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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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Eaton Gets New Business From Boeing In Support Of US Army Helicopter Contract

17th November 2008

Diversified manufacturing company Eaton Corporation announced today that it will receive new work from the Boeing Company in support of a U.S. Army multi-year contract …
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Bell awarded $12M contract modification for H-1 upgrade program

14th November 2008

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $12,758,470 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-06-C-0086) for logistics services …
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GKN Aerospace delivers first state-of-the-art Future Lynx airframe on schedule

14th November 2008

GKN Aerospace delivered the first complete, state-of-the-art, Future Lynx Airframe to AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, on schedule, yesterday. The Company has achieved challenging technological goals …
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Lockheed Martin's Pathfinder system completes first flight on HH-60L Black Hawk medevac helicopter

13th November 2008

The Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] Pathfinder flight team has successfully completed the first flight of its fully integrated Pathfinder advanced pilotage system on an Army HH-60L …
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Successful first test firing of new Thales laser-guided air-to-ground rocket

13th November 2008

On 8 October, TDA, a Thales subsidiary specialized in combat systems and munitions, successfully fired its first laser-guided rocket, as part of a DGA (French …
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UK: Early completion for Sea Kings at Vector Fleetlands

13th November 2008

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Fleetlands has completed its first Sea King Helicopter depth maintenance passage under the Sea King Integrated Operational Support (SKIOS) contract arrangement …
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Onboard Systems to design and develop cargo hook for Bell 429 program

13th November 2008

Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that it has been awarded a contract to design and develop a new …
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Bell Helicopter Standardizes on DS PLM Solutions to Maximize Efficiency and Improve Compliance Efforts

13th November 2008

Dassault Systèmes (DS), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, has embarked on …
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Middle East's biggest helicopter show opens today

11th November 2008

DUBAI HELISHOW 2008, the Middle East region's biggest trade show for the helicopter industry, is all set to welcome visitors from around the world, from …
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All change for the Army's Blue Eagles

9th November 2008

The British Army's world famous helicopter display team, The Blue Eagles, is to disband for 2009 because of operational commitments. The Middle Wallop based team, …
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Iraqi Air Force adds four new Mi-17s

8th November 2008

CAMP TAJI - The Iraqi Air Force (IAF) received four new MI17 helicopters Oct. 31, adding to its fleet of more than 50 rotary wing …
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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Cutting-Edge Sensor for U.S. Army Apache Helicopters

6th November 2008

Lockheed Martin recently conducted a series of test flights demonstrating a new cutting-edge, low-light-level sensor system for U.S. Army Arrowhead-equipped AH-64D Apache helicopters. Integrated into …
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EADS Defence & Security supports German helicopters

6th November 2008

As part of a product improvement programme, EADS Defence & Security (DS) will equip the German Armed Forces' CH-53 G transport helicopters with the new …
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Barco mission displays selected for 'Panther' helicopter upgrade

5th November 2008

Avionics specialist Barco has won an important contract from helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter to deliver high-performance mission displays for use aboard the AS 565 ‘Panther' helicopter. …
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services Announces Multimillion-Dollar Contract to Upgrade Colombian Black Hawks

4th November 2008

Sikorsky Aerospace Services, the aftermarket company of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., today announced a multimillion- dollar contract to convert six Colombian Air Force UH-60A BLACK HAWK …
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Elbit Systems to Equip IAF Blackhawk and CH 53 Helicopters With Advanced Helmet Mounted Systems

4th November 2008

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced it has been awarded a contract to supply ANVIS/HUD systems for the Israeli Air Force Blackhawk ("Yanshuf") and CH 53 ("Yasur") …
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Lockheed Martin wins $8M contract for UH-1 engine overhaul and installation

4th November 2008

Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems of Warner Robbins, Ga., is being awarded a firm fixed price, time and materials contract for an estimated $8,556,400. This action …
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HELI-EXPO 2009: The Countdown Begins

3rd November 2008

Preparation for HELI-EXPO 2009 in Anaheim, California is well underway. Exhibitor registration has been open for more than three months and attendee registration for one …
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R&D Design Services Signs Long Term Supply Agreement with Agusta Westland

3rd November 2008

Margate, Kent, U.K., 3rd November 2008 - R&D Design Services, Ltd. (RDDS), of Margate, Kent, U.K., a leading provider of vision-enhanced airborne surveillance systems to …