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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.
Air Warfare
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).
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.
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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
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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Aerospace Forum Sweden 2012: Finnish helicopter battalion moves towards international operation readiness
6th June 2012
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Aerospace Forum Sweden 2012: Swedish NH90 fleet building flight hours
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Dillon Aero developing new Minigun Pod
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Dillon Aero has announced that it is developing a new Minigun Pod designed for use on close air support fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The …
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British Army Apache Block III upgrade decision expected in December
1st June 2012
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is expected to make a decision in December whether the British Army’s AH-64D Apache Longbow Mk I fleet is …
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Boeing continues international market push
1st June 2012
The cuts to the US defence budget mean that Boeing's defence business is now getting a quarter of its sales from the international market. Speaking …
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Aerospace Forum Sweden 2012: Sweden builds up Black Hawk expertise
1st June 2012
Sweden is rapidly building its UH-60M Black Hawk experience as it prepares for the deployment of the aircraft in March 2013. Sixteen pilots have now …
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Eurocopter, Heli-One introduce Team NORDSAR
31st May 2012
Eurocopter and Heli-One have unveiled a mission-tailored solution for Norway’s new search and rescue helicopter acquisition is now available with Team NORDSAR. The companies made …
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Kawasaki to leverage OH-1 technology in new utility helicopter
29th May 2012
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) says it will leverage the technology it developed for the OH-1 Ninja observation helicopter in the UH-X programme for the Japan …
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Selex Galileo selected for US Army Apache lasers
29th May 2012
Selex Galileo has revealed that it has been awarded an €18 million ($23.5M) contract by prime contractor Lockheed Martin to upgrade the laser targeting capabilities …
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Selex Galileo wins UK MOD HD turret contract
28th May 2012
Selex Galileo has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to supply 20 Titan 385ES-HD electro-optic turrets …
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US Coast Guard to purchase SAR helicopter for Malta
28th May 2012
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has launched a programme to buy a second-hand SAR helicopter for use by the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) …
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Iranian Army to begin operational trials of indigenously upgraded AH-1 Cobra
25th May 2012
Iran is to begin operational trials of an indigenously upgraded AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter, it has emerged. According to the Iranian FARS news agency, the …
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Enterprise Ventures wins MH-60S CSTRS contract
25th May 2012
Enterprise Ventures Corporation (EVC) has announced that it has been awarded a contract from Naval Surface Warfare Centre - Panama City Division (NSWC-PCD) to build …
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Eurocopter, Turbomeca open Mexican training centre
24th May 2012
Eurocopter de México and Turbomeca México have signed a cooperation agreement for the training of helicopter maintenance technicians and recently opened their first joint training …
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L-3 Wescam wins INGRESS EO/IR contract
24th May 2012
L-3 Wescam has announced that it has been awarded an in-service support contract from Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the Canadian …
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Heli-Pacific 2012: Australia hoping to soon restart Tiger flights
24th May 2012
The Australian Army is hoping the Eurocopter Tiger Armed Reconnaissance helicopter will soon return to flying operations following the grounding of the fleet after fumes …
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ITEC 2012: UK Defence Helicopter Flying School begins simulated gunnery training using new Virtalis system
23rd May 2012
Virtalis has delivered a new gunnery module for use by the UK's Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS).The module, being displayed at ITEC in London, is …
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Heli-Pacific 2012: Australia to get early MH-60Rs
23rd May 2012
Australia has accelerated the delivery schedule of its new MH-60R naval combat helicopter after securing some early production slots from the US Navy (USN), it …
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SOFIC 2012: BAE furthers APKWS testing
23rd May 2012
BAE Systems has tested its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) using the M282 warhead during tests at Eglin AFB in Florida. The testing took …
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![Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight]()
Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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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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![Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight]()
Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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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
