Latest Defence Helicopters news – Page 258
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DARPA re-thinks aircraft acquisition and operations with Vulture
An aircraft that stays airborne for five years - that is the plan for the US defence research department, and one that could change operational outlooks forever
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NewsPICTURES: Australia puts last Caribou out to pasture
The Royal Australian Air Force has retired its last DHC-4 Caribou light tactical transports, bringing to an end a service history spanning 45 years ...
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Indonesian navy to order three CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft
Indonesia's navy plans to order three new maritime patrol aircraft next month, with the Indonesian Aerospace CN-235 twin turboprop understood to be the front-runner. The...
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UK signs new equipment deals to improve Chinook fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence has placed two new contracts intended to enhance the operational performance of its Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC2/2A transport helicopters.
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Malaysia's air force revives competition for maritime patrol aircraft
Malaysia is resuming its efforts to buy maritime patrol aircraft, but this time with a greatly reduced budget, say industry sources.
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NewsPICTURE: Qatar accepts first AW139 military helicopter
Qatar has accepted its first of 18 AW139 multi-mission helicopters, continuing its air force's equipment transformation ...
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NewsAustralia approves first purchase of Joint Strike Fighters
Australia has approved the acquisition of an initial batch of 14 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, with its first aircraft due to be delivered...
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PICTURE: Royal Navy King Air trainers arrive in UK for modification
All four Beechcraft King Air 350ERs to be converted for use as Royal Navy observer trainers have arrived in the UK ...
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HiFire partners plot hypersonic course
March 2010 could see the second suborbital ballistic flight to test materials survivability, sensors and avionics for the Hypersonic International Flight...
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Military simulators: Full immersion in the crosshairs
Technological advances are promising to achieve the 'full immersion' goal of simulator training, creating hugely realistic environments in a variety of scenarios
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ETC's Orange Flag: simulation with gusto
Realistic flight training experience of high g -forces is vital preparation to cope with emergencies - and that is what the US National Aerospace Training and Research Centre gave pilots in its Phoenix simulator during last month's Orange Flag exercise
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Selex: Eurofighter partners near agreement on AESA radar
The four Eurofighter partner nations are moving towards an agreement to integrate an active electronically scanned array radar with the type ...
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Dubai 09: Mubadala, Boeing sign development pact
Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Development and Boeing today announced signing an agreement to work together on future aerospace technology projects. The...
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NewsDubai 09: UAE widens surveillance plans, signs for Erieye 340s
The United Arab Emirates has widened plans to develop a top-end airborne surveillance fleet, signing one major new deal for airborne early warning and dropping...
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NewsDubai 09: UAE signs deal for 25 PC-21 trainers
Pilatus has won a more than $490 million contract to provide the United Arab Emirates with a PC-21-based pilot training system ...
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Dubai 09: UAE sets sights on ASTOR
Raytheon's airborne standoff radar (ASTOR) appears to have attracted serious interest from the United Arab Emirates' weapons buyers. The UK's principal...
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Italians re-discover America
Finmeccanica's drive into the US defence sector was boosted with an air force G222 contract. But will that lead to greater things?
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Dubai 09: Northrop finally delivers MESA radar
Northrop Grumman will finally deliver the multi-role electronically scanned array (MESA) radar later this month after a three-year delay, but is already...
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PICTURES: Thai AEW aircraft makes debut flight alongside Gripen fighter
Thailand's Saab 340-based airborne early warning and control aircraft has made its first flight in Sweden ...
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PICTURES: UK's first Merlin helicopter arrives in Afghanistan
The Royal Air Force has deployed its first AW101 Merlin HC3 transport helicopter to support operations in Afghanistan ...