotless for logistics and rescue missions

7th November 2022

Without pilots on board, the autonomous Black Hawk helicopter performed long-endurance medical resupply while navigating between mountain ranges.
Training

US awards helicopter training contracts for domestic and international programmes

4th November 2022

The US Navy has awarded contracts for training equipment to support the USMC's CH-53K programme and the Czech Republic's UH-1Y and AH-1Z fleets.
Air Warfare

US donates helicopters to El Salvador for peacekeeping mission

4th November 2022

El Salvador's military has received four MD 530 helicopters as part of a US State Department donation to support the Central American country's United Nations commitments in Mali.
Training

Jordan boosts helicopter training with Bell 505

3rd November 2022

The Royal Jordanian Air Force has agreed to acquire ten Model 505 training helicopters from Bell
Air Warfare

KAI receives development contract for Korean marines' attack helicopter

2nd November 2022

KAI's contract to develop a home-grown marine attack helicopter for South Korea's marine corps means the service will not field a dedicated tandem-seat design such as the Apache or Viper.
Air Warfare

Royal Navy AW159 Wildcat completes missile tests at sea

31st October 2022

During the one-month-long campaign, the RN AW159 Wildcat HMA helicopters operated with seven different weapon loads configurations and test-fired Martlet LMM missiles for the first time in frontline conditions.
Air Warfare

Royal Air Force to extend C-130J support contract with Serco

28th October 2022

Under the contract extension, Serco will continue supporting Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules operations with engine and associated equipment repairs until the fleet retires in 2023.
Defence Helicopter

Demand for MH-60R helicopter 'never higher', Lockheed Martin says

27th October 2022

Norway, Sweden and Spain are three European countries interested in buying the US MH-60R maritime helicopter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.