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.
26th April 2010
Tyndall AFB, Florida - Air Force Rescue Coordination Center members here worked with National Park Service officials and Death Valley National Park rangers to rescue …
23rd April 2010
When Marines kick in doors and begin to put rounds down range, some insurgents flee -- a Huey pilot helped create a way to stop …
23rd April 2010
AVX Aircraft Company officials today announced that they have improved and expanded the company web site. Opened just last week at the Army’s AAAA annual …
21st April 2010
Columbia Helicopters is pleased to announce that it will soon deploy two additional Columbia Model 234 Chinook helicopters to the southern Pacific island nation of …
21st April 2010
G.I. Jobs has named American Eurocopter one of the United States' 2010 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers. The helicopter manufacturer debuts at number 49 on …
21st April 2010
American Eurocopter has been nominated for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The award honors employers who provide exceptional support to National Guard …
21st April 2010
AgustaWestland has announced on behalf of NH Industries the delivery of the first NH90 NFH helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Navy during an official ceremony …
21st April 2010
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan - When aircrews and pararescuemen of the 41st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron here get a category-alpha alert call, the HH-60 Pave Hawk they …
21st April 2010
Following a three-day cross-country delivery flight from Camp Pendleton, Calif., a freshly overhauled UH-1N Huey arrived here Friday evening to become the only maritime science …
20th April 2010
Raytheon Company and The Boeing Company fired the first Joint Air-to-Ground Missile during a test funded by the two companies. The weapon, fired from a …
19th April 2010
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Lockheed Martin have today announced the signing of a teaming agreement to compete jointly for the US Navy’s revived VXX Presidential …
19th April 2010
The Russian news agency TASS has reported the handover of the first Mi-35Ms to the Brazilian Air Force, the Força Aérea Brasileira. Three of the …
19th April 2010
A small group of Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marines fast roped out of two Navy …
17th April 2010
Sikorsky has broken cover on the US Army’s Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) programme, publicly unveiling its Light Tactical Helicopter (LTH) contender, which is based on …
16th April 2010
Raytheon Company and Emirates Advanced Investments (EAI) completed four ground-based guided flight tests of the TALON Laser-Guided Rocket. The TALON LGR is an affordable, semi-active …
16th April 2010
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. is collaborating with the US Army to develop an optionally piloted demonstrator Black Hawk helicopter, the company announced today from the AAAA …
16th April 2010
Becker Avionics is a proud participant in the US Army UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program, providing the Digital Airborne Audio and Intercom System …
16th April 2010
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has offered its X2 Technology Light Tactical Helicopter concept for the US Army's Armed Aerial Scout Program, the company announced today from …
16th April 2010
Raytheon Company and The Boeing Company completed a second series of captive flight tests for the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile competition. "This test proved that all …