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 Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2019: Essex and Ace getting grips to Black Hawks
5th March 2019
Platform controls and aircraft component manufacturer, Essex Industries is showcasing its Ergonomic Collective Grip at HAI Heli-Expo 2019. The current status of the grip is …
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Defence Helicopter
HH-60W CRHs prepare for flight test
4th March 2019
Two fully assembled HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH) built for the US Air Force are being prepared for their maiden flights. The Sikorsky-built helicopters will …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2019: Bell takes diplomatic approach to FVL funding
3rd March 2019
Ahead of the highly anticipated US Presidential Budget 2019 scheduled for March, Bell is remaining non-committal to any suggestion that low level FVL funding could jeopardise …
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Defence Helicopter
Avalon 2019: Rafael wants to Spike Australian helicopters and add SPICE
1st March 2019
Last August the Australian Army selected the Spike LR2 multipurpose missile for the Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicle under Land 400 Phase 2, and it has …
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Special Operations
Avalon 2019: RfT for Aussie SOF helicopters approaches
28th February 2019
Contenders, including Airbus Helicopters, Bell and Leonardo, have already responded to last September’s RfI for the Australian Army’s requirement for 20 light special operations helicopters. …
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Defence Helicopter
More sea needed for the shipborne Ka-52K
28th February 2019
The Kamov Ka-52K ‘Katran’ new-generation shipborne attack helicopter for the Russian Naval Aviation is yet to complete its exhaustive flight-testing effort at sea. According to …
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Defence Helicopter
Brazilian Army tests MX-10 camera on Fennec
28th February 2019
The Brazilian Army Aviation Command in early February tested the L3 Wescam MX-10 camera installed in a Helibras AS550A2 Fennec (H125M) helicopter. From the Army …
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Military Logistics
US services refine autonomous aerial resupply needs
27th February 2019
The US Army and marine corps have announced plans for a three-day industry event during which the two services will exchange data with industry regarding …
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Defence Helicopter
Aero India 2019: HAL silent on NUH developments
27th February 2019
Although the Indian MoD launching an expression of interest for a JV on the purchase of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters only two weeks ago, Hindustan …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2019: Ace Aeronautics provides further Black Hawks to Austria
26th February 2019
Vienna has awarded further aircraft to the direct commercial sale contract it has with Ace Aeronautics, it was announced on 1 February 2019. Valued at …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2019: Airbus pleads autorotation defence ahead of US Navy trainer award
26th February 2019
The upcoming US Navy Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) contract is one that Airbus is confident it can win, despite suggestions that expected costs of …
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Defence Helicopter
Brazilian Navy orders three H135s
26th February 2019
Airbus Helicopters has received a contract to deliver three Airbus H135 helicopters to the Brazilian Navy to be operated by the 1st General Purpose Helicopter …
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Defence Helicopter
Portuguese Air Force receives first two AW119Kx
25th February 2019
Leonardo delivered the first two AW119Kx multirole single engine helicopters to the Portuguese Air Force in a ceremony held at Beja Air Base on 18 …
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Defence Helicopter
GE told to freeze all EMD activity on ITEP contract (Updated)
22nd February 2019
The US Army has directed General Electric to indefinitely stop all work associated with its recently awarded $517 million EMD contract issued as part of …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEX 2019: UAE's 407 MRH sees continued success (video)
22nd February 2019
Thirty 407MRH light attack helicopters are currently in operation with the UAE. Lyle Becka, VP of operations at NorthStar Aviation runs through the capabilities and …
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Defence Helicopter
Aero India 2019: Indian Air Force to receive Chinooks and Apaches soon
22nd February 2019
The first four CH-47F Chinooks arrived in India on 10 February 2019 and are expected to be received by the Indian Air Force in March. …
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Defence Helicopter
Aero India 2019: Russian Helicopters cements footprint in India
21st February 2019
At a packed conference, and when other companies might be waiting to see how the political tide turns in an Indian election year, Russian Helicopters …
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Defence Notes
Aero India 2019: Air platforms on display (Insight)
20th February 2019
Dark clouds loomed over the 12th edition of Aero India, at the Yelahanka air force in Bengaluru, following the mid-air collision of two Surya Kiran aircraft …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus confirms FARA proposal but keeps platform under wrap
20th February 2019
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed its involvement in the US Army’s FARA (Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft) programme, having formally filed a proposal in December 2018 to meet …
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