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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.

Defence Notes

Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan

The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.

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Safran Helicopter Engines to support Dutch Cougar fleet

30th June 2020

Safran Helicopter Engines has been awarded a new contract by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) which formalises an MRO agreement to support more than …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing wins major Apache Guardian FMS order for Morocco

26th June 2020

Morocco will become the 17th country to acquire the Boeing AH-64 Apache, under a $439.18 million FMS contract for 24 AH-64E helicopters. Boeing expects deliveries …
Defence Helicopter

NAHEMA and Safran agree NH90 engine support package for two more countries

26th June 2020

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a support contract with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA), covering 276 engines for the NH90 helicopter. The engines are owned …
Defence Helicopter

USN orders more helmet display trackers for MH-60S crew

25th June 2020

The USN is ordering 76 more helmet display tracker systems, major assemblies, engineering services and support equipment from Elbit Systems of America. This sole-source procurement …
Defence Helicopter

King Stallion gets its feet wet

25th June 2020

US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced on 24 June that the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion has successfully completed an initial two weeks of sea …
Air Warfare

Air Warfare: European programmes, armed UAVs, guided rockets and more

25th June 2020

Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop. Register below to be sent the download link and …
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UK Apaches gain airworthiness software service support

23rd June 2020

Software services provider tlmNexus is to support the UK Apache AH-64E programme as part of the MoD Defence Equipment & Support Apache Capability Sustainment Programme Project, …
Defence Helicopter

Defiant reaches new speed milestone but test progress questioned

17th June 2020

An experimental SB>1 Defiant X2 coaxial test aircraft has successfully recorded a speed of 205kt, Boeing and Sikorsky have revealed. The flight at Sikorsky’s West …
Defence Helicopter

RCAF lifts operational pause on CH-148 Cyclone fleet

17th June 2020

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has lifted the operational pause on its CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter fleet, following a thorough risk assessment. The assessment …
Defence Notes

French defence exports find fertile ground close to home

16th June 2020

Shrinking sales of French defence equipment from the Middle East and Asia-Pacific were offset in 2019 by higher demand in Europe, as collaborative multinational programmes …
Defence Helicopter

Hughes builds momentum on SATCOM helicopter campaign

15th June 2020

Satellite network provider Hughes Defense is preparing for a new customer flight demonstration involving the company’s HeloSat SATCOM system and a high-definition EO/IR payload equipped …
Defence Helicopter

Lockheed to design bespoke MH-60R hardware and software for India

15th June 2020

Lockheed Martin has secured a $375.48 million undefinitised contract modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Naval Air Systems Command. The contract …
Air Warfare

Transforming flight operations through next-gen connectivity (Studio)

12th June 2020

The highest standards of connectivity are crucial for aircraft in today’s military environment – and can play a key role during any crisis. That’s according to experts …
Digital Battlespace

US Army advances ALE electronic warfare ambitions

12th June 2020

The US Army has confirmed it is in the process of testing a number of small Air Launched Effects (ALE) in EW scenarios for FVL …
Defence Helicopter

Safran Helicopter Engines extends RUAG Makila 1A1 contract

12th June 2020

Safran Helicopter Engines has extended its contract with RUAG for the maintenance of fuel control units of Makila 1A1 engines used to power the Super …
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RNLA Chinook damaged during US storm

11th June 2020

The Dutch Ministry of Defence reported that one of its CH-47D Chinook helicopters was damaged during a severe storm as it travelled to a Boeing …
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French aviation rescue plan bets on defence helicopters, drones and tankers

10th June 2020

The French government has pledged to buy new military heavy-lift helicopters and accelerate plans for naval drone, ISTAR and tanker aircraft programmes as part of …
Naval Warfare

Russia pushes on with domestic alternative to Mistral

10th June 2020

The Russian MoD has signed a contract worth an estimated RUB100 billion ($1.43 billion) to build two helicopter carriers for the country’s navy, in a programme …
Defence Helicopter

Japan orders its first series UH-X helicopters

10th June 2020

The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) in Japan has placed orders for the first six production UH-X helicopters for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force …