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.
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.
The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.
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.
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.
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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9th February 2022
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9th February 2022
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8th February 2022
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4th February 2022
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3rd February 2022
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2nd February 2022
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2nd February 2022
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2nd February 2022
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2nd February 2022
Five extra H135s are being supplied by Airbus to the UK MoD.
1st February 2022
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1st February 2022
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31st January 2022
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31st January 2022
Northrop Grumman is providing 26 Link 16 A-kits each for AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom production aircraft.
28th January 2022
The Light Utility Helicopter being built in India by HAL will include heating and ventilation from French company Liebherr.
28th January 2022
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27th January 2022
At a time of rising peer and near-peer threats, enduring force readiness has never been more important for western militaries.
26th January 2022
Malaysia's air force is leasing four AW139 helicopters, and the first two were received last month.
26th January 2022
Following a surge in helicopter orders for 2021 compared to 2020, Airbus thinks it will take two to three years before sales return to pre-COVID-19 levels.