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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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SB>1 Defiant first flight slips as 'minor discoveries' mount
A number of 'minor discoveries' found during initial ground tests on the SB>1 Defiant Propulsion System Test Bed (PSTB), have caused first flight of its sister ...
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Russian Helicopters opens maintenance center in Peru
A new maintenance and repair centre for Russian-made helicopters has been opened in Lima at the facilities of the Peruvian Air Force Maintenance Service. Built ...
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LAF renews Dauphin HCare Infinite contract
The Lithuanian Air Force (LAF) has renewed its HCare Infinite material management contract for its fleet of three Dauphin AS365 N3+ SAR helicopters, Airbus Helicopters ...
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Russian Navy corvette performs helicopter trials
The Russian Navy’s new corvette, Gromky, is undergoing sea trials in the Sea of Japan, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 6 December. As ...
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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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Apache and Chinook boost for Netherlands
18th September 2018
Two of the main Dutch rotary programmes - the Boeing AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook - have been bolstered by a set of contracts which ...
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TPG receives CH-53K armour contract
17th September 2018
Point Blank Enterprises company, the Protective Group, has received a contract from Sikorsky to provide a light-weight crew protection kit for the US Marine Corps’ ...
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US Army Future Vertical Lift: Lifting the spirits
15th September 2018
With several combat-proven helicopter models coming to the end of their life cycles, OEMs are coming together with innovative designs to create the rotorcraft of ...
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Triumph receives Hellfire contract extensions
14th September 2018
Triumph Group has received two contract extensions from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems for the production of specially machined guided missile parts, the company ...
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AAF receives first MD 530F Cayuse Warriors
13th September 2018
MD Helicopters (MDHI) has delivered the first five MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to the Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Kandahar, Afghanistan, the company announced ...
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Apaches get new 'mega-nuts'
11th September 2018
The US Army has completed nearly 20% of work to retrofit strap pack 'mega-nuts' that connect Apache helicopter rotor heads to their air frame and ...
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Leonardo presents AW109 Trekker in Australia
6th September 2018
Leonardo is presenting its AW109 Trekker as an off-the-shelf solution for the Australian Defence Force's Land 2097, Phase 4 Special Operations Rotary Wing Capability at ...
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Whole lotta love for the Lakotas from US Army
6th September 2018
The US Army’s acquisition of the Airbus UH-72A Lakota continues to go from strength to strength as yet another order for more of the aircraft ...
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Helibras delivers 31st H225M to FAB
5th September 2018
Helibras has delivered the 31st H225M helicopter to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the company announced on 3 September. The delivery is part of Airbus' ...
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MSPO 2018: Boeing geared up for Kruk decision
5th September 2018
Boeing remains optimistic that the Polish MoD will move forward with its attack helicopter programme by formally awarding a contract to an industry partner in 2019. An ...
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Land Forces 2018: Australia outlines helicopter plans till 2040
4th September 2018
One topic at the CASG 3rd Army Aviation Symposium, hosted at Land Forces 2018 in Adelaide, was a session on Australian Army plans for helicopters, ...
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MSPO 2018: Rafael unveil Spike ER2
4th September 2018
Precision weapons system manufacturer Rafael is debuting its latest extended range missile - the Spike ER2 - at MSPO 2018. Marketed as a 'fifth generation' ...
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DAC approves massive equipment procurement
3rd September 2018
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement plans for the Indian Navy and Indian Army at a combined cost of $6.5 billion.Approved projects include ...
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Rostvertol demonstrates improved Mi-28NE
31st August 2018
An enhanced Mi-28NE derivative for export customers has been publicly unveiled for the first time at Army 2018. A set of new design features have ...
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Leonardo selects Aussie facility site
31st August 2018
Leonardo has selected Fishermans Bend in Melbourne as the site for a new helicopter repair and overhaul facility, the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced ...
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Russia to get SOF/medevac-equipped Mi-8s
30th August 2018
The Russian MoD is interested in the procurement of an upgraded Mi-8 derivative dubbed the Mi-8AMTSh-VN for supporting operations of the country’s growing SOF community, ...
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Dynamatic delivers components for H-47 Chinook
30th August 2018
Dynamatic Technologies has delivered the 75th aft pylon and cargo ramp components for Boeing’s H-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter programme, Boeing announced on 27 August. Dynamatic ...
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India approves pursuit of naval helicopters
29th August 2018
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of India’s MoD accorded approval to the Indian Navy’s (IN) case for procurements of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH) at ...
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Bell receives Lot 15 Viper order
28th August 2018
Bell has received a $509 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract for the manufacture and delivery of 29 Lot 15 production AH-1Z aircraft. ...
