AgustaWestland as a result of its technology investment strategy is now delivering BERP IV rotor technology to its customers to give improved operational capabilities and is also investing in active rotor technology research, where it sees the promise of significant performance and environmental benefits over current technology rotors.>> BERP IV technology rotor blades are now in service with the UKs Royal Air Force on six AW101 Merlin HC Mk3A helicopters
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW --- Honeywell and Thales announced today that they are teaming together to market the Honeywell unmanned Micro Air Vehicle to military organizations in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.>> The agreement covers payload and system integration that will be tailored for military customers
>AgustaWestland says that the BA609 tiltrotor's unique design will allow it to reduce search and rescue mission times by 44% compared to a helicopter. (AgustaWestland photo)As the most advanced rotorcraft technology innovation that will revolutionize vertical flight in the forthcoming future, the BA609 Tiltrotor features an unparalleled combination of high performance and maximum flexibility which makes it a perfect platform for a variety of Government support roles such as SAR (Search and Rescue) operations, Homeland Security missions, Special Forces insertion/extraction , border and maritime patrol, vertical fleet support/patrolling, head of state transport, Emergency response, evacuation, interdiction , disaster relief, airborne...
With its presence at this years Farnborough Air Show, Eurocopter focuses on the UK military market with its requirements for SAR and medium helicopter capabilities by displaying mock-ups of the EC725 and the NH90. Eurocopter helicopters account for 75 per cent of the existing UK and Ireland police air support market
Thales Australia is expanding its local capabilities by taking responsibility for the in-country support and sustainment for one of the Australian Defence Forces most capable tactical radar systems.>> Commencing in August 2008, the Thales Australia contract involves maintenance, engineering, supply and operational support