DefenceTalkYUMA PROVING GROUND, Arizona: Aviation testers here are deep into testing the latest Army aviation missile, known as the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile. The complex JAGM test was a collaborative team effort between the West Fort Hood, Texas-based Aviation Test Directorate of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Yuma Test Center at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-aviators-testing-next-generation-air-to-ground-missile-71480/

DefenceTalkThe air mission briefing began promptly at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The Soldier in charge of the briefing, Spc. Eleazar Gonzalez, provided updates on the operating environment and flight schedules, and coordinated with other sections to cover maintenance and weather. The meeting ended with Gonzalez quizzing his fellow MQ-1C “Gray Eagle” operators on vital […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-aviation-soldiers-usher-in-a-new-era-of-warfare-70307/

DefenceTalkIn 2016, North Korea conducted about 22 missile launches and two nuclear tests as part of an effort to gain nuclear missile capability. They also served as provocation against its neighbor to the south, the Republic of Korea. “The concerning part about this is not necessarily that they are doing provocations,” said Brig. Gen. David […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-aviation-efforts-in-korea-focused-on-countering-special-operations-forces-wmd-69931/

DefenceTalkBefore there could be women flying combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, there were the pioneers of the Army Air Forces of World War II. On July 5, 1943, the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, or WAFS, and the Women’s Flying Training Detachment merged into a single unit for all female pilots. The new group called […]https://www.defencetalk.com/wasps-first-women-in-history-to-fly-for-us-army-air-corps-67077/

DefenceTalkThe French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered six additional NH90 helicopters in tactical troop transport (TTH) configuration, bringing the total amount of NH90 TTHs on order for the French Army Aviation to 74. “The French armed forces have deployed the NH90 operationally in Mali where its outstanding endurance, versatility and manoeuvrability have been greatly […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-orders-six-additional-nh90s-for-the-french-army-aviation-66315/

DefenceTalkThe Army has finished its follow on test and evaluation, or FOTE, on the MQ-1C Gray Eagle and Initial Test and Evaluation on the One System Remote Video Terminal at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, California. Record testing was conducted from May 29 – June 14. The Gray Eagle, already in full-rate production […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-puts-gray-eagle-uas-one-system-remote-video-terminal-through-test-64617/

DefenceTalkU.S. Army and Israeli scientists are conducting testing and research on active flow control devices as a means to reduce drag on future Army aircraft. The Suction and Oscillatory Blowing Actuator, or SaOB, invented by Israeli scientist, Dr. Avraham Seifert of Tel Aviv University, uses the active control of airflow to reduce drag. Testing of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/joint-us-israeli-device-seeks-to-reduce-airflow-drag-64589/

DefenceTalkUnmanned aircraft is one of the fastest growing sectors in civilian and military aviation. From close air support, to surveillance, to climate data gathering, unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are now a staple within Army aviation units. This growing demand is rapidly requiring units to train more personnel to operate drones. Training is especially paramount […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-combat-aviation-soldiers-master-control-of-drones-during-test-flights-64222/

DefenceTalkThe Army recently extended technology investment agreements with two commercial companies to continue concept refinement and technology maturation for future vertical lift, or FVL, research. The Army is continuing its ties with AVX Aircraft Company and Karem Aircraft Incorporated. “This is an opportunity to execute further technology maturation with these two partners and expand the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-aviation-continues-efforts-for-technology-development-63845/

DefenceTalkManned-unmanned operations using helicopters linked with unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, have been used by the Army for a number of years. However, no single unit has ever actually been assigned to both assets until now, said Lt. Col. Tory Burgess, product manager for Shadow Tactical UAS. Burgess and others spoke during a media roundtable […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-unit-fields-apache-shadow-combo-63620/