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
The Protector - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK (Studio)
22nd July 2021
More than a combat workhorse, the Boeing CH-47 Chinook also protects the UK public through disaster relief, COVID-19 response, and more.
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Air Warfare
Polish Navy’s AW101 takes first flight
20th July 2021
Leonardo’s AW101 for the Polish Navy takes the first flight to test its main airframe, control system and engine handling.
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Air Warfare
Bell restarts Venom production to meet Czech order
20th July 2021
Commonality of parts with the AH-1Z has allowed Bell to maintain important component supply chains for UH-1Y manufacturing.
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Air Warfare
India begins romance with first MH-60 Romeos
20th July 2021
The USN has handed over the first pair of MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters to India, but they will remain on American soil for now.
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Defence Helicopter
The Survivor - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK (Studio)
16th July 2021
Over the past 40 years, the helicopter known as Bravo November has become symbolic of the qualities of the CH-47 Chinook, earning itself the nickname The Survivor along the way.
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Air Warfare
France proceeds alone with enhanced NH90
8th July 2021
SOF variant of NH90 offers a number of improvements but France must still convince other operators to adopt it.
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Defence Helicopter
The Answer - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK (Studio)
8th July 2021
For those in the UK's CH-47 Chinook community, the answer is always two Chinooks - no matter what the question is.
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Air Warfare
Australia receives latest pair of new Chinooks
8th July 2021
Australia has a quartet of CH-47F Chinooks on order, and the first pair has just flown in from the US.
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Air Warfare
Turkish Aerospace buys Ukrainian engines for Atak
6th July 2021
Ukraine rides to the rescue with engines to power the Turkish T929 Atak attack helicopter.
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Defence Helicopter
US Navy purchases three additional MH-60R helicopters
1st July 2021
The three additional MH-60R helicopters have been ordered as replacement-in-kind aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Japanese UH-2 set for introduction, while RQ-4Bs take flight
29th June 2021
The second Global Hawk for Japan has flown, while production is under way of the UH-2 utility helicopter.
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Air Warfare
USN orders Lot 5 King Stallions
28th June 2021
CH-53K deal for Sikorsky includes nine aircraft plus various support services.
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Air Warfare
Bell pushes on with V-280
25th June 2021
Team Valor is applying lessons learned from a multiyear flight-test programme and Soldier Touchpoint events, in preparation for an RfP from the US Army for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
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Air Warfare
US approves F-16 sale, but does Manila now prefer Gripens?
25th June 2021
The US has approved the sale of 12 F-16s to the Philippines, hotting up a battle with Saab's Gripen. Almost simultaneously, the PAF loses a Black Hawk helicopter.
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Defence Helicopter
Australia grounds its MRH90 fleet
24th June 2021
European-built helicopters have an unenviably poor reputation in the ADF, a sentiment exacerbated by the latest grounding of the MRH90.
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Air Warfare
Boeing receives CH-47ER delivery order for UK
23rd June 2021
OEM Boeing will deliver the first of 14 heavy-lift CH-47ER aircraft to the RAF in 2026.
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing gains Apache Guardian contract modification
21st June 2021
OEM Boeing will remanufacture 12 AH-64E helicopters for the US Army by October 2024.
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Defence Helicopter
MD Helicopters receives Afghan contracts
16th June 2021
MD Helicopters has been awarded two independent contract awards worth $43.9 million from the US Army to conduct work in Afghanistan.
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky appeal puts German heavy-lift competition in limbo
15th June 2021
Germany's heavy-lift helicopter plans have taken another unexpected twist, with future developments hinging on a decision from the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court.
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