British forces choose Cougar H

Article Abstract:

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided in 2006 to procure the Force Protection Inc (FPI) Cougar H to meet the requirement of the British forces operational in Iraq and Afghanistan, for increased protection against the roadside bombs after the armoured-vehicles review. The Cougar H 6x6 could carry upto 6 soldiers, is powered with 330 hp Caterpillar C-7 diesel engine with a road range of 965 km, and would be equipped with more enhanced side and bottom attack protection.

Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, United Kingdom. Ministry of Defence, AS-532 (Helicopter)

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Dutch study range of helicopter upgrades

Article Abstract:

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) in 2006 is looking at a wide range of modifications and upgrades for its fleet of Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters, CH-47D Chinook, and Eurocopter Cougar Mk 2 transport helicopters which were introduced in the 1990s. The objective of the upgrade efforts is to ensure that the 55-odd helicopters continue to be operationally ready for future deployments.

Netherlands, CH-47 (Helicopter), Netherlands. Air Force

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'Hot and high' RN Sea King flies

Article Abstract:

The Royal Air Force's air base in Cyprus saw the flight of three upgraded the U.K. Royal Navy West and Sea King HC.4+ utility helicopters of 846 Naval Air Squadron.

United Kingdom. Royal Navy

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