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News - Heli-expo 2015

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Four Phoenix 30 UAS delivered to Bulgaria

    2nd December 2014

    Four UAV Solutions Phoenix 30 quad rotor UAS have been delivered to the Bulgarian armed forces as part of a US foreign military sale agreement. …

  • Naval Warfare

    EU Council to approve Maritime Security Strategy action plan

    2nd December 2014

    This week the Council of the EU is set to approve an “Action Plan” to implement the recommendations of the EU Maritime Security Strategy that was …

  • Land Warfare

    I/ITSEC: SRI International set to upgrade US National Guard training system

    2nd December 2014

    SRI International is set to upgrade FlexTrain with the new Orion user interface in summer 2015 it has been revealed at I/ITSEC in Orlando.  ‘The …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    I/ITSEC: Corsair upgrading UAS trainer for quadcopters

    2nd December 2014

    Corsair is upgrading the generic UAV trainer, IM3PUT (Integrated Multi-Mission Multi-Platform UAS Trainer), to incorporate quadcopters it has been revealed at I/ITSEC in Orlando.  ‘We …

  • Land Warfare

    I/ITSEC: Saab launches portable trainer ManPack 300

    2nd December 2014

    Saab is debuting a new ManPack 300 mobile training system at I/ITSEC in Orlando.  ‘I/ITSEC is of course the perfect platform for launching this product,’ …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Swedish FMS to test CybAero VTOL UAS

    1st December 2014

    The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has selected CybAero APID VTOL UAS for flight testing from the Swedish Navy’s Visby class corvette in 2015. The …

  • Military Logistics

    Iraq requests C-130E/J fleet support from US

    28th November 2014

    Iraq is seeking a five-year sustainment package for its C-130E/J fleet from the US government under its foreign military sales (FMS) programme, at an estimated …

  • Defence Helicopter

    USAF designates Combat Rescue Helicopter HH-60W

    28th November 2014

    The US Air Force has designated the Combat Rescue Helicopter as the HH-60W, it was announced on 25 November. The aircraft will be referred to …

  • Defence Helicopter

    EC645 T2 Light Utility Helicopter takes flight

    27th November 2014

    The Airbus Helicopters EC645 T2 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has completed its first flight at the company’s Donauwörth location in Bavaria. The EC645 T2 is …

  • Defence Notes

    I/ITSEC: Cubic looks to the clouds

    27th November 2014

    Cubic is set to demonstrate its next generation capabilities at this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando, with its latest solutions on offer focusing heavily on cyber …

  • Defence Notes

    I/ITSEC: CAE showcases training solutions

    26th November 2014

    As CAE looks to be the partner of choice for customers that require simulation-based training, the company will be demonstrating capabilities and technologies that address …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC: Meggitt wins USMC training contract

    26th November 2014

    Meggitt Training Systems has been awarded a $30 million contract from the US Marine Corps (USMC) for the upgrade of Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) …

  • Naval Warfare

    Sixth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft arrives in India

    26th November 2014

    The sixth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) arrived at Naval Air Station Rajali in India on 24 November, with delivery from Boeing occurring on schedule, …

  • Land Warfare

    India’s artillery modernisation finally progresses

    26th November 2014

    The Indian Army’s long-delayed artillery modernisation programme finally got a boost with new defence minister Manohar Parrikar clearing a more than $2 billion procurement for …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Ninth RAN LHD landing craft launched

    25th November 2014

    The ninth Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Landing Craft (LLC) to be constructed for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) by Navantia was launched on 24 November, …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Loitering munitions

    DELI [Türkiye]

    Programme Background Speaking to Shephard at SAHA Expo 2022, a spokesperson stated that the platform was expected to enter into service with the Turkish Armed ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Akinci [Libya]

    Programme Background 2022 Reports In October 2022, various Libyan media outlets reported that the country was eyeing a possible procurement from Baykar, possibly the Akinici ...

  • Transport

    C-130J [Vietnam]

    Programme Background Requirement Vietnam’s interest in acquiring the C-130J reflects a broader effort to modernise its air transport fleet, which was previously dominated by Russian ...

  • Corvettes

    Steregushchy Class (Project 20380) (11-18)

    Programme BackgroundThe Steregushchiy class (Project 20380) corvettes are designed to operate in littoral combat zones and engage with enemy ships and submarines. The multi-role missions ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]

    Programme Background The Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) Programme The RPUAS programme will provide the battalion and below-ground manoeuvre elements within the US Army with an ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]

    Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...

