Tag: AH-64D
South Korea Names Three on Shortlist for Attack Helicopters
South Korea announced its shortlist of contractors in competition for a multi-billion competition to supply 36 attack helicopters on 29 May. The three finalists are Boeing, Bell Helicopter Textron, and a joint venture AgustaWestland-Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) team.
Counterfeit Electronics in DoD are Widespread and Threaten National Security
A US Senate investigation has uncovered a “flood” of counterfeit electronics in use by the Department of Defense (DoD). The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) made public the results of a 14-month long investigation on 21 May that detailed the discovery of 1,800 cases where fake parts were in use or in DoD’s supply chain.
Apache Block III controls a Gray Eagle UAV demonstrating advanced Manned-Unmanned...
An aH-64D Apache Block III equipped with the new Unmanned Aerial Systems Tactical Common Data Link Assembly (UTA) recently controlled an unmanned vehicle, while...
Apache Block III Remains the Finalist in India’s Attack Helicopter Selection
With Night Hunter's Dropped, Apache Block III Remains the Finalist in India's Attack Helicopter Selection. Selecting the AH-64D will also pave the way for India to receive the AGM-114L-3 Hellfire Longbow anti-tank guided missile for the first time.
U.S. Army Apaches to Test a new Gunfire Detection System
U.S. Army AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters will soon be equipped with a Ground Fire Acquisition System (GFAS) to automatically detect, and identify the sources of ground fire shot at the helicopters.
Boeing Awarded $80 Million to Replenish Apache’s Combat Losses
Boeing has received delivery orders for 17 Apache attack helicopters, supplying the U.S. Army with 14 AH-64D war replacement aircraft plus additional three Apaches,...
U.S. Congress Asked to Pre-Approve Apache Block III Sale to India
India is interested in buying 22 AH-64D Block III APACHE Helicopters from the USA. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on a...
U.S. Army to Demonstrate Full Manned-Unmanned Operations Next Year
The U.S. Army is planning to test a combined operation of manned and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as part of the demonstration of advanced...
Saudi Arabia to Order 180 New Helicopters for a New National...
The recently announced acquisition of more than 180 helicopters for the Saudi Arabian National Guards (SANG) provides the first major step in expansion of...
Israel Air Force Helicopters Conclude a CSAR Exercise in Greece
A joint training exercise conducted by the Hellenic and Israel Air Forces took place in Greece this week. Israeli and Greek helicopters took part...
Pathfinder Advanced Pilotage System Enters Developmental Flight Testing
Lockheed Martin reported progress with its Pathfinder advanced pilotage system, designed to improve situational awareness and flight safety of utility aircraft and helicopters through...
Enhanced M-PNVS Could Transform Apache Situational Awareness
Lockheed Martin recently is introducing a new sensor into the Modernized-Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-PNVS) sensor system used on the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter....
Apache Modular Aircraft Survivability Equipment (AMASE)
Northrop Grumman recently tested a pod mounted laser Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) carried on a Dutch AH-64D Apache helicopter against heat seeking missiles, meeting...
Arming Attack Helicopters for Asymmetric Warfare
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European combat helicopter missions, as part of modern Army Aviation units, are rooted in the 1980s, when NATO...
