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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.
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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KBR to help with US Army Chinook improvements
16th December 2020
Company will provide research, development, testing, studies, analysis and recommendations.
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Romeo finally finds Seoul mate
16th December 2020
After much deliberation and delay, the Republic of Korea Navy has finally settled on its follow-on naval helicopter platform.
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Philippines inducts first S-70i units
11th December 2020
The S-70i will be a workhorse in the Philippine Air Force, and even more of them could be procured.
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Rheinmetall to maintain two CH-53G docks in Germany
11th December 2020
Will the work at Diepholz pave the way for STH, if the German government revives the programme?
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Czechs sign deal to upgrade Mi-171Sh fleet
9th December 2020
All 15 helicopters will receive new transponders, while some will be modernised with new avionics and communication systems
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OEM criticises Afghan Mi-17V-5 helicopter maintenance
9th December 2020
Russian company vents annoyance at overhaul practices for helicopters bought by the US for service in Afghanistan.
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Paraguay asks South Korea for a pair of Hueys
7th December 2020
South Korea officially retired its UH-1H fleet on 31 July 2020.
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Lockheed Martin supports ALFS integration on Seahawks
3rd December 2020
Airborne Low Frequency Sonars are being installed on MH-60R helicopters for Denmark and India
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Training
European customer to adopt Elbit MTC
30th November 2020
Air force, army and navy helicopter crews to train in range of mission scenarios
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Waiting game over for British Army as AH-64E Apache deliveries begin
27th November 2020
The British Army has received delivery of remanufactured AH-64E V6 Apache helicopters which are due to replace a fleet of legacy AH Mk1 aircraft.
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MBDA wraps up Sea Venom qualification firing trials
27th November 2020
MBDA has concluded qualification firing trials of the Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile.
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NATO puts pen to paper on German naval helicopter order
26th November 2020
The first of 31 NH90 Multi Role Frigate Helicopters will enter service in 2025 with the German Navy
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Sweden to gain GPUs for helicopters
24th November 2020
Mobile ground power will be available for Black Hawk and NH90 TTH helicopters
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USAF selects base for Grey Wolf training unit
23rd November 2020
Fleet of MH-139A helicopters will protect ICBM bases
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RAF Puma helicopter replacement to be ‘considered’ in defence review
20th November 2020
The UK MoD will consider replacing the RAF's Puma helicopter fleet as part of Integrated Review plans.
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NATO partner nations launch Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability
20th November 2020
Five NATO nations have signed up to develop a new medium class multirole helicopter under NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) programme.
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Land Warfare
South Korea completes K9 deliveries
19th November 2020
The South Korean military has received its final units of the K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer.
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Turnkey MRO Solutions Critical for Keeping Heavy-Lift Aircraft Operational (sponsored)
18th November 2020
This article is brought to you by Columbia Helicopters Photo: Skip Robinson Columbia Helicopters is known all over the world for its powerful tandem helicopters providing …
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Finland modernises its MD 500s
17th November 2020
Cabin upgrade to ‘significantly’ increase operational performance, says Finnish Defence Forces
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