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Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped
The country first entered negotiations for the procurement of Black Hawk helicopters in 2023. Now, the reassessment marks a shift in the country’s military equipment and strategic needs in light of the Ukraine conflict.
Air Warfare
UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show
UVision’s HERO loitering munition family is widely used. As an air-launched loitering munition, however, it is a new concept which could meet a specific declared need of the US Marine Corps.
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RTX Raytheon to surge production of AIM-9X Block II missiles by nearly 80% in three years
Currently manufacturing 1,400 AIM-9X Block II missiles annually, Raytheon plans to reach the mark of 2,500 per year by September 2028.
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US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project
A special procurement notice for the Flight School Next was issued this week as potential suppliers step up their efforts.
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![Saab and Helsing hail world-first as Gripen E aircraft flies with ‘Centaur’ AI agent]()
Saab and Helsing hail world-first as Gripen E aircraft flies with ‘Centaur’ AI agent
The flights, which pitted an AI-integrated Gripen E against a Gripen D in a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat scenario, marks a major milestone for Saab’s Project Beyond which looks to modernise the Gripen E platform.
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South Korean marines to receive ‘semi-attack’ helicopters
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The US State Department has decided to approve a possible sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters to the government of Australia.
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Argentina seeks helicopters and receives new OPV with Antarctic ops in mind
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A400M demonstrates air-to-air helicopter refuelling capability
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![Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped]()
Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped
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![UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show]()
UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show
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![RTX Raytheon to surge production of AIM-9X Block II missiles by nearly 80% in three years]()
RTX Raytheon to surge production of AIM-9X Block II missiles by nearly 80% in three years
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![US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project]()
US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project
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![Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped]()
Poland reassesses equipment priorities as S-70i Black Hawk acquisition stopped
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![UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show]()
UVision declares a “first” with helicopter-launched loitering munition to be displayed at Paris Air Show
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![RTX Raytheon to surge production of AIM-9X Block II missiles by nearly 80% in three years]()
RTX Raytheon to surge production of AIM-9X Block II missiles by nearly 80% in three years
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![US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project]()
US Army progresses with the Flight School Next project
