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  • Published on Jan 16, 2019

    Rotor club: Our top 10 most influential helicopters

    With the Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X making its maiden flight recently – and with the technologically advanced 525 Relentless waiting in the wings – we run down a (entirely subjective) list of the most influential helicopters of all time. And before …

    Source: Aviation News and Aviation Jobs from Flight Global
  • Published on Jan 12, 2019

    Boeing to Modernize Spain’s Chinook Helicopter Fleet

    (Source: Boeing Co.; issued Jan. 3, 2019) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. --- Boeing will upgrade all 17 of Spain’s CH-47D Chinook helicopters to the F-model configuration, adding features such as the digital automatic flight control system, common avionics architecture …

    Source: Defense-aerospace.com
  • Published on Jan 12, 2019

    Spain Orders 23 NH90 Helicopters in €1.4 Bn Deal

    Spain’s army aviation command, FAMET, already operates NH90 helicopters, and will receive 10 more under a €1.4 billion contract signed in late December that also covers six NH90s for the Air Force and seven for the Navy. (AHC photo) PARIS --- Spain has …

    Source: Defense-aerospace.com
  • Published on Jan 10, 2019

    Army, Air Force discussing control of attack helicopters: Bipin Rawat

    NEW DELHI: The Indian Army is in a tussle with the Indian Air Force over who will control the attack helicopters, including the Apaches, which the army believes is better grouped with its strike formations. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat here on Thursday …

    Source: Economic Times
  • Published on Jan 8, 2019

    Skilful helicopter pilot lands on mountainside in French Alps to rescue injured mountaineer

    A pilot partially landed on a steep mountainside in the French Alps with the aircraft's nose and rotors just inches from the snow during a dramatic rescue of an injured skier. The skilful rescue took place during a ski touring excursion at the Anterne …

    Source: Charleston Daily Mail
  • Published on Jan 8, 2019

    Spain Hires Boeing For Chinook Upgrades to F-Model Configuration

    Boeing has manufactured more than 460 CH-47F Chinooks. Spain is one of 12 nations that has ordered the most current Chinook configuration. (Boeing photo) Spain has finalized a deal for Boeing to upgrade its CH-47D Chinooks to the most-modern version of the …

    Source: Aviation Today
  • Published on Jan 7, 2019

    Northrop awarded with modification for DSP | Hürkus-C completes trials | Boeing tapped to modernize Spanish Chinook ...

    Americas The Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman Corp. a $7.7 million contract option modification for the Defense Support Program (DSP) on-orbit satellite and anomaly resolution support. The DSP operates the reconnaissance satellites which form the …

    Source: www.defenseindustrydaily.com
  • Published on Jan 5, 2019

    Spain Signs Deals To Double NH90 Fleet and Upgrade Chinooks

    Spain has signed a contract worth up to €1.38 billion ($1.57 billion) with Airbus Helicopters España—part of the NHIndustries consortium—to supply additional NH90 helicopters to the Ministry of Defense, doubling the number of the type that will be operated …

    Source: Aviation International News
  • Published on Jan 3, 2019

    Boeing to Modernize Entire Spanish Chinook Helicopter Fleet

    Boeing will upgrade all 17 of Spain’s CH-47D Chinook helicopters to the F-model configuration, adding features such as the digital automatic flight control system, common avionics architecture system and advanced cargo handling to align that country’s …

    Source: PCBDESIGN007
  • Published on Jan 2, 2019

    Indian Air Force will be deadlier by March as Chinook & Apache helicopters set to arrive

    A Ford Ranger pickup carried by a Chinook in AfghanistanScott Olson/Getty Images In a major addition to the Indian Air Force, the first batch of US-built heavy-lift Chinook helicopters and Apache attack helicopters is expected to be delivered in March. …

    Source: International Business Times
  • Published on Jan 1, 2019

    In a spin: the US Army's Top 10 helicopter types

    In the week that a senior US Army aviation official conceded that the branch’s planned modernisation and Future Vertical Lift projects cannot both be funded in the face of potential further sequestration cuts, our Top 10 looks at the scale of service’s …

    Source: Aviation News and Aviation Jobs from Flight Global
  • Published on Dec 31, 2018

