Defence Helicopter
The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.
Air Warfare
Airbus predicts two-year wait for helicopter market recovery
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.
Air Warfare
Malaysia receives first leased AW139 helicopters
Malaysia's air force is leasing four AW139 helicopters, and the first two were received last month.
Digital Battlespace
Sea Tigers to fly with SOVERON
New shipborne helicopters for the German Navy will be equipped with software-defined radios.
Air Warfare
Pakistan Navy inducts Sea Kings and Chinese-built frigate
The Pakistan Navy has been boosted by the arrival of its most advanced warship ever, as well as second-hand Sea King naval helicopters.
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Defence Helicopter
The Lifesaver - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
The RAF's Chinook earned its reputation as a lifesaver among British troops during the conflict in Afghanistan.
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Air Warfare
MD-530F+ Attack Helicopters delivered to Lebanon
18th November 2021
Six MD-530F+ Attack Helicopters have been delivered to the Lebanese Air Force, following the initial order in 2017.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2021: Leonardo puts AW609 in the spotlight
17th November 2021
A prototype AW609 performed its debut trade show demonstration flight and there is a hint of Saudi interest — but what about the potential sale of tiltrotors to the UAE?
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Air Show 2021: Kuwaiti H225M problems are resolved, says Airbus
16th November 2021
Airbus says that technical problems with Kuwait-bound H225Ms, identified in early 2020, have been overcome.
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE Apaches to receive local repair and sustainment
15th November 2021
Proposed deal between EDGE subsidiary and Lockheed Martin would localise support for the Apache fire control system in the UAE.
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Defence Helicopter
UK to buy up to 44 aircraft under draft plan for New Medium Helicopter acquisition
12th November 2021
Key details of the UK's New Medium Helicopter programme have emerged.
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines welcomes final five Black Hawks
11th November 2021
Delivery of five S-70i helicopters to the Philippines marks the completion of a 16-aircraft order.
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Defence Helicopter
Czechs to receive Viper training device
11th November 2021
FMS contract modification for Czech Republic covers one training device for the AH-1Z helicopter.
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin finds Indian partner for MH-60R support
11th November 2021
Lockheed Martin has contracted Rossel Techsys, based in Bengaluru, to support the delivery of MH-60R helicopters to India.
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Air Warfare
China’s AHL programme inches forward
11th November 2021
China's progress on the heavylift AHL has been far less than rapid, but it is claimed a contract was recently signed to push things along.
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Air Warfare
Rostec’s modernised rotorcraft takes maiden voyage
10th November 2021
The modernised Ka-226T flew for the first time during flight tests at the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Centre.
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Defence Helicopter
Israelis fine-tune King Stallion requirements
5th November 2021
Israel has FMS approval to buy new CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters — but certain important details still need to be defined.
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Defence Helicopter
DART Aerospace receives SkyCannon certification for Black Hawk
5th November 2021
A third DART Aerospace helicopter type will now be equipped with the SkyCannon Fire Attack System
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Air Warfare
India gives green light for Do 228 upgrade and light helicopter procurement
3rd November 2021
Hindustan Aeronautics will upgrade Indian maritime patrol aircraft and provide LUH rotary-wing platforms.
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Defence Helicopter
FMS Apaches to receive RF interferometers
2nd November 2021
Lockheed Martin is making RF interferometer hardware for installation aboard AH-64E helicopters operated by three FMS customers.
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Defence Helicopter
Peru receives overhauled Mi-17 helicopters
29th October 2021
The Peruvian Air Force has received six overhauled Mi-17-1V military transport helicopters.
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Defence Helicopter
Franco-German team carries on support for Tiger simulators
28th October 2021
Rheinmetall and Thales will sustain 20 modern Tiger simulators for France and Germany.
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Training
Read the latest Military Training and Simulation Handbook
27th October 2021
The Military Training and Simulation Handbook Issue 17 covers the global T&S industry and provides detailed information on airborne, ground and naval equipment, devices and systems.
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Defence Helicopter
RN Wildcat fires Martlet for first time on operations
25th October 2021
RN Wildcat helicopters can carry up to 20 Martlet missiles for use against stationary and moving targets.
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Defence Helicopter
PZL Świdnik aims for ‘polonised’ AW139
25th October 2021
Polish manufacturer seeks a bigger piece of the pie for AW139 production.
