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Airbus Helicopters récupère Surveycopter

Airbus Helicopters récupère Surveycopter | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
L'hélicoptériste veut pousser la collaboration hélicoptère-drone. Une vraie bonne idée défendue par Bruno Even.
Une gamme étoffée

Depuis que Surveycopter avait rejoint Airbus, la PME de Pierrelatte vivotait, tout en vendant quelques systèmes Aliaca, surtout à la marine, qui, aujourd'hui, regrette son choix. Car depuis, la PME a considérablement étoffé sa gamme, avec de l'électrique, du VTOL (ADAV, aéronef à décollage et atterrissage verticaux), du plus endurant, et, surtout, du plus gros : Capa X pour le programme SDTL ou système de drone tactique léger, un engin qui a encore besoin de fiabilisation. Mais Airbus Helicopters est manifestement sans la moindre inquiétude sur la capacité de sa nouvelle filiale à redresser le cap.
Système de connectivité Hteaming

Car désormais, c'est bien la société dirigée par Bruno Even qui donne l'impulsion à Surveycopter, avec aussi un nouveau pilote pour tous les drones tactiques de l'hélicoptériste, Victor Guérin-Roze. Avec son système de connectivité Hteaming, ses hélicoptères et une gamme de drones tactiques étendue, avec la force commerciale et industrielle de la société, Airbus Helicopters dispose du carré magique dont rêvaient les opérationnels depuis longtemps. Ce sera pour ses filiales Surveycopter et Flextorotor un accélérateur de ventes. Le Flexrotor est certes américain, mais désormais avec un actionnaire français, et il a des atouts à défendre en mer et à terre. Le cas échéant, il peut même se transformer en kamikaze.
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Capa-X exposé avec un Tigre au second plan. © Jean-Marc Tanguy
Des rachats « suffisants » pour amener des issues commerciales et techniques

On peut penser qu'Airbus Helicopters va peut-être continuer son marché avec d'autres PME et strartups, dans la dronerie française et internationale, les sociétés à prendre sont légion. Surtout avec des capacités d'armement et de charge supérieure à ce dont Airbus Helicopters dispose déjà. Victor Guérin-Roze assure que pour l'instant, ces rachats sont « suffisants » pour amener des issues commerciales et techniques. Car l'hélicoptériste a d'ailleurs déjà lui-même résolu le problème, en commençant à droniser ses propres engins. Au risque néanmoins de se faire dépasser par d'autres acteurs qui pourraient droniser ses propres engins (étrange même que ce ne soit pas déjà le cas...).
Des solutions techniques alimentées par les retours d'expérience

Clairement, Airbus Helicopters est l'entité militaire la plus agile du groupe aujourd'hui, et le démontre désormais au quotidien, avec de nouvelles solutions techniques manifestement alimentées par les retours d'expérience collectés à la bouche des opérationnels depuis quatre ans par le conseiller militaire du PDG, le général Patrick Brethous, ancien pilote d'hélicoptères des forces spéciales, et ancien commandant des forces spéciales Terre, sous-chef opérations de l'EMAT et commandant de l'opération Barkhane.
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Trump calls for Russia, Ukraine to ‘stop where they are’

Trump calls for Russia, Ukraine to ‘stop where they are’ | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
President Trump has called for Russia and Ukraine to “stop where they are” and quit fighting after concluding talks in Washington Friday with Zelenskyy.
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SOCOM wants a drone-launched fire-and-forget missile

SOCOM wants a drone-launched fire-and-forget missile | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
A major goal of the Symbiotic UAS Delivery System is to develop a weapon that can function amid the cacophony of jamming.
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L3Harris integrates VAMPIRE counter-drone system with GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle

L3Harris integrates VAMPIRE counter-drone system with GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
L3Harris Technologies has successfully integrated its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system onto GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), delivering a new mobile solution to combat small drone threats.
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Denmark reconsiders Israel’s Barak MX air defence system amid escalating drone security threats

Denmark reconsiders Israel’s Barak MX air defence system amid escalating drone security threats | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Denmark is again assessing Israel’s Barak MX air defence system as drone activity over airports and military sites increases, DR reported.
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Lockheed Martin advances PAC-3 MSE interceptor using artificial intelligence and machine learning

Lockheed Martin advances PAC-3 MSE interceptor using artificial intelligence and machine learning | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Lockheed Martin has announced the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to enhance the capabilities of its PAC-3 MSE interceptor system.
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U.S. Navy and Marine Corps demonstrate integrated amphibious power during demonstration at Camp Pendleton

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps demonstrate integrated amphibious power during demonstration at Camp Pendleton | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The U.S. Navy–Marine Corps team demonstrated the future of naval warfare through integrated command and control, distributed maritime operations, and all-domain capabilities during the Marine Corps’ 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration.
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Rare photo reveals Su-57’s hidden weapon bay

Rare photo reveals Su-57’s hidden weapon bay | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
A previously unseen image of Russia’s Su-57 multirole fighter has surfaced on pro-Kremlin social media channels, showing the aircraft’s internal tail-mounted weapons bay in detail. The release appears to be part of a broader effort by Moscow to promote the export potential of the fifth-generation jet as it seeks foreign funding to complete development. The
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Russia equips helicopters with new drone defense system

Russia equips helicopters with new drone defense system | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
In response to mounting losses from low-cost Ukrainian FPV drone strikes, Russia’s VNII “Gradient” has developed a new counter-UAV system named “Multik”, designed to protect helicopters and ground forces from first-person view (FPV) drone attacks. The new system was detailed in promotional materials released by KRET, a division of Russia’s defense electronics sector. The system
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China holds mass tank readiness drill in Tibet

