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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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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Slovakia prefers revitalised Mi-17s to more Black Hawks
6th April 2021
A decision to overhaul some Mi-17 helicopters suggests that Slovakia will not be doubling its UH-60M fleet.
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US Army issues CD&RR Phase 2 contracts for FLRAA
31st March 2021
Bell Textron and Sikorsky-Boeing will complete Competitive Demonstration and Risk Reduction phase of Future Long Range Assault Aircraft programme by 30 March 2022.
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Rolls-Royce receives order for a dozen more Osprey engines
30th March 2021
AE1107C-Liberty engine will power V-22 tiltrotor aircraft for the USAF and USN.
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ALIAS achieves first autonomous take-off
30th March 2021
DARPA and Sikorsky demonstrated supervised autonomy capabilities using a specially converted S-70 OPV Black Hawk.
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Air Warfare
Singapore flies in first H225Ms
30th March 2021
The arrival of replacement helicopters for Singapore's sizeable Super Puma fleet has begun.
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Defence Helicopter
MoD sticks with Ultra for Merlin sonobuoy capability
24th March 2021
Ultra sonobuoys will help to ensure ASW protection for RN submarines and the Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group.
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US Army awaits more Black Hawks and Pave Hawks
23rd March 2021
Sikorsky will provide 24 extra helicopters to the US Army.
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South Korea requests Hellfire missiles
22nd March 2021
AGM-114R to equip Republic of Korea Army AH-64E attack helicopters.
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Training
State Department approves two Dutch FMS training deals
18th March 2021
Training support from the US will help the Royal Netherlands Air Force to make the transition to new models of the CH-47 and AH-64.
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Austria awaits first modified S-70 Black Hawk
12th March 2021
The first of three modified S-70 helicopters will be formally handed over to the Austrian Air Force on 15 March.
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USMC thinks hard about cutting CH-53K King Stallion numbers
12th March 2021
The USMC is weighing up whether or not to reduce CH-53K heavy-helicopter numbers but a decision on that front has not been taken in line with schedule.
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Defence Helicopter
New Sky Viper ready to disrupt FARA
11th March 2021
Northrop Grumman has revealed a 20mm chain gun named Sky Viper — will it be considered as an alternative to the General Dynamics XM915 cannon?
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Defence Helicopter
Honeywell to provide more T55 engines for Chinooks
9th March 2021
Turboshaft engines, electronic control kits and installation kits are included in latest $476 million deal.
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Defence Notes
Israeli F-35s operating from ‘Gulf soil’ a genuine possibility
8th March 2021
New possibilities for Israeli F-35s could be on the way, including the aircraft being fielded from 'Gulf soil' to better counter Iranian threats.
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Defence Helicopter
Saudi Arabia to receive four more Black Hawks
2nd March 2021
Deliveries by June 2022 will come under original 2017 FMS contract.
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Defence Helicopter
Poland redrafts Kruk helicopter plan but quantity remains undecided
2nd March 2021
Poland has again changed its Kruk attack helicopter programme, with a handful of key decisions still to be made before a manufacturer can be selected to produce new aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Malaysia fires up new French howitzers
28th February 2021
Nexter delivered nearly all of Malaysia's new LG1 howitzers last year.
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Defence Helicopter
Australia denies any interest in HH-60W CRH
19th February 2021
Contrary to past reports linking Australia to interest in an order for HH-60W combat helicopters, there is no such connection, according to the country's Department of Defence.
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Defence Helicopter
South Korea goes on the attack with helicopters
11th February 2021
Attack helicopters are the object of desire for both the army and marines in South Korea, both new platforms and upgrades of existing assets.
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