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The article focuses on the new AugustaWestland A109LUH and NHIndustries NH90 helicopters received by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The helicopters were acquired by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence while the RNZAF was tasked to introduce it to the service as well as operational test and evaluation. In the next 30 years, the NH90, which is capable of sling-loading an army Pinzgauer Light Operational Vehicle, is expected to form the backbone of the rotary fleet of New Zealand

The article reports an announcement made by New Zealand Defense Minister Doctor Jonathan Coleman that the government has awarded the new pilot training capability contract to Beechcraft Defense Co. Topics discussed include partnership of Beechcraft's Defense Company and Global Mission Support organizations with Safe Air Ltd. and CAE as subcontractors on the two contracts, flying experience of turbo-prop T-6C aircraft and multi engine aircraft training with NZDF helicopters.

The article focuses on the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS). It mentions that HATS will provide a rotary wing training capability for Australian Navy and Army to meet the future rotary wing training needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and states that instructors will train aircrew by using modern ground-based technology. It informs that Navy pilots were trained on the AS350BA Squirrel helicopter whereas the army counterparts were trained on the Bell 206-B1 Kiowas helicopter.

The article discusses the importance of training programmes to optimise the skills of modern weapon systems and complex platform operators and maintainers. It mentions for instance the Australian Army's Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) programme which manifests such optimisation as it provides state-of-the-art helicopter aircrew training system through the Full Flight Mission Simulator (FFMS) which is developed by Thales Australia. It states that Thales provided the Cockpit Procedures Trainer (CPT) in different locations. It also relates the goals of the integrated training solution. Furthermore, it highlights the wise investment of the ARH training programme which maximises the chance of bringing out the best of a relatively limited yet capable assets.

The article offers a review of the MH-60 Romeo, MH-60R Series Sea Hawk helicopter from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

The article reports that the air project by the Australian Defence Force (ADF), AIR 9000 which was started in mid-1990s is near completion. As mentioned, the project includes acquisition of additional troop lift helicopters (MRH90), upgradation of CH-47D Chinooks, and replacement of Navy Sea Kings with MRH90s. It also includes information on various developments in ADF helicopter fleet.

The article focuses on the commissioning of the first naval air squadron of NH90 naval frigate helicopters (NFH) by the French Navy. The squadron was commissioned at the Lanveoc-Poulmic Naval Air Station on December 8, 2011 and the NH90 NFH has an extended avionics system with large liquid crystal digital screens and digital radars. Also offered are details related to the helicopter which include its lifespan of 10,000 flight hours, conventional control system, and communication systems.

The article focuses on the delayed Request for Tender (RFT) issuance of the Australian Department of Defence with regards to the fixed wing pilot training of AIR 5728. It states that the Army does not give value to the said training rather, they prefer to start immediately with helicopters. It also mentions that the issue on the use of aircraft CT-4 in the Interim Basic Flight Training contract of BAE Systems Inc., adds to the said delay. Moreoverq, it says the Pilatus PC-9 aircraft replacement.

The article offers information on the capability and commitment of Australian Aerospace Ltd. to provide military and civic helicopters in the Australia-Pacific region. It says that the company benefits from its local suppliers which support aviation companies ahead in technology and equipment. It states the Ferra Engineering (Ferra), based in Tingalpa, South East Queensland that serves as the producer of light metal parts for defense, aerospace, and electronics and automotive industry sectors. The company was involved in facilitating the Australian Defence Industries (ADI) to protect contracts of Eurocopter Tiger and White Cleland that increases the Australian defense and intellectual property rights. It also features the Australian Aerospace Composites (AAC) that was established in 2008.

The article talks about the delivery of EC135T2+ for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) made by helicopter manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. Topics discussed include use of helicopters for the joint helicopter training program for Navy and Army aircrew; views of Head of Governmental Sales for Australia Peter Harris, on the same; and views of Boeing's HATS Director Terry Nichols, on the delivery.

The article focuses on the future of the 22 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters operated by the Army. It mentions that the government will replace the 22 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance helicopters with a new armed reconnaissance capability from the mid-2020s. It presents views of Major General Andrew Mathewson, Head of the Helicopter Systems Division within the Defence Department, on airframe.

The article offers news briefs related to defense industry, as of May 2016. Topics discussed include New Zealand Defense Force's (NZDFs) NH90 helicopters will support humanitarian aid operation in Fiji, views of Chief of Army Peter Kelly on relocation of Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command, and NZDF Seasprite SH-2G (NZ) naval helicopters will be replaced by model SH-2G(I) helicopters, after it retires.

The article informs that U.S. Army has offered a contract agreement to aerospace firm Boeing for remanufacturing 117 AH-64D Apache helicopters, and also mentions agreement includes acquisition of Longbow Crew Trainers, logistical support and spares.

The article reports that Two NH90 helicopters flew onto amphibious support ship HMNZS CANTERBURY while it was docked in Wellington, New Zealand and this happen when the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) was preparing to deploy for Australia's largest war fighting exercise.

The article offers information related to the acquisition of the digital cockpit SH-2G (I) Super Seasprite maritime combat helicopters by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

The article reports that induction of a new MRH 90 Taipan Multi-Role Helicopter and 808 Squadron for operating it took place at His (or Her) Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Albatross, New South Wales during a commissioning ceremony on July 11, 2013 which was attended by several defence officials.

The article focuses on the decision of the New Zealand government to purchase Super Seasprite helicopter fleet for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). It mentions that 10 Super Seasprites will be purchased from the company Kaman Aerospace Corp. and states that eight of the Super Seasprite SH-2G (I) helicopters will be brought into service from 2014. It informs that the SH-2G (I) will be useful for Naval operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of New Zealand and into the Tasman Sea.

The article reports on the collaboration between engineering consultancy Frazer-Nash and the Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) on developing a replacement for the existing Seahawk "Classic" helicopters, which will see the delivery of 24 MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopters.