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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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Tiger proves credentials in Afghanistan

16th December 2009

The Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopter has proven its operational worth in support of combat operations in Afghanistan, according to the commander of the French detachment’s …
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QinetiQ fits satellite comms system to Merlin Mk3 fleet

16th December 2009

QinetiQ has successfully completed the integration of a beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) satellite communications system into each of the RAF’s fleet of 22 Mk3 Merlin’s in preparation …
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Moog Aerospace test solution to support Korean Aerospace Research Institute helicopter programme

16th December 2009

Moog’s Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc., has delivered an aerospace test rig to the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) that will perform a …
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MOD announces plan for 22 new Chinooks

15th December 2009

The Ministry of Defence will give a major boost to the military helicopter fleet with 22 new Chinook helicopters, the Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced …
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Czech Republic deploying helicopters to Afghanistan

15th December 2009

The government of the Czech Republic has announced it is deploying helicopters to Afghanistan for the first time. Three Mi-171 transport helicopters will be sent …
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Big changes for the UK's Helicopter Fleet

15th December 2009

Today's announcements by the UK Ministry of Defence have more or less confirmed the many rumours that have been floating around the blogosphere in recent …
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BAE Systems, Navy and Marine Corps continue testing of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System

15th December 2009

BAE Systems, in concert with the US Navy and Marine Corps, scored four hits in four shots during the final phase of integrated testing of …
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National Audit Office reports on MoD Major Projects

15th December 2009

The current defence programme is unaffordable, according to a report from the National Audit Office. The Ministry of Defence has already reduced the deficit between …
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New Canadian Chinooks will be based in Petawawa

15th December 2009

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced today that Canada's new fleet of 15 F-model Chinook helicopters …
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Apache Block III Aircraft Tests New Technology

14th December 2009

Developmental prototypes of the US Army's next-generation Block III Apache Attack helicopter tested emerging technologies which allow pilots to control UAVs and their sensor payloads …
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Helinet Aviation Formalizes Aerial Surveillance Services Business with Launch of Helinet Technologies Division

14th December 2009

Evolving out of the firm’s longstanding work providing aerial surveillance systems and services to major law enforcement and government agencies including the Los Angeles Police …
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Armed Black Hawk Demonstrator completes test program

14th December 2009

Sikorsky Military Systems and Elbit Systems have successfully completed the Armed Black Hawk (ABH) demonstrator program, proof-of concept for the development Battlehawk helicopter. The ABH …
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Royal Navy Sea King Crew Battle with Taliban

14th December 2009

In the two years that the Royal Navy Sea Kings have been flying over Afghanistan the crews have taken their helicopters into treacherous environments and …
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Airman helps rescue 3 injured warriors during battle in Afghanistan

14th December 2009

An Air National Guard member from the 129th Rescue Squadron here recently returned home from her deployment to Afghanistan after being wounded by enemy forces …
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Simulation training for Dutch Chinook crews updated

14th December 2009

Simulator training for pilots of Dutch Chinook helicopters is being modernised. The Royal Netherlands Air Force is also expanding the number of training hours, after …
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CAE wins military contracts valued at more than C$100 million

14th December 2009

CAE today announced a series of military contracts with the Netherlands, Germany, and other global defence forces. The contracts, valued at more than C$100 million, …
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Tigre flies off the Mistral

14th December 2009

Just two weeks after playing host to the first-ever shipborne landing of a Russian Ka-52 Alligator, two Tigres, two Pumas and two Gazelles have been …
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First Sea Lord honours Sea King crews for Afghanistan deployment

12th December 2009

The Sea King crews from 854 Naval Air Squadron were recently presented with their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals by Head of the Royal Navy, First …
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EADS North America receives $247 million contract for Light Utility Helicopter program

12th December 2009

The US Army awarded the fifth year contract for the Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) to EADS North America for $247.2 million. This contract increases …