Defence Helicopters news – Page 206
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Green Blade exercise validates EDA helicopter initiative
The European Defence Agency's (EDA's) helicopter training programme has concluded its second multinational exercise this year, with its "Green Blade" manoeuvres...
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Kawasaki seriously exploring commercial potential of C-2 airlifter
Kawasaki is consulting potential customers to gauge the level of interest in developing a civilian freighter variant of its C-2 military transport aircraft.
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Boeing eyes long-term prospects in Japan’s tough defence market
Boeing sees long-term opportunities for new aircraft and upgrade programmes in Japan, but cautions that budgetary issues will remain a fundamental challenge.
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NewsIN FOCUS: China crisis adds urgency to Japanese air force modernisation
This year's Japan International Aerospace Exhibition in Nagoya coincides with efforts to modernise the nation's air force amid concerns about China's rising airpower
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Australia signs A$73.9m deal to participate in P-8A development
Australia has signed a A$73.9 million ($81.1 million) agreement with the US Navy to participate in the further development of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime...
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NewsEmbraer in discussions with Brazilian UAV start-up
Embraer has revealed plans to "strengthen" its relationship with a Brazilian start-up building unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). São José dos Campos-based...
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Israel's Heron TP tackles manned surveillance tasks
The Israeli air force's unmanned air systems have begun performing some missions that were previously carried out using manned Super King Airs ...
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NewsUS Navy works through F-35C air-ship integration issues
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is working hard to integrate the Lockheed Martin F-35C Joint Strike Fighter onto the carrier deck, but challenges...
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NewsIN FOCUS: UK left exposed by Nimrod cancellation, report says
A defence committee report has questioned the UK's ability to react to rapidly emerging maritime threats without a dedicated maritime patrol aircraft fleet ...
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NewsVIDEO: Radar data highlights sea level threat
A new high-resolution dataset from multiple orbiting missions has shown the global sea level to have risen by an average of 3mm per year over the past 18 years.
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USA issues FMS documents for South Korean AH-1Z, AH-64D bids
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of a possible attack helicopter sale to South Korea ...
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NewsIAI offers Panther tiltrotor for ship-based operations
Israel Aerospace Industries' Panther tiltrotor unmanned air system will be adapted for operation aboard navy ships ...
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NewsIndonesia requests $1.4bn Apache purchase
Indonesia's armed forces modernisation effort could include a $1.4 billion order for eight Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters, the USA has announced.
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UK's first Airseeker on track for 2013 delivery, says MoD
The Royal Air Force's first RC-135W Airseeker electronic intelligence aircraft is on track for delivery in December 2013 ...
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NewsAAD: Ruag offers South Africa Do 228NG deal
Ruag is pitching its Do 228NG (New Generation) for a requirement to replace the South African air force's antiquated Douglas DC-3 maritime patrol aircraft ...
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AAD: South African firm offers armed M-Wolf
South African aviation start-up VliegMasjien is hoping to market a military variant of its C-Wolf amphibian bush aircraft ...
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NewsAAD: Denel offers Hungwe UAV
South Africa's Denel is developing a new unmanned aircraft for the African market called the Hungwe.
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NewsIndonesia receives first two C295s
Indonesia has received the first pair of Airbus Military C295 tactical transports from a nine-aircraft order ...
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NewsNorthrop progresses E-8 Joint STARS modifications
Northrop Grumman is making progress on upgrading the Boeing E-8 joint surveillance target attack radar system (JSTARS), a Boeing 707 with a side-looking...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Top 100 aerospace companies 2012
Our Top 100 ranking of aerospace manufacturers' 2011 financial performance reveals the beginning of a sharp divergence in fortunes between companies supplying civil programmes and those reliant on military sales