John Hill
Defence Reporter at Airforce Technology
Defence Reporter at Army Technology
Defence Reporter for @DefenceTech_Mag, @Army_Technology, @Naval_Tech and @Airforce_Tech Views my own.
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1 week ago |
army-technology.com | John Hill
It is understood that the British Army will implement a new operational formation composed of disposable and attritable drone layers, preserving a more valuable third layer of conventional and crewed platforms. Army Technology learned that the service will likely initiate a concept demonstrator for this three-pronged approach during the Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference on 22 May in Prague, Czech Republic.
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1 week ago |
army-technology.com | John Hill
Sikorsky’s CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter will support US Marine Corps (USMC) missions as the United States pivot towards the Indo-Pacific theatre, where capabilities will be stretched.
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2 weeks ago |
airforce-technology.com | John Hill
Slovakia’s latest order for legacy Black Hawks from the United States will be postponed until 2026, possibly longer. Airforce Technology learned of the delay and some of the nation’s plans for its rotary wing fleet during the Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference, hosted by SAE Media, on 22 May in Prague, Czech Republic. The Slovak Air Force currently operate nine Mi-17 helicopters which the government acquired in 2002 according to intelligence from GlobalData.
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2 weeks ago |
army-technology.com | John Hill
Several nations from across the former Soviet bloc, dotted around Central and Eastern Europe, may soon replace their legacy Mil helicopters with second-hand Black Hawks. A spokesperson for the Helicopter Alliance discussed their ongoing efforts to facilitate the transition on 21 May, during the Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference, presented by SAE Media, in Prague, Czech Republic.
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2 weeks ago |
army-technology.com | John Hill
In Ukraine, the decision cycle in the heat of combat has reduced to just five minutes at the tactical level and 30 minutes at the operational level, according to one observer of the Russia-Ukraine war familiar with the matter.
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The UK and Germany announced their intention to develop a long-range deep strike capability with a range of more than 2,000km. Given its reach, this leaves open the possibility that the two nations are considering a ballistic or cruise missile. https://t.co/gFJkH0vDfu
The Senate confirmed Dr Troy E. Meink, a veteran airman and engineer, as the 27th Secretary of the @usairforce on 13 May 2025. Meink’s accession comes at a time when the US military is struggling to keep up with emerging technologies. https://t.co/75q9am3TrI
The UK may risk stalling the delivery of its E-7 Wedgetail aircraft. The first aircraft took more than four months to validate. Should this pace continue, the last two aircraft will likely take several more months each to evaluate. https://t.co/nOkBeEn9kA