Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 176
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TAI bullish on T129 prospects
Turkish Aerospace Industries hopes to complete delivery by year-end of its initial batch of nine T129A attack helicopters for the nation’s land forces.
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NewsIndia's fifth P-8 arrives for duty
The Indian Navy on 9 September received a fifth Boeing P-8I, filling out on time more than half of its planned fleet of maritime patrol aircraft.
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UK MoD begins training helicopter acquisition
The UK Ministry of Defence has kicked off the acquisition process to replace its fleet of 34 Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 Squirrel HT1 trainers.
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NewsUS Air Force pens A-10 maintenance deal with Korean Air
With top officers still calling for the aircraft’s retirement as accost-saving measure, the US Air Force has announced a major potential investment in depot maintenance for the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt.
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NewsThales nears flight tests for Royal Navy Crowsnest bid
Thales UK is gearing up to begin flight tests of its heavily revamped and updated Cerberus airborne early warning system that it is pitching for the UK Royal Navy’s Crowsnest competition.
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US Navy already looking beyond carrier-based F-35
More than four years before the aircraft is scheduled to enter service, the US Navy already is considering modifying the Lockheed Martin F-35C to perform future missions beyond 2030.
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NewsFix found for F-16 longeron cracks
The US Air Force and Lockheed Martin have identified a fix for fatigue cracks found in more than 80 of its two-seated F-16D fighter jets.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: AHRLAC flight highlights Paramount Group's rising star
The maiden flight of Paramount Group's two-seater AHRLAC is the latest milestone in a success story that features acquisitions, ambitions and a forward-thinking approach that is paying dividends
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Glimmers of hope for South Africa's underfunded air force
Tightening budgets have stunted many air arms in the past decade, but few have been affected so badly by a lack of funding as the South African Air Force (SAAF).
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NewsUK's second aircraft carrier will enter service
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the Ministry of Defence will bring its second aircraft carrier – HMS Prince Wales – into service, in a reversal of a decision made in 2010.
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Paramount expands with Aerosud acquisition, robotics unit
South African defence company Paramount has announced the acquisition of the military business of Aerosud and the creation of a new corporate division called Paramount Robotic Systems.
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F-35 has emerged from 'tragic past': US general
The US Air Force general in charge of steering the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme says the fighter’s development has emerged from a “tragic past” and will meet future development milestones as advertised.
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NewsEngine cracks pose fresh delay risk for F-35B
The US Marine Corps faces a new delay for Lockheed Martin F-35B entry into service if operating limitations caused by a recent engine problem cannot be limited by the end of this month.
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NewsAirframers eye emerging Polish attack helicopter need
Poland’s emerging requirement for around 32 attack helicopters is already attracting considerable interest from manufacturers, with many using this week's MSPO defence show to present their cases.
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NewsE-2D completes air refuelling capability review
The US Navy (USN) and Northrop Grumman have completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for a new aerial refuelling capability for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
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NewsContenders make final pitches for Polish helicopter deal
All three contenders for Poland’s ongoing multi-role helicopter procurement used this week’s MSPO defence show to mount a final push for the 70-unit deal, ahead of an end-September deadline for final submissions.
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NewsPratt & Whitney sues supplier of titanium used in F-35 engines
The sole manufacturer of engines for the Lockheed F-35 Lightning II discovered in May 2013 that it had used substandard titanium alloy that might have been illegally purchased from Russia.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How Draken International became the world's biggest private air force
Any air arm able to field 30 operational MiG-21s, 11 A-4K Skyhawks and which ordered up to 28 light combat jets would be placed well up the rankings in Flight’s annual World Air Forces directory.
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NewsUS Air Force presses ahead with next-gen fighter, bomber engines
The Air Force is moving ahead with plans to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet engine based on technological improvements achieved through an ongoing effort to produce a power plant for a future long-range bomber.
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NewsUS DoD confirms Saudi AH-6I deal
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will be the launch customer for the Boeing AH-6I light attack helicopter following the signing of $234 million contract for 24 aircraft.