Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 40
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US Air Force receives first two Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopters
The US Air Force received its first pair of Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopters at Moody AFB on 5 November.
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BAE Systems wins contracts to develop US Army manned-unmanned teaming technologies
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems three contracts to develop technology to help helicopter pilots and weapons systems officers control unmanned air vehicles in combat.
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New images of Z-20 helicopter variants highlight China’s ASW efforts
Fresh pictures have emerged of the two naval variants of the Harbin Z-20 helicopter, highlighting the Chinese type’s similarity to the Sikorsky S-70 family.
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Bell approved to sell two 412EPI and two 429 helicopters to Guyana
The US Department of State has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of two Bell 412EPI and two 429 helicopters to the government of Guyana for an estimated $256 million.
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How simulator training providers are keeping military pilots ready
Simulation-based training is a crucial element in preparing military aviators around the globe for the full scope of operations – our annual report looks at the devices in use worldwide.
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US Marine Corps buys six more Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopters
The low-rate initial production lot four contract is worth about $550 million to Sikorsky.
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Ecuador receives first H145 pair
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first two of an eventual six H145s to the Ecuadorian air force, the first customer for the light-twin in South America.
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Italy returns to G550 for new C4ISTAR platform
European nation outlines defence spending priorities for the next three years, while its future wish-list includes new tactical transports, high-speed helicopters and basic trainers.
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US Marine Corps retires last Bell AH-1W Super Cobra
The US Marine Corps has officially retired the Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter from its fleet, after more than 34 years of service.
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Leonardo validates manned-unmanned teaming solution with Wildcat helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters will over the next 12 months work with the UK Ministry of Defence to develop a roadmap for the teaming of manned and unmanned aircraft, after recently successfully conducting a trial of the concept.
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Thales launches compact AESA radar
Thales has unveiled the AirMaster C, a new version of its active electronically scanned array (AESA) airborne surveillance radar that combines a smaller footprint with several advances in technology.
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US Army’s Future Affordable Turbine Engine effort to finish by end of 2020
The US Army’s Future Affordable Turbine Engine (FATE) programme, an effort to come up with engine performance enhancing technologies, is nearing completion and should be wrapped up by the end of 2020.
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NH Industries eyes future NH90 upgrades after French special forces order
NH Industries (NHI), the three-way joint venture which manufactures the NH90 military helicopter, is working on future upgrades for the type, even as it signs a deal with France for a new special forces variant.
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Bell to start building 360 Invictus prototype next week for FARA programme
Bell plans to begin building the fuselage of its first prototype of the 360 Invictus winged helicopter next week in Amarillo, Texas.
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Sikorsky Boeing SB-1 Defiant reaches 211kt
The Sikorsky Boeing SB-1 Defiant compound helicopter reached 211kt (391km/h) using about two-thirds propeller torque and engine power during a straight and level flight on 12 October.
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First US Army UH-60 ‘Victor’ released for service
The US Army released for service its first UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter, a variant converted from the L model, on 29 September.
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US Army and USAF to jointly develop battlefield network, called CJADC2
The US Army and the US Air Force signed an agreement to jointly develop a battlefield communications network, called Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
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Resurgent Tiger fights for survival in Australian ARH competition
It may have taken years for the Airbus Helicopters Tiger to finally hit its stride in Australia, but the capability improvement now achieved may have come too late to save the attack helicopter from replacement by a US-built product.
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Airbus Helicopters nears first military customer for five-bladed H145M
Airbus Helicopters is close to securing its first order for a H145M with a five-bladed main rotor – the military variant of its strong-selling medium-twin.
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Budget fears end German heavy transport helicopter contest
Germany has cancelled its long-running acquisition of heavy transport helicopters citing budgetary concerns, leaving the replacement of its fleet of elderly Sikorsky CH-53GA/GS models in limbo.