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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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ESCO announces $35m T-700 contract award at VACCO

5th August 2010

ESCO Technologies Inc. today announced that VACCO Industries has been awarded a five-year contract worth up to $35 million to supply T-700 anti-icing valves for …
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The DGA delivers the second French Navy EC225

5th August 2010

The Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) delivered the French Navy's second search and rescue (SECMAR) EC225 on July 23. These aircraft were ordered in December …
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AgustaWestland congratulates Canadian Forces 442 Squadron on winning international award for daring glacier rescue

5th August 2010

AgustaWestland has congratulated members of the Canadian Forces 442 Squadron based Canadian Forces Base Comox, British Columbia, for winning this year's Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue …
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Afghan choppers fire 60 rockets in training

4th August 2010

The Afghan Air Force performed its first Mi-17 helicopter live-fire exercise at Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) on August 1, 2010. This was the first …
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Boeing CH-47F Chinook fielded by US Army's 10th Mountain Division

3rd August 2010

The Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter was fielded July 30 by the US Army's B Company, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th …
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CH-53K helicopter program achieves successful Critical Design review

3rd August 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced today the successful completion of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Critical Design Review (CDR) event, signaling the program is ready …
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EDAC Technologies awarded $5.3 million rotorcraft parts contract

2nd August 2010

EDAC Technologies Corporation, a diversified designer, manufacturer and servicer of precision components for aerospace and industrial applications, today announced that it has signed a multi-year …
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100th F-model Chinook rolls out

2nd August 2010

The 100th F-model Chinook rolled out of the Boeing facility during a ceremony commemorating the milestone and the Army's acceptance of the aircraft at the …
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CHC secures £55m North Sea contract with Apache

30th July 2010

CHC Helicopter announced today it has been awarded an £11m/year contract to provide crew change services for Apache North Sea. The five-year deal, which has …
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Tiger: 1,000 flight hours in operations in Afghanistan

30th July 2010

The EC665 Tiger HAP (combat support) helicopter received its operational certification from NATO for the Afghan theater of operations in August 2009, just seven months …
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EADS North America's UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters are deployed to the US Army's missile test site on Kwajalein Atoll

30th July 2010

Four US Army UH-72A Lakotas arrived at the Pacific Ocean’s Kwajalein Atoll June 6, marking the latest overseas assignment for the EADS North America-built Light …
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Russian Navy conducts flight training aboard US ship

27th July 2010

A moment of historic international cooperation at sea took place aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) on July 22. A Russian Navy KA-26 "Helix" helicopter …
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X2 Technology demonstrator achieves 225 knots, sets new top speed for helicopter

26th July 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology demonstrator today unofficially broke the speed record for rotorcraft, achieving a maximum speed of 225 knots in a one-hour test …
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Raytheon-Boeing team on target during JAGM test

26th July 2010

Raytheon Company and The Boeing Company completed the first of three government-sponsored firings of the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile. During the successful test, the JAGM used …
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1419 Flt - Wizards in the Green Zone

26th July 2010

28 Sqn B Flight arrived at Bastion Airfield in late May 2010. Following many detachments in Iraq over the past 5 years, this was their …
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Second Netherlands NH90 arrives

26th July 2010

The second NH90 helicopter for the Netherlands Defence Helicopter Command has been delivered. The aircraft arrived at De Kooy Naval Air Station on 21 July. …
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HMS Ocean operates with largest USMC helicopters

26th July 2010

HMS Ocean is currently participating in Exercise Kearsarge - a US led exercise being conducted off the coast of North Carolina, in support of the …
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Sikorsky Aircraft delivers 200th UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to US Army

23rd July 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today the delivery of the 200th UH/HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to the US Army. Sikorsky is a United Technologies Corp. company. …
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Esterline awarded Sikorsky contract extension

23rd July 2010

Esterline Corporation has announced that its Avionics Systems platform has received a $23.6 million extension to a purchase order from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for an …