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Thales, SAVIC team for Chinese helicopter market

11th November 2014

Thales and Shanghai AVIC (SAVIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two companies offer joint solutions to the Chinese helicopter …

First EC725 accepted by Indonesian MoD

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First EC725 accepted by Indonesian MoD

10th November 2014

The first combat search and rescue (CSAR) EC725 helicopter has been accepted by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence from Airbus Helicopters. Following the installation of …

Indo Defence: First light attack helicopter delivered to Indonesian Army

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Indo Defence: First light attack helicopter delivered to Indonesian Army

7th November 2014

The first Fennec helicopter for the Indonesian Army’s light attack squadron has been delivered by Airbus Helicopters it was announced on 6 November. Twelve Fennec …

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Mi-8AMTSh-Vs built without Ukrainian content

7th November 2014

Russian Helicopters has severed ties with the Ukraine in the manufacture of Mi-8AMTSh-V tactical transport helicopters currently being built for the Russian Air Force’s Army …

Apache radar updated with maritime mode

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Apache radar updated with maritime mode

6th November 2014

Longbow LLC, the joint venture that manufactures the AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radar, is to upgrade the radars equipping the US Army’s new AH-64E helicopters …

Indo Defence: Indonesian Navy orders Panther helicopters

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Indo Defence: Indonesian Navy orders Panther helicopters

5th November 2014

The Indonesian Navy has ordered 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, with a contract announced for the purchase at Indo Defence on 5 …

New Zealand NH90 TTH fleet complete

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New Zealand NH90 TTH fleet complete

4th November 2014

The ninth and final NH90 tactical transport helicopter (TTH) has been delivered to the New Zealand Defence Force by NH Industries, the company announced on …

Lockheed details progress of MH-60R (video)

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Lockheed details progress of MH-60R (video)

4th November 2014

George Barton, vice president of business development for Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training talks to Shephard Media about the status of the MH-60R Romeo …

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Battling for the Apache

3rd November 2014

The turmoil between the Indian Army Aviation Corps (AAC) and Air Force (IAF), locked in a spat for years over who will operate attack helicopters, …

Mi-17V-5 helicopter deliveries to Afghanistan complete

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Mi-17V-5 helicopter deliveries to Afghanistan complete

30th October 2014

Deliveries of Mi-17V-5 military-transport helicopters to the Afghan National Army are now complete, with a total of 63 helicopters produced and delivered under the Russian-US …

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GD Canada awarded Peru Super Seasprite work

28th October 2014

General Dynamics Canada will upgrade four Peruvian Navy four SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters with an integrated mission system under a contract announced on 27 October. …

Boeing/Thales win Australian HATS programme

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Boeing/Thales win Australian HATS programme

24th October 2014

Australia has named a Boeing/Thales partnership as the winning tender for a new joint-service helicopter training system for its defence force worth $700 million. In …

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