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.
Air Warfare
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
Defence Notes
Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
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.
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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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Digital Battlespace
US approves sonar and sonobuoy sale to Denmark
2nd September 2019
The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark of nine AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar systems and 600 AN/SSQ-36/53/62 sonobuoys. …
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Training
Inzpire delivers second EW training course for EDA
2nd September 2019
Inzpire has delivered the second electronic warfare (EW) training course to the European Defence Agency (EDA), part of the Helicopter Exercise Programme that it offers …
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Defence Helicopter
MD contracted for Afghan Cayuse Warrior support
30th August 2019
MD Helicopters has been awarded a $50.4 million contract modification for logistics support of the Afghan Air Force’s (AAF) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior rotorcraft fleet. …
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Defence Helicopter
Support contract awarded for German NH90 fleet
29th August 2019
Germany’s NH90 rotorcraft fleet will be supported by a new 10-year contract signed on 28 August between the government and two domestic suppliers. The Federal …
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Defence Helicopter
China finally signs AHL contract
29th August 2019
China and Russia, after a long passage of time, have finally signed a commercial contract to jointly develop the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter, a …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2019: Clock ticks for Romanian rotary plans
28th August 2019
The Romanian MoD struggle to procure new rotary platforms has been a long-running issue, overdue correction, not only to enhance troop transport and supply capabilities …
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Defence Helicopter
Leonardo welcomes Canada's commitment to Cormorant fleet
27th August 2019
Leonardo has welcomed the commitment that the Canadian government has made to modernising its rotary-wing search and rescue helicopter capability, which will result in the …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2019: Rafael confirms first Spike ER2 sale
26th August 2019
An undisclosed helicopter operator has been confirmed as the launch customer of Rafael's fifth generation multipurpose munition Spike ER2, Shephard can reveal. 'I hope in …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2019: Bell mixed fleet deal Czechs out
24th August 2019
Bell has said it is 'proud to acknowledge' the Czech Republic's statement of intent for a fleet of eight UH-1Y Venom and four AH-1Z Viper helicopters - …
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Defence Helicopter
Sweden receives final series production NH90
23rd August 2019
The Swedish FMV procurement agency has announced that the final series production NH90 helicopter has been delivered to the Swedish armed forces. It announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army orders more AH-64E Apaches
22nd August 2019
Boeing has been awarded a $154.9 million contract modification to procure new-build AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an …
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Digital Battlespace
Hughes and VNC team to offer extended mobile communications
22nd August 2019
Hughes Network Systems and Virtual Network Communications (VNC) have launched a new offering that will extend mobile network connectivity, using an integrated combination of VNC's …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2019: Step in the right direction for Czech helo plans
19th August 2019
The Czech Republic is poised to select a new armed helicopter to replace the current Mi-24/35 Hind fleet, before the end of the year. At …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2019: Poland breathes life into Kruk programme again
19th August 2019
The Polish MoD plans to launch the long-touted tender for the procurement of 32 attack helicopters under the so-called Kruk programme. The multi-billion project is …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell 407GXi issued FAA instrument rating
19th August 2019
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an instrument flight rules (IFR) supplemental type certificate for the Bell 407GXi, a requirement for the helicopter …
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Defence Helicopter
Trakka to provide searchlight for Black Hawk
16th August 2019
Trakka Systems has been awarded a contract by Sikorsky to supply its high intensity, multi-mission TrakkaBeam A800 searchlight for the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter. ‘We are …
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Defence Helicopter
NAVAIR awards contract for parts for six CH-53Ks
13th August 2019
The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Sikorsky a $107.36 million contract for long lead items for the CH-53K heavy-lift rotorcraft. This is a …
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Defence Helicopter
US Transportation Command issues contract modifications
9th August 2019
Three companies have been awarded contact modifications by the US Transportation Command to provide airlift support for the US Central Command Area of Responsibility in …
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Defence Helicopter
ROK requests MH-60R helicopters from US
8th August 2019
The Republic of Korea (ROK) is seeking to buy MH-60R multi-mission helicopters from the US under its foreign military sales programme. At a cost of …
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