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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Air Warfare
Afghan Air Force has planes but no state
27th August 2021
The Afghan Air Force no longer exists within Afghanistan, but many of its personnel and aircraft scattered to neighbouring countries after defeat at the hands of the Taliban.
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Air Warfare
IDEF 2021: TAI reports progress on fixed- and rotary-wing programmes
24th August 2021
CEO announces 2023 milestone plans for Hürjet, TF-X and ATAK, while programme manager confirms ASW variant of Aksungur UAV will have sonobouy deployment capability.
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Defence Helicopter
Bell puts faith in FARA redesign
23rd August 2021
As a FARA flyoff edges closer Bell has made a key design change to the 360 Invictus, one it hopes can produce a competitive advantage over Sikorsky.
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Air Warfare
IDEF 2021: Curtain rises for HETS helicopter safety system
17th August 2021
Turkish-made Helicopter Obstacle Detection System blends lidar and other technologies.
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Air Warfare
Israel and US negotiate on CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter numbers
15th August 2021
Next steps for Israel's CH-53K King Stallion order are likely to include a final fleet number being confirmed by negotiating parties.
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Air Warfare
USN considers new AH-64E Apache autonomous refuelling investment
12th August 2021
A new capability could be on the way for US Army AH-64E Apache helicopters.
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Air Warfare
UH-60V joins Pennsylvania National Guard
12th August 2021
First US Army unit operates Black Hawk with avionics upgrade.
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Air Warfare
USMC turns to augmented reality for better Osprey pilot safety
12th August 2021
DVLS keeps pilots spatially oriented to the terrain and obstacles and works with existing night vision devices to enable safer landings, says L3Harris.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: Turkish air power, Asia-Pacific fighter programmes and more
10th August 2021
Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Air Warfare
King Stallion embarks on IOT&E
9th August 2021
Sikorsky and the USMC hope for a decision on CH-53K full-rate production in 2023, followed by a first operational deployment in 2024 and full operational capability by the end of the decade.
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Air Warfare
Izdelie 305 adds punch to Ka-52M
6th August 2021
The latest missile for the Ka-52M helicopter is designed to deal with hardened targets such as concrete shelters and armoured vehicles, as well as mobile short-range air defence systems.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed to aid ROKN transition to MH-60R
4th August 2021
Engineering and field services deal follows FMS order in April for Lockheed Martin to provide South Korea with 12 MH-60Rs.
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Air Warfare
Leonardo delivers first upgraded Lynx Mk95A to Portugal
30th July 2021
Leonardo completes the delivery of the first upgraded Lynx Mk95A to Montijo, Portugal
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Air Warfare
Cash-strapped Uruguay to acquire new helicopter
28th July 2021
The Uruguayan Air Force is likely to buy either a Bell 212 or Bell 412, tapping into Global Peace Operations Initiative funds.
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Air Warfare
Airbus lines up H145M Spike ER2 live fire tests
27th July 2021
Airbus wants to add to the lethality of the H145M multirole helicopter by adding Rafael's Spike ER2 fifth-generation precision-guided missile.
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Air Warfare
Boeing expresses optimism for ‘robust’ Asia-Pacific opportunities
27th July 2021
Boeing is bullish about the future of its aircraft, helicopters and UAVs in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Air Warfare
Vincorion to supply vital SAR equipment
23rd July 2021
Vincorion to supply rescue hoist systems.
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Air Warfare
Defiant team claims ‘significant milestone’
23rd July 2021
Sikorsky-Boeing technology demonstrator demonstrated lifting capability in mid-July flight.
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Air Warfare
Rostec reveals new alpine helicopter
22nd July 2021
Rostec presented its new model of the Ka-226T helicopter during MAKS-2021
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