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News - apkws
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Special Operations
Avalon 2019: RfT for Aussie SOF helicopters approaches
28th February 2019
Contenders, including Airbus Helicopters, Bell and Leonardo, have already responded to last September’s RfI for the Australian Army’s requirement for 20 light special operations helicopters. …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEX 2019: Lebanese Air Force adapts for terrorism fight
12th February 2019
Lebanon has had to increase the capabilities of the its armed forces in a bid to stop the rise of terrorism in the country, according …
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Defence Notes
US restocking on APKWS II system
7th February 2019
The Naval Air Systems Command in Maryland has awarded a $225 million contract to BAE Systems for the delivery of over 9000 additional units of …
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Defence Helicopter
EDEX 2018: APKWS production set to surge
11th December 2018
BAE Systems is set to increase the production of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rocket substantially next year. Given the high usage …
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Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: Egypt close to IOMAX Archangel deal
6th December 2018
US based IOMAX has confirmed it is currently in discussions with the Egyptian Air Force for a potential sale of 12 Archangel Border Patrol Aircraft …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: BAE gaining ground on APKWS (video)
10th October 2018
Following the qualification of Arnold Defense's latest missile launcher, BAE Systems' target of adding APKWS ground operators to its long list of existing rotorcraft and …
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Defence Helicopter
Iraq requests armed Bell 407GX helicopters
8th October 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of armed Bell 407GX helicopters to Iraq, the Defense Security Cooperation …
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Naval Warfare
MSPO 2018: BAE moves closer to APKWS land and sea integration
5th September 2018
BAE Systems is pressing forward with plans for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to equip ground and naval operators, after finding success in the rotary and combat …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: BAE Systems seeing increased need for precision strike kits
19th July 2018
As militaries around the world prepare for urban conflicts and seek ways to reduce collateral damage, BAE Systems is poised to ramp up production of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Japan likely first export customer for Fire Scout
13th July 2018
As Northrop Grumman showcases its MQ-8C Fire Scout at RAF Fairford during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the UK for the first time, …
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Defence Helicopter
BAE Systems receives order for APKWS
10th May 2018
BAE Systems has received a $175 million contract from the US Navy to deliver more than 7,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets, …
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Defence Helicopter
Qatar to receive AH-64E APKWS rockets
14th April 2018
In a deal approved by the US State Separtment, Qatar is set to weaponise its Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon …
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Defence Helicopter
US agrees guided missile sale to Qatar
9th April 2018
The United States approved a deal to sell Qatar $300 million in guided missiles on 9 April, on the eve of President Donald Trump's White …
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Defence Helicopter
USMC weighs up V-22 missile options
3rd April 2018
The USMC is considering placing forward facing missiles and rockets on its Bell-Boeing MV-22 Osprey fleet as it looks to bridge a current gap in escort capability. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Weaponised Fire Scout on the horizon
7th December 2017
The newest iteration of the Northrop Grumman Fire Scout, the MQ-8C, will be transitioned into fleet operations at the end of 2018 according to the US …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
MD 530G Lebanon
The Armed MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopter features next-generation all-glass cockpit that includes: two Genesys Aerosystems IDU-680 6” x 9” LCD primary displays, Tek Fusion ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
Bell 407GX
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency noted that the proposed sale of five Bell 407GX helicopters will help compensate for the combat loss of seven IA407 helicopters ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
MH-60R (Spain)
Programme Background On 16 March 2022, the US State Department approved an FMS to Spain for eight MH-60R helicopters and associated equipment and weaponry for $950 ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
AH-6i (Thailand)
Programme Background The US State Department has made a determination approving the possible $400 million sale on 24 September 2019. The eight AH-6i light attack ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AH-1Z Viper [Nigeria]
Programme Background FMS Approval On 14 April 2022, it was announced that the US State Department had approved a possible FMS of 12AH-1Z Vipers to ...
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Military helicopters - attack
T129B (Philippines)
Programme Background On 31 August 2019, it was announced that the Philippines National Defence Acquisition Decision Memorandum continues with the T-129 procurement. However, on 30 April ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Airborne rockets - guided
WGU-59 APKWS
In April 2006, BAE Systems was selected by the USN for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II project. This was to provide a ...
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ISR/special mission, Light attack
Scorpion
Scorpion is a light attack and ISR aircraft being developed by a JV between Textron and AirLand Enterprises. It was unveiled at the Dubai Airshow in 2017 ...
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Military UGVs
WOLF-X
The WOLF-X is a wheeled 8x8 Robotic Combat Vehicle developed by HDT Global in partnership with McQ and BAE Land & Armament Systems. In September 2023, as ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
407GT
The Bell 407GT is the armed version of the Bell 407GX and is qualified for a range of weapons, from light to advanced laser-guided munitions. ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Fletcher
Arnold Defense, which has produced more than 1.1 million 2.75in/70mm rocket launchers for airborne applications since 1961, unveiled the Fletcher 2.75in/70mm Weapon System at the September ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a two-person, light scout helicopter with a day/night mast-mounted sight, glass cockpit and four-bladed rotor system. Following the retirement of ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
AH-6i
The AH-6i is designed to meet light attack/reconnaissance needs while maintaining flexibility to integrate future growth. It is a variant of the AH-6M Little Bird ...
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Special operations vehicles
LTTV
The Light Troop Transport Vehicle (LTTV) is an open-topped, air-transportable 4x4 special operations vehicle based on the commercially available Mercedes-Benz Unimog chassis. It was developed ...
