Joint Rotary Wing
Military rotary wing forces play an integral role in the land, sea and air operations of modern services. The support/transport helicopters, as part of these assets, conduct specific tasks in several roles: they provide quick access to the combat area in all domains, can be the lifeline for Joint Personnel Recovery and MEDEVAC, are crucial in supporting Special Operations, and enhance the over-the-horizon view for commanders. They are also able to provide local security support against small attacks from ground forces.
Modern support/transport helicopters are ready for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), provide maneuverability and flexibility to the commander, and contribute to the success of joint missions.
Featured Publications
A View from Above
Future Battlefield Rotorcraft Capability
Rotary Wing Unmanned Aerial Systems
Subject Matter Experts
Marco Joudioux
Commander Joudioux joined the Italian Navy in 1989, attended the US Navy flight school and in 1992 earned his “Wings of Gold” as a fixed-wing multi-engine pilot. He also served as an Anti-Submarine Warfare helicopter pilot on board several Italian Ships, flying UH1 helicopters. In 1999, he continued his flight...
Eelco Tolsma
Major Eelco S.Tolsma joined the Royal Netherlands Air Force in 1987 to become a helicopter pilot. After earning his wings he started his flying career at 300 squadron at Deelen AB which he soon left to join 303 Search and Rescue Squadron at Leeuwarden AB in the northern part of...
