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 - April 5, 2021, 5:56 AM The ROK Army could double its fleet of Apaches, which provide a powerful anti-armor force alongside those of the U.S. Army, represented by the 4-2 AVN AH-64 (shown) from Pyongtaek. (Photo: U.S. Army) South Korea’s military procurement agency—the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)—said it intends to procure 36 more “Apache-class” attack helicopters from abroad. The planned acquisition adds to a string of other procurements for the air, land,...

Blade runners for 2040+ On 20-21 January, 2021 the RAeS held a landmark virtual conference exploring the future of military rotorcraft – and provided an insight into the evolution and revolution in programmes on both sides of the Atlantic. TIM ROBINSON FRAeS reports.  Speed and range? Or maintainability and interoperability? These were some of the requirements and drivers being discussed for new military rotorcraft that, once in service, may serve out the rest of the 21st Century. Talking...

This stealth helicopter was too expensive to become a mainstay of the Army. Key point: The RAH-66 did not get very far. However, it laid the groundwork for todays new attempt to build a stealth helicopter. Pop quiz: what prominent U.S. military aircraft has a stealthy radar cross section and advanced networked sensors but has gone billions over budget and has fallen years behind schedule? While the F-35 stealth fighter might come to mind today, in 2004 the most timely answer might have been th...

Five Army programs collectively sucked $30 billion in spending without producing any operational systems. Heres What You Need to Know: Many defense projects prove unaffordable and unnecessary. Pop quiz: what prominent U.S. military aircraft has a stealthy radar cross section and advanced networked sensors but has gone billions over budget and has fallen years behind schedule? While the F-35 stealth fighter might come to mind today, in 2004 the most timely answer might have been the RAH-66 Com...