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AUSA 2018: AH-64E shakes off strap pack nut issues (video)
Boeing expects to have a fix provided for a major structural risk discovered in Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to all platforms by the end of ...
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Helitech International 2018 Daily News - Day One
The official Helitech International 2018 Daily News – Day One is now available to read online. View the digital edition here and PDF version here.
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Helitech 2018: Whirlybirds arrive ahead of the show (video)
As final preparations for Helitech International continue at the RAI in Amsterdam, Shephard's rotary desk explores some of the expected talking points from an industry ...
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Russian Baltic Navy takes upgraded Ka-27Ms
The Russian Navy saw a boost of the anti-submarine capabilities of its Baltic Fleet thanks to the recent introduction of a five-strong batch of upgraded ...
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Ex-Change Parts acquires AS332 M1 Super Pumas
Ex-Change Parts has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence Material to acquire six AS332 M1 Super Puma helicopters, along with engines, components, spare parts, ...
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BAE Systems introduces Smart D2 system
BAE Systems has developed a new next-generation threat management technology, Smart D2, designed to dispense countermeasures and defend military aircraft, the company announced on 8 ...
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Taiwan wants more localised Apache maintenance
The Republic of China Army (ROCA) operates 29 AH-64E Apache Guardians, but the military is seeking ways of reducing a burgeoning maintenance bill, one that ...
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AUSA 2018: Bell eyes FVL rapid prototype phase (video)
V-280 Valor manufacturer Bell is open to the idea of a rapid prototype phase taking place, under the US Army's Future Vertical Lift medium to ...
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Five dead in South Korea military helicopter crash
17th July 2018
Five people were killed and one injured when a South Korean military helicopter crashed on 17 July, at a marine base in the country's southeast, ...
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Taiwan's Apache fleet goes into service amid China tensions
17th July 2018
Taiwan on 17 July put into service its fleet of US-made Apache attack helicopters, upgrading its defences against a growing military threat from China. The ...
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UH-60V digital cockpit software build delivered
17th July 2018
The UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter will enter Limited User Testing (LUT) with a digital cockpit software build provided by Northrop Grumman.Northrop Grumman delivered the software ...
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Farnborough 2018: Industry competitors united on accelerating FVL timelines
16th July 2018
The main industry figures involved in developing the US Army’s medium lift FVL aircraft, commonly referred to as capability set 3, are working together to ...
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Farnborough 2018: UK helicopters in Transition
16th July 2018
After 15 years of continuous operations, the UK’s Joint Helicopter Command, which runs the Chinook, Gazelle, Puma and Merlin fleets, is currently in a state ...
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820 NAS preps to embark on HMS Queen Elizabeth
16th July 2018
HMS Queen Elizabeth’s dedicated maritime helicopter squadron, 820 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), is preparing to embark on the carrier for the next stage of the ...
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Farnborough 2018: Lord at the ready for new attack helicopter
15th July 2018
In June, US Army leaders announced that in five years time they hope to have two new prototype attack reconnaissance helicopters flying. With such an aggressive ...
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FAA approves all-glass cockpit for MD 530F
13th July 2018
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved MD Helicopters’ advanced, all-glass cockpit for the MD 530F (type certified 369FF) helicopter. The new single-engine all-glass type ...
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Leonardo, PGZ sign LOI on AW249 helicopter
13th July 2018
Leonardo and PGZ have teamed to collaborate on the AW249 helicopter to be offered for the Polish Army’s combat helicopter requirement. Under a newly signed ...
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Sri Lanka eyes helicopter fleet modernisation
13th July 2018
According to local media reports, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) harbours ambitions to acquire helicopters and UAVs worth up to LKR64.8 billion ($414.7 million). ...
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FN Herstal unveils FN Airborne Digital Suite
12th July 2018
FN Herstal has developed a new FN Airborne Digital Suite for the customisable integration of machine guns into airborne platforms, the company announced on 6 ...
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South Korea issues naval helicopter requirement
11th July 2018
On 14 June the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the launch of its search for a second batch of naval helicopters – 12 in ...
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Farnborough 2018: Leonardo tight lipped over AW609 military negotiations
10th July 2018
Despite the possibility of the Italian Government acquiring AW609 tiltrotor aircraft from manufacturer Leonardo, the company has insisted it is too soon to discuss the ...
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Farnborough 2018: Lightweight Multirole Missiles to deal with swarm attacks
9th July 2018
Thales sees a growing international rotary-wing market for its Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM), driven by the threat from fast inshore attack craft (FIAC). Thales was ...
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Farnborough 2018: Interference prevention on military helicopters
9th July 2018
Industry has been trying to battle the rotorblades issue for clear data transmissions for many decades and whilst companies now claim to have high powered ...
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Farnborough 2018: Boeing prepares for Block II ramp up
9th July 2018
As final assembly begins on the first of three engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) CH-47F Chinook Block II aircraft, Boeing is assessing how best to manage its Philadelphia ...
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Farnborough 2018: More Merlin magic for the UK (video)
9th July 2018
With RNAS Yeovilton recently receiving the first of 25 Commando Merlin Mk4/A helicopters, Shephard spoke with Lt Tom Lennon, CHF pilot and Graham Russell, director ...
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FMV extends Saab's HKP 15 maintenance agreement
9th July 2018
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has extended its Helicopter 15 (HKP 15) maintenance agreement with Saab for the years 2020 and 2021, the company ...
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Issues surface over UK's Crowsnest programme
6th July 2018
The UK's Crowsnest surveillance programme has been hit by a number of industry development challenges, according to an official assessment. A Ministry of Defence (MoD) ...
