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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Seoul to begin search for naval helicopters
27th April 2018
The Republic of Korea Navy’s (ROKN) search for a dozen additional helicopters suitable for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) is set to begin in May, according to …
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Quad A 2018: Raider two slated to fly this summer
26th April 2018
Sikorsky's second S-97 Raider — pitched as a lighter attack helicopter for the US military's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme — has rolled off the …
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Quad A 2018: BAE wins missile warning contract
26th April 2018
BAE Systems has secured a contract worth up to $97.9 million to develop a missile warning system that will protect US Army aviation pilots and …
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UTAS cog helps turn US Army programmes
26th April 2018
The US manufacturer UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) is investing heavily in a range of new technologies, which, in the company’s estimation, will eventually increase performance …
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Insight: Indian helicopter dreams produce nightmares
25th April 2018
The Indian military’s seemingly endless pursuit of new helicopters is a sorry tale of woe for both the armed forces and for foreign OEMs wanting …
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Ukraine developing flexible fuel tanks for Mi-24
24th April 2018
UkrOboronProm is working on a Ukrainian project to produce flexible fuel tanks for the Mi-24 helicopter, the company announced on 20 April.UkrOboronProm has teamed with …
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Black Hawk grip spreading in Latin America
24th April 2018
With 174 UH-60 Black Hawk variants currently operating in Latin America this figure is set to grow due to pending deliveries and further still as a result …
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Insight: Assessing the US Navy TH-57 replacement contenders
23rd April 2018
The US Navy’s Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS) programme will see the service replace its current Bell TH-57 Sea Ranger fleet with 105 new aircraft.
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Mexico requests MH-60R helicopters
23rd April 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of MH-60R helicopters to Mexico, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced …
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Training
Senegal selects Thales mission trainers
23rd April 2018
The Senegalese armed forces will use a Thales helicopter mission trainer solution to train its Mi-35 attack helicopter and Mi-17 transport helicopter crew, Thales announced …
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Salt water blamed for multiple AH-64E Apache parts issues
20th April 2018
Salt water corrosion issues have forced the US Army to stop accepting deliveries of Boeing's AH-64E Apache attack helicopter. During a 20 April press conference, …
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Sikorsky develops German industry team
20th April 2018
Sikorsky has kicked-off its industrialisation plan to support its bid for the German Air Force heavy lift helicopter programme. The company is offering the CH-53K …
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Defence Notes
China flies bombers around Taiwan
19th April 2018
Chinese bombers and spy planes have flown around Taiwan, the air force said on 19 April as Taipei accused Beijing of trying to stoke regional …
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US Army seeks EC145 certification solution
19th April 2018
The US Army has released a source notice seeking out industry players capable of equipping the Airbus H145 helicopter with a technical data package to …
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DSA 2018: Arnold Defense offering new rocket launcher
19th April 2018
US-based Arnold Defense showcased its new LWL-12-A lightweight rocket launcher for light armed helicopters at this week’s DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. In the …
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DSA 2018: Malaysian MD 530Gs approach their Destini
19th April 2018
When the Malaysian Army ordered its six MD 530G scout helicopters from MD Helicopters, as announced on 1 February 2016, the first aircraft were to …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales’ FZ220 receives qualification for MD 530G
18th April 2018
Thales’ FZ220 rocket launcher has been qualified for use on MDHI’s MD 530G light helicopter, Thales announced on 17 April. This qualification follows trials at …
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Training
RSAF helicopter simulators set for upgrade
18th April 2018
Quantum3D will work with AVC Defense to upgrade training devices for the Royal Saudi Air Force's Bell 412 helicopter, the company announced on 17 April.The …
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Indian Ka-226T training programme prepared
17th April 2018
Russian Helicopters has developed a Ka-226T training programme tailored for the Indian Air Force and Army, the company announced on 11 April.The programme will see …
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