In a manner not seen since it came of age in Vietnam, Afghanistan has thrown a spotlight onto the vital role of the helicopter in fighting and winning modern conflicts. As part of the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review, the Ministry of Defence outlined their Rotary Wing Strategy – aiming to reequip and modernise the UK armed forces rotary wing fleet over the next ten years. Half way through that timeframe, MoD Defence Equipment and Support showcased their progress at RAF Benson – home of the modernised Puma HC.2.
