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CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender on the modern battlefield
From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the workhorse of many armies and air forces in the 2020s.
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DSEI 2023: Leonardo UK bolsters Yeovil site in preparation for New Medium Helicopter programme
'For us, it’s building helicopters, not just assembling. It’s not only about NMH but about enduring social value in terms of exports from the UK,' Leonardo UK told Shephard at DSEI 2023.
Air Warfare
Ukraine lessons: is bringing an attack helicopter to a missile fight too dangerous?
According to multiple OSINT sources, Russian forces have lost possibly as many as 200 rotary-wing aircraft since February 2022. Some of these occurred in early high-profile operations, but most have been attrition casualties during the ongoing fighting. Shephard analyses the nature of these losses, and what lessons NATO attack helicopter operators should draw.
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Leonardo and UK MoD unveil rotary-wing UAS at DSEI 2023
The design selected for the Rotary Wing Uncrewed Autonomous System is best suited for maritime operations.
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CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender on the modern battlefield
From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the workhorse of many armies and air forces in the 2020s.
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DSEI 2023: Controp unveils Smart Vision AI software for EO/IR payloads
Controp Precision Technologies unveiled its Smart Vision AI software for enhancing the level of autonomy and automation for a variety of surveillance and reconnaissance missions at DSEI 2023.
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Boeing CH-47F Chinook Helicopter Fielded by US Army's 1st Cavalry Division
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Boeing announced today that its CH-47F Chinook helicopter has been fielded by Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry …
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Sikorsky flies first CH-148 Cyclone
17th November 2008
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Eaton Gets New Business From Boeing In Support Of US Army Helicopter Contract
17th November 2008
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Bell awarded $12M contract modification for H-1 upgrade program
14th November 2008
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GKN Aerospace delivers first state-of-the-art Future Lynx airframe on schedule
14th November 2008
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Lockheed Martin's Pathfinder system completes first flight on HH-60L Black Hawk medevac helicopter
13th November 2008
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Successful first test firing of new Thales laser-guided air-to-ground rocket
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UK: Early completion for Sea Kings at Vector Fleetlands
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Onboard Systems to design and develop cargo hook for Bell 429 program
13th November 2008
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Bell Helicopter Standardizes on DS PLM Solutions to Maximize Efficiency and Improve Compliance Efforts
13th November 2008
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Middle East's biggest helicopter show opens today
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All change for the Army's Blue Eagles
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Iraqi Air Force adds four new Mi-17s
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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Cutting-Edge Sensor for U.S. Army Apache Helicopters
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EADS Defence & Security supports German helicopters
6th November 2008
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Barco mission displays selected for 'Panther' helicopter upgrade
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services Announces Multimillion-Dollar Contract to Upgrade Colombian Black Hawks
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Elbit Systems to Equip IAF Blackhawk and CH 53 Helicopters With Advanced Helmet Mounted Systems
4th November 2008
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced it has been awarded a contract to supply ANVIS/HUD systems for the Israeli Air Force Blackhawk ("Yanshuf") and CH 53 ("Yasur") …
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Leonardo and UK MoD unveil rotary-wing UAS at DSEI 2023
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DSEI 2023: Leonardo UK bolsters Yeovil site in preparation for New Medium Helicopter programme
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DSEI 2023: Lockheed to produce about 40% of Black Hawks on UK soil if it wins NMH contest
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DSEI 2023: Leonardo UK bolsters Yeovil site in preparation for New Medium Helicopter programme
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Ukraine lessons: is bringing an attack helicopter to a missile fight too dangerous?
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Leonardo and UK MoD unveil rotary-wing UAS at DSEI 2023
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How Brazil will invest over $10 billion in new defence programmes
