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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]()
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]()
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
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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Lakota helicopter flies strong in National Capitol Region
17th August 2010
The Army extended the presence of the UH-72A Lakota Helicopter into the Military District of Washington, Aug. 11, as it replaced the UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter, …
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L-3 Link Simulation & Training awarded contract modification to build UH-60M simulators
17th August 2010
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has been awarded a contract modification from Computer Sciences Corporation to provide three UH-60M …
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UH-72A Lakota marks a new milestone with the US Army
17th August 2010
A US Army UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter operated at Fort Eustis, Va., is the first Lakota to log 1,000 flight hours, underscoring the growing …
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MD Helicopters delivers MD 902 to People's Republic of China
16th August 2010
MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) has announced the delivery of a new MD 902 to the Huaxi Village Group. The early delivery took place at a …
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Service members master Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques
16th August 2010
Marines aboard Okinawa and coastguardsmen from Hawaii broadened their skill sets as they participated in the 11-day Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Masters Course on Camp …
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The UH-72A Lakota Makes First Flight With US Army Security and Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package
13th August 2010
The first flight of the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) equipped with the Security and Support Battalion (S&S Battalion) Mission Equipment Package (MEP) occurred …
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Lockheed Martin delivers TOPSCENE Tactical Terrain Visualization System to the UK
13th August 2010
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the TOPSCENE Tactical Terrain Visualization System, a mission planning and rehearsal software package, to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense (MoD) …
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Helicopters launch from USS Peleliu in support of Pakistan relief efforts
13th August 2010
Two Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launched from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu …
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SAIC awarded $49m contract to support US Navy's Military Sealift Command
11th August 2010
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the US Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC), Washington, D.C., to …
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Iraq: technical support services
9th August 2010
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of contractor logistics support for various helicopters for an …
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2010 International Sea King Symposium
9th August 2010
Vector Aerospace Corporation is receiving a tremendous show of support from members of the international SEA KING / S61 operator and support community in preparing …
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Colombia: UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters
6th August 2010
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Colombia of 9 UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters and associated equipment, …
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ESCO announces $35m T-700 contract award at VACCO
6th August 2010
ESCO Technologies Inc. today announced that VACCO Industries has been awarded a five-year contract worth up to $35 million to supply T-700 anti-icing valves for …
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ESCO announces $35m T-700 contract award at VACCO
5th August 2010
ESCO Technologies Inc. today announced that VACCO Industries has been awarded a five-year contract worth up to $35 million to supply T-700 anti-icing valves for …
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The DGA delivers the second French Navy EC225
5th August 2010
The Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) delivered the French Navy's second search and rescue (SECMAR) EC225 on July 23. These aircraft were ordered in December …
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AgustaWestland congratulates Canadian Forces 442 Squadron on winning international award for daring glacier rescue
5th August 2010
AgustaWestland has congratulated members of the Canadian Forces 442 Squadron based Canadian Forces Base Comox, British Columbia, for winning this year's Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue …
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Afghan choppers fire 60 rockets in training
4th August 2010
The Afghan Air Force performed its first Mi-17 helicopter live-fire exercise at Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) on August 1, 2010. This was the first …
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Boeing CH-47F Chinook fielded by US Army's 10th Mountain Division
3rd August 2010
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter was fielded July 30 by the US Army's B Company, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th …
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CH-53K helicopter program achieves successful Critical Design review
3rd August 2010
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced today the successful completion of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Critical Design Review (CDR) event, signaling the program is ready …
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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
