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Sikorsky awaits UK New Medium Helicopter requirements to unveil production plans, explores new X design
Sikorsky has yet to reveal its production plans for its UK New Medium Helicopter contender while industry anxiously anticipate the release of critical acquisition targets. The company also continues the exploration of its X helicopter concept for the international market.
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US V-22 Osprey clutch-related grounding issue remains mystery
The US government and industry aim to complete the replacement of affected clutch parts by autumn. The Japanese V-22 fleet is expected to follow the same procedure to avoid the the same problem arising.
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UK-led NATO battlegroup exercise demonstrates robust military power
Exercise Spring Storm showcases the UK-led NATO Enhanced Forward Presence's robust military capabilities in a multinational exercise, bolstering defence and fostering collective security.
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Germany announces phasing out of Tiger combat helicopters by 2038, introducing H145M fleet
Germany plans to retire its Tiger combat helicopters by 2038, citing technical problems, and replace them with an Airbus H145M fleet to meet NATO commitments.
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The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK
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Air Warfare
First AW169 helicopter arrives in Austria
22nd December 2022
The AW169M LUH helicopters will replace Austria's ageing fleet of Alouette III aircraft.
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Guatemala receives Bell Subaru helicopters
21st December 2022
The latest version of the Bell 412 helicopter has improved performance and weight capacity and will support Guatemala in various missions.
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Air Warfare
US Navy contracts BAE for next-generation aircraft survivability system
16th December 2022
BAE's Smart D2 technology supports the USN's conversion from round to square countermeasures.
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Air Warfare
European helicopter modernisation advances in Latvia and Czech Republic
16th December 2022
Latvia has received its first UH-60M helicopter, while the Czech Republic has taken delivery of support equipment for its UH-1Y and AH-1Z fleets.
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Air Warfare
How the US Army’s FLRAA decision can affect other helicopter programmes
14th December 2022
Following the award of the US Army’s largest helicopter procurement in decades to the Bell V-280, questions remain as to what this means for the US's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft competition and helicopter procurement elsewhere.
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Algeria expresses interest in AW249 while AW139 deal remains in limbo
12th December 2022
Leonardo and Algeria hope to seal the AW139 deal in 2023 while Italy and the North African country further strengthen defence ties.
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Nigeria to receive new attack helicopters
9th December 2022
The Nigerian Air Force is to receive more than 50 attack air assets to strengthen its ability to fight insecurity within its borders.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2022: HII enhances human-machine teaming training for US Army
9th December 2022
HII’s crewed-uncrewed teaming training system has been tested with the US Army’s Apache, but it can operate with any autonomous system with the right equipment to receive data.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
How autonomous architectures can push utility of UAVs to new heights
8th December 2022
Autonomous architectures can help UAS teams operate in contested airspace and reduce workload burdens.
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Air Warfare
US approves Chinook sale to South Korea
7th December 2022
South Korea's army and air force are ploughing ahead with plans to modernise its heavy-lift helicopter fleet.
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Air Warfare
US approves Chinook sale to South Korea
7th December 2022
South Korea's army and air force are ploughing ahead with plans to modernise its heavy-lift helicopter fleet.
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Air Warfare
US approves Chinook sale to South Korea
7th December 2022
South Korea's army and air force are ploughing ahead with plans to modernise its heavy-lift helicopter fleet.
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Air Warfare
Bell V-280 Valor wins FLRAA Black Hawk replacement contract
6th December 2022
The US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) contract awarded to Bell marks the US Army’s largest helicopter procurement in 40 years. Here is everything you need to know about the programme.
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Defence Helicopter
Royal Navy upgrades Merlin helicopters
5th December 2022
The Royal Navy's amphibious helicopters have received an improved defensive aid suit and Merlin pilots can now train in a synthetic training environment.
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Defence Helicopter
Italian Army takes its final NH90 helicopter on order
2nd December 2022
NHIndustries and Leonardo have completed deliveries of NH90 TTH helicopters to the Italian Army.
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Training
Vrgineers showcases Apache and F-35 classroom trainer at I/ITSEC 2022
1st December 2022
Vrgineers' classroom training solutions include Apache, F-35 and F-16 variants. They can offer training opportunities for customers who sign contracts for advanced aircraft but have to wait until platforms and full mission simulators arrive.
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Defence Notes
Military assistance to Ukraine ramps up as winter approaches
30th November 2022
The past 14 days have seen another wave of announcements of military assistance for Ukraine, including support from the US, UK, Norway and Germany.
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Air Warfare
Philippines awaits next T129 and S-70i helicopters
30th November 2022
Additional T129 Atak and S-70i helicopters from Turkey and Poland respectively will be arriving in the Philippines soon.
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Training
Varjo reveals latest headset for advanced training at I/ITSEC 2022
28th November 2022
The new Varjo XR-3 Focal Edition provides improved image clarity and can be integrated in multiple training systems, including JTAC and helicopter mission rehearsal simulators.
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India faces dire fighter and helicopter deficit, with no solution in sight
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![Sikorsky awaits UK New Medium Helicopter requirements to unveil production plans, explores new X design]()
Sikorsky awaits UK New Medium Helicopter requirements to unveil production plans, explores new X design
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![CAE takes US Army flight school training support subcontract]()
CAE takes US Army flight school training support subcontract
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![CH-47F Chinook Block II reaches final assembly line as wider programme moves forward]()
CH-47F Chinook Block II reaches final assembly line as wider programme moves forward
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![Sikorsky awaits UK New Medium Helicopter requirements to unveil production plans, explores new X design]()
Sikorsky awaits UK New Medium Helicopter requirements to unveil production plans, explores new X design
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![India faces dire fighter and helicopter deficit, with no solution in sight]()
India faces dire fighter and helicopter deficit, with no solution in sight
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![CAE takes US Army flight school training support subcontract]()
CAE takes US Army flight school training support subcontract
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![CH-47F Chinook Block II reaches final assembly line as wider programme moves forward]()
CH-47F Chinook Block II reaches final assembly line as wider programme moves forward
