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
French Tiger Mk3s to include MMP derivative
17th November 2020
Modular MHT/MLP concept can be integrated with a variety of land or air platforms, MBDA claims
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Military Logistics
MD Helicopter continues Cayuse Warrior support for Afghan Air Force
17th November 2020
Contract modification covers logistics support until May 2021
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Training
DoD exercises option for more TH-73As
16th November 2020
The helicopter will be used to train future USMC, USN and Coast Guard pilots
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Defence Helicopter
US Army and Sikorsky to test ‘multi-ship’ optionally piloted Black Hawks
12th November 2020
Multiple UH-60 optionally piloted Black Hawk flight tests, under DARPA's ALIAS Phase III, are set to begin next year.
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Defence Helicopter
China remains drawn to Russian helicopters
12th November 2020
Development of indigenous helicopter types has not stopped Beijing from buying Russian-made military helicopters
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Defence Helicopter
Lithuania poised to sign Black Hawk FMS
11th November 2020
MoD to procure four helicopters initially, with option for two more
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines selects its first helicopters from Russia
10th November 2020
The Philippine Air Force receives its first Black Hawks from Poland, but new Russian-built helicopters are on their way too
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Defence Helicopter
BAE Systems works on autonomy capabilities for FVL
4th November 2020
A-Team programme looks to cut the cognitive workload on pilots while enabling them to command swarms of UAVs
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Defence Helicopter
Tiger Mk3 to include modular 70mm rocket launcher
2nd November 2020
FZ606 features lock-on pre-launch capability
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Defence Helicopter
Light utility helicopter sale to Guyana moves closer
2nd November 2020
Four helicopters to be supplied in FMS deal, pending approval from US Congress
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Defence Helicopter
RUAG Australia overhauls Romeos for USN
30th October 2020
Deal is awarded under collaborative Australian-US governmental initiative
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Defence Helicopter
US helicopters to gain digital RWR units
30th October 2020
AN/APR-39D(V)2 to be installed on seven types
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin gains engineering work on Vipers
29th October 2020
Company to produce target designator sets and EO systems for FMS customers
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Defence Notes
Netherlands frames defence strategy to 2035
29th October 2020
Defence Vision 2035 includes ambitious measures that would demand at least twice the current defence budget — but even if these changes are necessary, are they affordable in a time of COVID-19?
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Defence Helicopter
Greece has eyes for Romeo but F-16V uncertainty sours Lockheed courtship
28th October 2020
The Hellenic Navy is set to receive a new fleet of MH-60R naval helicopters, but reported workforce difficulties for F-16V supplier Hellenic Aviation Industry could cause industrial complications for Lockheed Martin.
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky to build six more King Stallions
28th October 2020
The USMC will use the CH-53K as its heavy-lift replacement for the CH-53E
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Defence Helicopter
Ecuadorian Air Force takes delivery of first two H145s
27th October 2020
The delivery of new H145 helicopters will help the Ecuadorian Air Force meet a range of operational challenges.
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing restarts AH-64E flight operations amid safety investigation (Updated)
22nd October 2020
In the middle of a joint safety review at Boeing's AH-64 production facility in Arizona, the company has restarted flight operations of the attack helicopter.
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky to build additional UH-60M for Jordan
22nd October 2020
Production contract follows approval in July of FMS package
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