By Army News Service on Thursday, June 27th, 2013 The Army’s top aviation acquisition leader engaged industry members and community leaders at the way forward for Army aviation during an “Update for Industry” June 18 on the Summit. Maj. Gen. Tim Crosby, program executive officer for aviation, spoke to members of the local chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army, where he emphasized balance, communication and shared resources, and ensuring that Army aviation maintains its relevancy with ground commanders. “The reason our budget was so stable for thus long is that I’ve not had to fight for it,” Crosby... Read More »

By AgustaWestland on Thursday, June 27th, 2013 AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the primary ICH-47F Chinook for the Italian Army successfully accomplished its maiden flight on June 24th at Vergiate in Italy. The aircraft took to the air for quarter-hour, performing as expected whilst accomplishing basic handling tests and main systems checks. This ICH-47F Chinook is the primary of an order for 16 units plus four options placed by the Italian MoD Procurement Agency (ARMAEREO). The contract also encompasses a five year logistic support service. The delivery of the 1st aircraft is planned in early 2014 with final deliveries... Read More »

By FrostSullivan on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 The 50th Paris Air Show this year offered some anniversary surprises, however roughly expected, starting with the huge Russian defence industry exposure. While almost hiding out within the static display area, the newly upgraded Russian jet fighter Sukhoi Su-35s stole the thunder several times from other aircraft within the skies. Its high manoeuvrability and extreme acrobatics monopolized loads of conversations. What was less expected were the new jet trainer Yak-130 and quasi silent Ka-52 alligator’s equally powerful demonstrations, highlighting their agility and handling abilities. The Russian Aerospace and Defence industry was working hard... Read More »

By Agence France-Presse on Thursday, June 27th, 2013 The US Army will scrap 12 combat brigades as portion of the cheap-cutting plan to slash the dimensions of the force after a decade of war, chief of staff General Ray Odierno said Tuesday. Calling the move the largest reorganization of the military since World War II, the final outlined how the force would reach a previously announced goal of scaling back the military to 490,000 troops from a peak of 570,000 in the course of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Odierno said the move, which might involve relocating thousands of... Read More »

By Agence France-Presse on Monday, June 24th, 2013 The new Airbus military transport plane, much delayed and lots more and plenty needed by European defence forces, flew in to the Paris Air Show on Friday with the French President on board. The plane, offering a great range of capabilities, was a highlight of the fifth day of the 50th Paris Air Show when the gates were also thrown open to the general public. French President Francois Hollande, flew in to the show in a single of the primary Airbus A400M military transport planes. Hollande came from a base west of... Read More »