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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Defence Helicopter
GE Aviation chases place in New Medium Helicopter programme
24th February 2022
Engine manufacturer GE Aviation emphasises maintenance and sustainable fuel benefits as it chases a place in the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.
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Air Warfare
India trains on MH-60Rs ahead of arrival midyear
24th February 2022
Indian personnel are currently training on three MH-60R helicopters in the US.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to build AH-6i helicopters for Thai army
24th February 2022
With cost being a factor, Thailand chose AH-6i helicopters instead of dedicated attack helicopters.
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Defence Helicopter
Military helicopter operators urge common HUMS standards
23rd February 2022
Delegates at a helicopter conference in London heard calls for common standards to be introduced for health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) on rotary-wing platforms.
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Defence Notes
Global defense industry to tap into Middle East market at Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show (Sponsored)
23rd February 2022
Taking place from 6-9 March 2022 in Riyadh, World Defense Show, the global stage for interoperability, will bring together the global industry for four action-packed days of exhibits, live demonstrations, conferences, and seminars.
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Air Warfare
India pushes ahead with Ka-31 AEW purchase
23rd February 2022
India's fleet of Ka-31 AEW helicopters is ageing, and new examples are needed to equip forthcoming warships.
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Defence Helicopter
Disarray engulfs Russian light/medium transport aircraft plans
22nd February 2022
Russian plans to field new light military transport aircraft are already in disarray after the crash of the prototype Il-112V in August 2021, and now even a stopgap measure to use Mi-26 helicopters may be stymied by Moscow’s aggression towards Ukraine.
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Air Warfare
NZ leads the pack with NH90 availability rates
22nd February 2022
Many countries are dissatisfied with their NH90 helicopters, but New Zealand seems to have found a recipe for success.
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Defence Helicopter
DoD seeks rapid integration of presidential helicopter simulators
18th February 2022
Sikorsky is to assist efforts to integrate and field simulators for the VH-92A helicopter.
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Defence Helicopter
AW149 undergoes weapons firing trials
17th February 2022
An AW149 helicopter test-fired unguided and laser-guided rockets in trials in an undisclosed European country.
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow 2022: European firms join forces on next-gen rotorcraft engine project
17th February 2022
A new working group of European engine manufacturers is assessing which technologies could help NATO to develop a new medium-lift helicopter.
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Digital Battlespace
Singapore Airshow 2022: Leonardo trusts Miysis to counter MANPADS proliferation
16th February 2022
Leonardo is pursuing export sales of the Miysis directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system which could rise in the face of MANPADS proliferation.
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow 2022: Asia-Pacific AH-1Z sales still on Bell’s radar
16th February 2022
Bell remains convinced it can make a breakthrough on AH-1Z Viper helicopter sales in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Air Warfare
Sikorsky gains King Stallion FMS contract modification for Israel
16th February 2022
Sikorsky will build for LRIP Lot 6 CH-53Ks for Israel under an FMS contract modification.
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow 2022: Safran and ST Engineering team up for sustainable fuel
16th February 2022
An MoU between Safran and ST Engineering offers potential green benefits for military helicopter operators.
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Air Warfare
Leonardo launches tender for AW249 helicopter transceivers
15th February 2022
Leonardo has announced its intention to issue a call for tender for TACAN transceivers for use on AW249 helicopters.
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow 2022: Airbus continues Japanese helicopter maintenance
15th February 2022
Airbus has secured five-year contract extensions to continue support for Japanese H225 and H135 helicopters.
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Defence Helicopter
Defiant X to be powered by new Honeywell turboshaft
14th February 2022
The HTS7500 develops 7,000hp, making it more powerful than the latest Honeywell engine powering the CH-47 Chinook.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: H225M to boost Singapore SAR missions
14th February 2022
The H225M will progressively take over roles of the elderly Super Puma, one of these being crucial search and rescue missions.
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