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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.

Air Warfare

Italian Army receives first UH-169D light utility helicopter

The delivery is the first in a total of 25 helicopters on order, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2027.

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Eurocopter brings the AS550 C3 Fennec helicopter to Aero India 2011 for the first time

7th February 2011

Eurocopter’s AS550 C3 Fennec helicopter will make its Indian public debut at this month’s Aero India 2011 exhibition in Bangalore, showcasing the candidate for India’s …
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Royal Air Force marks 70 years of Search And Rescue

7th February 2011

On the 6th February 2011, the RAF Search and Rescue Force (SARF) commemorate seventy years of saving lives. Born out of the Battle of Britain, …
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Bristow Group reports financial results for its 2011 third fiscal quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2010

7th February 2011

Bristow Group reported a 57% increase in net income for the three months ended December 31, 2010 to $41.8 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, …
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1206 program delivers four helicopters to Yemen Air Force

7th February 2011

The Yemen Air Force (YAF) took delivery of four utility helicopters from the United States under the 1206 program, on 16 January. Yemen received spares …
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Wyle CAS Group awarded contract valued at $80.6 million to support US Army Utility Helicopter's Project Manager's Office

7th February 2011

A contract with a potential value of $80.6 million has been awarded to CAS, Inc., a subsidiary of Wyle, to provide program support to the …
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Wyle CAS Group to support US Army Utility Helicopter's Project Manager's Office

4th February 2011

A contract with a potential value of $80.6 million has been awarded to CAS, Inc., a subsidiary of Wyle, to provide program support to the …
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MH-60R flight trainer enters service

3rd February 2011

The US Navy’s first CAE-built full-motion MH-60R tactical operational trainer (TOFT) has been declared operational and has entered service. The helicopter training system entered service …
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HATSOFF takes delivery of Dhruv simulator cockpit

3rd February 2011

The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced that …
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Goodrich secures helicopter protection contract

2nd February 2011

The US Army has awarded a five-year $47 million maximum value procurement contract to Goodrich for additional components of its AN/AVR-2A(V) laser warning system. In …
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Sikorsky delivers second UH-60 'A-A' to 'L' recapitalization aircraft

2nd February 2011

Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today delivered the second UH-60 aircraft that has undergone "A-A" to "L" recapitalization for use by the US Customs & Border …
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MH-60R tactical operational flight trainer enters service for United States Navy

2nd February 2011

CAE USA today announced that the first full-motion MH-60R tactical operational flight trainer (TOFT) built by the company for the United States Navy has been …
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New tests for the Cyclone

2nd February 2011

The new CH-148 Cyclone, which arrived at Shearwater January 6, will be undergoing further testing on board HMCS Montréal. The tests will last several weeks, …
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UK exercise prepares helicopter crews for Afghanistan

31st January 2011

England’s Salisbury Plain is playing analogue to the environs of Helmand Province for the next three weeks as UK troops prepare to deploy to Afghanistan …
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Sikorsky delivers first two S-92 helicopters for utility operations in Afghanistan

31st January 2011

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., has delivered two S-92 helicopters to airlift services provider AAR CORP., for operations in Afghanistan. AAR …
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CAE USA awarded $44m contract for MH-60R helicopter simulators

27th January 2011

CAE USA has been awarded a contract valued at approximately US$44 million to design and manufacture two MH-60R tactical operational flight trainers (TOFTs) for the …
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FLIR Systems announces delivery order for $15.8m from US Army

27th January 2011

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a delivery order totaling $15.8 million for its Star SAFIRE II stabilized multi-sensor systems to …
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Boeing, Netherlands MOD mark 1st flight of Royal Netherlands Air Force CH-47F (NL) Chinook

27th January 2011

Representatives of Boeing, its suppliers and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence marked the first flight of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) CH-47F (NL) Chinook …
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Northrop Grumman wins Sea Hawk testing and training contract

26th January 2011

The US Navy has awarded a specialised test equipment (STE) and training support contract to Northrop Grumman for its MH-60 Seahawk helicopter programme. The navigation …
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Lockheed Martin team demonstrates JTRS onboard AH-64D Apache helicopter

26th January 2011

A Joint Tactical Radio Internet-Protocol (IP) communications network has successfully transmitted data and video to ground-based radios from its first airborne platform. The Lockheed Martin …