Defence Helicopters news – Page 190
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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.
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US Navy considers extending F/A-18 procurement into fiscal year 2015
The US Navy is considering ordering additional Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft in fiscal 2015, despite current plans to cease procurement in the current 2014 fiscal year, which ends on 30 September.
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Strong Q3 lifts Saab's aeronautics business
Saab’s aeronautics business posted a strong third quarter to end-September, with sales rising 11% to SEK 4.87 billion ($765 million) on higher Gripen E fighter development activity, while operating profit (EBIT) gained 51% to SEK 354 million owing to “efficient project execution” and lower amortisations.
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NewsEurofighter upgrades move closer to operational release
A package of upgrades for the Eurofighter Typhoon has moved closer to operational release, following the completion of flight test activities by consortium partner company Cassidian
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NewsFifth T-50 PAK FA stealth fighter takes flight
Sukoi has completed the first flight of its fifth T-50/PAK FA stealth fighter, the company announces in a 28 October media release.
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India ratchets up the pressure over stalled AW101 helicopter deal
India's ministry of defence has stepped up the pressure on embattled AgustaWestland with the issuance of a final show cause notice, which could lead to the cancellation of the contract for 12 AW101s that has proved so troublesome for the helicopter manufacturer.
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NewsBoeing and Lockheed partner on long-range strike bomber
Boeing and Lockheed Martin will team up to compete for a contract to build the US Air Force’s long-range strike bomber (LRSB), according to a Boeing media release.
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NewsF-35’s price may limit sales, hinder overseas exports
The high price the Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter and the future scarcity of less-expensive options could hamper exports of US military fighters in the coming years, says industry analyst Richard Aboulafia on 24 October.
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NewsP&W trims costs on latest F-35 engine deal
Pratt & Whitney will deliver a package of 38 F135 engines, spares and support items under a deal valued at a total of $1.1 billion, the company and the US government’s procurement office announced on 24 October.
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NewsSikorsky-Boeing confident SB-1 Defiant won’t be the next Comanche
Boeing and Sikorsky expressed confidence today in SB-1 Defiant, their design for the US Army’s high-speed joint multi-role (JMR) technology demonstrator programme.