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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.

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.

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.

Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.

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Construction begins at French NH90 training centre

25th October 2011

French officials have laid the first stones in the foundations for the new NH90 training centre at Le Luc in southern France. French Army …
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FBHeliservices awarded Dutch Caribbean Coastguard contract

24th October 2011

FBHeliservices, the joint venture between Cobham and Bristow, has been awarded an €45 million, eight-year long contract by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to provide …
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Argentina signs deal with CATIC to develop helicopters

24th October 2011

The Argentinian government has signed a deal with China's CATIC to develop and build light helicopters. The deal, announced by Defense Minister Arturo Puricelli on …
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Heli-Power 2011: Eurocopter autorotation system may bring environmental benefits

21st October 2011

A Eurocopter programme to improve the safety of single-engine helicopters may also bring benefits in the search for environmentally-friendly rotorcraft. Eurocopter revealed the previously secret …
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Heli-Power 2011: Delays for Danish ambitions in Afghanistan

20th October 2011

Danish plans to deploy two AgustaWestland EH101 Merlins to Afghanistan are being delayed by issues over spare parts, according to a senior official. Shortages of …
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Heli-Power 2011: Teething troubles hamper Dutch NH90s

20th October 2011

The industry team behind the NH90 medium helicopter has focused too much attention on the production of airframes to the detriment of maintenance and ground …
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Commando Sea Kings return from Helmand after four years

13th October 2011

It is mission accomplished for veteran Naval helicopters over Afghanistan after a gruelling four-year mission. The dark green Sea Kings of the Commando Helicopter Force …
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AUSA 2011: Chinook flight issue deemed to be an "isolated incident"

12th October 2011

The US Army is confident that issues with the CH-47D Chinook helicopter that caused the Australian Army to recent suspend flying operations is unlikely to …
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AUSA 2011: Older Kiowas returned to the fight

12th October 2011

A US Army initiative to replace OH-58D Kiowa Warriors that have been destroyed or deemed uneconomical to repair is starting to gain momentum. Under the …
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AUSA 2011: US Army adopts ADAS

12th October 2011

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $14.6 million contract for enhanced prototypes of its Advanced Distribution Aperture System (ADAS), according to company officials. Speaking …
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AUSA 2011: Waters clear on Kiowa replacement

12th October 2011

With the US Army starting to show its hand on the project to replace the Kiowa Warrior, industry in turn is shaping its response to …
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Kiowa Warrior successfully proves manned/unmanned capability

12th October 2011

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. companytoday announced that its OH 58 Kiowa Warrior has successfully demonstrated several ground breaking capabilities that will enable interoperability among …
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MD Helicopters delivers first 3 MD 530Fs

12th October 2011

MD Helicopters, a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters presented the first three (3) MD 530Fs to the US Army as part of the …
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MD Helicopters wins $14m logistics contract

12th October 2011

MD Helicopters, a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters has been awarded a $14,237,169 fixed-firm contract from the US Army to provide logistics support …
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AUSA 2011: Flight demonstration plan bad news for Sikorsky

11th October 2011

The US Army plans to hold flight demonstrations of the aircraft bidding for its Armed Aerial Scout programme in 2012, in a decision that is …
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AUSA 2011: AVX bullish about the future

11th October 2011

AVX Aircraft has received a shot in the arm with government funding to further study its compound coaxial helicopter design under the umbrella of the …
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AUSA 2011: AAS-72X development continues apace

11th October 2011

With the US Army looking to a competitive flight demonstration for its Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) project in 2012, EADS North America is confident its …
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LifePort fitting Bell 407 with armoured flooring

11th October 2011

LifePort, Inc. announced today it has been awarded a commercial Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to equip the Bell 407 helicopter with lightweight Ballistic Protection System …
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Lockheed Martin wins VNsight Sensor production contract

11th October 2011

The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $19 million follow-on production contract for the VNsight low-light-level TV capability for Apache attack helicopters. The VNsight visible/near …