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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Defence Notes
India’s budget shortfall is thwarting modernisation
8th August 2019
India’s defence budget for April 2019-March 2020 presented by the re-elected government has fallen short of expectations, with planned modernisation of the military i likely …
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R&S radios for German NH90s
7th August 2019
The German Navy’s NH90 Sea Lion helicopters will be equipped with Rohde & Schwarz software defined airborne radios, the company announced on 6 August. Each …
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Bird receives UN AMPS order
5th August 2019
Bird Aerosystems will supply additional Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) for UN Air Operations, the company announced on 5 August. Under the contract, BIRD will …
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Northrop Grumman awarded CIRCM contract
5th August 2019
Northrop Grumman has received a contract from the US Army for Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) systems and support services, the company announced on 1 August. …
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German confirms NH90 NFH transition
2nd August 2019
The German Federal Ministry of Defense has announced that the NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) will be the successor to the Sea Lynx Mk 88A …
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Germany switches to private mode for heavy-lift helicopter competition
2nd August 2019
The German Federal Ministry of Defence (MoD) has privately handed RfP solicitations for its heavy-lift helicopter programme to Sikorsky and Boeing, Shephard can exclusively reveal. The …
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Special Operations
USSOCOM advances cockpit efforts
2nd August 2019
USSOCOM is moving forward on its efforts to identify the next generation Special Operations Aviation (SOA) cockpit. The multi-phased effort was originally outlined in a special …
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BAE Systems to support US Army countermeasures
2nd August 2019
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration has received a $242 million contract to support countermeasure systems used on US Army aircraft. The contract will …
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Boeing opens new V-22 facility
2nd August 2019
Boeing has invested in a facility outside Philadelphia to support its V-22 and MV-22 programmes. The 350,000 square foot site has been transformed into a …
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CIRCM tests carried out on UH-60M
31st July 2019
The US Army has test flown the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter equipped with new Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system. CIRCM is an improved countermeasure system …
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SAFE Structure Designs awarded Apache work
30th July 2019
SAFE Structure Designs has been awarded a contract to manufacture a line of maintenance platforms, hangar equipment and specialty tooling for the US Army’s fleet …
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India receives its first Apaches
29th July 2019
The first batch of four Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters reached Indian shores ahead of schedule on 27 July. They were airlifted into Hindan …
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New Chetak delivered to Indian Navy
26th July 2019
HAL has delivered the first of eight Chetak helicopters to the Indian Navy, the company announced on 24 July. The company signed a contract in …
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Defence Helicopter
Malaysia launches search for naval helicopters
25th July 2019
Malaysia issued a notice inviting tenders for maritime operations helicopters for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) on 19 July. No details of the programme value …
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Bell Helicopter receives H-1 gearbox order
24th July 2019
Bell Helicopter has received an order for H-1 aircraft gear box assemblies from the US Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. The award was announced by the …
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TH-119 obtains FAA IFR certification
19th July 2019
Leonardo’s TH-119 helicopter has received IFR supplemental type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The certification allows pilots to operate the aircraft safely in …
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Defence Helicopter
NH90 Sea Lion demo for German Navy
19th July 2019
The NH90 Sea Lion has completed a series of demonstrations for the German Navy, Airbus Helicopters announced on 18 July. The demonstrations covered search and …
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Defence Helicopter
USAF flies HH-60W for the first time
18th July 2019
A HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter has been flown by the US Air Force for the first time at Sikorsky’s Flight Center in West Palm Beach.The …
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Bell Helicopter receives contract modification
17th July 2019
Bell Helicopter has received a contract modification from the US Defense Logistics Agency Aviation for UH-1N and TH-1H helicopter assemblies, the US Department of Defense …
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