Defence Helicopters news – Page 173
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Airbus starts delivering training version of UH-72
Airbus Helicopters has rolled the first UH-72A Lakota off the assembly line that will be delivered straight to Fort Rucker, Alabama, as the US Army begins to replace more than 180 Bell Helicopter TH-67 Creek primary trainers.
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Afghan air force receives initial MD530F armed scout helicopters
MD Helicopters has delivered the first six armed MD530F Cayuse Warrior armed scout helicopters the Afghan air force.
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NewsMalaysia transfers first S-61 Nuris to army control
The Royal Malaysian Air Force has formally handed over an initial two of its Sikorsky S-61 “Nuri” transport helicopters to the nation’s army, with the pair having received special “digital” colour schemes.
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NewsUS Marines stick to F-35B dates despite new problems
The US Marine Corps has decided to stand-up the first operational F-35B squadron in July with known software, structural and logistical deficiencies that must be fixed later, says Lt Gen Chris Bogdan, executive officer of the joint programme office.
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NewsUS Army establishes first manned-unmanned unit
The US Army has established its first manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) squadron, combining the Boeing AH-64D/E Apache helicopters with the Textron Systems RQ-7B Shadow unmanned air vehicles into one heavy attack reconnaissance unit.
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NewsUS Army orders more Gray Eagle UAVs
The US Army has made a $133 million modification to a contract for its General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned air vehicles to add 19 aircraft to the order.
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NewsKC-46 tanker likely will miss planned April first flight
The Boeing KC-46A configured as an aerial refueling tanker will likely miss its planned April first flight because of issues with integration of military-specific components and systems, service officials have said.
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NewsFrench navy NH90s receive ASW approval
France’s navy has declared initial operating capability for its NH Industries NH90 Caïman helicopters operating in the anti-submarine warfare role.
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NewsStudy shows armed UAV exports limited despite demand
An arms transfer study from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) claims that only the UK and Nigeria have been the recipients of armed unmanned air vehicles, despite “widespread interest” in their acquisition.
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NewsIndustry asks US Army, one shaft or two for new helicopter engine
Competition for the US Army’s improved turbine engine programme (ITEP) is shaping up to be a head-to-head match-up between single-spool and double-spool turboshaft powerplant designs.
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NewsUS Army's improved helicopter engine enters design phase
The US Army’s quest for a more powerful and fuel efficient drop-in replacement for the General Electric T700 that powers most of its helicopters is moving from the experimental technology realm to preliminary design review (PDR).
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NewsUS Predator 'shot down' over Syria, says local news agency
Images released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) depict a crashed General Atomics Aeronautical Systems unmanned air vehicle, which it claims was shot down over Lattakia in Syria on 17 March.
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NewsDutch Apache crew killed in Mali crash
Both crew members aboard a Netherlands Defence Helicopter Command Boeing AH-64D Apache were killed when their aircraft crashed during a training exercise in Mali on 17 March.
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NewsPakistan army fires indigenous missile from UAV
The Pakistan army says it has successfully carried out flight tests of the Barq laser-guided missile on-board the Burraq unmanned air vehicle, both of which it claims to have been indigenously developed.
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NewsUnmanned MQ-9 Reaper achieves one million flight hours
The existing operational fleet of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Predator B unmanned air vehicles (UAV), also called the MQ-9 Reaper, in March reached a cumulative one million flight hours, the majority of which were in combat.
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NewsLIMA: Boeing, MD Helicopters spar for light attack requirement
Malaysia could be edging closer to the acquisition of a light attack helicopter, with MD Helicopters promoting the MD530G and Boeing the AH-6i.
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NewsSouth Korean tanker acquisition delayed by 12 months
The introduction of an in-flight refuelling capability for South Korea has reportedly been postponed by some 12 months, following a delay in downselecting one of the three bids for the deal.
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NewsRussia's Rostec proposes 2t hovering amphibious UAV
Russia’s state-owned Rostec is reportedly developing a larger 2t variant of the Chirok amphibious hovering unmanned air vehicle that it revealed in 2014.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters to work with KAI on LCH/LAH programme
Airbus Helicopters has been tapped as the foreign partner to help Korea Aerospace Industries develop a five-tonne rotorcraft under the country’s requirement for a Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).
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AnalysisANALYSIS: UK defence helicopter fleet remains in transition
Politicians, particularly those eyeing a rapidly approaching general election, are prone to making the sort of grandiose statements are more concerned with earning political capital rather than delivering an accurate picture of reality.