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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

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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EO/IR special report: Promising outlook for Asia military helo market

13th February 2018

By virtue of spending estimates between now and 2027 the military EO/IR Asia-Pacific market is forecast to become the second biggest globally – behind North …
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Russian Helicopters completes Mi-171Е2 testing

13th February 2018

Russian Helicopters has completed testing of the Mi-171E2 helicopter with a new power unit and rotor system, the company announced on 7 February. Designed for …
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2018: Boeing's Asia defence market expanding

13th February 2018

Boeing is upbeat about its opportunities in the Asia-Pacific for a long list of military products, including offering the KC-46A Pegasus and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet …
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Global ambitions for H135 military trainer

12th February 2018

Airbus Helicopters is marketing the H135 light twin-engine helicopter as a training platform to the US, Spanish and Mexican armed forces, the company has told …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: H145M angles for As-Pac requirements

12th February 2018

With several attack helicopter requirements gathering steam in the Asia-Pacific region, Airbus Helicopters chose the venue of Singapore Airshow 2018 to promote its H145M, which …
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2018: Leonardo to deepen Asia-Pacific footprint

12th February 2018

Leonardo is planning a significant network expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, with the company expecting to increase the number of regional offices it has by …
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Russian Helicopters, Datagate sign aftersales agreement

12th February 2018

Russian Helicopters has signed a memorandum of intent with Thai company Datagate for cooperation in establishing a maintenance service center for Russian-made helicopters in Thailand, …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: Continued rise of the Hawks

12th February 2018

The Black Hawk continues to expand in options for customers and it is enjoying increased sales in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a press conference …
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Islamabad to modernise its army's fleet

9th February 2018

The Pakistan Army is soon to induct a small number of Russian Helicopters Mi-35Ms in the assault role and is in the process of modernising …
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Rheinmetall, Sikorsky partner for Germany heavy-lift

9th February 2018

Rheinmetall has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Sikorsky to jointly compete in the German Air Force heavy-lift helicopter programme. Under the agreement, the companies …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: Lightweight rocket launcher debuted (video)

9th February 2018

Arnold Defense showcased its ultra-light LWL-12 rocket launch system at the Singapore Airshow 2018. Shephard spoke with Timothy Moore, business development consultant at Arnold Defense, about the benefits …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: China promotes weaponised VTOL UAV

9th February 2018

The China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) provided new details about its latest U8EW VTOL UAV at this week’s Singapore Airshow. The U8E …
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CHF probes refuelling concept

8th February 2018

Lt Col Will Penkman, commanding officer of 846 Naval Air Squadron, said that the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) would like to have an …
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Sikorsky qualifies weapons system for S-70M/S-70i helicopters

8th February 2018

Sikorsky has qualified a comprehensive weapons system for the S-70M/S-70i Black Hawk helicopter to military standards. The system is fully integrated with the aircraft's existing …
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Unmanned Systems 2018: US Army looking to accelerate FVL

8th February 2018

US Army leaders are examining ways to speed up the development and fielding for their Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme by several years. Funding to …
Military Logistics

Singapore Airshow 2018: PTDI continues expanding its portfolio

8th February 2018

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) will deliver three NC-212i light transport aircraft – one to Vietnam and two to the Philippines – by midyear, Shephard learned …
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Singapore Airshow: Turkey closes in on T129 sale

8th February 2018

Pakistan is planning to buy 30 T129 Atak attack helicopters built by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), said Tamer Ozmen, vice president for corporate marketing and communications, …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: Singapore receives final Seahawks

8th February 2018

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has displayed one of its two newest Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk helicopters at Singapore Airshow 2018, with the pair of …
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Russian MoD set to order 114 more Ka-52s

7th February 2018

The Russian MoD has announced plans for inking a large-scale contract covering delivery of 114 more Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters. According to Yury Borisov, deputy …