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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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Swiss give helicopters to Pakistan

10th September 2010

Switzerland is giving its last Alouette III helicopters to Pakistan to help in flood rescue work, the government announced on Wednesday. The helicopters were due …
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French Navy receives second NH90

10th September 2010

On 7 September, the French Navy tool delivery of the second NH90 Caiman helicopter. The aircraft equipped with sonar and tactical consoles landed at the …
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Navy, Marine Corps team moves to southern Pakistan

10th September 2010

The US Navy and Marine Corps team, partnering with the Pakistani government, is moving from Ghazi to a southern location at Pano Aqil Air Base, …
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2010 International Sea King Maintenance Symposium achieves event sponsorship goal

10th September 2010

Vector Aerospace Corporation, one of the world's leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce the 2010 International …
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S-70i Black Hawk helicopter debuts at MSPO exhibition

7th September 2010

The S-70i Black Hawk helicopter, the international variant of the Black Hawk helicopter, is on public display for the first time. Built at PZL Mielec, …
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First major assembly delivered for the Sikorsky CH-53K heavy lift helicopter

7th September 2010

GKN Aerospace has delivered the first major structural assembly for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. …
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Royal Navy to use Merlin's magic to fight pirates

6th September 2010

A Royal Navy Helicopter Squadron is deploying to the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden to carry out specialist anti-piracy operations over the …
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NASA tweaks tech toolbox to capture rotor results

6th September 2010

"Smooth" and "quiet" are two words not usually associated with a helicopter ride, but NASA is working to change that. A full-size UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter …
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Afghan Mi-35s begin operations with NATO forces

1st September 2010

The Mi-35 Hind E attack helicopter is the Afghan Air Force’s main gunship with Afghan aircrews trained by NATO forces from various countries including Hungary …
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US Army improving helicopter protective measures

1st September 2010

The US Army is now crafting an integrated approach to aircraft survivability that combines input from multiple on-board sensors and uses that information to detect, …
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Helos bound for Pakistan receive support from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

1st September 2010

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) proved its versatility and flexibility as they stepped up to support the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit on its way …
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Enstrom Helicopters flies the first 480B destined for the JGSDF training programme

27th August 2010

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has completed the first day of flying for the first 480B helicopter destined for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Pilot …
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United Rotorcraft Solutions delivers two Bell 430s to Ecuador Navy

27th August 2010

On August 1, 2010 United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) delivered two Bell 430’s to the Ecuadorian Navy. The first 430 received a Garmin GNS400 GPS coupled …
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Lakota marks new program milestone with initial MEDEVAC mission in Germany

27th August 2010

The UH-72A Lakota has performed its initial MEDEVAC (medical evacuation) mission in Germany, marking an operational first for the US Army’s Light Utility Helicopter in …
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CH-53K program conducts successful auxiliary power unit Light-Off

25th August 2010

The CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter Program has achieved “Ready to Load” (RTL) condition with the successful light-off of its first Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) engine. …
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Afghan Mi-17 crew flies with Night Vision Goggles

24th August 2010

The Afghan Air Force aircrew flew for the first time using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) within Afghanistan and completed the first operational tasking at the …
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Rainier Heli-International and K-Max Cargo helicopter team up

24th August 2010

Rainier Heli-International, based in Kirkland, Wash., recently helped to contain a major wildfire in California's Sequoia National Forest with a company-owned and operated Kaman K-MAX …
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Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) begin operations with new gun

23rd August 2010

While supporting 16 Air Assault Brigade (16AAB) during their Final Training Exercise on Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) in July, ahead of their deployment to …
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LaBarge awarded $5m contract from Sikorsky for Black Hawk helicopter program

20th August 2010

LaBarge, Inc. has been awarded a contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. valued at approximately $5 million to produce wiring harnesses for the HH-60M Medevac helicopter, …