Lockheed Martin successfully test fired its direct attack guided rocket (DAGR) from an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter on March 29. Two DAGRs were launched from the OH-58D Kiowa in airborne tests at ranges of 3.5 and 5km. Both rockets hit within 1 metre of the laser aimpoint. DAGR is a laser guidance kit designed for
The Pentagon has offered to extend the bid deadline for the USAF’s drawn out KC-X tanker replacement program by 60 days from May 10 to July 9 in order to give EADS time to prepare a stand-alone proposal for the contract. EADS had asked for 90 days in order to prepare a bid based on its
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has formally established 149SQN, its first locally based Boeing F-15SG unit, at Paya Lebar Air Base in the island nation’s east. The inauguration was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean and coincided with the arrival of the first F-15SGs on delivery from
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) prototype made its first flight on March 29, performing a series of low speed, low altitude checks during its 20 sortie from the company’s Bangalore helicopter complex. The 5.5 tonne LCH is a tandem two-seat attack helicopter, derived from HAL’s Advanced Light Helicopter, powered by twin HAL/Turbomeca Shakti
The RAAF Iroquois captain who flew in urgently needed ammunition to besieged soldiers of D Company, 6 Battalion during what became known as the Battle of Long Tan during the Vietnam War is to be awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM). The Honours and Awards Tribunal recommended in October last year that FLTLT Cliff Dohle,
The Army is upgrading some of its Bell 206B-1 Kiowa helicopters with new digital avionics to address obsolescence issues, reduce support costs and make the helicopters more suitable for lead-in training for the Tiger ARH, MRH 90 and CH-47. Under the Army Minor Capital Project 015.50 Kiowa Navigation Rationalisation Project, Sikorsky Helitech is modifying between
