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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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South Korea issues naval helicopter requirement
11th July 2018
On 14 June the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the launch of its search for a second batch of naval helicopters – 12 in …
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First test flights of Mi-28UB
10th July 2018
The Russian Army Aviation has successfully completed the first test flights of the new Mi-28UB combat training helicopter, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on …
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Farnborough 2018: Leonardo tight lipped over AW609 military negotiations
10th July 2018
Despite the possibility of the Italian Government acquiring AW609 tiltrotor aircraft from manufacturer Leonardo, the company has insisted it is too soon to discuss the …
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Farnborough 2018: More Merlin magic for the UK (video)
9th July 2018
With RNAS Yeovilton recently receiving the first of 25 Commando Merlin Mk4/A helicopters, Shephard spoke with Lt Tom Lennon, CHF pilot and Graham Russell, director …
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Farnborough 2018: Boeing prepares for Block II ramp up
9th July 2018
As final assembly begins on the first of three engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) CH-47F Chinook Block II aircraft, Boeing is assessing how best to manage its Philadelphia …
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Farnborough 2018: Interference prevention on military helicopters
9th July 2018
Industry has been trying to battle the rotorblades issue for clear data transmissions for many decades and whilst companies now claim to have high powered …
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Farnborough 2018: Lightweight Multirole Missiles to deal with swarm attacks
9th July 2018
Thales sees a growing international rotary-wing market for its Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM), driven by the threat from fast inshore attack craft (FIAC). Thales was …
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FMV extends Saab's HKP 15 maintenance agreement
9th July 2018
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has extended its Helicopter 15 (HKP 15) maintenance agreement with Saab for the years 2020 and 2021, the company …
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Issues surface over UK's Crowsnest programme
6th July 2018
The UK's Crowsnest surveillance programme has been hit by a number of industry development challenges, according to an official assessment. A Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
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Bell Boeing receives CMV-22B production contract
5th July 2018
Bell Boeing has received a $4.19 billion contract modification for the manufacture and delivery of V-22 aircraft for the US military and the government of …
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Airbus to deliver 20 H145Ms to Hungary
4th July 2018
Airbus Helicopters has received an order from the Hungarian Ministry of Defence for 20 H145M military helicopters equipped with the HForce weapon management system, the …
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Opinion: Carter’s capability challenges
4th July 2018
General Sir Nick Carter has now formally taken on the role of Chief of the Defence Staff for the British Armed Forces. Carter comes to …
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PLA shows its skills in Hong Kong
4th July 2018
The Hong Kong Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) opened three of its camps to the public on 30 June and 1 July, allowing …
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JAGM achieves milestone C decision
3rd July 2018
Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) system has successfully passed its Defense Acquisition Board review and achieved milestone C, the company announced on 27 June. …
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Singapore transfers Chinooks to Australia for training
3rd July 2018
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has quietly transferred five Boeing CH-47D Chinooks to the Oakey Army Aviation Centre in Australia, and has also …
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First EMD CH-47F Block II inches closer
2nd July 2018
The first engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) CH-47F Block II programme helicopter has entered final assembly, Boeing announced on 27 June.Boeing is developing the next-generation …
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Mi-35M for the Russian Federal Security Service
2nd July 2018
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSS) has begun recapitalisation of its attack helicopter fleet with next-generation day/night-capable models to help with border security in the troubled …
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US Army miscalculates number of Apaches needed
29th June 2018
Question marks are surrounding the US Army's AH-64E Apache buy after service leaders failed to properly analyse the number of aircraft needed for testing and …
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US SF and Boeing ink Block II Chinook deal
29th June 2018
As expected, the US Army has brought forward the acquisition of new MH-47G Block II Chinooks for its SF and has inked an initial deal …
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