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Naval Warfare

Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions

The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.

Air Warfare

In focus: UK New Medium Helicopter programme down to one bidder

The end of the long procurement process could be in sight as both Airbus and Sikorsky pull out over bid criteria.

Digital Battlespace

US Army selects Northrop Grumman Athena sensor to improve threat detection capabilities for its aircraft

According to the supplier, Athena is a next-generation missile warning sensor that provides 360-degree situational awareness.

Naval Warfare

US doubles its presence in the Middle East to de-escalate tensions in the region

The Pentagon has increased its naval and aerial assets in the area due to Houthi and Hezbollah attacks.

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Circor Aerospace receives CH-47 Chinook landing gear contract from Boeing

17th September 2008

CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. (NYSE: CIR) announced today it has received a multi-year contract from The Boeing Company to supply landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook …
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Goodrich to evaluate effects of alternate fuels for USAF aircraft, including UH-60 and V-22

15th September 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from Universal Technology Corporation to evaluate the effects of using alternate fuels in Goodrich fuel measurement and management systems …
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Eurocopter successfully leads the first firing campaign of the HAD Tiger using the Spike missile

12th September 2008

As part of the development of the HAD (support and destruction helicopter) version of the Tiger, Eurocopter successfully completed a firing campaign using the Spike …
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UAE requests 14 UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares, value $774M

11th September 2008

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well …
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Egypt requests four UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares - total value $176M

10th September 2008

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well as associated equipment …
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Saudi Arabia requests 12 AH-64D Apache Longbows and associated spares - total value $598M

10th September 2008

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of AH-64D APACHE Longbow Helicopters as well as associated …
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Successful First Flight Completed at Sikorsky Hawk Works

10th September 2008

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's Military Derivatives Completion Center (MDCC) has successfully achieved its first flight of a Naval Hawk helicopter. This initial helicopter, produced at the …
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Czech Republic: Honeywell and LOM PRAHA Announce Teaming Agreement for Helicopter Maintenance Services

9th September 2008

Honeywell announced today that it has entered into a teaming agreement with LOM PRAHA s.p. of the Czech Republic to provide platform logistics – helicopter …
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LORD Corporation Awarded Contract for Korean Utility Helicopter

8th September 2008

LORD Corporation — a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control — has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industry (KAI) and Korean …
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Bell names new leaders of operations in Canada and in Europe

8th September 2008

Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, announced today that Eric Cardinali has been named president of Bell Helicopter Canada. He replaces Jacques St-Laurent who is moving …
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Curtiss-Wright Awarded $18M Contract for Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems

8th September 2008

Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. has awarded Curtiss-Wright Corporation a contract to provide an electronics package that will provide protection against ice build-up on the engine …
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Support Saudi Arabia's New MOI Helicopter Fleet

5th September 2008

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced a five-year contract to provide Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior (MOI) with an Operations and Maintenance Support Program for the …
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LHTEC to Provide Engines for Turkish ATAK Helicopters

5th September 2008

The Turkish Army announced that it has selected the AgustaWestland T129 helicopter, powered by two Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) CTS800-4A engines, as part …
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Kaman to Showcase Super Seasprite at Black Sea Defense & Aerospace Exposition

4th September 2008

Kaman Helicopters will display an SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter for the first time at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace Exposition Sept. 24-26 in Bucharest, …
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2008 International Sea King Symposium

3rd September 2008

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (Vector) is receiving a tremendous show of support from members of the international SEA KING / S61 community in …
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SprayCool Enclosure Plays Critical Role in Enabling Successful Flight Test of UH-60 Black Hawk Radar System

3rd September 2008

SprayCool, a recognized leader in the development of advanced thermal management and environmental isolation products for the military, announced today that one of its electronics …
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Bavarian Ministry of the Interior purchases eight new EC135 Police Helicopters from Eurocopter

27th August 2008

On August 27, the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior announced its decision in Munich to purchase eight new Eurocopter EC135 P2i helicopters for the Bavarian …