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.
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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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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Defence Helicopter
Northrop Grumman to explore potential new avionics for Venom and Viper
5th July 2022
New IDIQ deal for Northrop Grumman opens up potential avenues to improve avionics on AH-1Z and UH-1Y attack helicopters.
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Air Warfare
India flight tests ALH with folding rotor blades
5th July 2022
HAL's latest efforts with segmented rotor blades could see the Dhruv helicopter return to favour in the Indian Navy.
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Defence Helicopter
Poland set to sign 32-aircraft AW149 contract
30th June 2022
Poland will host a ceremony to mark a contract for AW149 helicopters, with a 32-aircraft deal representing a major boost to the country's military modernisation efforts.
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Air Warfare
Malaysian Army tests its MD 530G helicopters
29th June 2022
Malaysia is now operating the MD 530G light helicopter, while the first CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft conversion has arrived home.
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Defence Helicopter
US Army and Sikorsky agree $2.3 billion UH-60 Black Hawk multiyear deal
28th June 2022
The US Army has agreed a deal with Sikorsky for a tenth UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter multiyear production contract.
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Air Warfare
UK RAF finds Guardian for aerial threat protection
28th June 2022
RAF approves the Guardian system for improved detection and management of aerial threats.
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Air Warfare
Australia receives final CH-47F Chinooks
27th June 2022
Deliveries of Australian Chinooks is now complete, while those of F-35As have now reached 50.
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus tight-lipped on Cypriot H145M helicopter order
24th June 2022
The Cypriot government is reportedly close to ordering H145M helicopters from Airbus, replacing Mi-35s due to be sold to Serbia.
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Air Warfare
Thai army procures second-hand UH-60As from US
23rd June 2022
To replace retired UH-1H helicopters, Thailand's army has turned to the US for refurbished Black Hawks.
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Defence Helicopter
Eurosatory 2022: NATO allies sign up for Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability concept phase
20th June 2022
By their admission, NATO allies' plans to develop a new vertical-lift capability are a few years behind the Future Vertical Lift programme in the US.
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2022: Leonardo expands surveillance capabilities with TMMR
17th June 2022
Leonardo claims that its new AESA radar can deliver 360° coverage for air and land defence, battlefield surveillance, vehicle protection and V-SHORAD.
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Defence Helicopter
Norway terminates NH90 helicopter contract, seeks full compensation
10th June 2022
Norway has decided to terminate its NH90 helicopter contract, citing failure of the aircraft to meet operational requirements.
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Defence Helicopter
MBDA launches Akeron tactical missile series
9th June 2022
MBDA has unveiled a new weapons family named Akeron.
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Defence Helicopter
US Army looks for ‘efficiencies’ to protect FARA production timeline
9th June 2022
The US Army has spoken of how it expects to manage the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft effort, after a delay in engine development had a knock-on effect on aircraft prototype flight tests.
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus pushes Racer derivative for NGRC and European independence
9th June 2022
Will a solution based on the Rapid and Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft demonstrator offer next-generation capabilities for NATO members seeking to replace about 1,000 helicopters in 2035-2040?
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Defence Helicopter
Germany finally picks Chinook for heavy-lift helicopter acquisition
6th June 2022
Germany has officially selected Boeing's CH-47F Chinook as its next heavy-lift helicopter.
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Defence Helicopter
Indra lands Tiger MkIII electronic defence contracts
2nd June 2022
Indra will take on electronic defence manufacturing of the Tiger MkIII helicopter.
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus H145M successfully fires Spike ER2 missile
2nd June 2022
The first firing of the Rafael Spike ER2 anti-tank guided missile from an Airbus H145M medium helicopter follows months of integration and development of the weapon.
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Defence Helicopter
Canada and Bell sign off on CH-146 helicopter midlife upgrade
1st June 2022
Canada's CH-146 Griffon helicopters are to receive a midlife extension upgrade.
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