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.
The development of a dual-feed version of the 30mm M230 LF Chain Gun could allow for rapid selection between different ammunition types for more versatile battlefield engagement.
The Lockheed Martin company plans to integrate the MATRIX system into the MX helicopter by 2025.
Italy’s ELT Group involvement in airborne electronic warfare initiatives, including developing systems for the Eurofighter Typhoon and future sixth-generation combat aircraft, has been focused on integrated sensing, non-kinetic effects and communications.
Operating under continuing resolutions would affect Patriot, Virginia-class, Columbia-class and B-21 programmes.
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.
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5th August 2009
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4th August 2009
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3rd August 2009
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31st July 2009
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31st July 2009
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31st July 2009
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31st July 2009
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30th July 2009
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30th July 2009
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30th July 2009
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30th July 2009
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29th July 2009
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29th July 2009
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28th July 2009
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28th July 2009
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27th July 2009
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