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Defence Notes

What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.

Air Warfare

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.

Air Warfare

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.

Defence Notes

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.

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Ecuadorian MoD receives first H125

31st January 2018

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H125 helicopter to the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense, the company announced on 26 January.The company signed a contract in …
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Leonardo files another lawsuit to halt US Army Lakota buy

31st January 2018

Airbus Helicopters is warning the Pentagon that its acquisition process is under attack by Italian defence company Leonardo. The warning came after Leonardo filed another lawsuit …
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Leonardo outlook sends shares into tailspin

30th January 2018

Shares in Italy's Leonardo, one of world's top ten defence companies, went into free fall on 30 January after the company presented a recovery plan …
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Triumph to continue AH-1Z bonded panel production

30th January 2018

Triumph Group has signed a new agreement with Bell Helicopter to extend its production of bonded panel structures for the AH-1Z attack helicopter through 2021, …
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RCAF Sea King approaches end of service

29th January 2018

The Royal Canadian Air Force 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron conducted its final operational flight of the CH-124 Sea King helicopter on 26 January 2018 with …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: India plans ballistic protection for under-fire helicopters

29th January 2018

India is looking at the procurement and installation of lightweight fibre-based armour plating in the cargo compartments of seven Mi-17V-5 helicopters under a national competitive …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: Subaru opens UH-X maintenance facility

29th January 2018

The Subaru Corporation (formerly Fuji Heavy Industries) announced the completion of an aviation MRO facility at its Utsunomiya plant on 18 January. Its floor area …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: Indo-Tibetan Border Police to wet lease helicopters

29th January 2018

Due to increasing operational commitments projected for the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITPB), a paramilitary force under India’s Ministry of Home Affairs, a bid has been …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: Arnold Defense to highlight smart launchers

29th January 2018

Rocket system manufacturers Arnold Defense has announced that it will showcase its new air platform mounted launchers to the Asia-Pacific market at the upcoming Singapore …
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Jordan gets more Black Hawks to bolster defences

28th January 2018

The United States delivered another two Black Hawk helicopters to key Arab ally Jordan on 28 January to help protect the kingdom's borders and counter …
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IAF examines helicopter pilots’ performance under threat

26th January 2018

Israeli Air Force helicopter crew have carried out an exercise for conducting operations under duress. Combat and transport helicopter squadrons took part in the exercise, …
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Russia’s Southern MD receives two Ka-52s

25th January 2018

The helicopter regiment of the Russian armed forces’ Southern Military District (MD) has received two Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced …
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USMC eyes up Super Cobra suitors

24th January 2018

The USMC is set to offload a surplus of Bell Helicopter AH-1W Super Cobras to FMS customers. Details of the development were recently disclosed by …
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Orbital ATK details flares contract modification

24th January 2018

Orbital ATK has received a contract modification from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to supply illuminating flares for the Hydra-70 rocket, the company announced …
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USCG seeks to extend H-60 Jayhawk life

24th January 2018

US Coast Guard officials are weighing up industry feedback on ways to once again extend the life of its ageing fleet of H-60 Jayhawks and …
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ADECS 2018: RSAF seeks CH-47 simulator (video)

24th January 2018

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is in need of a CH-47F Chinook simulator to help train its pilots. The RSAF currently operates six …
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US military helicopter makes emergency landing in Okinawa

23rd January 2018

A US military helicopter made an emergency landing on a remote Japanese island on 23 January, police and news reports said. There were no immediate …
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Russia to ink Mi-17V-5 contact with India

23rd January 2018

India is soon to receive a batch of 48 Russian Helicopters Mi-17V-5 aircraft, Rostec announced on 23 January. The deal, which is anticipated to be …
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Ka-29 and Ka-27M deliveries continue

23rd January 2018

Deliveries of modernised Ka-27 and Ka-29 helicopters continue to the Russian Navy with the Pacific Fleet receiving new units at two naval air bases stationed …