Defence Helicopter
Advanced Avionics (sponsored)
Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.
Land Warfare
Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter
The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.
Defence Notes
Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
Air Warfare
Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme
Airbus has been advancing development of its uncrewed MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps, with a decision on the programme expected in early 2026.
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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.
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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.
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Air Warfare
First Arriel 2E assembled in Texas
20th October 2021
The first Arriel 2E engine assembled in Texas has been delivered to Airbus.
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Air Warfare
Philippines welcomes more Black Hawks and ScanEagles
20th October 2021
Despite new Black Hawks arriving, the Philippine Air Force is facing a dearth of utility helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Boeing obtains maintenance contract from Royal Netherlands Air Force
18th October 2021
Boeing believes new accreditation will open doors for future opportunities in Europe.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: US Army remains sanguine on FVL schedule and cost estimates
14th October 2021
The US Army maintains a close watch on costs amid progress on major new rotorcraft programmes.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Defiant flight tests continue as FLRAA source selection starts
13th October 2021
A contender in the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft programme is racking up the hours in flight tests.
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Training
H135 touches down in Thailand
13th October 2021
Thailand's air force has got its hands on its first dedicated training helicopters.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Bell 360 Invictus on display
12th October 2021
For the past few years, Bell has developed the 360 Invictus rotorcraft as a contender for the US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) scout programme. In …
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Arnold Defense displays Trident
12th October 2021
New three-rocket prototype launcher goes on display at AUSA 2021.
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Air Warfare
Australia courts Romeo after divorcing Taipan
12th October 2021
Australia is expanding its fleet of naval helicopters, consolidating upon the MH-60R as its platform of choice.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Raider X on display
12th October 2021
Sikorsky has developed the Raider X prototype for the US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) scout programme. Under FARA the Army is looking for an agile, …
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: US Apache helicopters to receive Elbit Systems’ IHADSS
8th October 2021
Elbit Systems will equip US Army Apache helicopters with their IHADSS as part of a $76 million contract.
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2021: Raytheon set to sign off on new AESA radar contracts in ‘short order’
7th October 2021
After recently bringing a new AESA radar to market, Raytheon is close to securing production contracts for the lightweight system which it plans on flight testing before the end of 2021.
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Air Warfare
India approves more Dhruvs, but where are the LUHs and LCHs?
7th October 2021
India orders more Dhruv helicopters, but production approval for the LUH and LCH is lagging.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: loyal wingman, future rotorcraft operations and more
6th October 2021
Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Air Warfare
Japanese naval helicopter prototypes are delivered
3rd October 2021
Japan's navy will adopt the Seahawk-based SH-60L helicopter as its successor to the current SH-60K fleet.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems to support 2CAWS
30th September 2021
BAE Systems has secured a ten-year sustainment and technical support contract from the USAF for a missile warning system.
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Air Warfare
USN orders Link 16 for Viper and Venom modifications
23rd September 2021
Northrop Grumman obtains a two-year deal to provide Link 16 B kits for UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters.
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