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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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Sikorsky Aerospace services Announces signing of basic ordering agreement with Royal Jordanian Air Force

20th July 2010

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the signing of a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). At an estimated value of …
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Farnborough 2010: Sweden sets sights on medium-lift buy

20th July 2010

Speaking in the run-up to Farnborough International Air Show the chief of the Royal Swedish Air Force, Major General Anders Sliwer, said that the Swedish …
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Farnborough 2010: Raytheon joins the CIRCM chase

19th July 2010

Raytheon has thrown its hat into the ring for the US Army’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) programme. Speaking at the Farnborough International Air Show on …
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Farnborough 2010: Sikorsky secures launch customer for S-70i

19th July 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft is set to announce a major first order of its S-70i International Black Hawk at the Farnborough Airshow on 20 July. Speaking to …
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Bell Helicopter continues to ramp up H-1 production

19th July 2010

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, continues to ramp up its production of H-1 helicopters after receiving a $546 million contract in June for the …
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Russian Helicopters showcases projects and current range at Farnborough International Airshow 2010

19th July 2010

At the Farnborough International Airshow that took off today near London (Great Britain) Russian Helicopters rotorcraft-manufacturing holding presents its newest projects within the UIC Oboronprom …
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Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies and Sikorsky announce formation of joint venture

19th July 2010

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the launch of a joint venture to provide world class military aviation Maintenance, Repair …
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Bell Helicopter has begun Kiowa Warrior cabin conversion

19th July 2010

Work is underway at Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, on an Army contract for the conversion of an OH-58A cabin into a D-model cabin. …
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Farnborough 2010: Eurocopter diagnoses Australian MRH90 engine failure

19th July 2010

Eurocopter is confident it has identified the issue that caused a ‘catastrophic’ engine failure to an Australian Defence Force (ADF) MRH90 multirole helicopter in April. …
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Eurocopter to highlight its UK market leadership at Farnborough 2010

18th July 2010

The presence of Eurocopter at this year's Farnborough International Airshow will emphasize the company's strong position in the UK marketplace, where its helicopters constitute the …
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Australian Chinook helicopter fired upon by insurgents

16th July 2010

An Australian CH-47 Chinook helicopter was fired upon by insurgents yesterday as it was taking off from a coalition patrol base in the Arghandab Valley …
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REBTECH announces merger as part of growth strategy

16th July 2010

REBTECH has announced a merger with Aero Instruments based in Bedford Texas. The company was purchased by REBTECH in 2002 to bring additional economic and …
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Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin team to jointly pursue US Air Force's HH-60 Recap Helicopter program

15th July 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., and Lockheed Martin Corp. will compete jointly for the contract to replace the US Air Force's …
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New laser eye program improves operator safety

15th July 2010

Night Flight Concepts (NFC), in partnership with Delta P, an aerospace support company, announces the launch of the new Laser Eye Protection Program to help …
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NAVAIR program managers to speak at Farnborough International Air Show

15th July 2010

Program Officials from two program executive offices, PEO (A) and PEO (T) are scheduled to conduct press briefings at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show …
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Becker Avionics delivers 700th Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS)

15th July 2010

Becker Avionics' reached a significant operational milestone this week when the company delivered its 700th Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS) since the first introduction of …
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Era Training Centre LLC announces Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training courses

15th July 2010

Era Training Center LLC (ETC) announced today that it, along with Frasca International, has completed Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modification and visual database capability of …
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New AH-1Z helicopter cockpit simulator ready to train Marine Corps Cobra pilots

15th July 2010

The first and only AH-1Z full-motion cockpit simulator was declared ready for training May 28 at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The Naval Aviation Training Systems program …
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CAE-built MH-60R avionics maintenance trainer enters service for United States Navy

13th July 2010

CAE USA today announced that the first MH-60R avionics maintenance trainer (AMT) built by the company for the United States Navy has been declared ready-for-training …