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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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Danish Air Force takes control of navy Lynx fleet

11th January 2011

Control of the Danish Navy's Helicopter Service has been transferred from the navy to the Danish Air Force. The Danish government's Defence Settlement 2010-2014 decided …
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Busy start to the year for HMS Gannet helicopter

11th January 2011

The duty search and rescue crews from the Royal Navy's HMS Gannet at Prestwick in Ayrshire have just completed a run of seven calls in …
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Lockheed Martin awarded $15m production contract to upgrade military helicopter sensor system

6th January 2011

The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $15 million contract for production of a low-light-level TV capability, called VNsight, for the Apache's combat-proven Modernized Target …
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New MEDEVAC helicopters take flight in Iraq

5th January 2011

The Army's newest MEDEVAC helicopter is seeing action for the first time in Iraq while serving as a test bed with a Vermont National Guard …
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Eurocopter's Helibras subsidiary to modernize 36 AS350 Ecureuil helicopters

5th January 2011

The Helicópteros do Brasil (Helibras) subsidiary of Eurocopter signed a contract for a major upgrade program on the Brazilian Army's fleet of 36 AS350 Ecureuils. …
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Bell Helicopter completes integration of six subsidiary companies

5th January 2011

Bell Helicopter today announced that it has completed the integration of six of its support and service subsidiaries, officially merging them into Bell Helicopter Textron …
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BWB and CAE select Barco to upgrade helicopter simulators

4th January 2011

Visualization pioneer Barco is proud to announce that it has been selected by flight simulation leader CAE to supply projection technology for the helicopter simulators …
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India requests direct commercial sale of AH-64D Block III APACHE helicopters

30th December 2010

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on December 22 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of various engines, equipment, …
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Irish Defense Forces Air Corps night vision capabilities assists sick patients

29th December 2010

After receiving full authorization on 17 December 2010 from Irish Defense Forces to conduct night operations using Night Vision, Irish Defense Forces Air Corps based …
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PM Armed Scout helicopters passes milestone B for OH-58F Kiowa Warrior

23rd December 2010

The Army's OH-58F Kiowa Warrior, an Army Acquisition II program, successfully passed its Milestone B review Dec. 21, which officially moves the program into the …
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The use of night vision goggles at the Regensburg HEMS base draws closer

22nd December 2010

Preparation for the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), at the Regensburg HEMS base of HDM Luftrettung is gaining pace: The helicopter of type EC …
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Ten Mi-8AMTSh helicopters for Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

21st December 2010

Under implementation of the Russian Federation Air Force Modernization program JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant being a part of Russian Helicopters holding company supplied 10 Mi-171AMTSh …
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Iraqi Army Aviation Command set to increase pilot training

21st December 2010

The Iraqi Army Aviation Command showcased the arrival of three new Bell T-407 training helicopters with a ceremony and aerial display at Camp Taji Dec. …
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Cobham to supply antennas and avionics for South Korean utility helicopter

20th December 2010

Cobham will provide antennas and avionics for the indigenous Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH), under a multi-million dollar long term agreement with the manufacturer, Korean Aerospace …
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services consolidates deeper support of Kiowa aircraft for the ADF

20th December 2010

Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, today announced the merger of several support agreements that will provide deeper component …
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Helibras delivers the first three Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for the Brazilian Armed Forces

20th December 2010

Eurocopter's Helicópteros do Brasil (Helibras) subsidiary today delivered the initial three EC725s for Brazil's armed forces, marking a key milestone in the program to supply …
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First French Tiger HAD performs its maiden flight

17th December 2010

The first pre-serial Tiger HAD (fire support and destruction) for France made its maiden flight from Eurocopter's Marignane, France facility. It marks an important step …
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First NH90 TTH for France performs its maiden flight

17th December 2010

The first NH90 in the tactical transport helicopter configuration for France made its maiden flight today at Eurocopter's Marignane, France facility. During a one-hour mission, …
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First NH90 TTH for Spain performs its maiden flight

17th December 2010

Eurocopter conducted the first flight of Spain's NH90 TTH tactical transport helicopter today, sustaining the development pace for this multinational rotary-wing program. The one-hour mission …