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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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Busiest 24 hours for HMS Gannet's search and rescue team

27th May 2010

In the mist and drizzle of a shrouded West Coast of Scotland the Royal Navy's helicopter search and rescue duty crew of HMS Gannet have …
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Busy Weekend for Culdrose SAR Crews

27th May 2010

SAR crews from 771 Naval Air Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose were kept busy over the weekend following a spate of incidents at …
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Envelope expansion continues as Sikorsky X2 Technology demonstrator flies faster than the average helicopter

26th May 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s X2 Technology demonstrator achieved a speed of 181 knots in a test flight today at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center. Sikorsky is …
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New Lynx helicopters boost air support in Afghanistan

25th May 2010

Upgraded Army Lynx Mk9A helicopters have arrived for use in Afghanistan after being shipped from the UK, and are already being put to good use. …
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The 300th AW139 is delivered to the Italian Coast Guard

24th May 2010

AgustaWestland has announced that the Italian Coast Guard has taken delivery of its first AW139 medium twin helicopter during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s …
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814 NAS, The Flying Tigers, have been A'hunting

24th May 2010

From the very beginnings of Exercise Auriga, 814 Naval Air Squadron has been honing its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) skills from exercising in the South Coast …
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Can Afghans account for their aircraft?

24th May 2010

The Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) is growing and increasing Afghan capabilities to defend their own country. Many of these capabilities, such as airplanes …
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Indigenously-built LCH takes to the skies

24th May 2010

The maiden flight of the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) heralded India’s entry into the select group of countries capable of developing their own …
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Aerosouz appointed as an AgustaWestland authorised service centre in Russia

21st May 2010

AgustaWestland has announced that Aerosouz has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in Russia for the AgustaWestland range of light commercial helicopters. The Service Centre, …
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NATO Mi-17 pilot rescues three in suicide attack

21st May 2010

On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Lt. Col. Olaf Holm was piloting an Afghan National Army Air Corps Mi-17 transport helicopter returning to Kabul from Gardez …
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33rd Rescue Squadron crew earns MacKay Trophy

21st May 2010

Four members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron have been named the 2009 MacKay Trophy winners. Capt. Robert Rosebrough, 1st Lt. Lucas Will, Master Sgt. Dustin Thomas …
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Ten Tours triumph for Commando Helicopter Force (CHF)

17th May 2010

The weekend of Saturday 8th May 2010 saw the 50th anniversary of the Ten Tors expedition on Dartmoor, a busy time for all those involved …
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American Mi-35 pilot flies in combat

17th May 2010

US Air Force Major Caleb Nimmo is the first American Mi-35 Hind attack helicopter pilot to fly in combat. He is deployed to Afghanistan advising …
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Army pilots take to skies for first time in Lakota helicopters over Europe

14th May 2010

After a long wait, five new UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters arrived Wednesday at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center. Falcon Team pilots landed three twin-engine …
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Mi-35M helicopter has been given a new name: Sabre

14th May 2010

In April 2010 Rostvertol plc delegation headed by Director-General Mr. Boris N. Slyusar participated in a grand ceremony on the occasion of Mi-35M handing over …
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EW 2010: How do you solve a problem like a laser?

13th May 2010

Later this week, the laser celebrates its 50th anniversary. But while the laser has changed many of our lives for good, it's causing headaches for …
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SOFEX 2010: Hellfire II for delivery to customers in 2012-13

13th May 2010

The latest configuration of Lockheed Martin's Hellfire air-to-ground missile could be delivered to customers as soon as financial years (FY) 2012-13, the company has revealed. …
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SOFEX 2010: Jordan signs up for AH-6i

13th May 2010

The Government of Jordan has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Boeing at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX) on 12 May, aimed at …
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Eurocopter's helicopter capabilities for Middle East defense and homeland security are spotlighted at the 2010 SOFEX show in Jordan

13th May 2010

The mission capabilities of Eurocopter helicopters produced for Middle East military services and law enforcement agencies are being highlighted at this week's 2010 Special Operations …