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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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: RAF modernisation; Middle East UCAVs; and more
31st May 2022
Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Air Warfare
Netherlands acquires more AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from US
27th May 2022
The US State Department has approved a possible FMS to the Netherlands for AIM-9X Block II Missiles and related equipment, valued at around $117 million.
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Defence Helicopter
Egypt looks to bolster heavy-lift helo capability with Chinook
27th May 2022
Egypt has lodged a $2.6 billion FMS request with the US for 23 heavy-lift CH-47F helicopters.
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Defence Helicopter
Modification work begins on French Navy H160s for maritime SAR
27th May 2022
The first of six H160s is now being modified for French Navy SAR missions.
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Air Warfare
US, in prescribing Taiwan’s mission, rebuffs MH-60R sale
24th May 2022
The current administration in the US is proving less willing than Trump was to sell military equipment to Taiwan.
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky gains further work to support ‘exportable variant’ of CH-53K
20th May 2022
A new order from NAVAIR sees further work for Lockheed Martin on the Israeli order for CH-53K King Stallion helicopters.
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Training
Simthetiq to provide 3D model for RCAF CH-146 Griffon
20th May 2022
The new model for the Mission Rehearsal Tactical Trainer will provide CH-146 gunners and rear crew with an increased immersive and higher fidelity experience.
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Naval Warfare
India tests NASM-SR from helicopter for first time
20th May 2022
India is developing a new helicopter-launched anti-ship missile, which could be integrated on MH-60R helicopters on order from the US
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Training
South Korea to train with Bell 505
16th May 2022
The new helicopters will replace decades-old training platforms to train South Korean army and navy pilots.
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Defence Helicopter
First NH90 TTH of the year arrives for French Army
13th May 2022
A total of eight NH90 TTH transport helicopters are expected to be delivered to the French Army in 2022.
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Air Warfare
Swiss Air Force receives final Cougar helicopter
12th May 2022
RUAG has announced the completion of the Swiss Cougar modernisation programme, which lasted around three years.
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Defence Helicopter
USN orders support for advanced imaging sensors on Seahawks
11th May 2022
The USN has contracted Raytheon to support multi-spectral targeting systems installed on MH-60R and MH-60S Seahawk helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia seals MH-60R and AH-64E deals
11th May 2022
Replacing European-designed helicopters, Australia has turned back to the US for attack and naval rotorcraft.
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Air Warfare
China tests ‘mystery’ helicopter type, inducts Russian-built Mi-171s
9th May 2022
China claims first flight of 'innovative' new helicopter design, hinting at FVL-type technology developments for the long term. The PLA also continues to acquire Russian-built helicopters, with a recently disclosed order for the Mi-171Sh.
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Defence Notes
South Korea approves multiple projects including IFVs and missiles
4th May 2022
New weapons and capabilities for South Korea's army, navy and air force were approved at a recent defence meeting.
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Naval Warfare
Philippine Navy narrows its renewed search for OPVs
3rd May 2022
The ADAS 2022 exhibition in Manila threw up some updates on the Philippine Navy's quest for half a dozen OPVs.
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Defence Helicopter
Germany dismisses Chinook report but plans heavy-lift helicopter decision soon
28th April 2022
In another twist for Germany's heavy-lift helicopter acquisition, the MoD has questioned where information about selection of the CH-47F came from, dismissing such a claim and stating that an official announcement will happen soon.
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Air Warfare
India scraps Russian helicopter buy and looks at more Rudras
28th April 2022
As part of its indigenisation push, India is turning away from a planned purchase of Russian Mi-17 helicopters.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Ascent shakes up Shawbury and eyes overseas students
27th April 2022
Will the RAF follow the example of the Army Air Corps and Fleet Air Arm by venturing into rotary-only training at Shawbury?
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