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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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Heli-Expo 2009 - Rotorhub.com takes a sneak peek

21st February 2009

As the world's largest helicopter gets underway here at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California, Rotorhub.com has taken a sneak peek behind the scenes to …
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Bertling Believes Eurocopter Still Strongly Positioned to Face Down Effects of Recession

21st February 2009

Bertling said that despite the economic recession gripping Europe and the USA, Eurocopter’s exposure to its US business the strong US dollar was less than …
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U.S. State Department Flies Huey IIs with BLR FastFin System in Afghanistan for Improved Hot, High Performance

21st February 2009

The U.S. State Department has installed BLR Aerospace FastFin tail rotor enhancement and stability systems on 10 Bell HUEY-II helicopters operating in Afghanistan. “These helicopters …
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Australia plans multiple military helicopter support competitions

21st February 2009

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation is planning to launch a competition midyear for deeper level maintenance services for Australian army Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk and …
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Eurocopter Committed to Meet the Military Requirements of the Middle East Region

21st February 2009

With a wide range of helicopters, Eurocopter is supporting the region's air forces for missions including combat, transport, Search and Rescue (SAR), counter-terrorism, special missions …
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Australia withheld Tiger progress payments across 2008 despite dispute settlement

20th February 2009

The Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) continued to withhold part payments from Australian Aerospace between May and December last year for its delayed acquisition of …
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Phoenix Heliparts wins Korean Army service contract

20th February 2009

Phoenix Heliparts of Mesa, Arizona, has been named as an MD Helicopter Authorized Service Center to support a sizable contract with the Republic of Korea …
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Rotorsim Signs Contract to Train Norway's NH90 Aircrews

19th February 2009

Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and CAE today announced it has signed a five-year contract to provide NH90 flight simulation …
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Air Comm EC-145 Air Conditioner Selected for LUH; Deliveries Under Way

19th February 2009

Air Comm Corporation has been selected by American Eurocopter to provide vapor cycle air conditioning systems for the U.S. Army’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program, …
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Sea King undergoes self-defence trial

18th February 2009

The infra-red (IR) energy that comes from aircraft as part of their engine exhaust guides IR missiles to their targets. Defending against IR missiles is …
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Royal Navy Begins Celebrating 100 Years of Naval Aviation

17th February 2009

“We cannot do expeditionary warfare without carriers. But it isn’t just about carriers. The teeth of the fleet will always have aviation in it,” said …
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Eurocopter committed to be the solution provider for India's air fleet modernisation

17th February 2009

Eurocopter, the global leader in helicopter manufacturing, will be showing a strong presence at Aero India 2009, the premiere defence Airshow in Asia, and will …
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Airmen help Iraqi aircrew perform night-vision missions

17th February 2009

An initiative that has been in the works since August 2008 is now a realization as members of the Iraqi air force continued their quest …
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Texas Aviation Services completes Blackhawk re-wiring project

17th February 2009

Texas Aviation Services, Inc has completed its large long-term Blackhawk Re-Wiring Program, and is working with its industrial partners to land the next phase of …
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BEL datalink, IFF systems mandated for Indian naval helicopter

16th February 2009

Lockheed Martin, which (as lead systems integrator) is offering the Sikorsky MH-60R for the Indian Navy’s requirement shipboard helicopters, told RotorHUB that the key indigenous …
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Lockheed Martin UK Delivers Increased Capability for Merlin Mk1 with New Defensive Aids Suite

16th February 2009

Lockheed Martin UK and its partners have delivered a new capability for the Royal Navy by upgrading a number of Merlin HM Mk1 helicopters with …
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When pigs fly... with Ospreys

16th February 2009

What do you get when you cross an osprey with a warthog? For a zoologist, the question may seem preposterous. In Air Force terms, instead …
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Heli-Expo 2009 - Kaman Helicopters Introduces Advanced Rotor Blade Protection To Commercial Operators at Heli-Expo 2009

16th February 2009

An innovative coating system that is extending the life of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter main rotor blades may soon be available for commercial helicopters. …
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AgustaWestland and Tata Sons sign MoU for AW119 helicopter final assembly in India

12th February 2009

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Tata Sons signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the formation of an Indian joint venture company which will establish …