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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.
Air Warfare
Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
The company has tested over 15 mission sets for the drone, with the rotorcraft used to demonstrate the viability of armed forces utilising large uncrewed aerial systems’ (UAS) for autonomous missions in the future.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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![France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme]()
France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Indonesia orders Airbus H145s for military training
23rd September 2024
The decision to purchase the H145 by the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has marked the first time the Indonesian military has selected the platform.
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems selected for Sting Ray torpedo upgrade work
13th September 2024
The Sting Ray can be deployed from frigates, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft against submarine targets of all types. It uses an acoustic homing system and navigation system to detect, classify and attack targets autonomously.
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Iraq orders Airbus H225M helicopters
9th September 2024
The new helicopters will join Airbus H125, H135 and H145 aircraft already in Iraqi service and replace older Mi-17s.
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Air Warfare
Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 ditching kills one crew member
5th September 2024
A ditching is a deliberate emergency landing on water, not a crash.
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions
5th September 2024
The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.
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Air Warfare
In focus: UK New Medium Helicopter programme down to one bidder
3rd September 2024
The end of the long procurement process could be in sight as both Airbus and Sikorsky pull out over bid criteria.
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Air Warfare
Norway awards contract for Bell 412 helicopter modification
3rd September 2024
The modifications are intended to upgrade the fleet and extend their active lifespan.
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Digital Battlespace
US Army selects Northrop Grumman Athena sensor to improve threat detection capabilities for its aircraft
30th August 2024
According to the supplier, Athena is a next-generation missile warning sensor that provides 360-degree situational awareness.
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Naval Warfare
US doubles its presence in the Middle East to de-escalate tensions in the region
28th August 2024
The Pentagon has increased its naval and aerial assets in the area due to Houthi and Hezbollah attacks.
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Air Warfare
QinetiQ to build silent hangar for UK to test GPS jamming resilience
22nd August 2024
The hangar will allow for rigorous testing of technologies on modern defence assets, without allowing jamming signals to escape into the wild.
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Air Warfare
The last of the US new Presidential helicopters handed over
20th August 2024
The VH-92A is a militarised version of the S-92A and replaces the existing fleet of VH-3D, VH-60N and VH-92A helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals
20th August 2024
The approval of four Foreign Military Sale (FMS) requests this week follows the green light for the sale to Israel of 50 F-15IA multi-role fighter aircraft and mid-life update kits for the country’s existing F-15s and other equipment in deals worth $20 billion.
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Air Warfare
Poland signs for 96 Apache attack helicopters
14th August 2024
Poland selected the Apache two years ago and recently finalised details of an offset agreement. The Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Letter of Offer and Agreement (LOA) has sealed the deal.
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Air Warfare
Serco receives contract extension for Royal Navy helicopter support
13th August 2024
The contract will deliver aircraft engineering support to the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) Merlin Helicopter Force and Wildcat Helicopter Force based out of RNAS Culdrose and RNAS Yeovilton respectively.
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Air Warfare
Northrop Grumman signs South Korean laser mine detection deal
9th August 2024
Genohco will team up with Northrop Grumman to work on South Korea’s helicopter-based laser mine detection programme.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force discloses causes of 2023 CV-22 Osprey accident in Japan
7th August 2024
The investigation report pointed to a gearbox failure and management issues as the main causes of the accident.
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Defence Notes
US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes
7th August 2024
While lawmakers intend to provide additional resources for procurement for all US branches, they have reduced the budget for main programmes such as F-35, MQ-25, PIM and AMPV.
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Air Warfare
Boeing delivers first production Grey Wolf to US Air Force
6th August 2024
Boeing announced in November last year that it was transitioning towards the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter after delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF).
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Air Warfare
US Army finally moves forward with FLRAA next-generation rotorcraft programme
5th August 2024
Agreeing the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Milestone B Acquisition Decision Memorandum means rotorcraft design and planning can begin.
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![Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight]()
Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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![US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers]()
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight]()
Leonardo’s Proteus structural tests “nearing completion” ahead of first flight
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project]()
US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project
