H145M Helicopter – The Flying Command Post
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe H145M is a true multi-role helicopter. In addition to tactical air transport of six fully equipped special-forces commandos, this light twin-engine helicopter can be deployed for fire support, armed reconnaissance, evacuation of wounded or for hostage rescue. But attention is shifting to an ever greater extent to its use as a flying command post. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/h145m-helicopter-the-flying-command-post-75693/
Royal Navy Test Fires Martlet Missiles from Wildcat Helicopter
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DefenceTalkRoyal Navy helicopter crews have proved their ability to protect the UK’s aircraft carriers with a new missile system. As sailors and marines support the current national fight against COVID-19, the Yeovilton-based Wildcat Maritime Force, which includes 815 Naval Air Squadron, is focused on ensuring the UK is prepared for future global threats. Blasting from […]https://www.defencetalk.com/royal-navy-test-fires-martlet-missiles-from-wildcat-helicopter-75645/
Making Future Vertical Lift Open, Safe and Secure
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DefenceTalkWhat is Future Vertical Lift? Whether performing transport, logistics, strike or reconnaissance duties, helicopters and tilt-rotor aircraft greatly multiply the effectiveness of ground forces. They are a combat multiplier as well as a lifeline in austere environments. Future Vertical Lift (FVL) will transform the Army’s rotary wing fleet, bringing faster, more lethal and more survivable […]https://www.defencetalk.com/making-future-vertical-lift-open-safe-and-secure-75593/
Egypt Requests to Refurbish AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt to refurbish forty-three (43) AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for an estimated cost of $2.3 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Egypt has requested […]https://www.defencetalk.com/egypt-requests-to-refurbish-ah-64e-apache-attack-helicopters-75463/
Philippines Requests to Buy Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopters
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of six (6) AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/philippines-requests-to-buy-apache-ah-64e-attack-helicopters-75349/
Philippines Requests AH-1Z Attack Helicopters and Related Equipment and Support
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of six (6) AH-1Z attack helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $450 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/philippines-requests-ah-1z-attack-helicopters-and-related-equipment-and-support-75346/
Jolly Green II helicopter taken to extremes in trials
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DefenceTalkEGLIN AIR FORCE BASE: An HH-60W Jolly Green II, the Air Force’s new combat search and rescue helicopter, completed a month-long trial of extremes inside the McKinley Climatic Lab April 2. The Sikorsky test aircraft endured real temperatures ranging from 120 degrees to minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit as well as 45 mph winds coupled with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/jolly-green-ii-helicopter-taken-to-extremes-in-trials-75133/
BELL 360 Invictus to Continue In US Army’s New Scout Rotorcraft Competition
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DefenceTalkBell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been selected to continue its work on the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program. As part of the selection, Bell is designing, manufacturing, and testing the Bell 360 Invictus, a prototype rotorcraft designed to provide improved lethality, survivability, and extended reach for Army […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bell-360-invictus-to-continue-in-us-armys-new-scout-rotorcraft-competition-74989/
Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter Program Awarded LRIP Contract
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DefenceTalkNew helicopter coined “Jolly Green II” by U.S. Air Force and makes debut at AFA Air Warfare Symposium Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), will build 12 additional HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH) following a second Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract award by the U.S. Air Force, known as Lot 2, and valued […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sikorsky-hh-60w-combat-rescue-helicopter-program-awarded-lrip-contract-74342/
Sikorsky Receives Second Contract to Build Presidential Helicopters
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DefenceTalkVH-92A test helicopters flying and validating mission capabilities Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), will build six production VH-92A® Presidential Helicopters under a contract from the U.S Navy. These helicopters are part of the 23 aircraft program of record for the U.S. Marine Corps. Under the terms of the contract, known as Low Rate […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sikorsky-receives-second-contract-to-build-presidential-helicopters-74150/