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Does the increase in US firepower in the Middle East indicate another Iran strike?

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The presence of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Persian Gulf means additional naval and aerial capabilities, which provides the US with multiple attacking options.

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Bell advances to next stage of US Army’s aviator training programme competition

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The US Army plans to award a contract through its Flight School Next competition to replace its UH-72A Lakota by late 2026.

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Cobham acquires full ownership of FBH

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Cobham announced on 15 July the acquisition of Bristow Helicopter’s 50% share in their FBH joint venture for £74 million. The move is aimed at …

 Eurocopter demonstrates low-noise helicopter landings

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Eurocopter demonstrates low-noise helicopter landings

15th July 2013

Eurocopter has demonstrated new landing procedures that significantly reduce a helicopter’s perceived sound footprint as part of the Green Rotorcraft Integrated Technology Demonstrator programme. The …

Germany selects EC645 T2 LUH for special forces

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Germany selects EC645 T2 LUH for special forces

11th July 2013

The German Federal Ministry of Defense (MoD) has selected Eurocopter’s EC645 T2 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) for Germany’s Special Forces Command. The MoD has signed …

EC225 fix approved by EASA

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EC225 fix approved by EASA

9th July 2013

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved Eurocopter’s interim fix to the main gearbox (MGB) problem that has grounded the North Sea EC225 fleet …

Watchdog warns about DoD Afghan Mi-17 purchase

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Watchdog warns about DoD Afghan Mi-17 purchase

9th July 2013

The Pentagon has approved the purchase of 30 Russian made Mi-17 helicopters for an Afghan special unit, despite warnings from a government watchdog the deal …

Night Flight Concepts to continue Bell Helicopter NVG inspections

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Night Flight Concepts to continue Bell Helicopter NVG inspections

9th July 2013

Night Flight Concepts have received an extended night vision goggle (NVG) inspection contract from Bell Helicopter. The company announced the contract extension on 8 July. …

 Crowsnest edges closer to assessment phase

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Crowsnest edges closer to assessment phase

9th July 2013

After a two-year delay in funding, the UK’s development of a new helicopter-based early warning radar system is gathering momentum – although critical capability gaps …

Australia seeks MK 54 Torpedoes for MH-60R helicopters

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Australia seeks MK 54 Torpedoes for MH-60R helicopters

4th July 2013

The Australian Department of Defence has expressed interest in acquiring 100 MK 54 All-Up-Round Torpedoes from the US government in a possible foreign military sale …

First Australian MH-60R Seahawk Romeo takes flight

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First Australian MH-60R Seahawk Romeo takes flight

3rd July 2013

The first MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopter in production for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed its first test flight at Sikorsky’s Production Facility in …

Russia revives $4.3 billion Iraq arms deal

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Russia revives $4.3 billion Iraq arms deal

3rd July 2013

Russia plans to deliver ten Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters to Iraq within the next few months, it has been revealed. Speaking to Russian press …

Spirit AeroSystems wins CH-53K structures contract

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Spirit AeroSystems wins CH-53K structures contract

1st July 2013

Spirit AeroSystems is to supply Sikorsky with the major structural cockpit and cabin components of four additional CH-53K heavy lift helicopters as part of a …

First USAF Ospreys arrive in UK

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First USAF Ospreys arrive in UK

30th June 2013

The first US Air Force Special Operations Command CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to be permanently based in the UK have arrived at RAF Mildenhall, England. …

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