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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.
F-16 Fighting Falcon is currently passing through the developmental and operational testing phase under the VENOM-AFT programme.
Despite previous challenges in unifying procurement efforts across the Malaysian Armed Forces services, KAI has aimed to offer tailored Surion variants to fulfil specific requirements.
The deals signed ranged from submarine and aircraft support to the purchase of maritime patrol aircraft and anti-tank weapons.
The company believes its willingness to accommodate client requests, accept small orders and implement user feedback for continuous improvement has contributed to its success.
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
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5th November 2009
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4th November 2009
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4th November 2009
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3rd November 2009
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3rd November 2009
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2nd November 2009
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2nd November 2009
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1st November 2009
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30th October 2009
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30th October 2009
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30th October 2009
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30th October 2009
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30th October 2009
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29th October 2009
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29th October 2009
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