    Colorado Guard helicopter unit will deploy to Afghanistan

    About 50 Colorado Army National Guard soldiers in a heavy helicopter unit are deploying to Afghanistan for a year. A departure ceremony is planned Wednesday in Denver for the soldiers, who are members of the 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 135th …

    Source: News Observer
  • Published on Dec 28, 2018

    DLA Seeks Industry Input on Chinook Weapons System Parts

    The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking market information regarding weapons system parts for the Boeing-made Chinook twin rotor helicopter. The agency said Thursday in a FedBizOpps notice that it intends to procure components of the helicopter’s weapons …

    Source: ExecutiveBiz
  • Published on Dec 29, 2018

    Irish reaction to Chinook helicopter deaths ‘sign of better relations’

    Irish sympathy after a helicopter crash killed the cream of British military and policing intelligence showed how much security cooperation had improved, British officials said. In June 1994, the Chinook fell from the sky in thick fog on the Mull of …

    Source: ITV Channel TV
  • Published on Dec 29, 2018

    Co-operation on Kintyre Chinook crash welcomed

    Irish sympathy after a helicopter crash in Scotland killed the cream of British military and policing intelligence showed how much security co-operation had improved, British officials said. In June 1994, the Chinook fell from the sky in thick fog on the …

    Source: Scotsman
  • Published on Dec 21, 2018

    Eight overhauled helicopters rejoin Iran air force

    According to the Public Relations Deprtmant of the Iranian Army, the commander of the Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari, the combat choppers which have been overhauled and reconstructed by the Iranian military experts include …

    Source: Mehr News Agency
  • Published on Dec 12, 2018

    Cal Guard's new helicopters make fire debut during Camp Fire

    MATHER, Calif. -- Two of the Army's newest helicopters worked their first wildfire missions recently as the California National Guard supported state agencies battling the deadly Camp Fire in Northern California. A pair of UH-60M Black Hawk medium-lift …

    Source: US Army (official)
  • Published on Dec 2, 2018

    Boeing proposes high-speed Apache, heavier Chinook

    As the US Department of Defense pursues a family of high-speed rotorcraft, Boeing officials say two stalwarts of the current fleet – the AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook – must be kept viable for decades to come. The AH-64E entered service last year, but an …

    Source: Aviation News and Aviation Jobs from Flight Global
  • Published on Dec 1, 2018

    Canuck Chinook in BAF

    A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147F Chinook is rolled into the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to undergo electronic warfare testing Sept. 24, 2018. The BAF, operated by the 772nd Test Squadron, is the largest anechoic chamber …

    Source: Desert Wings
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Mobile Deployable Communications 2019

Date: 31-Jan-19 to 01-Feb-19
Location: Poland
With the ability to effectively communicate driving the tempo of the modern battlespace, the need to know ‘where I am, where my friends are and where the enemy is’ remains fundamental for the success of any operation. This critical requirement has become ever more vital as militaries deploy in degraded environments to tackle asymmetrical threats and electronic warfare technologies which risk disrupting the allied ability to effectively operate. SMi’s 12th annual Mobile Deployable Communications conference returns to further explore key drivers causing the growing demand for flexible, protected, and interoperable CIS capabilities, and through expert led presentations, from some of the world's leading authorities, will discuss the challenges for both solution providers and end users of ...

Network Centric Warfare 2019

Date: 04-Feb-19 to 05-Feb-19
Location: Italy
As the 21st Century battlefield becomes increasingly complex and asymmetrical, military forces are striving to harness network technology to gain an operational advantage, by transforming traditional linear command structures and linking sensors, unmanned vehicles, command posts, and ground troops to achieve decision superiority for full spectrum dominance. SMi’s 3rd annual Network Centric Warfare conference, returning to Rome in February, aims to explore strategic integration of networked platforms and military forces to achieve operational superiority. The two-day conference will showcase how embracing Network Centric Warfare can allow for greater information sharing and streamlined decision-making, enhancing operational effectiveness, as robust and dynamic networks are now a crucial ...

4th annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology

Date: 06-Feb-19 to 07-Feb-19
Location: Italy
Now in its 4th successful year, Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology is the only event that specifically focuses on technology based solutions and strategies to the ongoing challenge facing the international community when securing and monitoring domestic and international waters. This conference brings together NATO, Allied and European nations to discuss the operational and technological challenges facing navies and other maritime organisations as they try to monitor the sea to protect their borders and ensure the blue economy continues to grow. Highlights include: a unique focus on space-based maritime domain awareness with a dedicated pre-conference workshop with C-SIGMA, plus a global line-up of presentations from top military personnel from nations such as the UK,...

