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AeroVironment Introduces 'Mayhem' Line for U.S. Army's Launched Effects Program

AeroVironment Introduces 'Mayhem' Line for U.S. Army's Launched Effects Program

AeroVironment has announced the launch of its new 'Mayhem' line of systems, designed to enhance the U.S. Army's capabilities in air-, ground-, and maritime-launched systems. The first in this line, the Mayhem 10, is equipped with a 10-lb payload capacity and offers a range of up to 100 km with 50 minutes of endurance. The system is built to operate autonomously in contested environments, featuring advanced technologies such as M-Code GPS and a Silvus datalink for secure command-and-control operations. The Mayhem 10 can be fitted with various payloads, including the Javelin Multi-Purpose warhead for anti-armor strikes and components for electronic warfare and communications relay. AeroVironment plans to begin low-rate initial production within the year, aiming for a production capacity of hundreds per month.
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AeroVironment Launches New Mayhem UAS to Enhance Military Capabilities

AeroVironment Launches New Mayhem UAS to Enhance Military Capabilities

AeroVironment, now known as AV, has introduced a new line of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) called Mayhem, designed to enhance military capabilities. The Mayhem 10, the first in this line, is a modular UAS with a range of 54 nautical miles and a payload capacity of 4.5 kilograms. It is intended for kinetic strikes, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. This development builds on AV's experience with loitering munitions, such as the Switchblade series, and aims to provide greater range and payload capacity for rotorcraft and armored vehicles. The U.S. Army is particularly interested in this technology to mitigate the vulnerability of low-flying aircraft to guided missiles.
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AV Unveils Mayhem UAS to Enhance US Army's Combat Capabilities

AV Unveils Mayhem UAS to Enhance US Army's Combat Capabilities

AV Unveils Mayhem UAS to Enhance US Army's Combat Capabilities
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AV Launches Mayhem Line of 'Launched Effects' UAS for Military Use

AV Launches Mayhem Line of 'Launched Effects' UAS for Military Use

AV Launches Mayhem Line of 'Launched Effects' UAS for Military Use
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AV Unveils Mayhem 10 Loitering Munition at US Army Conference

AV Unveils Mayhem 10 Loitering Munition at US Army Conference

AV has introduced its new Mayhem 10 unmanned aerial system (UAS) at the Army Aviation Association of America's annual conference. The Mayhem 10 is designed to participate in the US Army's Launched Effects Short-Range (LE-SR) competition. This loitering munition features a 10-lb payload capacity and can host multiple payload types simultaneously, including armor-penetrating warheads, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) cameras, and electronic warfare devices. The Group 2 UAV can operate within a 100 km range for up to 50 minutes, with a typical range from its home station being 45-50 km. The system is controlled via AV's Tomahawk Grip product and the AV_Halo COMMAND interface, utilizing M-Code GPS and a Silvus datalink for secure communication.
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Sikorsky Introduces Armed UH-60 Black Hawk Variant with Modular Weapons Kit

Sikorsky Introduces Armed UH-60 Black Hawk Variant with Modular Weapons Kit

Sikorsky Introduces Armed UH-60 Black Hawk Variant with Modular Weapons Kit
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US Army Secures $324 Million Contract for Additional CH-47F Block II Chinooks

US Army Secures $324 Million Contract for Additional CH-47F Block II Chinooks

The U.S. Army has signed a Lot 6 production contract with Boeing for six additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, bringing the total order to 24 units. Announced on April 15, the $324 million contract reflects the Army's confidence in the Chinook's capabilities for logistics in challenging environments. The Block II version features enhancements such as increased maximum take-off weight and cargo-lift capacity. Six units have already been delivered to support pre-deployment activities, with the first unit expected to be fully equipped by mid-2028.
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Serbia and Israel Announce Joint Venture to Produce Tens of Thousands of Drones

Serbia and Israel Announce Joint Venture to Produce Tens of Thousands of Drones

Serbia and Israel have announced a joint venture to produce tens of thousands of drones over the next two years. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić outlined the project, which will be a 50-50 partnership between the two countries. Israel will provide advanced technology and know-how, while Serbia will contribute production and development infrastructure. The goal is to manufacture up to 80,000 drones, including loitering munitions and domestically manufactured systems. This initiative is part of Serbia's broader strategy to enhance its defense industry, which has been expanding its unmanned aerial capabilities for strike and intelligence missions.
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U.S. Army Plans to Cancel CH-47F Block II Program, Impacting Boeing's Production

U.S. Army Plans to Cancel CH-47F Block II Program, Impacting Boeing's Production

The U.S. Army has announced its intention to cancel the CH-47F Chinook Block II program, a decision that reverses its previous commitment to the project. This development was revealed by Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) during the House Armed Services Committee's Member Day. The Army's fiscal 2027 budget does not allocate funds for the Block II program, despite earlier plans to continue it. The program has faced uncertainty since 2019, with the Army initially delaying it before deciding to proceed in 2024. Boeing, which manufactures the aircraft at its Ridley Park facility in Pennsylvania, has delivered six CH-47F Block II helicopters to the Army and has contracts for 24 more. The production line is currently below the minimum sustaining rate, raising concerns about the defense industrial base's stability.
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AeroVironment Appoints New CFO and COO Amid Strategic Expansion

AeroVironment Appoints New CFO and COO Amid Strategic Expansion

AeroVironment Appoints New CFO and COO Amid Strategic Expansion
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AeroVironment Announces New CFO and COO Amid Leadership Changes

AeroVironment Announces New CFO and COO Amid Leadership Changes

AeroVironment Announces New CFO and COO Amid Leadership Changes
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Collins Aerospace Secures Contract for MV-75 Aircraft Development

Collins Aerospace Secures Contract for MV-75 Aircraft Development

Collins Aerospace Secures Contract for MV-75 Aircraft Development