US Cyber Command gets an update and what’s next for the Army’s Flight School Next
This week's episode of The Break Out tackles a big(ish) update to US Cyber Command and the Army's helicopter flight school program.
NH Industries to pay Norway $432M settlement to end NH90 helicopter contract dispute
As part of the settlement, Norway will also return all 14 of its NH90 aircraft to NHI, alongside spare parts, tools and mission equipment.
Modern Tech in Indo-Pacific Operations
Explore how networked warfare, AI, and 3D-printed drones are reshaping US Indo-Pacific strategy.
Sikorsky to integrate Israeli systems on Israel’s CH-53K helicopters
The US State Department agreed to a potential sale of up to 18 of these helicopters to Israel in 2021, and Israel eventually went ahead with a deal for an initial 12 estimated at around $2 billion in 2022.
Army secretary nominee pledges focus on aviation after Black Hawk collides with airliner
"It's an accident that seems to be preventable, for what we can tell," Army secretary nominee Daniel Driscoll said at his confirmation hearing Thursday.
After troubles, a future upgrade, better availability should put NH90 in clearer skies: NHI CEO
NHIndustries has suffered high-profile blows as three capitals backed out of helicopter deals, but CEO Alex Aloccio said he sees "lots of commercial opportunities" as the helos get outfitted with new tech and capabilities.
Milestone B: Army’s FLRAA tiltrotor graduates to engineering and manufacturing development phase
Prime contractor Bell is now tasked with providing six aircraft prototypes, with first flight set for 2026.
The questions that warfighters ask the most are now answered with data analytics
CDAO’s Advana data analytics platform is ingesting data from about 500 DoD business systems.
UK ‘not in a place’ to have Brimstone missiles in addition to JAGM for Apaches: Official
From an Apache perspective, Lockheed's JAGM is a "very capable addition to the current weapon inventory,” said Lt. Col. Rich Simcock, 3 Regt. Army Air Corp (AAC) Commanding Officer.
Airbus, UK agree $152 million deal for 6 H145 ‘overseas’ helicopters
The fleet of light-twin rotorcraft will replace Airbus Puma HC2 types, which have been temporarily based in Brunei for British Army training and the island of Cyprus in support of Royal Air Force search and rescue missions.
Greece formally agrees to nearly $2 billion UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter deal
The US has said previously that the UH-60 deal will "improve the Hellenic Army’s ability to deploy combat power to secure Greece’s borders, deter actions against its interests, and, when required, respond with credible force."
UK increases Ukrainian military support, delivers first helicopter
The latest equipment approval arrives after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £50 million ($60 million) support package to Ukraine during a recent visit to Kyiv.
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Navigation warfare is about the battle to assure positioning, navigation, and timing
The U.S. Army’s MAPS Gen II program of record for assured PNT provides an authoritative and reliable source of truth for combat vehicles in a highly contested battlespace.
Sweden follows Norwegian lead and axes NH90 helicopter fleet
The decision, announced by Gen. Micael Bydén, Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, was announced as part of newly issued defense modernization and procurement guidance.
India Is Going Big on New Fighters; Lockheed, Boeing Pledge Indian Plants
Boeing, Lockheed, Dassault Aviation of France, the European Eurofighter consortium, Sweden’s Saab, and United Aircraft Corporation of Russia are all jockeying for position for an Indian fighter contract worth $15 billion for 110 planes, and an $8 billion navy program of around 60 aircraft.
The Navy’s Potential New Frigate Connects Crew, Lots of Space for Commandos
Five shipbuilders are fighting it out to build 20 of the U.S. Navy's new frigates, and one competitor is sailing though a whirlwind East Coast tour.
Rites of Spring: Mating V-280 Wing And Fuselage
CORRECTED: 280 knots equals 322 mph, not 245. Spring has sprung and at the Bell Helicopter factory in Amarillo, Texas, it’s mating season, of a sort. If all goes well, by September of next year a bird of a different feather will take flight – the V-280 Valor, a medium-lift tiltrotor transport whose wing and […]