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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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Bell Helicopter improves collaboration and Time-to-Market with Dassault Systemes V6 PLM Platform

9th November 2010

Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that Bell Helicopter, a Textron …
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Bell Helicopter and US Army sign agreement to develop drive system technologies

8th November 2010

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company and the US Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate have signed a $30 million Technology Investment Agreement to develop state-of-the-art …
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Boeing, Netherlands sign maintenance, repair and overhaul agreement

4th November 2010

The Boeing Company and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence Logistic Center Woensdrecht today entered a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) framework agreement to expand the …
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Dubai Helishow: UAE displays upgraded Apache

3rd November 2010

Boeing has completed work bringing the United Arab Emirates’ fleet of 30 Apache attack helicopters up to AH-64D Block II configuration, it has been announced. …
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US Army announces OH-58 "A2D" Bell Helicopter conversion program

3rd November 2010

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced that the US Army initiated a contract for the OH-58 "A2D" cabin conversion upgrade program for the highly …
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Dubai Helishow: UAE increases Black Hawk fleet

2nd November 2010

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are procuring a total of 60 Black Hawk utility helicopters from the US, it has been confirmed. In addition to …
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Eurocopter's Dubai Helishow presence focuses on its helicopter capabilities

2nd November 2010

Eurocopter will mark its 30-plus year presence in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf region with a major participation at this week's Dubai Helishow 2010, …
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Lockheed Martin awarded $65m M-TADS/PNVS modernization contract

1st November 2010

The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $65 million contract to continue modernization of the Apache helicopter's Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor …
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The Chinese and Russian markets are within reach of Safran

31st October 2010

The forecasts are spectacular: as from 2025, Russia, China and India should account between them for 50% of the world's helicopter market, civil and military …
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Eurocopter signs two strategic agreements with Kazakhstan

31st October 2010

Two strategic agreements signed today establish the framework for Eurocopter's creation of a 50/50 joint venture in Kazakhstan to assemble EC145 helicopters, along with the …
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US Navy awards Raytheon $14.8m for helicopter protection system

29th October 2010

The Department of the Navy's Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Raytheon Company a $14.8 million contract to produce dual pod countermeasures dispensers for US …
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Eurocopter's participation at DEFENSYS 2010 builds on the helicopter manufacturer's growing presence in Greece

28th October 2010

Eurocopter - whose partnership with Greek authorities continues to strengthen in the military, public and parapublic sectors - will showcase a wide range of solutions …
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AUSA 10: AgustaWestland joins helicopter chase

27th October 2010

AgustaWestland North America has confirmed its intention to offer helicopters from its civil range for two fledging Department of Defense rotorcraft programmes. The company is …
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AUSA 10: Companies battle it out for JAGM

27th October 2010

Lockheed Martin and the Raytheon-Boeing team are gearing up for the release of a request for proposals (RfP) for the US military’s $5 billion next-generation …
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The US Army's UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopters reaches flight milestone

27th October 2010

The UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter, which is supplied by EADS North America, has surpassed the 40,000-flight hour milestone in operational service with the US …
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Euronaval 2010: How cornered submariners could fight back

27th October 2010

A project to develop a submarine-launched surface-to-air missile is now being self-funded by the manufacturer after struggling to get funding from the German government. The …
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AUSA 10: New name for old workhorse

26th October 2010

The US Army is designating future Kiowa Warrior upgrades as the OH-58F ‘Fox’ model as it attempts to keep the aging aircraft current before any …
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Euronaval 10: French Navy rough sea VTOL UAV landing tests to begin next year

26th October 2010

The landing system which allows the British Army's Watchkeeper UAV to make a safe touch down is being adapted to allow VTOL landings on warships …
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AUSA 10: Boeing secures Apache Block III contract

26th October 2010

Boeing has been awarded a $247 million contract to launch low rate initial production (LRIP) for the US Army’s AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter. …