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B-52 modernisation, Sentinel, MH-139A, T-7A and Air Force One replacement are among the US Air Force programmes the GAO says remain at risk of further schedule slips and cost growth due to acquisition and management challenges.

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Elbit Systems receives ROK HMD system order

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Elbit Systems will supply advanced Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) systems for the Republic of Korea (RoK) Army’s Surion helicopter under a follow-on order announced on …

SOCOM seeks Little Bird cockpit upgrade

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SOCOM seeks Little Bird cockpit upgrade

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US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has approached industry to help upgrade the cockpit of the A/MH-6 Mission Enhanced Little Bird (MELB) helicopter.    On 8 …

SOCOM develops DVE avionics for helicopters

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SOCOM develops DVE avionics for helicopters

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Three companies have been chosen to develop a synthetic-vision system for US Special Forces helicopters, to counter brownouts and degraded visual conditions (DVE), it has …

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Ex-Jordanian Cobras enter service in Pakistan

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The Pakistan Army Aviation (PAA) has recently inducted eight former Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters into service. The gunships’ arrival has …

New Zealand evaluates cost of NH90 lightning strike

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New Zealand evaluates cost of NH90 lightning strike

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The cost of repairing a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 tactical transport helicopter (TTH) that was struck by lightning is likely to run …

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Moog joins Team Valor as flight control system expert

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Moog has been announced as the newest addition to Team Valor for the Bell V-280 Valor helicopter programme. The company has been selected to design, …

Canada considers Cyclone alternatives

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Canada considers Cyclone alternatives

10th October 2013

The Canadian government has confirmed meetings are underway with rival aircraft manufacturers to determine the future of the troubled CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter project (MHP).  …

Indonesian helicopter issues denied by Eurocopter

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Indonesian helicopter issues denied by Eurocopter

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Technical issues have grounded much of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) Puma/Super Puma fleet in recent months, it has emerged. TNI-AU sources told Shephard that electrical …

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Downturn in light military rotorcraft sales predicted

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