Defence Helicopters news – Page 175
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AnalysisANALYSIS: India's air force modernisation challenge
The modernisation of the Indian air force is massive in scale and hugely expensive, but will deliver capability that will put the service at the forefront of any battle in the future.
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Airbus Helicopters offers robust defence of NH90
Airbus Helicopters has defended the NH Industries NH90 military rotorcraft following recent criticism from both the Dutch and Australian governments, describing the issues they raise as "under control".
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Embraer's role grows in Brazilian Gripen programme
Embraer confirms the company’s role in Brazil’s F-X fighter programme has expanded since the air force awarded the $4.5 billion contract to Saab to deliver 36 Gripen NG fighters.
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NewsUS Army qualifies AH-64E Apaches for deck landings
The US Army’s Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter has conducted deck landing qualifications on-board the US Navy’s (USN’s) USS Peleliu amphibious assault ship.
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NewsAustralian auditors slam bungled NH90 procurement
In a scathing report, Australian auditors have blamed a series of procurement errors and “development deficiencies” for the delayed service entry of the nation’s fleet of NH Industries NH90 helicopters.
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NewsK-Max returns from Afghan deployment
The US Marine Corps’ Lockheed Martin/Kaman K-Max unmanned helicopter has returned from its Afghan deployment following almost three years in theatre.
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NewsBoeing reports KC-46A loss, rejects wider concerns
Boeing blames a wiring redesign on the KC-46A programme for a $272 million forward loss announced on 24 July in a second quarter earnings filing, but dismisses a government estimate predicting more delays and up to another $515 in cost overruns.
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India orders more Dhruv helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics has received approval to manufacture 32 Dhruv Mk III advanced light helicopters, to be divided equally between the Indian navy and Indian coastguard.
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KAI to develop 4.5t civil, military helicopter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has emerged as the preferred bidder to develop a 4.5t helicopter with both civilian and military variants.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Looming FVL demonstrator awards plot uncertain path for US rotorcraft industry
Two companies will be chosen on 1 August to build separate demonstrators under the US Army-led Future Vertical Life (FVL) initiative.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: BAE introduces Typhoon simulator app
BAE Systems has developed a simulator app that allows operators to fly the Eurofighter Typhoon on the “Mach Loop” over Wales.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: RAF Tornados to get Brimstone 2 missiles in 2015
Missile systems manufacturer MBDA has started production of its Brimstone 2 air-to-ground missile and expects the type will enter service in 2015 on Royal Air Force Panavia Tornado GR4s.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Alenia Aermacchi pushes training solutions
Last week, the first Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Lavi advanced/lead-in fighter trainers were delivered to the Israeli air force. It becomes the third customer after the Republic of Singapore and Italian air forces to put the trainer into service together with its advanced ground-based training system (GBTS). In addition, the Polish ...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Lockheed disappointed in F-35 setback, remains optimistic
Lockheed Martin has expressed disappointment that its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will not fly at this year's Farnborough air show, but has downplayed the impact of the decision on the international perception of the programme.
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FARNBOROUGH: Dutch NH-90 corrosion countered
NH Industries (NHI) is confident that it has found the appropriate solutions to the corrosion problems on-board the Dutch navy’s NFH NH-90 maritime helicopters.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing seeks first customers for MSA
Boeing’s maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) was only a concept when the company announced the programme’s launch at the Farnborough airshow in 2012.
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FARNBOROUGH: UK MoD signs for new helo-integrated missiles
The UK Ministry of Defence has officially signed a £90 million ($154 million) deal with AgustaWestland to integrate two new missile types on the Royal Navy’s future Wildcat helicopters.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Vulcan makes final Farnborough flight
The world’s last remaining flying Avro Vulcan jet is expected to make its last Farnborough air show appearance when it flies this weekend.
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FARNBOROUGH: Ukraine situation will not affect UAC cooperation
Relationships between Russia's aerospace industry and the West will not be affected by the backlash against the country's actions in Ukraine, believes Mikhail Pogosyan, president of the United Aircraft holding company.
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FARNBOROUGH: US Navy stresses importance of Growler’s electronic attack role
The increasing complexity of the so-called blue kill chain the steps needed to land weapons on targets is driving greater need for electronic attack aircraft like Boeings E/A-18G Growler, says a US Navy official.