Defence Helicopter
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Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
Ongoing discussions between Greece and Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael to acquire Spyder air defence systems underscored the resilience of international business ties despite geopolitical tensions.
The UK signed a $150 million contract for six Airbus H145 helicopters to enhance military operations in Brunei and Cyprus, replacing aging Puma HC2s. At the same time, questions remain over the fate of the New Medium Helicopter programme amidst uncertainties surrounding procurement plans and delivery timelines.
Both helicopter types will provide a step change in Singapore’s helicopter lift capability.
As Serbia considers a multi-billion-euro deal for French Rafale fighter jets, its move towards Western arms has signalled a significant departure from its reliance on Russian equipment, reflecting broader shifts in global defence procurement.
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
29th June 2011
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced today its OH-58 Block II demonstrator successfully proved hover out of ground effect performance that exceeds the maximum …
29th June 2011
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has received a new order for its Black Hawk …
28th June 2011
The French defence procurement agency, the DGA, has delivered the first of 16 newly upgraded Panther helicopters back to the French Navy. The first of …
28th June 2011
Avinor AS, the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) for Norway, has selected Sensis Corporation to deploy an Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) system for …
28th June 2011
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has revealed interest from the United Arab Emirates government in the purchase of five UH-60M Black Hawks for …
28th June 2011
Brittany-based 34 Flotille of the French Navy has marked 100,000 flight hours on the Alouette III and the Westland Lynx. The milestone was marked on …
27th June 2011
The Canadian Forces (CF) has reportedly bought nine of the VH-71s purchased for the US Presidential 'Marine One' helicopter programme. The airframes, which have been …
27th June 2011
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products was awarded a $286 million contract by the US Army for the production of the Hydra-70 air-to-ground rocket. General …
27th June 2011
Since the signature of the contract with the Qatar Ministry of Defense two years ago, DCI was in charge of executing major overhaul on 11 …
27th June 2011
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Italian Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 NFH helicopter. The Italian Navy has …
26th June 2011
Ruag has developed a pod that could give civil helicopters protection from surface-to-air missiles when operating in hostile environments. The company has developed and EASA-certified …
25th June 2011
Foreign interest in French military helicopter training could lead to further helicopter purchases by the private company running the service. Helidax, the private finance initiative …
24th June 2011
SELEX Galileo has successfully completed the first significant development milestone on the Common Defensive Aids System Technology Demonstrator Programme (CDAS TDP). CDAS TDP is an …
24th June 2011
Eurocopter signed today with the Malaysian Ministry of Defence a cooperation contract related to the supply of 12 EC725 helicopters, to be operated by the …
24th June 2011
The first upgraded Puma Mk2 helicopter developed by Eurocopter in a life extension programme for the UK’s Royal Air Force performed its initial flight this …
24th June 2011
Today at the International Paris Air Show, Olivier Andriès, Chairman and CEO of Turbomeca (Safran group) and Régis Magnac, Director of RTE, company in charge …
24th June 2011
Eurocopter today received a letter of intent from Aerotree Defence & Services Sdn Bhd for the supply of three EC135s in a training and light …
24th June 2011
Eurocopter and the German Federal Ministry of Defence today signed a contract to upgrade 12 German Armed Forces NH90 tactical transport helicopters (TTH) for quick-change, …
23rd June 2011
The latest version of the US Marine Corp's Cobra attack helicopter is set to make its first operational deployment at sea. Four AH-1Z 'Zulu' Cobras …