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Super Hornets work up to IOC
By: John Armstrong
With the first F/A-18F Super Hornets now at RAAF Base Amberley, 1 Squadron is working up to Initial Operational Capability by end-2010 coincident with the withdrawal of the F-111 from RAAF service.
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Heli&UV Pacific 2010
By: John Armstrong
Heli-Pacific conference and exhibition will showcase an impressive static display, with both military and civil aircraft on hand.
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New rotary wing technologies
By: Dr Carlo Kopp
Rotary wing technology like most aerospace technologies has evolved slowly since the end of the Cold War.
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Naval combat helicopter program
By: Nigel Pittaway
Since DefenceToday last reviewed Australia's program to acquire a new naval combat helicopter capability there have been several major developments. The government intends to run an open competition.
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Tiger ARH for Afghanistan?
By: Nigel Pittaway
The Army's Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter achieved Initial Operational Test and Evaluation Readiness in October last year, paving the way for team and weapons training.
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Weapons for rotary wing platforms
By: Dr Carlo Kopp
The evolution of sensor and weapon systems for rotary wing platforms has followed a path in recent decades, driven by the pressures of changing roles and by the technology in weapons and sensors.
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HALE UAV for Australia
By: Nigel Pittaway
High Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operations are now commonplace in US military forces, and the capability is being eagerly sought by countries such as Australia.
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Close air support in COIN operations
By: Dr Carlo Kopp
Close Air Support (CAS) continues to be controversial, with nine years of conflict under the GWOT/OCO label renewing considerations in CAS and related Battlefield Air Interdiction.
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