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Defence Notes

What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.

Air Warfare

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

Air Warfare

US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system

The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.

Defence Notes

Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?

Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.

Featured videos

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Advanced Avionics (sponsored)

Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.

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The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK

The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.

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Malta plans new helicopter purchase

3rd September 2012

The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is looking for a fleet of new helicopters to be used for border protection, it has emerged. Details of …
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Thailand orders four EC725s for SAR duties

31st August 2012

The Government of Thailand has reportedly ordered four EC725 helicopters for SAR duties, it has emerged. According to reports in the French media, the €100 …
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GE38 engine testing remains on schedule

30th August 2012

GE has reported that the GE38 turboshaft engine selected by Sikorsky for the US Marine Corps’ CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter is continuing to 'demonstrate maturity and …
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US Army Apache fleet reaches flight hour milestone

28th August 2012

The US Army's aviation programme office announced on 27 August 2012 that the US Army’s AH-64 Apache helicopter fleet has surpassed 3.5 million flight hours. …
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Royal Thai Army 480B deliveries complete

24th August 2012

Enstrom Helicopter has announced that it has completed delivery of 16 480B turbine training/utility helicopters for the Royal Thai Army (RTA). The company said in …
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First NH90 arrives in Afghanistan

24th August 2012

The first NH90 to be deployed to Afghanistan has arrived in theatre. The Italian Army aircraft was flown into Herat in the west of Afghanistan …
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Marine Corps fly last CH-53D Sea Stallion sortie

23rd August 2012

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has flown its last CH-53D Sea Stallion sorties in Afghanistan, marking the end of its Marine Corps service. The …
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V-22 lands on USS Harry S Truman for carrier qualifications

21st August 2012

Naval Air Systems Command has announced that a V-22 Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) has landed for the first time …
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Lockheed Martin awarded JAGM contract

20th August 2012

Lockheed Martin has announced that it has received a contract from the US Army to extend the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) Technology Development programme. The …
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Kratos wins Black Hawk Avionics Trainer contract

20th August 2012

Kratos Defense & Security has announced that it has received a contract award to develop full-fidelity Black Hawk Avionics Trainers (BHAT-M) for the M model …
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Chinook programme reaches 50 year milestone

17th August 2012

Boeing has marked the 50th anniversary of delivering the first H-47 Chinook military helicopter, having delivered more than 1,200 Chinooks to 18 operators around the …
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Offshore helicopter boom forecast

10th August 2012

Eurocopter-subsidiary Helibras is eyeing a requirement from Brazil’s state-controlled oil company for 80 to 90 medium to heavy helicopters over the next decade. Petroleo Brasilero …
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Boeing awarded US Army contract

9th August 2012

Boeing has announced that it has been awarded a US Army contract for Phase II of the Adaptive Vehicle Management System (AVMS) programme, which will …
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Australia’s Tiger fleet resumes operations

6th August 2012

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced that the Australian Army’s fleet of Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARH) has returned to regular training activities …
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Algeria orders more Super Lynx helicopters from AgustaWestland

3rd August 2012

The Algerian Ministry of Defence has made a follow-up order for six Super Lynx Mk300 helicopters for the Algerian Navy, it has emerged. Details of the …
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Aero Dynamix delivers MD500 helicopter NVG upgrades

3rd August 2012

Aero Dynamix has announced that it has delivered certified NVG cockpit upgrades for three MD500 helicopters owned by an unnamed Latin American military operator. The …
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Helibras delivers first VIP EC725 to the Brazilian Air Force

1st August 2012

Helibras has delivered the first of two VIP-configured EC725 to the Brazilian Air Force under the H-XBR programme. The aircraft was handed over to the …
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CTS800 engine for the T129 is certified by the FAA

31st July 2012

The CTS800 engine chosen for the Turkish light attack helicopter, the T129, has been certified by the FAA. The attack helicopter, which is being developed …
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FBHeliservices to provide helicopter flight training to Albanian MoD

31st July 2012

FBHeliservices has won a two-year contract to provide helicopter flight training to the Albanian Ministry of Defence, it has emerged. FBH's instructors will provide multi-engine …

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