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News - Heli-expo 2015

  • Naval Warfare

    Euronaval: Asia Pacific maritime sector booming (video)

    30th October 2014

    With the Asia-Pacifc region expected to account for some $200 billion in naval defence spending over the next two decades, the region offers a range …

  • Naval Warfare

    Indian subs delayed further, but more boats approved

    30th October 2014

    The delivery of the first P-75 submarines for the Indian Navy has been delayed by at least another year, bringing the delay to four years …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Euronaval: Insitu unveils ScanEagle 2 (video)

    29th October 2014

    Insitu used the Euronaval exhibition in Paris to release details of its planned upgrade to the ScanEagle UAV, which features a new engine for increased …

  • Military Logistics

    UK MoD selects AQUILA for Marshall ATM programme

    29th October 2014

    NATS and Thales joint venture, AQUILA, has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver the Marshall programme to transform terminal air …

  • Naval Warfare

    Euronaval: MdCN completes final qualification firing

    29th October 2014

    The final qualification firing of the MdCN missile (Missile de Croisière Naval, also known as NCM or Naval Cruise Missile) has been conducted by the …

  • Naval Warfare

    Euronaval: SIMBAD-RC enters qualification phase

    28th October 2014

    MBDA is on track to begin deliveries of SIMBAD-RC ship self-defence system production units in 2015, with the system now undergoing qualification testing. The SIMBAD-RC …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Canadian Army's Combat Net Radios set for upgrade

    27th October 2014

    General Dynamics Canada will upgrade the Canadian Army’s Combat Net Radios under a $109 million contract announced on 24 October. Under the contract, General Dynamics …

  • Land Warfare

    BAE pushes CV90 for Aussie Land 400 IFV

    23rd October 2014

    As the initiation of Australia’s Land 400 Phase 2 project gathers pace, BAE Systems has said it will market its CV90 tracked armoured vehicle for …

  • Land Warfare

    Scout SV turret contract signed with Lockheed Martin

    22nd October 2014

    Lockheed Martin UK has inked a deal to supply the turret for the Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) under a £1 billion contract awarded by General …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Technology hindering UAV integration

    21st October 2014

    Despite industry frustration at the slow pace of regulatory reform needed to allow commercial UAV operations, the enabling detect and avoid technology is simply not …

  • Land Warfare

    MBDA's Milan ER completes validation firings

    21st October 2014

    MBDA has completed validation of series production of the Milan ER system, clearing the way for production work to be finalised and first unit deliveries …

  • Defence Helicopter

    CAE to support NZDF SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite training devices

    21st October 2014

    CAE will support the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF’s) SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter synthetic training devices under a new contract announced on 21 October. The …

  • Land Warfare

    Indian guidance tech advances with Tata-Honeywell

    21st October 2014

    A recent licensing agreement between Tata Power’s Strategic Engineering Division and Honeywell Aerospace will offer India the capability to produce inertial navigation systems. Signed on …

  • Military Logistics

    HMS Ramsey upgrade work underway

    21st October 2014

    Work has begun at Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard to enhance HMS Ramsey’s operational capability, sustainability and habitability standards as part of a six month Support Period …

  • Naval Warfare

    Austal launches Cape class patrol boat

    20th October 2014

    Australian shipbuilder Austal has launched the latest Cape class patrol boat (CCPB) for the Australian customs service. The event took place on 17 October at …

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 ...