Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 13
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NewsAustralia signs agreement to include domestic suppliers in deal for 29 Apache attack helicopters
Speaking at the Avalon Airshow, the Australian government’s defence industry minister says Canberra will take delivery of the attack helicopters in 2026, while also increasing to 10 its acquisition of MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous combat jets.
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NewsBAE unveils low-cost precision munition for Australian rotorcraft
The Australian arm of BAE Systems says it will develop a domestically-produced kit to convert unguided munitions into cheap, precision weapons for unmanned air vehicles and helicopters.
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NewsSafran Helicopter Engines touts ‘eco-mode’ technology as future ‘market standard’
Safran Helicopter Engines (SHE) intends to make its ‘eco-mode’ stop-start system a “market standard” on all twin-engined applications of its turboshaft range, according to the manufacturer’s chief executive.
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NewsCroatia prepares surplus Mi-8s ahead of donation to Ukraine
Croatia’s air force has begun decommissioning 14 Mil Mi-8 transport helicopters intended for transfer to Ukraine via Poland.
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NewsItalian army sees the need for speed in future rotorcraft requirements
The Italian army sees a future need for a next-generation rotorcraft to augment the capabilities of its conventional helicopter fleet, according to the service’s aviation chief.
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NewsBoeing shifts stance on prime contractor role for NMH
Boeing has shifted its approach to the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest and is no longer pursuing the requirement as a prime contractor, FlightGlobal understands.
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NewsRacer and AW609 to highlight high-speed capabilities for EU militaries
Military demonstration flights of a pair of European high-speed rotorcraft – the Airbus Racer and Leonardo AW609 – are being contemplated for later this decade under an EU-funded programme.
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NewsNMH bidders wait on updated timeline from UK MoD
Contenders for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement are due to meet with defence officials on 24 February where they will likely be told of a further delay to the procurement process.
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NewsRoyal Navy pushes pilotless ‘pathfinders’ as service eyes uncrewed systems for future force
The UK Royal Navy is pushing ahead with the development of a trio uncrewed rotary-wing systems – Peregrine, Proteus and Primus – viewed as “pathfinders” for the future introduction of next-generation pilotless aircraft.
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NewsBell completes AH-1Z programme for Bahrain
Bell has completed the programme of record for Bahrain’s acquisition of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters.
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NewsAirbus touts strong demand for H175M and eyes part-out potential of UK Pumas
Airbus Helicopters sees strong interest in the H175M – the military version of the super-medium-twin – and is already completing the integration of its HForce modular weapons system onto the platform. Meanwhile, its services and support arm is seeking inventory for part-out, and is already eyeing the UK’s Puma fleet.
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NewsBAE, Leonardo advance self-protection pact for international market
The US government has approved a joint effort to combine the self-protection capabilities of BAE Systems Inc’s AAR-57 common missile warning system and Leonardo’s Miysis directed infrared countermeasure technology.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters gears up for significant increase in H175 production
Airbus Helicopters has started preparations to raise output of the H175 to 15-20 units per year on the back of strengthening demand for the super-medium-twin.
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NewsHAL, Safran in pact to develop engine for new 13t helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Safran have entered a workshare agreement to develop a new engine for the developmental 13t Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and its naval version, the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH).
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NewsCustomers display understanding over H160’s US certification delay, says Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has indicated that an issue affecting the cockpit displays of the H160 remains a stumbling block to the new medium-twin gaining certification in the USA.
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NewsHAL finalises 13t helicopter design to replace Mi-17s
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is moving ahead with its Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) programme.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters enhances H225 with eMGB gearbox upgrade
Airbus Helicopters has launched an upgraded main gearbox for the H225 as the airframer continues to invest in the heavy-twin in order to “raise safety standards and reduce the maintenance workload” for customers.
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NewsV-22s grounded over continued problems with hard clutch engagement
After the US Air Force and US Marine Corps failed to previously address the problem, the joint office overseeing the US military’s fleet of Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotors recommended a flight restriction on the problem-plagued craft over continued issues with hard clutch engagement.
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NewsUK mothballs H135s bought to replace Gazelle helicopter fleet
UK procurement officials are facing awkward questions over acquisition policy after it emerged that a fleet of Airbus Helicopters H135s purchased as replacements for the British Army’s elderly Gazelles has been mothballed before ever seeing active use.
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NewsLeonardo advances ALE capability and outlines flight-test plans
Leonardo hopes later this year to deploy so-called air-launched effects (ALE) from a Wildcat helicopter platform as it pushes ahead with development of what it believes will be a “significant capability enhancement” for military operators.