Weekend Briefing (5-10 April)
The second week of April has seen Russia move to expand its influence in Asia and ramp tensions in Ukraine. South Korea have Unveil its new KF-21 multirole jet and… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (5-10 April)"
Tag: blackhawk
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Saudi Arabia Wants More Blackhawks
At the end of March Sikorsky Aircraft won a contract worth $100 million for the delivery of 25 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters that will be delivered to the Saudi Arabian National… Continue reading "Saudi Arabia Wants More Blackhawks"
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In Profile: Poland’s Helicopter Problems
Since the adpotion of the Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters, the Polish Armed Forces have suffered from a chronic lack of modern attack and transport helicopters. Although Mi-24s in the Polish… Continue reading "In Profile: Poland’s Helicopter Problems"
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UH-60V Upgrade – A Milestone In Cockpit Digitalization
The first UH-60V has been introduced into service. The ceremony was held at the Corpus Cristi Army Depot on the 9th October and was the result of extensive tests conducted… Continue reading "UH-60V Upgrade – A Milestone In Cockpit Digitalization"
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Expansion Plans for Afghan Air Force Move Ahead as Raytheon Win Training Contract
The U.S. Army Contracting Command has selected Raytheon to train Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) pilots under a three-year contract, valued at up to $145 million. The AAF students will go… Continue reading "Expansion Plans for Afghan Air Force Move Ahead as Raytheon Win Training Contract"
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US Army Selects Bell and Sikorsky-Boeing for Blackhawk Replacement Competition
The Army announced on 16th March, that Bell and Sikorsky-Boeing will be competing in the next phase of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program. Once finalized, the FLRAA will… Continue reading "US Army Selects Bell and Sikorsky-Boeing for Blackhawk Replacement Competition"
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Taiwan’s Chief of the General Staff Killed In Helicopter Crash
The Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of China has confirmed the death of eight occupants, including the Chief of the General Staff, Air Force General Shen Yi-ming, in… Continue reading "Taiwan’s Chief of the General Staff Killed In Helicopter Crash"
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Sikorsky Prepares to Fly a Blackhawk Using a Tablet on the Ground
Back in May of this year, Sikorsky test flew a UH-60A that had been equipped with an autonomous flight control system as part of DARPA’s ALIAS program. Sikorsky announced that… Continue reading "Sikorsky Prepares to Fly a Blackhawk Using a Tablet on the Ground"