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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.

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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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Elbit Systems to supply laser systems to Israeli and North American customers

26th October 2010

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded various contracts to supply a number of types of laser systems to Israeli and North American …
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Elbit Systems of America awarded $45.5M ID/IQ contract for NTSU for the AH-1W Cobra helicopters

26th October 2010

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its wholly-owned US subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC, was awarded a $45.5 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract …
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Latitude awarded SATCOM contract for Canadian forces CH-146 Griffon helicopters

26th October 2010

Latitude Technologies Corp. of Victoria, BC, has been awarded the contract to supply up to 95 of its SkyNode S200 satellite communication systems for the …
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AUSA 10: Sikorsky unveils the Raider X2

25th October 2010

Sikorsky is confident that its prototype light tactical helicopter, an advancement of its X2 Technology demonstrator aircraft, will be flying in time for any request …
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Updated Merlin makes first flight

25th October 2010

Lockheed Martin UK - Integrated Systems and strategic partner, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today that MCSP01, the first upgraded Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 helicopter …
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Euronaval 2010: A big gun for a big threat

25th October 2010

One of the biggest guns ever fitted to a helicopter will be used to defeat mines lurking under the surface. RAMICS (Rapid Airborne Mine Clearance System), …
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First S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter completes test flight program

25th October 2010

The first S-70i(TM) Black Hawk helicopter has successfully completed production flight testing and will begin development and flight testing of options that will be made …
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Lockheed Martin team begins integration of joint tactical radio software and hardware into AH-64D Apache helicopters

25th October 2010

Military users from the Army, Air Force and Navy will be one step closer to realizing secure Internet Protocol based networking as the Lockheed Martin …
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Boeing receives US Army contract for low rate initial production of AH-64D Apache Block III

25th October 2010

The Boeing Company today announced it has received a $247 million contract to begin Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for the US Army's AH-64D Apache …
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EADS North America's Armed Aerial Scout 72X team prepares for first flight

25th October 2010

EADS North America announced today at the Association of the US Army annual convention that its Armed Aerial Scout 72X (AAS-72X) industry team is preparing …
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Raytheon to prime in US Army's CIRCM competition

25th October 2010

Raytheon Company will pursue a prime contractor role in response to the US Army's Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) request for proposal. CIRCM will protect combat …
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US Marine Corps AH-1Z helicopter upgrade update

25th October 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Integrated Avionics System (IAS) and the company's integration support were key elements in the successful completion of Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) for the …
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Northrop Grumman to provide advanced AN/APR-39 radar warning receivers

25th October 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract potentially worth $457 million to provide the US Army's Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) with advanced AN/APR-39 …
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Sikorsky's Associated Aircraft Group and Gama Aviation announce new cross-referral and joint marketing Program at NBAA 2010

22nd October 2010

Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) and Gama Aviation, Inc. a global leader in business aviation management, today announced that they have entered into a Cross-Referral and …
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Eurocopter inaugurates its Eurocopter India subsidiary to further develop commercial, support and industrial relations in the country

22nd October 2010

Eurocopter today inaugurated its new Indian subsidiary, which has been given the goals of expanding the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer’s commercial presence in this highly-promising …
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Large Saudi helicopter order

22nd October 2010

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of: 36 AH-64D Block III …
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Culdrose squadrons in Afghanistan

22nd October 2010

Based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose are three helicopter squadrons which specialise in Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC). 849 Naval Air Squadron is the …
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Sikorsky Aircraft begins test operations at Systems Integration Lab for CH-53K

22nd October 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft is set to begin testing of the key systems to be installed on the CH-53K helicopter, the new heavy lift aircraft being built …
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Two-man VX-31 SAR crew rescues downed pilot

22nd October 2010

Two members of NAWCWD’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Three One (VX-31) Search and Rescue (SAR) team rescued the pilot of a civilian aircraft that …