Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 300
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Fighting Talk: New generation strike aircraft
Manufacturers must battle hard to secure orders for their new-generation strike aircraft, with increasingly informed customers looking to drive a hard bargain
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Italy readies Mangustas for Afghanistan service
A129Cs to carry out force protection and emergency extraction in Herat province
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Lockheed backs LongShot for P-3 enhancement
Launch of a torpedo from high altitude using a wing kit has been demonstrated by the US Navy as it develops requirements for the capability, which is expected...
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Keeping the Royal Navy's fleet flying
With mechanical engineering skills in high demand, the UK's armed forces serve a vital role in training tomorrow's airframe technicians. Working Week talks to Mark Duddridge, a civilian engineering instructor based at HMS Sultan
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Laser missile jammer to protect Marine Corps helicopters
Laser missile jammmers to protect Marine Corps helicopters in Iraq US Marine Corps helicopters in Iraq are to be equipped with laser jammers to defeat...
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High speed helicopter set for first flight in June
Trials to start using Piasecki-modified Sikorsky H-60 helicopter planned to achieve speeds of up to 200kt
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IDEF: Turkey poised to sign T129 contract
June deal anticipated for up to 91 attack helicopters, while utility and transport projects near decision
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BAE Systems wins contract to put SPIRITT in the sky
Firm to support Raytheon demonstration of hyperspectral reconnaissance payload
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US Army sticks with Bell for Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter
The US Army has decided to stick with Bell’s ARH-70A Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH), rather than cancel the programme because of schedule delays and increased costs.
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Taiwan to overhaul fleet after high-profile fatal accidents
Taipei speeds modernisation efforts as pressure mounts following aircraft losses