Border Security Conference 2019

Date: 12-Feb-19 to 13-Feb-19
Location: Italy
With the migrant crisis ongoing in the Mediterranean and issues emerging surrounding the return of foreign fighters and the ever-present threat of cross border criminality, Border Security stands at the forefront of planning for countries and international organisations. Building on the success of last year's sold-out event, the 12th annual Border Security Conference will cover the most pertinent topics in the industry today and will feature high level briefings delivered by senior experts from many nations around the world. In addition, the conference will explore the surge in the development and application of biometric technology to achieve ‘seamless and autonomous’ border controls at land, sea and air. Highlights include: • Explore strategies and next-generation biometric ...

Military Space Situational Awareness 2019

Date: 01-Apr-19 to 02-Apr-19
Location: United Kingdom
Space is becoming more congested, competitive and contested with thousands of small LEO satellites set to be put into orbit over the next decade. These assets offer the opportunity to provide un-dreamt of levels of connectivity – but have also cluttered space and debris is now posing a radical risk to other space assets. With these important issues in mind, the 14th annual Military Space Situational Awareness conference will bring together key military, government, civilian and industry stakeholders to discuss technologies and strategies being utilised to build a greater understanding of where assets are, how they are moving and management of space assets at the end of their shelf life. Event Highlights: • Hear from senior military and civil officials on the latest solutions being ...

Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness

Date: 03-Apr-19 to 04-Apr-19
Location: United Kingdom
For modern mechanised forces, the ability to act quickly, decisively and accurately is vital. Future land forces must prepare for high intensity conflict, where information superiority and surveillance capabilities may be challenged by an innovative enemy. To maintain a competitive edge, it is therefore imperative for our defence forces to intimately understand the capabilities available, to enhance both combat effectiveness and survivability of the vehicle. Firmly established as the leading conference for armoured vehicle experts focused on C2, C4i, sensors and optronics, the 2019 event invites not only the programme managers, capability directors and operational commanders from the armed forces, but will also provide a perfect platform for both operational users and industry to share ...

Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Date: 03-Apr-19 to 04-Apr-19
Location: United Kingdom
The UK MoD has recognised the potential of Military Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) to provide strategic superiority in military operations. After the success of last year’s launch, SMi will host its second annual Military Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) conference, in April 2019, in London. The event will seek to further enhance and modernise the British Army’s capabilities with new emerging technologies. Emerging technologies and their implication on future land warfare are vast and understanding the main issues behind land robotics is vital. The UK MoD established 5 priorities in the development of RAS: Sustainability, Manoeuvrability, Situational Awareness, Lethality and Survivability. These five priorities are what RAS 2019 conference will revolve around. These will ...

Air Mission Planning and Support 2019

Date: 09-Apr-19 to 10-Apr-19
Location: United Kingdom
As revolutionary new aircrafts like the F-35 become more commonplace, technologies are rapidly developing resulting in operational environments requiring more flexible solutions, and mission planning becoming more complex as well as requiring extra tools for data management and standardisation. After the remarkable success of last year, SMi’s Air Mission Planning and Support Conference is returning for its 10th annual year to London, UK on 9th – 10th April 2019, with the aim of exploring emerging aircraft technologies, strategies and future platforms to take Air Mission Planning into the next generation, providing agile end-to-end mission support. The two-day event will host an unrivalled gathering of senior military experts and industry leading organisations, who will share their ...

Defence Aviation Safety Conference

Date: 29-Apr-19 to 30-Apr-19
Location: United Kingdom
The Defence Aviation Safety Conference will be the leading event dedicated focused on aviation safety in the defence and military environment. Supported by the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), UK MoD, this two-day conference will bring together UK military leadership with responsibility for safety in the aviation environment as well as international senior defence experts from government and industry. Whilst it will predominantly be focuses on the air force, it will also feature key aviation leaders from the land and maritime domains. Key topics will include: • Designing and maintaining safe air systems including the role of certification in • Ensuring and assuring safe operation of air • Weapons safety and • Safe integration and certification of systems-of-...
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