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
Romanian multi-role helicopter tender attracts S-70i
11th February 2021
Polish subsidiary of Lockheed Martin is offering local industry input as part of its proposal to the Romanian Ministry of the Interior.
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Defence Helicopter
GE Aviation to make King Stallion spare engines
11th February 2021
Four more T408-GE-400 turboshafts will be provided under latest contract modification.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Manufacturers deliberate FVL Maritime Strike options
9th February 2021
As a search for successors to MH-60 and MQ-8 aircraft under the US Navy's Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike effort begins in earnest, attention turns to which new systems could compete for programme spoils.
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Defence Helicopter
Jamaica orders Bell 505s
9th February 2021
Helicopters to be used for training and public safety missions.
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Defence Helicopter
More of the same, please, for Philippine helicopters
9th February 2021
The Philippines has its eyes set on more S-70i helicopters, but the exact number varies according to which official one talks to.
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky receives Lot III VH-92A contract
8th February 2021
Presidential helicopter replacement programme continues with latest production contract award from USN.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: MALE UAS, AAMs and more
5th February 2021
Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Defence Helicopter
Leonardo confident of securing new Wildcat orders
5th February 2021
Leonardo hopes to build on a modest AW159 Wildcat export order record as it pursues 'multiple opportunities' across Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Air Warfare
Aero India 2021: HAL pushes the IMRH the Indian military’s way
5th February 2021
HAL feels confident about developing a medium-weight helicopter, but it requires the Indian military to feel the same way.
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Defence Helicopter
Brazilian naval helicopter upgrade reaches halfway mark
4th February 2021
Brazilian Navy aims to deploy upgraded Super Lynx helicopters on its Tamandaré-class corvettes.
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Defence Helicopter
Dutch MUM-T trials connect with Apache upgrade
4th February 2021
A programme of MUM-T tests in the Netherlands feeds into an effort to upgrade AH-64D attack helicopters to the new AH-64E Version 6 capability.
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Defence Helicopter
Rolls-Royce to make more Osprey engines
1st February 2021
Engine manufacturer receives order for 33 additional AE1107C engines for the V-22 and MV-22 Osprey.
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin to deliver target sight system for FMS customers
29th January 2021
AN/AAQ-30A to be installed on Viper attack helicopters for Bahrain and Czech Republic.
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Defence Helicopter
New member joins German CH-53K team
28th January 2021
Rheinmetall-led industry team keeps faith despite cancellation of German heavy-lift helicopter tender.
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky to evolve capability of Australian-made ViDAR
27th January 2021
Optical radar system to be refined for use by MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
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Defence Helicopter
Israel enhances Seahawk sensors and weapons suite
27th January 2021
SH-60Fs are expected to operate from Sa’ar 6 corvettes with Elta ELM-family maritime radar and other classified sensors, as well as Spike missile variants.
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Air Warfare
French aircraft package for India – attractive or not?
27th January 2021
France is attempting to tease India into buying aircraft and helicopters, but such a package deal may not be the ideal solution for Delhi.
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Naval Warfare
Malaysian naval helicopters are due from 2022
26th January 2021
Malaysia's navy has ambitious procurement plans, if money allows, and naval helicopters have already been ordered.
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Defence Helicopter
Defiant X enters FLRAA reckoning
25th January 2021
A modified version of the SB>1 Defiant could become the US Army's next long range assault helicopter.
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