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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Ukraine gives parliamentary approval for Airbus Helicopters deal
13th June 2018
Ukraine’s parliament has given the green light to an Airbus Helicopters deal valued at €558.3 million further to ratification on 7 June. A total of …
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Pakistan Army fields new trainer helicopters
13th June 2018
It has been confirmed that the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps now has a quartet of Enstrom 280FX helicopters that will be used for pilot training …
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Philippines sources Huey parts from Japan
13th June 2018
Japan will supply a variety of spare parts for Bell UH-1 helicopters to the Philippines, with the transfer approved earlier this month. According to the …
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Indra, Elettronica developing EuroDIRQM
12th June 2018
Indra has partnered with Elettronica Group to develop a next generation Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL)-based Direct Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system for rotary and fixed wing …
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Defence Helicopter
Bulgarian military helicopter crashes during exercise
12th June 2018
A Bulgarian military helicopter crashed during a training exercise on 11 June evening near the southern city of Plovdiv, killing two of the three men …
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Klimov to develop new rotorcraft engine
12th June 2018
Russian engine-maker Klimov has revealed details on its new research and development programme undertaken within the frame of the so-called Advanced Helicopter Engine (AHE) initiative. …
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Defence Helicopter
Jordan’s AH-1F/S Cobra avionics upgraded
11th June 2018
Northrop Grumman and Science and Engineering Services (SES) have upgraded the avionics system on the Royal Jordanian Air Force’s AH-1F/S Cobra attack helicopters, Northrop announced …
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Naval Warfare
Jeanne d’Arc ready to head home after eventful Asian tour
11th June 2018
The annual five-month Jeanne d’Arc deployment by the French Navy is on its last leg following series of drills and operations in Africa and Southeast …
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Defence Helicopter
Tata delivers first AH-64 Apache fuselage
8th June 2018
Tata Boeing Aerospace has delivered the first AH-64 Apache helicopter fuselage from its facility in Hyderabad, India. The fuselage will now be transported to Boeing’s …
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Defence Helicopter
First Enstrom 480B-G for Lom Praha breaks cover
7th June 2018
The first of six Enstrom 480B-G helicopters on order by Lom Praha appeared at the Pardubice Airshow in the Czech Republic on 2 June ahead …
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Defence Helicopter
Russian MoD to take Mi-38 in 2019
6th June 2018
The Russian MoD is set to take delivery of its first Mi-38T 15.6t transport helicopter built at Kazan Helicopters next year. According to Russian Helicopters …
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Naval Warfare
Sea Venom/ANL completes second firing
4th June 2018
MBDA has successfully completed the second development firing of the Sea Venom/Anti-Navire Léger (ANL) missile, MBDA announced on 31 May. The missile was fired from …
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Defence Helicopter
Japan lines up AH-X contenders
4th June 2018
The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) in Japan’s MoD has invited companies to provide information for its next combat helicopter to succeed the Fuji-Bell …
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Defence Helicopter
Leonardo targets Canada’s CH-149 CMLU
1st June 2018
The Canadian government has taken the decision to proceed with the CH-149 Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade programme (CMLU) to deliver a comprehensive upgrade to the country’s …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2018: SOF community awaiting decisions on new attack helicopter
29th May 2018
On the road to developing the US Army's next-generation helicopter fleet, the special forces community is working with the larger service to help guide requirements …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing receives CH-47F contract modification
29th May 2018
Boeing received a contract modification from the US Department of Defense on 25 May 2018.The $25,747,525 modification relates to the company's existing contract to build …
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Defence Helicopter
T129 Atak ready for Kazakh MoD’s fleet
28th May 2018
Kazakhstan is being considered as one of many potential export customers for the T129 Atak helicopter. The Turkish company expects that in the coming years …
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Defence Helicopter
Chemring receives flares contract
28th May 2018
Chemring Countermeasures USA (CCM USA) has received contracts totalling $27.5 million for the production of M211 and MJU-64/B flares for the US Army, US Navy …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2018: Special Ops Chinook contract coming soon
27th May 2018
In June, the US Army will move forward with plans to acquire Block II MH-47G Chinook helicopters for its special operations forces. The service though, …
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