Defence Helicopters news – Page 205
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Indian AW101s sold on to avoid potential loss
The already strained relations between India and AgustaWestland on the back of its stalled purchase of 12 VVIP-roled AW101 helicopters look set to worsen after it was revealed that three of the aircraft originally destined for New Delhi have now been sold to "other customers".
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India JV may open way back for AgustaWestland
India's Foreign Investment Board has approved the establishment of a joint venture between India’s Tata group and AgustaWestland, to carry out integration and flight testing of eight-seat AW119 helicopters.
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US Air Force issues contract for three more Global Hawks
The US Air Force has moved one step closer to acquiring three more RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 30 unmanned aircraft by awarding a $114 million advanced procurement contract to manufacturer Northrop Grumman.
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NewsAgustaWestland closes on Norway SAR deal
AgustaWestland is closing in on an order from Norway for as many as 22 search and rescue-configured AW101s after the nation's Ministry of Justice and Public Security announced it was beginning final negotiations with the manufacturer.
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NewsIHI will make F135 engine components for Japan’s F-35s
Japanese industrial manufacturer IHI Corporation will supply parts used to build Pratt & Whitney F135 engines that will power the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft being acquired by Japan, according to a 6 October Pratt & Whitney media release.
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NewsNetherlands commits four Apaches to Mali mission
The Netherlands is to commit four Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters, unmanned air vehicles and 90 commandos to the UN mission in Mali until the end of 2015.
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Philippine air force orders eight AW109 Power helicopters
The Philippine air force has ordered eight AgustaWestland AW109 Power light-twin helicopters to perform homeland security, close support and armed reconnaissance missions.
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NewsTaiwan receives first batch of AH-64E Apaches
Taiwan has received its first batch of six Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, from a 30-aircraft deal signed in June 2011.
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NewsUS military completes OV-10 tests, keeps aircraft for now
The US Special Operations Command will keep two borrowed OV-10G+ Broncos until early next year, when the results of the recently completed Combat Dragon II evaluation are in.
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NewsSouth Korea needs both F-15s and F-35s: retired USAF general
A retired US Air Force chief of staff recommends South Korea acquire Boeing F-15 Silent Eagle aircraft in the near-term, saying the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter will be a “paper tiger” until the early 2020s when it has updated software.
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NewsUnmanned aircraft to get cues from unattended ground sensors
Spy “rocks” talking to robot aircraft might be the future of USA-Mexico border surveillance if Lockheed Martin’s newly-updated network of small, easily disguised unattended ground sensors performs as promised.
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Elbit delivers Sea King training system
Elbit Systems has delivered a dedicated full flight simulator for the Westland Sea King transport helicopter to an undisclosed navy customer.
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NewsUS expedites Israeli order for six V-22 tiltrotors
The US has agreed to sell six Bell Boeing V-22 tiltrotor aircraft to Israel, but US officials do not say which version of the aircraft Israel will receive.
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NewsVIDEO: MQ-8C Fire Scout completes first flight
The US Navy’s newest unmanned helicopter, Northrop Grumman’s MQ-8C Fire Scout, flew for the first time on 31 October from Naval Base Ventura County at Point Mugu in California, according to Northrop Grumman.
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NewsF-35A launches air-to-air missile in test
Lockheed Martin’s F-35A Joint Strike Fighter has conducted its first live-fire test of an air-to-air missile, the company reports.
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NewsEmbraer targets 20-30% market share for KC-390
Embraer will be satisfied with a production run of roughly between 140 and 210 KC-390 tanker-transports, chief executive Frederico Curado says today.
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US Navy cancels Super Hornet pre-solicitation order
The US Navy performed a U-turn over the possibility of acquiring more Boeing F/A-18E/F aircraft in fiscal year 2015, cancelling a 17 October pre-solicitation order for up to 36 of the aircraft.
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Canada's Cyclone helicopters remain in limbo
Sikorsky and the Canadian government have again offered widely differing views of the status of the troubled CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter programme.
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KAI eyes export market for Surion
Korea Aerospace Industries is pitching its Surion utility helicopter at the export market, and hopes to sell 60-120 aircraft to international customers over the next 15-20 years.
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Seoul yet to decide on Light Attack Helicopter plans
South Korea has yet to decide on the configuration of its planned indigenous Light Attack Helicopter (LAH) but says it remains fully behind the plan despite the potential to purchase off-the-shelf alternatives.