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News - para-rescue

  • Defence Helicopter

    Onboard backup HEC hooks for AW169, AW101

    14th April 2017

    Onboard Systems International has received a contract from Leonardo Helicopters to design and provide backup Human External Cargo (HEC) hook systems for the AW169 and …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Taiwan air force grabs 15 UH-60Ms from army

    10th April 2017

    The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) will replace its Sikorsky S-70C Bluehawk fleet with UH-60M Black Hawks beginning in December, the Ministry of National …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Pakistan orders more AW139 helicopters

    30th March 2017

    Leonardo will supply an undisclosed number of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to the government of Pakistan, the company announced on 28 March.The aircraft will …

  • Defence Helicopter

    US military helicopters face design hurdles

    4th April 2017

    Various design challenges with several of the Pentagon's key helicopter programmes has resulted in unexpected modifications, a new report has found.The CH-53K, Combat Rescue Helicopter …

  • Special Operations

    ​SOFINS: Counter terror UAVs on display

    2nd April 2017

    French company CM Drones showcased two specialist UAVs designed specifically for counter-terror operations at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux from 28-30 March.The company promoted its …

  • Defence Helicopter

    HAL receives Dhruv order, increases sales

    3rd April 2017

    Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is in receipt of an order for 32 Dhruv Mk III helicopters, according to a contract signed on 30 March, buoying …

  • Naval Warfare

    Rosborough Boats awarded RHIB contract

    20th March 2017

    Rosborough Boats has received a $7.3 million contract from Irving Shipbuilding to provide multi-role rescue boats for Canada's Arctic Offshore Patrol ships (AOPS), the company …

  • Defence Notes

    LIMA 2017: Could Malaysian MiG-29s be resurrected?

    23rd March 2017

    A Russian-Malaysian joint business effort is offering the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) a life extension option for its decrepit MiG-29N fighter fleet, which now …

  • Naval Warfare

    Nigeria’s Homeland orders additional patrol vessels

    21st March 2017

    Nigeria-based Homeland Integrated Offshore Services has ordered two additional Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 3307 patrol vessels from the Damen Group, a year after it received …

  • Naval Warfare

    LIMA 2017: ATR 72MP eyes Malaysian waters

    22nd March 2017

    The Italian Air Force exhibited its ATR 72MP maritime patrol aircraft for the first time outside of Italy at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, …

  • Naval Warfare

    LIMA 2017: Fulmar meets its Destini

    24th March 2017

    The Fulmar X UAV is combining with New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC) of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) to create a more effective surveillance …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Heli-Expo 2017: New TrakkaBeam orders

    8th March 2017

    Trakka Systems has announced two new customers for its TrakkaBeam A800 tactical searchlight: the Italian Navy and the German DRF Luftrettung air rescue service. The …

  • Naval Warfare

    Philippine Coast Guard MRRV commissioned

    13th March 2017

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has received its third multi-role response vessel (MRRV) from Japan, the agency announced on 7 March. The vessel was commissioned …

  • Defence Helicopter

    GE’s T700-701D cleared for commercial sales

    13th March 2017

    GE Aviation has supplied its T700 military-designated turboshaft engine to Firehawk Helicopters following an exemption from the FAA to sell the engine to commercial customers.Firehawk …

  • Training

    MAN training for ADF gathers pace

    16th March 2017

    The Australian Defence Force's (ADF) introduction into service (IIS) training conversion programme for drivers is in full swing as the military continues to roll out …

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Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Light machine guns

    K3/K3 Para

    The K3 5.56mm light machine gun was developed to replace the 7.62mm M60 in service with Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) infantry squads. The K3 ...

  • Light machine guns

    FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3

    In the 1970s, the FN Minimi was developed in 5.56mm and 7.62mm variants before NATO standardised on 5.56mm for light weapons. In 2002, the 7.62mm ...

  • Land: battle management systems, Land: fire control systems

    SITUAR

    Developed by Avibras, SITUAR ( Sistema Integrado Tático Universal para Artilharia) is a universal tactical integrated artillery command and control system. It allows various artillery ...

  • Light machine guns

    FN Minimi 5.56 Mk3

    The original FN Minimi 5.56 was developed in the 1970s to meet the requirements of NATO nations for an LMG and is now in service ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    MDM-HF

    The MDM-3001, MDM-2201 and MDM-2501 multi-mode HF data modems provide single-tone (serial) HF data communications capability in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-188-110A (para 5.3). ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    skyISTAR

    skyISTAR is a platform-agnostic sensor mission management system. Its service-orientated architecture eases system reconfiguration and the introduction of different sensor suites to match a range ...

  • Rescue Litters

    Lifesaving Systems manufactures several models of fixed and collapsible rescue litters that have been used as standard equipment for helicopter rescue by the US military ...

  • Rescue Baskets

    The Collapsible Rescue Basket combines compact storage capabilities of rescue nets with the ruggedness, rigidity and safety of solid-frame rescue baskets, claims the company. The ...

  • Rescue Wrap

    The Rescue Wrap is a self-contained patient transport system designed to maintain patient body temperature. This patented three-part system can be easily modified for use ...

  • Rescue Harness

    The lightweight sit-in rescue harness was originally developed in coordination with the Danish Air Force. It is available in several versions to match SAR requirements. ...

  • Suppressors

    FA556MG

    The Fast Attach 5.56mm Machine Gun sound suppressor (FA556MG) is designed for use on the M249, MK46 or Para versions of the Minimi M249 SAW.  ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    RF-7800H-MP

    The L3Harris RF-7800H-MP is a manpack HF radio with expanded data capabilities for long-range communications. First delivered in 2012, it remains in service with several militaries ...

  • Maritime patrol

    ATR 72MP

    The ATR 72MP is a twin-turboprop aircraft optimised for maritime patrol missions. It is built by the Franco-Italian ATR consortium, a JV between Airbus and Leonardo.

  • 7A-05

    The Tianjin Aurora 7A-05 rotary-wing UAV is a commercial platform with four arms and an upper and lower dual rotor on each arm. 

  • Rescue Swimmer Harnesses

    Rescue Swimmer Harnesses have been used operationally in over 2 million hoists around the world by military and civilian rescue services. The Tri-SAR surface swimmer ...