China holds mass tank readiness drill in Tibet | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) has conducted a large-scale maintenance drill featuring dozens of Type 15 light tanks, captured in recent imagery from the 54th Heavy Combined Arms Brigade, operating under the Tibet Military Region. The footages—originally shared by defense observer Jesus Roman and other open-source analysts—show rows of Type 15 light
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Indian army buys almost 30,000 night vision weapon sights

Indian army buys almost 30,000 night vision weapon sights | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
India’s MKU Limited has signed a ₹660 crore ($75 million) contract with the Indian Army for the supply of nearly 30,000 night vision weapon sights, in what the company describes as one of the largest electro-optics deals in the country’s defense sector to date. According to MKU, the agreement covers 29,762 Netro NW 3000 night
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Türkiye to raise defense budget in 2026

Türkiye to raise defense budget in 2026 | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Türkiye plans to allocate over $51 billion to defense and internal security in 2026, according to the Clash Report. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said in remarks to parliament that the government has set aside ₺2.155 trillion ($51.4 billion) for defense and internal security-related expenditures. The combined amount represents about 11.4 percent of Türkiye’s total projected
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Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to produce F-35 engine parts under new Belgian agreement

Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to produce F-35 engine parts under new Belgian agreement | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Safran and BMT Aerospace will manufacture key components of Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine, which powers the F-35 Lightning II, under a new agreement signed as part of Belgium’s acquisition of the fighter jets.
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Rome, la revanche industrielle : comment l’Italie veut conserver « sa part du gâteau » dans la défense européenne

Rome, la revanche industrielle : comment l’Italie veut conserver « sa part du gâteau » dans la défense européenne | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Alliances multiples, État stratège, maillage industriel serré : Rome avance sur tous les fronts, avec une ambition désormais affichée.
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India fears its ballistic missiles are outmatched by China’s

India fears its ballistic missiles are outmatched by China’s | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The mismatch poses a dilemma in case of war: either endure Chinese missile strikes deep inside India without the ability to retaliate, or go nuclear.
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National Guard exceeds recruiting goals for fiscal year 2025

National Guard exceeds recruiting goals for fiscal year 2025 | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The Army National Guard and Air National Guard combined to recruit 50,000 new enlistees.
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Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions launch drone detection demonstrator in Stavanger

Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions launch drone detection demonstrator in Stavanger | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions have begun a phased rollout of a drone detection system, starting with a demonstrator at Aker Solutions’ site in Stavanger.
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Naval Group delivers first new-generation FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy

Naval Group delivers first new-generation FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
On 17 October 2025, Naval Group officially delivered the first Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI) Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy during a ceremony held in Brest.
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Belgium and Netherlands sign agreement to acquire NASAMS air defence systems for regional airspace protection

Belgium and Netherlands sign agreement to acquire NASAMS air defence systems for regional airspace protection | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Belgium and the Netherlands have reached an agreement in principle to jointly acquire Norwegian NASAMS air defence systems.
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Canada considers Gripen E fighter as option amid ongoing talks over F-35 contract and industrial benefits

Canada considers Gripen E fighter as option amid ongoing talks over F-35 contract and industrial benefits | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Canada is pressuring Lockheed Martin for greater economic returns before finalising a $27.7 billion contract for 88 F-35 fighter jets, according to CBC.
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Chinese new tank pushes warfare beyond line of sight

Chinese new tank pushes warfare beyond line of sight | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Ground Force is moving away from traditional close-quarters tank engagements, instead focusing on long-range networked warfare, according to a frontpage report by PLA Daily on Monday. The change is being driven by the deployment of the new-generation Type 100 main battle tank, described as a platform capable of linking
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Japan may provide engines for Germany’s Taurus missiles

Japan may provide engines for Germany’s Taurus missiles | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries and German defense firm Taurus Systems GmbH are in early discussions on technical cooperation for cruise missile engines, according to several sources familiar with the matter. As reported by Reuters, Taurus has expressed interest in Kawasaki’s compact, fuel-efficient turbofan engine currently under development for Japan’s next-generation anti-ship missiles. The engine is
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U.S. Marine F-35Bs return after combat missions in Middle East

U.S. Marine F-35Bs return after combat missions in Middle East | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The U.S. Marine Corps' Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 542 (VMFA-542) has returned from a five-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility. Operating under CENTCOM’s Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), VMFA-542 flew over 1,099 combat sorties and logged 4,736 mishap-free flight hours, according to the Marine Corps. During the deployment, the
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Kratos unveils cruise missile for $150,000

Kratos unveils cruise missile for $150,000 | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has unveiled its latest unmanned weapon platform, the “Ragnarök” Low-Cost Cruise Missile (LCCM), engineered for high-volume, precision strike operations at a fraction of the cost of legacy systems. The system is designed to meet emerging demands for affordable, long-range firepower in contested environments. According to the company, Ragnarök delivers a
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Germany, Netherlands buy 222 Jakal fighting vehicles

Germany, Netherlands buy 222 Jakal fighting vehicles | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) has finalized a €4.5 billion ($5.2 billion) contract to procure 270 additional Boxer armored vehicles for Germany and the Netherlands, expanding the multinational Boxer program’s total value to more than €10 billion ($11.6 billion). According to OCCAR, the agreement includes new driver training and ambulance variants for the
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« Nous souhaitons relancer une filière de munitions de petit calibre en France »

« Nous souhaitons relancer une filière de munitions de petit calibre en France » | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Avec l'acquisition du groupe familial français Sofisport, le groupe belge FN Browning souhaite recréer une filière de munitions petit calibre en France. Dans un entretien accordé à La Tribune, le directeur général de FN Browning Group Julien Compère souhaite notamment installer une chaine d'assemblage à Clérieux dans la Drôme.
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