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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Brazilian Army receives 33rd H225M
16th October 2018
Helibras has delivered the 33rd H225M military helicopter for the Brazilian Army's H-XBR programme, the company announced on 9 October. The H-XBR programme was signed …
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Russian Baltic Navy takes upgraded Ka-27Ms
15th October 2018
The Russian Navy saw a boost of the anti-submarine capabilities of its Baltic Fleet thanks to the recent introduction of a five-strong batch of upgraded …
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Ex-Change Parts acquires AS332 M1 Super Pumas
12th October 2018
Ex-Change Parts has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence Material to acquire six AS332 M1 Super Puma helicopters, along with engines, components, spare parts, …
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BAE Systems introduces Smart D2 system
12th October 2018
BAE Systems has developed a new next-generation threat management technology, Smart D2, designed to dispense countermeasures and defend military aircraft, the company announced on 8 …
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Taiwan wants more localised Apache maintenance
12th October 2018
The Republic of China Army (ROCA) operates 29 AH-64E Apache Guardians, but the military is seeking ways of reducing a burgeoning maintenance bill, one that …
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Defence Helicopter
Patria to continue Swedish UH-60M support
11th October 2018
Patria Helicopters has received a follow-on order for UH-60M Black Hawk maintenance in Sweden, the company announced on 9 October. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration …
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AUSA 2018: AH-64E shakes off strap pack nut issues (video)
10th October 2018
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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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2018: Bell eyes FVL rapid prototype phase (video)
9th October 2018
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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Defence Helicopter
Boeing expands Australian Chinook support
9th October 2018
Boeing Defence Australia has entered into a new partnership agreement with Australia's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group for the support and maintenance of the Australian …
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Defence Helicopter
Iraq requests armed Bell 407GX helicopters
8th October 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of armed Bell 407GX helicopters to Iraq, the Defense Security Cooperation …
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Special Operations
Australia seeks new special operations helicopter
5th October 2018
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has initiated a program to procure a fleet of light attack military rotary-wing aircraft to support force components from …
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Defence Helicopter
CPI receives orders for HIRSS assemblies
5th October 2018
CPI Aerostructures has received purchase orders totalling approximately $8 million from Sikorsky to supply Hover Infrared Suppression System (HIRSS) module assemblies for the UH-60 Black …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2018: Need for speed dominates S-97 Raider tests
4th October 2018
Sikorsky’s future generation light attack S-97 Raider aircraft is set to push beyond speeds of 220kts, a benchmark which represents uncharted territory on the programme’s …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing to continue Chinook rotor blade support
4th October 2018
Boeing has received a new $160 million contract to continue its support for the US Army's inventory of H-47 Chinook rotor blades, the company announced …
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Defence Helicopter
Insight: Kazan looking to bolster helicopter business
4th October 2018
The last couple of years have proven to be tough years for Russia’s rotorcraft industry, with a serious slump in sales, deliveries and revenues; Kazan …
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines narrows combat utility helicopter hunt
3rd October 2018
During a Senate hearing concerning the 2019 budget for the Department of National Defense (DND), the commanding general of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) Lt …
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Defence Helicopter
MDHI to deliver six MD 530Fs to Kenya
2nd October 2018
MD Helicopters (MDHI) has received a second order to deliver six armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for the Kenya Defence Force, the company announced …
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Defence Helicopter
De-risking phase for Tiger upgrade launched
1st October 2018
OCCAR-EA has awarded two contracts to a consortium consisting of Airbus Helicopters, Thales and MBDA for de-risk work for the planned mid-life upgrade of current …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army CIRCM system ready for production
28th September 2018
The Northrop Grumman-built Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system for the US Army has achieved Milestone C after completing testing, the company announced on 24 September. …
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