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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

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.

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.

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.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

MUM-TX ready for fielding on Apache Echo models

2nd March 2018

Enhanced manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities are set to be deployed by the US Army as soon as 2020 with the fielding of its AH-64E Apache …
Defence Helicopter

Heli-Expo 2018: Malaysian MD 530G deliveries imminent (video)

1st March 2018

Deliveries of the first MD 530G attack helicopters to the Malaysian Army are set to begin in June, with all six units on order to …
Defence Helicopter

Honeywell introduces RECON HUMS

1st March 2018

Honeywell has introduced a new Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) technology, RECON, to help civil and defence helicopter operators ensure aircraft availability while increasing …
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Heli-Expo 2018: MD softly, softly on 6XX

28th February 2018

Despite an aggressive timeline for MD Helicopters' 6XX attack helicopter to be market-ready this year, certification delays have hindered this process with the aircraft now …
Defence Notes

India publishes ambitious defence roadmap

28th February 2018

India released its ‘Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap - 2018’ (TPCR-2018) document in late February, outlining the equipment and technology that the country’s armed forces …
Special Operations

Global SOF 2018: “Risk perception” impacts European SOF aviation development

26th February 2018

One of the challenges encountered in the ongoing development and expansion of special operations aviation elements across many regions involves differences in “risk perception” that …
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For US Army aviation Chinook comes out winner, other fleets ramp down

23rd February 2018

US Army leaders have billed their FY19 budget request as a jumping-off point for the FY20 budget, one they say will contain major changes to …
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China’s ‘Black Hawk’ set to enter PLA service

23rd February 2018

After a small flurry of helicopter images appeared on the Chinese internet this week, the Z-20 medium helicopter is thought to be approaching low-rate initial …
Defence Helicopter

Final assembly of first HH-60W CRH begins

22nd February 2018

Sikorsky has started final assembly of the first HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) for the US Air Force (USAF), the company announced on 20 February. …
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Netherlands seeks Apache upgrade FMS

21st February 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale to the Netherlands of an Apache helicopter upgrade package, the Defense …
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New Spike missile being integrated on IAF's Apache helicopters

20th February 2018

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is equipping its AH-64 Apache helicopters with the Rafael Spike LR2, a new fifth-generation variant of the missile family. Brig …
Defence Notes

US fighter jet drops fuel tanks in Japan accident

20th February 2018

The Japanese MoD demanded explanations on 20 February from the US military after a fighter jet experiencing an engine fire dropped two fuel tanks into …
Defence Helicopter

UK helo engine support wanted

19th February 2018

Leonardo Helicopters is seeking an engine support provider for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Merlin and Apache helicopters. Bids are being invited for the £1.1-£1.4 …
Defence Helicopter

EO/IR Special Report: Asia Pacific helicopter optics market flourishes (video)

17th February 2018

Owing to improved defence budgets and a consequent increase in demand, the military helicopter EO/IR market in Asia Pacific is growing admirably. The buying power …
Defence Helicopter

Wildcat's weaponised wing takes shape

16th February 2018

A newly-designed Leonardo AW159 Wildcat weapons-carriage wing is currently under development and will enter Royal Navy (RN) service as part of the UK MoD's Future Anti-Surface …
Defence Helicopter

Lockheed Martin to help modernise Egyptian AH-64D fleet

15th February 2018

Lockheed Martin will continue to support Egypt's AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter fleet after recently receiving a modified FMS contract for 22 Modernised Target Acquisition …
Defence Helicopter

Thales’ 70mm rockets for Tiger helicopters

14th February 2018

The Spanish Army Aviation (FAMET) and the German armed forces have selected Thales rockets to equip their Tiger helicopter fleets, the company announced on 13 …
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The bell tolls for Philippine helicopter deal

14th February 2018

Bringing to an end one of the Philippines’ shortest ever military deals, the government has formally cancelled its contract for 16 Bell 412EPI helicopters for …
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Bell waits for Warsaw’s decision-making

13th February 2018

An ambiguous procurement strategy as well as indecisiveness from authorities in Warsaw may hamper Bell Helicopter's plans for establishing industrial cooperation with Poland. As Bell …