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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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Maiden flight of HAL Dhruv featuring Twin Ardiden 1H1 turboshaft engines

11th February 2009

The Aero India trade show in Bangalore is the occasion for Turbomeca to report the successful maiden flight of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Dhruv …
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Australian Black Hawk makes hard landing

11th February 2009

An Australian Army Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopter has made a heavy landing during night flying training in support of ongoing peace keeping operations in …
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Heli-Expo 2009 - Shaping up nicely

10th February 2009

Preparation for Heli-Expo 2009 in Anaheim, California is well underway, and the show is shaping up nicely. All indicators point to another successful convention and …
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"Most challenging conditions ever" - RAF rescue walkers

10th February 2009

The captain of an RAF Search and Rescue helicopter said that conditions during a dramatic rescue of walkers on Snowdon on Saturday were the most …
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UK AH-64D Apache Force Commander Aware of Need to Keep UORs Flowing and Motivation High

9th February 2009

The UK’s Army Air Corps (AAC) is sustaining 32 WAH Apache Mk1 attack helicopters for deployed operations out of its fleet of 67 aircraft. These …
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BAE Systems receives contracts to develop CH-53K Cockpit Seat and cabin armour

6th February 2009

BAE Systems has received contracts from Sikorsky Aircraft for development and initial deliveries of CH-53K Cockpit Seats and Cabin Armour Systems. The first deliveries of …
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Stork Aerospace receives Boeing contract for CH-47F Chinook aft section work

6th February 2009

Stork Fokker, a Stork Aerospace company, announced today it has received a contract from The Boeing Company for manufacture of the CH-47F Chinook aft section …
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EADS North America receives U.S. Army contract for five additional UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters

5th February 2009

The US Army has awarded EADS North America a contract for five additional UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) Jan. 15, 2009, bringing the total …
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Danish SAR Merlins now performing to task

5th February 2009

After a series of niggles and teething problems, the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) say they are becoming increasingly satisfied with the performance of their …
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US National Guardsmen train Canadian Chinook Crews

5th February 2009

The need for hands-on training on CH-47 Chinook helicopters brought Canadian Forces aircrews heading to Afghanistan to the New York Army National Guard's Army Aviation …
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AgustaWestland Awarded Helicopter Tactics Programme Implementation Study Contract

4th February 2009

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has recently been awarded a contract by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to conduct a …
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Aviation Specialties Unlimited Trains Irish Air Corp in Night Vision Goggle flying

4th February 2009

Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) Instructor personnel have completed the first phase of Initial night vision goggle training for Irish Air Corps Pilots and associated aircrews. …
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Griffon helicopter crews make history over Kandahar

4th February 2009

On January 6, 2009, the crews of two CH-146 Griffon helicopters made history: they flew a group of soldiers to a Forward Operating Base, thus …
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DRS Technologies receives contract for the logistic support of the Mast-Mounted Sights of the U.S. Army Kiowa Warrior helicopters

4th February 2009

DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica company, has received an IDIQ contract by the U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. …
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CSC Receives $80 Million Task Order to Provide Aviation Support Services for US Army's 101st Airborne Division

3rd February 2009

CSC announced today that the U.S. Air Force has awarded the company a task order to provide a comprehensive range of aviation maintenance and repair …
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US Manufacturers opt for Helitech

3rd February 2009

US platform manufacturers will have a major presence at Helitech 2009, underlining the importance of the show as a portal to decision makers across all …
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X2: First pusher prop ground runs conducted successfully

2nd February 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft achieved a major milestone in its X2 technology demonstrator programme by successfully ground testing the aircraft with the pusher propeller installed and spinning …
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Swift evacuation by RSAF Chinook saves Royal Navy sailor

2nd February 2009

On 18 Dec 08 at around 4.12pm, the the RSAF Air Operations Centre (AOC) received a call for assistance from the Royal Navy ship, HMS …
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Apache Block III UAS Data Link Marks Successful First Flight

28th January 2009

The Longbow Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman recently marked the successful first powered flight of the Longbow Unmanned …