Air

Leonardo Picks Safran for New AW09 Helicopter Engine

Leonardo has chosen French defense firm Safran to equip the Kopter AW09 multi-role helicopter with a new engine.

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US Marines’ CH-53K Helicopter Lifts F-35C for First Time

A US Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion helicopter lifted an inoperable F-35 Lightning II fighter jet in a recent trial.

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US Raid in Somalia Kills Senior Islamic State Figure: US Official

A US military raid in Somalia killed a key regional leader of the Islamic State group, Bilal al-Sudani, US officials said.

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US Asks Israel to Send Hawk Air Defense Systems to Ukraine: Report

The Biden administration has reportedly asked Israel to transfer its discontinued Hawk anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine.

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CAES to Provide GPS Antennas for US Army Precision Guidance Kits

Northrop Grumman has awarded CAES a contract to support a ballistic firing precision solution for the US Army.

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Indonesia Considering Buying Smart Aviation Weapons From France

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has signified its intention to procure smart aviation weapons from Safran.

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US Air Force Taps Howard University for Tactical Autonomy Research

The US Air Force has teamed with Howard University to conduct tactical autonomy research supporting US military systems.

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Ukraine Shoots Down Three ‘Deadly’ Russian Choppers in 30 Minutes: Report

The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed three of Russia’s “deadliest and most advanced” helicopters in 30 minutes.

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Russia Fires Dozens of Missiles, Drones at Ukraine

Russian forces fired more than 30 missiles at targets across Ukraine, hours after two dozen attack drones were shot down by air defenses.

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Lockheed’s Advanced F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight

Lockheed Martin has announced the successful first flight of the advanced F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft at its Greenville, South Carolina site.

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