  • Data links

    Data links | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]

    Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]

    Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]

    Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]

    Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...

  • Military helicopters - attack

    AH-64E Apache (Indian Army)

    It is a hybrid procurement, as was the 2015 Air Force one (see separate entry), employing both a direct commercial sale with Boeing and an ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Hangor Class Submarines [Pakistan]

    Programme Background Timeline Chinese media first reported that the Pakistan Navy had agreed to buy eight modified Type 039B submarines in April 2015. The contract ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    T-15 Armata (Contracted)

    Programme Background The first contract for 132 Armatas was signed by the Russian MoD in 2015. This will comprise sufficient T-14, T-15 heavy IFV and ...

  • Tanks

    T-14 Armata (Contracted)

    Programme Background The first contract for 132 Armatas was signed by the Russian MoD in 2015. This will comprise sufficient T-14, T-15 heavy IFV and ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Horizon 3 - Submarines Procurement Programme [Philippines]

    Programme Background Requirements The Philippines began its Future Submarine Acquisition back in 2015. The Philippines has no experience in operating submarines, but there is a ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • H160

    Airbus Helicopters unveiled a full-scale model of the H160 medium twin rotorcraft on 3 March 2015 at Heli-Expo. The utility helicopter, the first to be ...

  • EO/IR systems

    Skybox

    The Skybox allows gimballed camera systems developed for small UAVs to be integrated on the nose of manned helicopters. It accommodates cameras such as DJI’s ...

  • EO/IR systems

    OWLS

    Observation Wide-area Low-altitude Sensor (OWLS), demonstrated at Heli-Expo 2015, is a two-axis micro gimbal imager that combines a night vision sensor and an image-stabilised enclosure. ...

  • Helicopter engines

    RR300

    The RR300 combines new design methodologies with the legacy of the M250 engine to produce a new engine family for the small rotorcraft market. Intended ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    TM-100 Map and Video Management system

    Trakka Systems introduced a new TM-100 Map and Video Management system at HAI Heli-Expo 2017 in Dallas. The augmented reality mapping system with metadata video and audio ...

  • EO/IR systems

    Geodetic photomapping and monitoring payload and blind zone cameras

    Heliatica unveiled a geodetic mapping and monitoring payload with Geoscan at Heli-Expo 2017. The system is designed to fit two Sony DSC-RX1 (24MP resolution) cameras ...

  • Military helicopters - scout/light attack

    6XX

    Publicly unveiled at Heli-Expo in March 2017, the MD Helicopters 6XX is the next evolution in the MD 500 series and is a redesigned, single-engine ...

  • Multipurpose missiles

    LAHAT

    The Laser Homing Attack (LAHAT) is an Israeli, semi-active, laser homing guided, low-weight, ATGM. It was designed to be fired from 105mm and 120mm tank guns.

  • Tiltrotors

    AW609

    The Bell/Agusta BA609 became the first tiltrotor designed for the civilian market to fly in March 2003. In June 2011, Leonardo announced that it had ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    525 Relentless

    Bell Helicopter announced in February 2012 that it was developing the Model 525 Relentless. The Relentless features an ARC Horizon flight deck, including the Garmin ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Bars-8

    Following on from the 7t Bars-6 4x4 multipurpose armoured vehicle, Bogdan developed the 10t Bars-8 4x4 multipurpose armoured vehicle which was unveiled at the September ...

  • Land: RWS

    AU-220M

    The AU-220M unmanned turret, developed by TsNII Burevestnik, a subsidiary of Uralvagonzavod (UVZ), mounts a dual-feed 57mm automatic cannon and a PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine ...

  • Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    S-92/H-92

    The H-92 is the military version of the commercial S-92. It has a stand-up cabin, higher gross weight, more power and new composite rotor blades. ...

  • Military vehicle engines

    TCD 2015

    The TCD 2015 is a modern water-cooled four stroke diesel V-engine that is currently integrated on the RG41 armoured vehicle.

  • P1AR Virtual Hoist SAR simulator

    Priority 1 Air Rescue demonstrated an operational model of its Virtual Hoist SAR simulator for the first time at Heli-Expo 2017 with a small, transportable ...