Tag: SAR
L3Harris to enhance SAR imaging capability for Canadian Air Force helicopters
The 16 RCAF CH-149 Cormorant Search and Rescue helicopters will receive the electro-optical/infrared systems as part of their mid-life upgrade.
Canada places $1.24B contract for CH-149 Cormorant SAR helicopter upgrade
The Canadian defense ministry has awarded two contracts for the upgrade and upkeep of the CH-149 Cormorant helicopter fleet that will enable...
French Navy receives first H160 helo for search and rescue operations
This interim fleet of H160s will enable the French Navy to perform SAR duties until Cheetah deliveries begin.
Canadian Cormorant SAR helicopter crashes at Gander air base
A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue (SAR) helicopter crashed at the 9 Wing air base in Gander, Newfoundland...
Canada’s Buffalo flies final operational mission after 55 years of service
The Royal Canadian Air Force's CC-115 Buffalo aircraft has flown its final operational flight as the service prepares to transition to the...
French Navy exercises options for additional H160 helos
This interim fleet of H160s will enable the French Navy to ensure the continuity of SAR missions until H160M Cheetah deliveries begin.
Airbus completes H145 SAR helicopter deliveries to German Army
The German Army has taken delivery of its seventh and final H145 helicopter for search and rescue (SAR) missions.
Italian Air Force receives first HH-139B SAR helicopter
The Italian Air Force has taken delivery of the first HH-139B twin engine helicopter for search and rescue (SAR) duties.
Spanish Air Force receives first NH90 SAR helicopter
The Spanish Air Force has taken delivery of the first NH90 helicopter equipped for search and rescue (SAR) and combat search and...
Norwegian Air Force inducts first SAR Queen helicopters
Norway ordered a total 16 AW101s from Leonardo in 2013, to replace its ageing Sea King helicopters.
