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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

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With some Eastern European countries already upgrading their helicopter fleets to incorporate Western technology, the region presents potential future opportunities for defence companies.

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Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?

18th March 2026

Manufacturers are speeding up their counter-drone development efforts as countries increasingly focus on procurements to provide battlefield and national protection.

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Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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    European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

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    Forecast $21.9 billion light attack and trainer opportunities up for grabs as Leonardo lines up M-346

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    European CCA programmes see progress as industry narrows in on key flight milestones

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    US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

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    UK E-7 Wedgetail delay down to a “technology issue”, as MoD grapples with slipping timelines

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Hose about that for AAR capability

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Hose about that for AAR capability

20th June 2016

Airbus Defence & Space is advancing plans to provide a helicopter air-to-air refuelling (AAR) capability to the A400M transport aircraft during military operations. Launched in earnest late …

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Predator C flies with MS-177 sensor

20th June 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI) has conducted successful flight tests of its Predator C Avenger developmental UAV featuring an MS-177 Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor from UTC …

Norway outlines MCM fleet reduction

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Norway outlines MCM fleet reduction

20th June 2016

Norway could reduce its mine-countermeasure fleet from six vessels to four, while maintaining five crews on rotation to maintain availability. The news was announced last …

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US considers AC-208 support for Iraq

20th June 2016

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of AC-208 sustainment, logistics, and spares support to Iraq, it was …

Pakistan outed as Wing Loong 2 user

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Pakistan outed as Wing Loong 2 user

20th June 2016

Pakistan has emerged as being yet another user of the Chinese-built Wing Loong MALE UCAV, courtesy of a crash on 18 June. What is even …

Australian PC-21s to get TERPROM

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Australian PC-21s to get TERPROM

20th June 2016

Pilatus has selected UTC Aerospace Systems' TERPROM terrain referenced navigation (TRN) system for the Australian Defense Force's (ADF) Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft. UTC Aerospace announced …

AIDC readies new AJT for Taiwan

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AIDC readies new AJT for Taiwan

20th June 2016

A programme to meet Taiwan’s need for a new advanced jet trainer (AJT) started soon after President Tsai Ing-wen assumed office in May. The Republic …

Eurosatory: Lockheed illustrates Infirno technology (video)

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Eurosatory: Lockheed illustrates Infirno technology (video)

17th June 2016

Lockheed Martin demonstrated its high definition ISR sensor, Infirno, at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris. The system’s modular turret allows users to reconfigure Infirno to meet …

GECO Puma MSS FOC on track

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GECO Puma MSS FOC on track

17th June 2016

Inzpire Ltd has announced that the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) two Puma squadrons, part of Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), are shortly to announce final operating …

Eurosatory: At the end of the tether

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Eurosatory: At the end of the tether

17th June 2016

ECA Group have shown the IT180-999 tethered UAV system in public for the first time, as they pursue potential programmes in France and other countries …

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Eurosatory: Saft battery supply

17th June 2016

Saft will supply specialised military batteries to Team Leidos under a two year contract announced on 13 June. Under the contract Saft will supply around …

First Y-20s delivered to PLAAF

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First Y-20s delivered to PLAAF

17th June 2016

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) received its first examples of the Y-20 transport aircraft built by the Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) on …

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