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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

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Eastern European helicopter modernisation could open doors for Western manufacturers

19th March 2026

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

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

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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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Lockheed T-50A completes first flight

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Lockheed T-50A completes first flight

3rd June 2016

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the first test flight of the T-50A, its proposed aircraft for the US Air Force Advanced Pilot Training (APT) programme, …

ILA 2016: Boeing reaches for heavy lift

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ILA 2016: Boeing reaches for heavy lift

3rd June 2016

The German Heavy Transport (STH) helicopter programme is a priority for Boeing, which is putting forward its Chinook CH-47F twin rotor helicopter. The numbers needed …

Italian MQ-9 to get reconnaissance pod

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Italian MQ-9 to get reconnaissance pod

3rd June 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will integrate the RecceLite imagery reconnaissance pod onto a Predator B/MQ-9 UAS from the Italian Air Force, the company announced …

Predator B Big Wing flies 37 hours

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Predator B Big Wing flies 37 hours

2nd June 2016

The Big Wing Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper UAS variant has completed its longest endurance flight of 37 hours, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) announced on 1 June.  The endurance …

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Siteco launches Sky-Scanner payload

2nd June 2016

Siteco has announced the launch of a new Sky-Scanner LiDAR and imagery data collection system for UAVs that has been in development since 2015. The …

ILA 2016: Airbus Helicopters everyone's friend in Germany

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ILA 2016: Airbus Helicopters everyone's friend in Germany

2nd June 2016

As the competition to replace Germany’s CH-53G helicopters with a new platform heats up, Airbus Helicopters is keeping its options open. This takes place amid …

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Sikorsky demos S-76 autonomous flight

1st June 2016

Sikorsky has successfully demonstrated a 30 mile autonomous flight of its Sikorsky S-76 medium-size commercial utility helicopter, it announced on 31 May. The demonstration completes …

ILA 2016: Sikorsky builds up heavy lift offering

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ILA 2016: Sikorsky builds up heavy lift offering

1st June 2016

With a request for proposal (RFP) for Germany’s Heavy Transport (STH) helicopter programme expected in 2017, Sikorsky is ramping up its efforts to win the …

Airbus DS awarded German satcom contract

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Airbus DS awarded German satcom contract

1st June 2016

Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) has been awarded a $126.78 million contract by the German armed forces to provide commercial satellite communication services until …

KC-30A offloads 50 million lbs of fuel

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KC-30A offloads 50 million lbs of fuel

1st June 2016

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) deployed for Operation OKRA has reached a major milestone, offloading 50 million pounds of …

Aussie Tiger achieves FOC… finally

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Aussie Tiger achieves FOC… finally

1st June 2016

The Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) of the Australian Army achieved final operating capability (FOC) on 14 April, a mere seven years behind the original …

Team Spartan adds avionics partner

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Team Spartan adds avionics partner

31st May 2016

Team Spartan, which is competing with the C-27J Spartan for Canada's Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue programme, has contracted avionics systems from Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC), …

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